Who do you think are the 5 greatest living actors?

[Modelworks]

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Morgan Freeman
Harrison Ford
Anthony Hopkins
Jody Foster
Tom Hanks

psst. jody foster is an actress, not actor..

All actress are actors.

 

[CKent]

In no particular order...

Kevin Spacey
Harrison Ford
Leonardo DiCaprio
Edward Norton
Tom Cruise

 

[slag]

Originally posted by: Modelworks

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Morgan Freeman
Harrison Ford
Anthony Hopkins
Jody Foster
Tom Hanks

psst. jody foster is an actress, not actor..

All actress are actors.

stop being so pc.. actresses are women, actor is generally reserved for males. Technically you are right, but if you follow the spirit of this thread, we are talking about males.

 

[sonoma1993]

Originally posted by: Atreus21
1. Harrison Ford
2. Morgan Freeman
3. Gary Oldman
4. Robert Downey Jr.
5. Rutger Hauer

I have a particular fondness for versatile actors, hence the Gary Oldman and Robert Downey Jr.'s placement.

Harrison Ford isn't particularly versatile, I suppose. Nonetheless, Blade Runner makes him my No. 1, and Rutger Hauer my number 5.

1. Tom Hanks
2. Morgan Freeman
3. Christopher Walken
4. Sean Connery
5. Denzel Washington

 

[dudeman007]

Originally posted by: m0mentary

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Male actors? I dunno, about "greatest" but my favorites are:

Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp
Leonardo DiCaprio
Tom Hanks
Daniel Day-Lewis

I think each one is extremely talented, versatile and tend to pick good movies to role in.

I'd take out Brad Pitt and swap with one of your runners up, probably Ed Norton, add Sean Connery and Jack Nicholson for longevity

Edit: Ed Norton is way better than Leo imo.

No way Brad Pitt completely deserves the be on that last. I'd probably get rid of Leo and put in Norton though.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Personal favorites:

Kevin Spacey
Tom Hanks
Morgan Freeman
Denzel Washington
Leonardo Dicaprio (I hate to say it, but he kicked ass in The Departed)

Runners up:

Sean Connery - he's awesome, but he always plays the same role
Brad Pitt
Samuel L - awesome, but generally just scares people
Harrison Ford - awesome, but just does the action hero thing
Matt Damon - It was a tough decision between him and Denzel, but IMO Denzel is a bit more realistic in his acting

 

[Modelworks]

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: Modelworks

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Morgan Freeman
Harrison Ford
Anthony Hopkins
Jody Foster
Tom Hanks

psst. jody foster is an actress, not actor..

All actress are actors.

stop being so pc.. actresses are women, actor is generally reserved for males. Technically you are right, but if you follow the spirit of this thread, we are talking about males.

You are the one being PC. Actor has been used to describe both sexes long before the term actress was ever used.

Was it so important to you that someone not mention a woman that you tried to make an issue out of it ? get a life.

Maybe they need to rename the Screen Actors Guild to Screen Actress Guild, just for the female actors ?

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: swbsam
1. Phillip Seymore Hoffman
2. Robert Downey Jr.
3. Leo DiCaprio
4. Jack Nicholson
5. Javier Bardem

LOL, wtf

 

[imported_apocalypse]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
In no particular order

Steven Segal
Jean Claude Van Damme
Vinny Chase
Andy Dick
Tom Green

You gotta be kidding.

 

[Modelworks]

Originally posted by: apocalypse

Originally posted by: darkxshade
In no particular order

Steven Segal
Jean Claude Van Damme
Vinny Chase
Andy Dick
Tom Green

You gotta be kidding.

They need a movie with Jackie Chan, Steven Segal and Jean Claude, add in The Rock for good measure

 

[Corbett]

Edward Norton
Robert DeNiro
Robin Williams
Joaquin Phoenix
Tom Cruise

 

[Atreus21]

Originally posted by: ja1484

Originally posted by: Atreus21
1. Harrison Ford
2. Morgan Freeman
3. Gary Oldman
4. Robert Downey Jr.
5. Rutger Hauer

I have a particular fondness for versatile actors, hence the Gary Oldman and Robert Downey Jr.'s placement.

Harrison Ford isn't particularly versatile, I suppose. Nonetheless, Blade Runner makes him my No. 1, and Rutger Hauer my number 5.

Are you serious? Try again.

In no particular order:

Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs alone was enough)
Daniel Day-Lewis (Holy shit...can anyone top this guy?)
Christian Bale (Mostly for his non-Batman stuff, to be honest)
Russell Crowe (If you disagree, watch Master and Commander, American Gangster, and 3:10 to Yuma and get back to me)
Ian McKellen


Honorable Mention:

Edward Norton, who would've made the list if not for a few duds like the Italian Job and Incredible Hulk.

All excellent choices, with the possible exception of McKellen. Russell Crowe was on my original list (although 3:10 to Yuma was lousy, Master and Commander was magnificence.)

I've only seen one movie with Daniel Day-Lewis (Gangs of New York) in which I thought he performed splendidly, but nonetheless, it's the only movie I've seen with him.

 

[Atreus21]

Originally posted by: hungfarover
Paul Giamatti
Philip Seymore Hoffman
Sean Penn
Russell Crowe
Tom Hanks

Glad someone mentioned Paul Giamatti. He's reasonably versatile, although he always looks a little depressed.

 

[Atreus21]

Also, if versatility is a good quality, someone should mention Daniel Craig. Watch Casino Royale, then watch Road to Perdition.

Also, regarding Tom Hanks, he is one of the greats, period. His name will be legendary. However, I can't help the fact that he's been so prolific as to appear almost prosaic. Sort of like a white Sam Jackson. Also, he's a wee bit typecast. He's just too normal.

 

[Kirby]

Paul Newman
Steve McQueen
Charlton Heston
Marlon Brando
Desmond Llewelyn


All zombies of course.

 

[Arkaign]

Daniel Day Lewis (The Boxer and In The Name of the Father are gems, along with 'My Left Foot').
Edward Norton (early career up to and including Fight Club, his later films have been mediocre, he needs better material to shine)
Clint Eastwood (call me crazy, but I am fascinated with his skill as a director, and it's increased my appreciation of his understated acting of late)
Tom Hanks (king of the popcorn-flick actors, equally at home in drama, comedy, whatever)
Kenneth Branagh (never had a breakout film, but always spot on, and interesting)

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Holy fuck!

I forgot George C. Scott. Put him at the top of everyone's list and close the thread.

I'm going to go to a bar and drink until I figure out how I left him off my list...

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
Daniel Day Lewis (The Boxer and In The Name of the Father are gems, along with 'My Left Foot').
Edward Norton (early career up to and including Fight Club, his later films have been mediocre, he needs better material to shine)
Clint Eastwood (call me crazy, but I am fascinated with his skill as a director, and it's increased my appreciation of his understated acting of late)
Tom Hanks (king of the popcorn-flick actors, equally at home in drama, comedy, whatever)
Kenneth Branagh (never had a breakout film, but always spot on, and interesting)

Holy fuck!

I forgot Clint Eastwood. Put him on my list right after George C. Scott. Now I am with the folks who proclaim 5 is not enough.

Somebody shoot me (I'm sure you will be praised)!

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Modelworks

Originally posted by: apocalypse

Originally posted by: darkxshade
In no particular order

Steven Segal
Jean Claude Van Damme
Vinny Chase
Andy Dick
Tom Green

You gotta be kidding.

They need a movie with Jackie Chan, Steven Segal and Jean Claude, add in The Rock for good measure

You DO NOT put Jackie Chan with the likes of those other douchebags!

 

[TestedAcorn]

Johnny Depp
Hugh Laurie
Tom Hanks
Will Smith
Denzel Washington

All in no particular order.

 

[Atreus21]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Modelworks

Originally posted by: apocalypse

Originally posted by: darkxshade
In no particular order

Steven Segal
Jean Claude Van Damme
Vinny Chase
Andy Dick
Tom Green

You gotta be kidding.

They need a movie with Jackie Chan, Steven Segal and Jean Claude, add in The Rock for good measure

You DO NOT put Jackie Chan with the likes of those other douchebags!

I think I like the Rock. He was downright great in Be Cool.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: Arkaign
Daniel Day Lewis (The Boxer and In The Name of the Father are gems, along with 'My Left Foot').
Edward Norton (early career up to and including Fight Club, his later films have been mediocre, he needs better material to shine)
Clint Eastwood (call me crazy, but I am fascinated with his skill as a director, and it's increased my appreciation of his understated acting of late)
Tom Hanks (king of the popcorn-flick actors, equally at home in drama, comedy, whatever)
Kenneth Branagh (never had a breakout film, but always spot on, and interesting)

Holy fuck!

I forgot Clint Eastwood. Put him on my list right after George C. Scott. Now I am with the folks who proclaim 5 is not enough.

Somebody shoot me (I'm sure you will be praised)!

Clint's not dead. As a matter of fact, he has a new tough-guy movie coming out for the holidays that looks halfway decent, though a bit off of the Oscar-caliber pace he's been keeping lately.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Atreus21

I've only seen one movie with Daniel Day-Lewis (Gangs of New York) in which I thought he performed splendidly, but nonetheless, it's the only movie I've seen with him.

WTF

get off Anandtech and go rent The Last of the Mohicans NOW

 

[Sinsear]

Clint Eastwood; I'm glad to see a few people finally mentioned him.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Hugo Weaving [The Matrix, V for Vendetta, LotR, perfect in every role]
Christian Bale
Alec Baldwin
Clive Owen

Noteable Mention:
Ben Affleck [only after seeing his Countdown with Keith Olbermann skit on SNL]
Sean Connery

Ah, I can't think right now.