Did you know that the Spanish native could barely speak English during his first few years in Hollywood? When his movies made by long time collaborator, Pedro Almodóvar caught the attention of the film world, Banderas was launched into his newfound Hollywood status. During the 90s the “Zoro” star was one of the most sought-after non-American actors in the industry.
In recent years the actor has been once again thrown into the limelight due to some breathtaking performances such as the TV series “Genius” – a biopic series on the life of Pablo Picasso and Pedro Almodovar’s semi-autobiographical “Pain & Glory” but perhaps his most memorable performance was as El Mariachi in “Desperado.” The action-packed revisionist Mexican western is a classic and stars a very dreamy ’90s Banderas.
Kevin Costner
There was probably no better leading man in the '90s than Kevin Costner. Soon after his breakout role in "The Untouchables," Kevin Costner reached star status. His directorial debut "Dances with Wolves," even beat "Goodfellas" at the Oscars.
Nothing can quite compare to his acting in the film "Bull Durham." That is a quintessential movie star and was his best performance out of his whole career. Even "Dances with Wolves" can't compare.
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell has appeared in over 50 films, including the iconic Western "Tombstone," the block-buster hockey drama "Miracle" and the romantic comedy "Overboard." His several John Carpenter films have gained cult status and to this day he continues to star in countless big-budget films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "The Fate of the Furious."
His best performance, however (even though "Tombstone is a close second) was in the horror film "The Thing." Russel exhibits masterful suspense acting, making this movie one of the greatest and most terrifying 'body horrors' ever made.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck has been around for quite some time. In the '80s he rose to stardom as the manly mustachioed heroin "Magnum P.I." For over ten years he has starred as the bold New York police chief in the CBS series "Blue Bloods" and over the years he has appeared in countless films of all genres.
We loved him as Monica's older boyfriend in "Friends," and as the gay reported in Kevin Kline's "In and Out," but he will always be remembered as Magnum P.I. We suppose it's that iconic mustache.
Billy Bob Thornton
Throughout his decades-long career, Thornton has proved he can do just about anything. From box-office hits to writing, directing, and acting in cult indie favorites to obscure and ridiculous comedies, it's hard to pick a Thornton performance that didn't make an impact.
Though it does seem that the actor thrives when he's doing his own material and his classic cult film "Slingblade" that he wrote and directed shows the best of Thornton. Both funny and disturbing, the actor plays a mentally ill man who comes back to his town after 25 years in prison. Soon his urges reemerge.