Robert Downey, Jr. appeared in his first movie at age 5, so it is no surprise that he’s one of the highest-grossing actors in the world. He was born in Manhattan to a filmmaker father and an actress mother, which means he had his road to stardom all cut out for him. Looking as good as he does only boosted him further.
With an acting career that spans five decades, it is hard to just pick one role, however, Marvel Comic’s superhero empire made things easier for us. Having played Tony Stark (Iron man) in 9 films since 2008, it’s pretty safe to say this is his most memorable role.
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali flew under the radar for years but finally been got his long0-deserved break in 2013's "The Place Beyond The Pines." He went on to achieve major commercial success in a handful of popular TV series such as "House of Cards" and most recently "True Detective," but nothing quite compares to his Oscar-winning performances (two years in a row.)
The actor made waves in the indie cinema world with his breathtaking performance in "Moonlight." In the film, he portrays a criminal who provides refuge for a runaway named Chiron. The film tackles LGTQ issues, crime, and poverty in a strikingly beautiful way. It's no surprise that the film was serious Oscar bait.
Gael García Bernal
The native Mexican actor, Gael García Bernal has been in the business since he was a teenager. Both of his parents were actors, and so naturally he followed in their footsteps and appeared in a string of local telenovelas. After some top-quality training at London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, it was a relatively short road to success. The actor cut his teeth on some Mexican soap operas but soon ventured into films.
With a long list of films to his name - both critically acclaimed Mexican films and Hollywood films (Amores Perros," "Babel," "Motorcycle Diaries" and "Mozart In the Jungle,"), his most memorable performance was as Julio in "Y Tu Mamá También." This was a highly challenging role loaded with controversial scenes but it cemented Bernal's career earning him a spot among the greats.
Brad Pitt
Producer and actor, Brad Pitt has one of the world’s most recognized faces. It’s a pretty one, too. We first recognized it, and the rest of him, in Thelma and Louise as a hitchhiking charmer who Geena Davis’ “Thelma” falls for. Prior to the onset of success, Pitt bailed on a journalism degree in order to pursue acting. He has also worked as a mover and an El Pollo Loco chicken mascot before becoming one of the most sought after men in the business.
Since his Thelma and Louise days, Pitt has portrayed many unforgettable characters in films such as Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ocean's Eleven, interview with the Vampire, Fight Club, and more. There are simply too many to choose from!
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson probably has something to do with coining the phrase “luck of the Irish,” as there is no way a country wouldn't take pride in producing such a talented guy. Many of the characters Neeson plays are innate saviors, such as Brian Mills, who didn't stop at anything to save his family in the Taken trilogy. The role that situated him as an A-list actor, was that of Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List.
The story of German businessman Oskar Schindler was immortalized in the Steven Spielberg Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List. The film won seven of the twelve Academy Awards it was nominated for, and Neeson wasn't too far behind with numerous nominations and several wins.