Once an Australian school teacher, now a famous and beloved actor. Hugh Jackman has proven himself to be a star in both theater and film. The actor is highly beloved by fans, and portrayed many incredible characters in films such as “The Prestige”, “Prisoners”, “The Fountain” and more. But mostly, he is known for playing the fan favorite Wolverine from Marvel’s “X-Men” franchise, and is considered by many to be the perfect fit for the character.
Although the actor has had various incredible roles throughout his diverse acting career, two of his best films can certainly be described as “unorthodox”. The first is his role as P T Barnum in “The Greatest Showman”, which revolves around a real-life circus owner who becomes world-renowned for his sensational show business. The role includes a lot of singing and might not be for everyone. His absolute best performance though is undoubtedly in the R-Rated film “Logan”, where he plays Wolverine in his last days as an aging mutant in a world he no longer recognizes.
Will Smith
Arguably one of the top three most successful African-American actors of all time, Will Smith also happens to be one of the coolest actors in Hollywood. He first rose to prominence in his leading role in the 1990 sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". The show was a huge success and went on for six seasons and almost 150 episodes. When fans and studios saw some of the actor’s tear-jerking performances, they knew he was something special.
Will Smith has starred in many great films over the years, such as "I Am Legend", "Men in Black", and as Muhammad Ali in the film "Ali". But one of his best performances is in "The Pursuit of Happiness", the inspiring and emotional real-life story about a single father trying to make a life for him and his son. The movie is a must watch, and will excite even the most cynical person in the world. Smith shows his aptitude of masterfully combining inspiring monologues, lighthearted humor and tear-jerking drama.
Al Pacino
Known for acting in some of the world’s best films, Al Pacino had already made a name for himself back in the ‘70s, and continues to be one of the best actors in Hollywood. The actor truly cemented his legacy when he appeared in the "Godfather" trilogy. Since then, Pacino has starred in many incredible films, including "Scent of a Woman", where he played a blind lawyer, and "Scarface", his most violent role to date.
Al Pacino still appears in various films, and recently had a role in the 3.5 hour epic gangster film by Martin Scorsese, "The Irishman", where he starred along his old-time pals, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. It looks like the veteran actor still has a couple of moves in his bag. We might even get lucky enough to watch him in at least one last Oscar-winning performance before he retires.
Sean Penn
Sean Penn has been around in Hollywood for over 35 years. He's considered one of the best actors of the previous generation, and is known for having meticulous attention to detail. Penn isn't your typical suave actor, as his roles often prove to be more aggressive and direct in their nature. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor in both 2003's "Mystic River" and 2008's "Milk".
Many people consider Sean Penn's role in the political biopic "Milk" to be his best work to date. That's quite an impressive accomplishment, considering how long his career was so far. In the film, Penn plays the real-life Harvey Milk, an activist political candidate who was assassinated by a fellow member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1978. It’s an intriguing and genuinely interesting film.
Robin Williams
The late Robin Williams was one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, inspiring millions to smile more, laugh and be sincere. He was the star of countless brilliant films like "Good Will Hunting", "Patch Adams", "Dead Poets Society", "Death to Smoochy", "Flubber", and countless others. What tied all of his films together was an endearing sense of hope and happiness, which only made his eventual suicide all the more perplexing and painful to his millions of fans around the world.
Regardless of what Robin Williams film you watch, you know that you’re in for an amazing, entertaining and fun experience. His most iconic film to date is "Good Will Hunting", which really stretched his acting abilities to their limit. In the film, Williams plays a therapist who tries to help a young and brilliant boy move beyond his troubled past.