Audience favorite Samuel L. Jackson is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and often quoted African-American actors of all time. He rose to prominence in his role of Jules Winnfield in the hit Tarantino 1994 film, “Pulp Fiction”. Since then, he has performed in various films, such as “Unbreakable” and “Django Unchained”.
Samuel L. Jackson is best known for his role as Nick Fury, the leader of Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D team, which is tasked with defending the earth. He has appeared in over ten films in this role, from the successful “Avengers” franchise, to films such as “Spider-Man”, “Iron Man”, “Captain America” and more.
Marlon Brando
It seems that almost no actor in the world has had the cultural significance and popularity of Marlon Brando. The actor was one of the most important stars in Hollywood history. He was also a massively influential activist who helped lead the civil rights movement and various Native American movements. He is considered the first actor to popularize the Method Acting style, and inspired many actors to follow in his footsteps.
Brando was one of the highest-paid actors in the world, and received a record $3.7 million for just 13 days of work, in his cameo on 1978’s "Superman". His most acclaimed and successful film (both commercially and critically) is undoubtedly 1972's "The Godfather", a film which is widely considered to be the greatest film ever made. Brando will always be remembered for his legendary role as Vito Corleone, and will continue to inspire actors for many years to come. The actor passed away in 2004, at the age of 80.
Daniel Day-Lewis
Almost no Hollywood star ever stood out as much as retired English actor Daniel Day-Lewis. He's the only male actor to have three Academy Awards in the Best Actor category, and one of the only actors to ever receive three Oscars. His three most successful roles to date are the Oscar-winning "My Left Foot", "There Will Be Blood", and his recent biopic film, "Lincoln". Daniel Day-Lewis has appeared in a relatively small amount of films, but almost all of them, from 1989 up to 2017, landed him either an Oscar or an academy award nomination.
While many actors choose to appear in many films and hope to strike it big in a couple of them, Daniel Day-Lewis is known for meticulously choosing only the absolute best films and roles. If you're interested in seeing the incredible actor in action, you should definitely check out Steven Spielberg's 2012 historical drama film, "Lincoln". Another fantastic film which will rattle your bones is the epic drama film "There Will Be Blood", widely considered legendary director Paul Thomas Anderson's best film of all time.
Keanu Reeves
When fans think of Keanu Reeves, the first two things that come to mind are either his famous and hilarious “Whoa” line (with his stoic and surprised look), and the second being just how great of a guy he is. The actor became a worldwide figure when he portrayed Neo in the extremely popular sci-fi action film trilogy, "The Matrix". Reeves has since appeared in various roles over the years, mostly centered around either comedy or action films.
Keanu Reeves built himself up as a popular actor thanks to his roles in the "Matrix" trilogy. His return to leading action films was incredibly popular when he took the role of the world’s most bad-ass action hero, "John Wick", an ex-assassin who decides to take revenge on a Russian mob who was responsible for stealing his Mustang and killing his dog. The film was so successful that it spawned two sequels, comic books and a few video-games. It’s Keanu Reeves at his best — stoic, captivating and deadly.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks became Hollywood's darling after his iconic role in "Forrest Gump", which became one of the most popular and beloved movies of all time. The actor played various great roles since the mid '80s, and continues to act to this very day. His films have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide, which makes Hanks the fifth highest-grossing actor of all time. As of 2019, he is ranked as the number-one best actor in film history on Ranker.
Tom Hanks gets most of his charm from being very relatable to everyday people. Audiences trust and like Tom Hanks, which is a huge reason why he's so popular and successful. If you’re looking for the film that made him a historical Hollywood figure, look no further than the incredible "Forrest Gump", which should be the first film that any child watches when they’re old enough to deal with its intricate issues.