Very often, a talented actor who plays one of the main roles in it gives the film popularity. Many viewers go to the cinema just to see their idol on the big screen.
For many years, Hollywood has been giving and continues to give us films that become famous all over the world, and this often happens due to the fact that the famous actor starred there, who knows how to masterfully transform into any character.
In our article, you can read about what famous Hollywood actors could become the most popular in the world.
10. Jason Statham
Famous actor Jason Statham Born in England, from an early age he took part in street theater productions.
He also loved to jump into the water. For 12 years, the young man was part of the national team of his homeland in this sport.
The actor’s father was engaged in boxing, from early childhood he wanted to grow a real man from his son and began to teach him martial arts.
Statham's career in show business began with filming in commercials, to which he was invited by an agent specializing in working with athletes.
The most famous works of the actor are:
- "Cards, money, two trunks";
- "Bonebreaker";
- "Carrier";
- "Revolver";
- Robbery on Baker Street;
- "Mechanic";
- "The Last Frontier".
Interesting fact: many media say that, despite his brutal appearance, the actor is not Don Juan, on the contrary, he is known to his fans as a loving family man, today he has been paired with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for more than 8 years, in 2017 they a son was born.
9. Bruce Willis
Bruce willis - An American actor, screenwriter, musician and producer played in more than 50 films.
It is known that stuttering prompted Bruce to begin his acting career, because of him the young man felt awkward, so he signed up for a theater group. He liked to play on stage, so he continued to improve his skills.
He got his first role as a bartender; a meeting with the casting director took place in the bar, and he invited him to shoot.
Fame did not come to Willis immediately, he had to play episodic roles many times. Shooting in "Die Hard" brought the actor world fame and popularity.
Other famous movies where the actor played are:
- “Bonfire of Vanity”;
- The Hudson Hawk;
- "Death to her face";
- "Crime novel";
- "Kid";
- The Expendables;
- "Kingdom of the full moon";
- "Raiders";
- "Glass".
Interesting fact: the actor was married to actress Demi Moore for 13 years, the couple had three daughters.
8. Johnny Depp
Special glory to the American actor Johnny depp brought roles in the films of Tim Burton (American filmmaker, writer, animator and producer). He is the owner of numerous prestigious film awards and awards.
The actor’s family was dysfunctional, which greatly influenced his psyche in childhood. He did not graduate from school, but managed to independently learn to play the guitar. At a young age, he began performing in nightclubs. Later, his acting career began.
The most famous were the roles in such films as:
- "Edward Scissorhands";
- "What Eats Gilbert Grape";
- Sleepy Hollow;
- "Pirates of the Caribbean";
- "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory";
- "Tourist";
- The Rum Diary
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Green de Wald.
Interesting fact: the actor has had problems with the law more than once, in 1994 he was arrested due to furniture spoilage in one of the New York hotels, in 1999 he was arrested for a fight with the paparazzi.
7. Keanu Reeves
Canadian actor, musician and producer Keanu Reeves He is the owner of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Reeves was born in Beirut, often moved in childhood, his mother worked as a costume designer. He began his acting career at the age of 9, the boy began to play in theatrical productions. In films, he began acting in 1986.
His most significant works were:
- "On the banks of the river";
- "On the crest of a wave";
- Dracula
- "Devil's Advocate";
- "Matrix";
- "Constantine: Lord of Darkness";
- "Lake house";
- John Wick
- "How to marry a bachelor."
Interesting fact: The actor is one of the founders of Arch Motorcycle, a motorcycle company.
6. Dwayne Johnson
American actor Dwayne Johnson also known under the pseudonym "Rock". Before starting to act in films Johnson was a famous wrestler, he worked in WWE, more than once became a champion in competitions.
In the early 2000s. He began to act in films. His first successful role was in the film "King of Scorpions." During his acting career, he managed to star in more than forty films.
The most famous are the following films:
- "Amazon Treasure";
- Doom
- “Witch’s Mountain”;
- "Cops in a deep supply";
- “Blood and sweat: Anabolics”;
- "Fast and the Furious 5";
- Jumanji: The Call of the Jungle;
- "Skyscraper".
Interesting fact: The actor is a close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
5. Vin Diesel
The real name of the actor is Mark Sinclair. His career began with the fact that he began performing in the theater at the age of seven. At the age of 17, the actor realized that a theatrical career would not bring him much money, so he got a job as a bouncer in one of the nightclubs, by this time he managed to grow up and pump up.
He managed to play his first episodic role in the film in 1990. Further Vin Diesel honed his acting skills, wrote scripts for films, even tried to shoot himself. Success came to him in the 2000s. after the release of the movie "Black Hole".
Then the actor managed to star in other significant projects:
- "Fast and the Furious";
- "Three X";
- "Babylon of our era";
- "Chronicles of Riddick";
- "The Last Witch Hunter."
Interesting fact: the actor is a fan of computer games, in 2002 he became the founder of a company that is engaged in their development.
4. Adam Sandler
American comedian, screenwriter, actor and producer Adam Sandler began his career in show business in the 1980s. At first he began to perform in various comedy clubs. This brought him popularity, and he began to act in films of mainly comedy genre.
His famous works were:
- "Lucky Gilmore";
- "Nikki, the Devil Jr.";
- "Anger Management";
- “Click: with remote control for life”;
- "Do not joke with Zohan";
- "Pretend my wife";
- "Mixed."
Interesting fact: Sandler owns his own film studio.
3. Will Smith
American actor Will Smith He is the owner of numerous film awards and awards. He began his career in show business in the 1980s. The fame brought him shooting in the series "Prince of Beverly Hills."
Other successful roles, he became famous in the following films:
- "Men in Black";
- "The rules of removal: Hitch Method";
- "I'm a legend";
- "After Earth";
- Hancock
- "Aladdin."
Interesting fact: the actor made progress in his musical career, he recorded 4 albums.
2. Tom Cruise
American actor, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker Tom Cruise managed to become the owner of the prestigious Golden Globe film award more than once. He began his career in show business in 1981.
The fame and love of viewers Cruz brought the following films:
- "Far away";
- "Interview with a Vampire";
- "Mission Impossible";
- "Eyes Wide Shut";
- "Magnolia";
- "Vanilla Sky";
- "Operation Valkyrie";
- "Mummy".
Interesting fact: the actor is very fond of motorsport, often driving a racing car.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor career Leonardo DiCaprio It began in the 1990s, during its period the actor was nominated more than once for the Academy Award, but received it only in 2016.
Young Leonardo chose the profession of an actor at the age of 14, from that moment he began to act in commercials, then his career took off.
Viewers remembered the following works of the actor:
- "What Eats Gilbert Grape";
- "Titanic";
- "Catch Me If You Can";
- "Road of change";
- "Shutter Island";
- "The wolf of Wall Street";
- "Survivor."
Interesting fact: the actor is not indifferent to the fate of the planet, he allocates considerable funds for the development of projects aimed at protecting the environment.