favorite actors

1. Paul Walker

Paul William Walker IV was born in Glendale, California. He grew up together with his brothers, Caleb and Cody, and sisters, Ashlie and Amie. Their parents, Paul William Walker III, a sewer contractor, and Cheryl (Crabtree) Walker, a model, separated around September 2004. His grandfather, William ...

First seen on: The Fast and the Furious Best Movies: Fast & Furious Series, Takers, Hours, The Lazarus Project

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2. Charlie Hunnam

Actor | Sons of Anarchy

Charles Matthew Hunnam was born on April 10, 1980 in Newcastle, England, to Jane (Bell), a business owner, and William Hunnam, a scrap metal merchant. At 18 years of age, he made a guest appearance in popular TV series Byker Grove (1989).

He gained fame in Britain thanks to his television role as ...

First seen on: Sons of Anarchy Best Movie/TV Series (so far): SoA, Pacific Rim, Deadfall Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Cold Mountain

3. Channing Tatum

Actor | 21 Jump Street

Channing Tatum was born in a small town, Cullman, Alabama, 50 miles north of Birmingham. He is the son of Kay (Faust), an airline worker, and Glenn Matthew Tatum, who worked in construction. Growing up, he was full of energy and somewhat troublesome, so his parents decided to enroll him in ...

First seen on: Public Enemies Best Movie/TV Series (so far): 21 & 22 Jump Street, White House down Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): G.I. Joe, Side Effects, 10 Years

4. Aaron Paul

Actor | Breaking Bad

Aaron Paul was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho, to Darla (Haynes) and Robert Sturtevant, a retired Baptist minister. While growing up, Paul took part in church programs, and performed in plays.

He attended Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. It was there, in eighth grade, that Aaron ...

First seen on: Breaking Bad Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Breaking Bad, The Last House on the Left, Hellion, Smashed Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

5. Taye Diggs

Actor | House on Haunted Hill

Taye Diggs was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was raised in Rochester, New York. He is the son of Marcia (Berry), a teacher and actress, and Andre Young, a visual artist. When he was a child, his mother married Jeffries Diggs, whose surname Taye took. He received a BFA degree in musical theater ...

First seen on: Way of the Gun Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Equilibrium, Way of the Gun Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

6. Josh Hartnett

Actor | Lucky Number Slevin

Joshua Daniel Hartnett was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Wendy Anne (Kronstedt) and Daniel Thomas Hartnett, a building manager. His father is of Irish and German descent, and his mother is of Swedish and Norwegian ancestry. Hartnett graduated from South High School in Minneapolis in June of ...

First seen on: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Lucky # Slevin, Bunraku, Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): I come with the Rain, The virgin Suicides

7. Matthias Schweighöfer

Actor | Army of the Dead

Grimme-Preis award winner, Matthias Schweighöfer, is one of Germany's most successful actors and is quickly becoming an international phenomenon.

Schweighöfer was most recently seen in Christopher Nolan's film, "Oppenheimer," Netflix's "Heart of Stone" opposite Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan and "The ...

First seen on: Babykram ist Männersache

8. Heath Ledger

Actor | Brokeback Mountain

When hunky, twenty-year-old heart-throb Heath Ledger first came to the attention of the public in 1999, it was all too easy to tag him as a "pretty boy" and an actor of little depth. He spent several years trying desperately to sway this image, but this was a double-edged sword. His work comprised ...

First seen on: 10 Things I hate about you Best Movie/TV Series: The dark Knight, Brokeback Mountain

9. Jake Gyllenhaal

Actor | Nightcrawler

Jake Gyllenhaal was born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California as Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal, the son of producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner and director Stephen Gyllenhaal, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish (mother) and Swedish, English, and ...

First seen on: The Day after Tomorrow Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Brothers, Source Code, Brokeback Mountain, Prisoners Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Enemy, End of Watch, Donnie Darko, Highway

10. Ryan Reynolds

Actor | Deadpool 2

Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born on October 23, 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the youngest of four children. His father, James Chester Reynolds, was a food wholesaler, and his mother, Tamara Lee "Tammy" (Stewart), worked as a retail-store saleswoman. He has Irish and Scottish ancestry. ...

First seen on: Van Wilder Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Smokin' Aces, Buried, Amityville Horror, The Proposal Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The Nines, Waiting...

11. Colin Farrell

Actor | The Lobster

Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.

Farrell was born on ...

First seen on: Phone Booth Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Phone Booth, Total Recall Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Daredevil

12. Jared Leto

Actor | Dallas Buyers Club

Jared Leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for American band Thirty Seconds to Mars, Leto is an accomplished actor merited by the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in his life. He is known to be ...

First seen on: My so-called-Life Best Movie/TV Series (so far): American Psycho Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Highway

13. Adam Campbell

Actor | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Adam Campbell was born on August 19, 1980 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015), Great News (2017) and Hello Ladies (2013). He has been married to Jayma Mays since October 28, 2007. They have one child.

First seen on: Harper's Island Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Harper's Island Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Spin, Epic Movie

14. Johnny Depp

Actor | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells), a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer. He was raised in Florida. He dropped out of school when he was 15, and fronted a series of music-garage bands, including one ...

First seen on: 21 Jump Street (TV Series) Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Once upon a time in Mexico, The secret Window, Gilbert Grape, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Cry Baby, Sweeney Todd, Chocolat

15. Brad Pitt

Actor | Fight Club

William Bradley "Brad" Pitt was born on December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and raised in Springfield, Missouri to Jane Etta Pitt (née Hillhouse), a school counselor & William Alvin "Bill" Pitt, a truck company manager. At Kickapoo High School, Pitt was involved in sports, debating, student ...

First seen on: Interview with the Vampire Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Se7en, Sleepers, Fight Club, Ocean's 11 - 13, Inglorious Basterds, World War Z, Fury Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Killing them softly

16. Jeremy Renner

Actor | The Hurt Locker

Jeremy Lee Renner was born in Modesto, California, the son of Valerie (Tague) and Lee Renner, who managed a bowling alley. After a tumultuous yet happy childhood with his four younger siblings, Renner graduated from Beyer High School and attended Modesto Junior College. He explored several areas of...

First seen on: The Avengers Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The Hurt Locker, The Avengers, 28 Weeks later, The Town Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): National Lampoon's Senior Trip, The Immigrant, American Hustle

17. Matthew McConaughey

Actor | Interstellar

American actor and producer Matthew David McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas. His mother, Mary Kathleen (McCabe), is a substitute school teacher originally from New Jersey. His father, James Donald McConaughey, was a Mississippi-born gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business. He is ...

First seen on: Frailty Best Movie/TV Series (so far):Frailty, The Lincoln Lawyer, A Time to kill Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Killer Joe, The Paperboy, The Wolf of Wall Street

18. Ryan Gosling

Actor | Blue Valentine

Born Ryan Thomas Gosling on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada, he is the son of Donna (Wilson), a secretary, and Thomas Ray Gosling, a traveling salesman. Ryan was the second of their two children, with an older sister, Mandi. His ancestry is French-Canadian, as well as English, ...

First seen on: Murder by Numbers Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The Notebook, Drive, Gangster Squad, Crazy.Stupid.Love, Remember the Titans Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The Ides of March, Only God forgives, The Believer

19. Jay Baruchel

Actor | Goon

Jay Baruchel was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and was raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the son of Robyne (Ropell), a freelance writer, and Serge Victor Baruchel, an antiques dealer. He has a younger sister who also acts. He started acting in 1995 when he made his first of three appearances on ...

First seen on: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Best Movie/TV Series (so far): This is the End, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Tropic Thunder Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Don Peyote, RoboCop, The Trotsky

20. Jay Hernandez

Actor | Hostel

Carrying talent, the requisite good looks, and plenty of on-screen charisma, Jay Hernandez was born in Morelia, Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles, California, to Isis (Maldonado), an accountant and secretary, and Javier Hernandez, Sr., a mechanic. He is of Mexican descent. Jay had a serendipitous ...

First seen on: Hostel Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Hostel, Quarantine, Takers Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Torque

21. Max Thieriot

Actor | The Pacifier

Max Thieriot was born in 1988 in Los Altos Hills, California, and has two siblings. He was raised in Occidental, CA, and graduated from Sonoma Country Day School in 2002 and El Molino High School in 2006. He started acting when he took an improvisation class and modeled for GAP. He was also in two ...

First seen on: Bates Motel Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Bates Motel, Disconnect, House at the End of the Street Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Chloe

22. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Actor | Inception

Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt was born February 17, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, to Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. Joseph was raised in a Jewish family with his late older brother, Dan Gordon-Levitt, who passed away in October 2010. His parents worked for the Pacifica Radio station KPFK-FM and ...

First seen on: 10 things I hate about you Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The dark Knight rises, Inception, 50/50 Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Havoc, Don Jon

23. Chris Hemsworth

Actor | Snow White and the Huntsman

Christopher "Chris" Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Leonie Hemsworth (née van Os), an English teacher & Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor. His brothers are actors, Liam Hemsworth & Luke Hemsworth; he is of Dutch (from his immigrant maternal ...

First seen on: A perfect Getaway Best Movie/TV Series (so far): A perfect Getaway, The Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers, Red Dawn Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

24. Topher Grace

Actor | In Good Company

Topher Grace was born Christopher John Grace in New York City, New York, to Pat, a schoolmaster's assistant, and John Grace, an executive. He was raised in Darien, Connecticut. He attended boarding school in New Hampshire for two years, where he began his acting career in such musicals as "Joseph ...

First seen on: That 70's Show Best Movie/TV Series (so far): That 70's Show, The Double, Spider-Man 3, Predators Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Don Peyote

25. Logan Marshall-Green

Actor | The Invitation

Logan is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. His parents are both drama teachers. His mother, Lowry Marshall, is the artistic director of Brown University's repertory theatre department.

Logan graduated with a Master's in Fine Arts from New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch ...

First seen on: The O.C. Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Devil, Prometheus Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): As I lay dying, Cold comes the Night

26. Justin Timberlake

Soundtrack | Trolls

Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn (Bomar) and Randall Timberlake, whose own father was a Baptist minister. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search (1983), and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also ...

First seen on: Alpha Dog Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Alpha Dog, Bad Teacher, Friends with Benefits Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): In Time, Runner Runner

27. Justin Long

Actor | Live Free or Die Hard

A likable, boyish-looking actor with thick eyebrows and a friendly smile, Justin Long is a native of Connecticut.

He was born and raised in Fairfield, the second of three sons. His father, R. James Long, is a Professor of Philosophy at Fairfield University, and his mother, Wendy Lesniak, is a former...

First seen on: Jeepers Creepers Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Jeepers Creepers, Drag me to Hell, Live free or die hard Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): 10 Years, Movie 43, Waiting...

28. Damon Wayans Jr.

Actor | Big Hero 6

Damon Wayans Jr. was born at his grandmother's home in Vermont, in November 1982, and was raised in Los Angeles. He is the son of Lisa Thorner and actor Damon Wayans.

He made his film debut at age 11 in the 1994 film "Blank Man" playing the role of young Kevin. Later, Damon pursued his early passion...

First seen on: Happy Endings Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The other Guys, Someone marry Barry Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

29. Ben Foster

Actor | Hell or High Water

Ben Foster was born October 29, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Gillian Kirwan and Steven Foster, restaurant owners. His younger brother is actor Jon Foster. His paternal grandparents were from Russian Jewish families that immigrated to Massachusetts (his grandfather became a prominent judge in ...

First seen on: Get over it Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Hostage, The Mechanic, Pandorum, Contraband, Lone Survivor, Alpha Dog, The Punisher, The Messenger Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): I've been waiting for you, Here, Rampart

30. Jason Statham

Actor | Crank

Jason Statham was born in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, to Eileen (Yates), a dancer, and Barry Statham, a street merchant and lounge singer. He was a Diver on the British National Diving Team and finished twelfth in the World Championships in 1992. He has also been a fashion model, black market salesman ...

First seen on: Snatch Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The Mechanic, The Expendables 1 - 3, Transporter 1 - 3, Homefront, The italian Job, Crank 1 - 2 Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Parker, Redemption, Revolver

31. Timothy Olyphant

Actor | Justified

From Timothy Olyphant's first screen appearances, such as his two-minute bit in The First Wives Club (1996), to "Nicko", whose presence at times dwarfed the island in A Perfect Getaway (2009), he has been a force to be reckoned with.

Born in Hawaii, Timothy David Olyphant was raised in Modesto, ...

First seen on: Dreamcatcher Best Movie/TV Series (so far): A perfect Getaway, Live free or die hard, Dreamcatcher, Hitman, The Crazies Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

32. Martin Henderson

Actor | Smokin' Aces

Martin Henderson was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He began acting when he was 13, appearing in Strangers (1989), a local television production. He attended Westlake Boys High School and Birkenhead Primary. He first became a star in his home country when he starred in the series Shortland Street, ...

First seen on: The Ring Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The Ring, Smokin' Aces Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Torque

33. Bruce Willis

Actor | Die Hard

Actor and musician Bruce Willis is well known for playing wisecracking or hard-edged characters, often in spectacular action films. Collectively, he has appeared in films that have grossed in excess of $2.5 billion USD.

Walter Bruce Willis was born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany,...

First seen on: Die hard Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Die hard 1 -4, Lucky # Slevin, Hostage, Sin City, Armageddon, Perfect Stranger Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Color of Night, Surrogates, A good Day to die hard

34. Norman Reedus

Actor | The Walking Dead

Norman Reedus was born in Hollywood, Florida. He is of Italian, English, Scottish and Irish descent. He is an accomplished photographer with several books of his photography published and continues to do art shows in galleries all around the world every year. His first novel was published in 2022 ...

First seen on: Pandorum Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The walking Dead, The Boondock Saints, Pandorum, Gossip Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Dark Harbor, John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns, Clown

35. Thomas Jane

Actor | Boogie Nights

Thomas Jane is an American actor who is known for portraying Frank Castle from the 2004 Marvel Comics film The Punisher and the 2012 fan film Dirty Laundry. He also was in Boogie Nights, The Thin Red Line, Deep Blue Sea, The Predator, 1922, The Mist and Evening Raga of the West.

First seen on: Thursday Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Dreamcatcher, The Punisher, Dark Country, The Mist Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Give 'em Hell Malone, Drive Hard

36. Tom Schilling

Actor | Oh Boy

Tom Schilling was born on February 10, 1982 in Berlin, Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for A Coffee in Berlin (2012), Before the Fall (2004) and Who Am I (2014).

First seen on: Crazy Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Crazy, Der Baader Meinhof Komplex, Napola Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

37. Julian McMahon

Actor | Fantastic Four

Julian Dana William McMahon was born in Sydney, Australia, the second of three children of Lady Sonia McMahon (née Sonia Rachel Hopkins) and Sir Billy McMahon, the longest continuously serving government minister in Australian history, serving over 21 years as a government minister before serving ...

First seen on: Charmed Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Premonition Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Paranoia, Faces in the Crowd

38. Mark Ruffalo

Actor | Spotlight

Award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo was born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, of humble means to father Frank Lawrence Ruffalo, a construction painter and Marie Rose (Hebert), a stylist and hairdresser; his father's ancestry is Italian and his mother is of half French-Canadian and half ...

First seen on: 13 going on 30 Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The Avengers, Now you see me, Shutter Island Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Zodiac

39. Edward Norton

Actor | Fight Club

American actor, filmmaker and activist Edward Harrison Norton was born on August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was raised in Columbia, Maryland.

His mother, Lydia Robinson "Robin" (Rouse), was a foundation executive and teacher of English, and a daughter of famed real estate developer ...

First seen on: American History X Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Primal Fear, Fight Club, The italian Job, Red Dragon Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The incredible Hulk

40. Logan Lerman

Actor | The Perks of Being a Wallflower

One of today's leading talents across both independent and mainstream film, Logan Lerman is an immensely talented actor who takes on challenging roles and brings dynamic characters to life on screen.

Logan was born in Beverly Hills, to a Jewish family. His parents are Lisa (Goldman), who worked as ...

First seen on: The Butterfly Effect Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Fury, Number 23, Percy Jackson, The three Musketeers, Gamer Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Noah

41. Dave Franco

Actor | Neighbors

David John Franco was born in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, an author, and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, who ran a Silicon Valley business. He has two older brothers, actors James Franco and Tom Franco. His father was of Portuguese and Swedish descent, and his mother is Jewish. Dave made ...

First seen on: Scrubs Best Movie/TV Series (so far): 21 & 22 Jump Street, Neighbors, Warm Bodies Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Bad Meat

42. Kyle Gallner

Actor | Smile

Kyle Gallner was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He started his career by following his sister along to one of her auditions.

Perhaps best know for his role as Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas on the CW's lone hit series, Veronica Mars (2004), actor Kyle Gallner had been appearing in films and on ...

First seen on: Jennifer's Body Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Jennifer's Body, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Trunk, Sublime, The Haunting in Conneticut Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Danika, Red State

43. Evan Peters

Actor | X-Men: Apocalypse

Evan Peters was born in 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri to Phil and Julie Peters. When his father's job was transferred, the family moved to Grand Blanc, Michigan. There, Evan began taking acting classes and at age 15, he moved with his mother to Los Angeles in hopes of pursuing a career in the ...

First seen on: An american Crime Best Movie/TV Series (so far): An american Crime, American Horror Story Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Never back down

44. Theo Rossi

Actor | Emily the Criminal

Theo Rossi was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. Theo is an actor and producer, known for Emily the Criminal (2022), Sons of Anarchy (2008) and Army of the Dead (2021). Theo has been married to Meghan McDermott since November 17, 2014. They have two children.

First seen on: Kill Theory Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Sons of Anarchy Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Meth Head

45. LL Cool J

Actor | Deep Blue Sea

L.L. Cool J was born James Todd Smith in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffith and James Louis Smith, Jr.

Todd, as he was called, did not have a very happy childhood. At the age of four, he saw his mother and grandfather shot by his own father. After they recovered from their ...

First seen on: Deep Blue Sea Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Deep Blue Sea Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

46. Johnny Lewis

Actor | AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the middle of three siblings, Johnny began performing from the age of 5 at a small performing arts school, making his debut as a Chanukah candle.

Pursuing the acting profession, he appeared with success in many TV and film projects, handling both drama and...

First seen on: Sausage Factory Best Movie/TV Series: Sons of Anarchy, Lovely Molly, Aliens vs. Predators 2

47. Ryan Phillippe

Actor | Crash

Ryan Phillippe was born on September 10, 1974 in New Castle, Delaware, to Susan (Thomas), a nurse, and Richard Phillippe, a chemical technician. He has three sisters, Kirsten, Lindsay, and Katelyn, and attended New Castle Baptist Academy. Ryan's acting career began with the soap opera One Life to ...

First seen on: I know what you did last summer Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The lincoln Lawyer, Way of the Gun Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Revenge for Jolly

48. Paul Rudd

Actor | Ant-Man

Paul Stephen Rudd was born in Passaic, New Jersey. His parents, Michael and Gloria, both from Jewish families, were born in the London area, U.K. He has one sister, who is three years younger than he is. Paul traveled with his family during his early years, because of his father's airline job at ...

First seen on: Clueless Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The 40 year old virgin, I love you man Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The Ten

49. Jason Lee

Actor | Almost Famous

Born in Santa Ana, California in 1970, Jason Lee is an American film photographer, actor, producer, and director. Well known for having been a professional skateboarder during skateboarding's very pivotal late 80s and early 90s, Lee would go on to pursue acting in 1993, working in film, television,...

First seen on: Dogma Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Dogma, My Name is Earl, Dreamcatcher, Vanilla Sky Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): I love your Work

50. Tyler Labine

Actor | Tucker and Dale vs Evil

Tyler Sean Labine is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is best known for starring in the television series Breaker High, Invasion, Reaper, Deadbeat and as Dr. Iggy Frome, head of psychiatry, in the NBC medical drama New Amsterdam, and the film Tucker & Dale vs Evil.

First seen on: Reaper Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Reaper, Someone marry Barry, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Best Man down

51. Christian Slater

Actor | Very Bad Things

Christian Michael Leonard Slater was born on August 18, 1969 in New York City, to Michael Hawkins, a well-known soap actor, and Mary Jo Slater (née Lawton), a casting agent. Christian started in show business early, appearing on the soap opera The Edge of Night (1956) in 1976 at the age of 7. He ...

First seen on: Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Murder in the First, Mindhunters, Dolan's Cadillac, The Name of the Rose Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Alone in the Dark

52. Josh Radnor

Actor | Liberal Arts

Josh Radnor was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Carol Radnor, a high school guidance counselor, and Alan Radnor, a medical malpractice lawyer. Radnor has two sisters, Melanie Radnor and Joanna Radnor Vilensky. He grew up in Bexley, Ohio, a small city nested inside Columbus. Radnor attended ...

First seen on: How I met your Mother Best Movie/TV Series (so far): How I met your Mother, Liberal Arts Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

53. Dwayne Johnson

Actor | Black Adam

Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Nova ...

First seen on: The Mummy returns Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Welcome to the Jungle, Walking Tall, Fast Five, The Other Guys, Fast & Furious 6 Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The Mummy returns, Tooth Fairy

54. Jason Segel

Actor | Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Multi-talented Jason Jordan Segel was born in Los Angeles, California, where he was raised by his parents, Jillian (Jordan), a homemaker, and Alvin Segel, a lawyer. His mother is of English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry, and his father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. He was educated at St. ...

First seen on: Slackers Best Movie/TV Series (so far): How I met your Mother, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Bad Teacher, I love you Man Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

55. Will Smith

Producer | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Willard Carroll "Will" Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". Smith has been nominated for five Golden ...

First seen on: Independence Day Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Bad Boys, Men in Black, I am Legend, Hancock, Seven Pounds Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): After Earth

56. Dylan McDermott

Actor | The Practice

A Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee, Dylan McDermott has proven his talent in film, television, and theater. He was born Mark Anthony McDermott in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Diane (Marino) and Richard McDermott. Diane was 15 and Richard was 17 when Dylan was born. Richard earned money by ...

First seen on: American Horror Story Best Movie/TV Series (so far): American Horror Story, Olympus has fallen, The Messengers Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

57. Marlon Wayans

Actor | White Chicks

Marlon Wayans is an American actor, writer and comedian. He is known for playing Tyrone C. Love in Requiem for a Dream, Shorty Meeks from Scary Movie, Marcus Anthony Copeland II from White Chicks and Thunder from Marmaduke. He played Drake Winston/Robin in deleted scenes of Batman Returns and ...

First seen on: Scary Movie Best Movie/TV Series (so far): G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Scary Movie

58. Tom Felton

Actor | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Tom Felton was born in Epsom, Surrey, to Sharon and Peter Felton. He has been acting since he was 8 years old at the suggestion of an actress friend of his family who recognized Felton's theatrical qualities. Felton met with an agent, and two weeks later, after auditioning with over 400 other ...

First seen on: Harry Potter Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Against the Sun, The Apparition, Harry Potter Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

59. Xavier Samuel

Actor | Blonde

Xavier Samuel was born on December 10, 1983 in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. He is an actor, known for Blonde (2022), Fury (2014) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).

First seen on: Twilight: Eclipse Best Movie/TV Series (so far): The loved Ones, Fury Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

60. Brandon T. Jackson

Actor | Tropic Thunder

Brandon Timothy Jackson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Beverly Yvonne (Bozeman) and Wayne Timothy Jackson. His parents are both pastors, and his maternal grandfather was a Pentecostal child preacher. He credits his sense of humor to both his father and his life straddling the ...

First seen on: Tropic Thunder Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Tropic Thunder, Percy Jackson Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Tooth Fairy, The Day the Earth stood still

61. Rider Strong

Actor | Boy Meets World

Rider Strong is an American actor from San Francisco. He has often worked as a voice actor in animated series. His best known roles were those of rebellious teenager Shawn Hunter in the sitcom "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000), football quarterback Brick Flagg in the action comedy series "Kim Possible"...

First seen on: Boy meets world Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Cabin Fever Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Tooth and Nail, Borderland

62. Ryan Donowho

Actor | Imaginary Heroes

Ryan Donowho was born on September 20, 1980 in Houston, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Imaginary Heroes (2004), Broken Flowers (2005) and Altitude (2010).

First seen on: The O.C. Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Cabin Fever - Patient Zero Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

63. Benno Fürmann

Actor | Speed Racer

Benno Fürmann was born on 17 January 1972 in Berlin, Germany and worked as a waiter, bouncer and drifter before attending acting lessons at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. After returning to Germany, he played several minor parts in movie and television projects until his breakthrough ...

First seen on: Und tschüss! Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Anatomie Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

64. Giovanni Ribisi

Actor | Boiler Room

Antonino Giovanni Ribisi is an American actor who was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents both have careers in the entertainment industry. His mother, Gay Ribisi (née Landrum), is a talent manager for actors and writers, and his father, Albert Anthony Ribisi, is a musician. He has a twin ...

First seen on: Saving Private Ryan Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Perfect Stranger, Contraband, Ted, Gangster Squad, Gone in 60 seconds, Flight of the Phoenix Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Avatar, The Virgin Suicides, I love your work, Heaven, Loom

65. Seann William Scott

Actor | American Pie

Seann William Scott was born in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, to Patricia Anne (Simons) and William Frank Scott, a factory worker. He was discovered at a talent competition in Los Angeles, and almost immediately was flown to New York by ABC to test for All My Children (1970). His face has also been ...

First seen on: Road Trip Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Welcome to the Jungle, American Pie. Role Models, Goon Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Dude where's my car?, Cop out

66. Desmond Harrington

Actor | Dexter

Desmond Harrington was raised in the Bronx New York. Prior to acting he worked as a laborer, landscaper, a cold caller at a brokerage firm, and a bartender in Manhattan, where a co-worker invited him to attend an acting class. Harrington landed his first role in Luc Besson's The Messenger: The ...

First seen on: Wrong Turn Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Dexter, Wrong Turn Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Exit Speed

67. Thomas Kretschmann

Actor | King Kong

Thomas Kretschmann was born in East Germany. Before becoming an actor, he was a swimmer. He has acted in several popular American movies, such as Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), The Pianist (2002), U-571 (2000), In Enemy Hands (2004), etc. He has three children, Nicolas, Stella and Sascha with ...

First seen on: Stalingrad Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Der Untergang, Wanted, Open Grave Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

68. Scott Foley

Actor | Scandal

Scott Kellerman Foley (born July 15, 1972) is an American actor, director and screenwriter. Foley is known for roles in television shows such as The Unit, Felicity and Scandal, and in films such as Scream 3. He has also guest starred in series including Dawson's Creek, House, Scrubs and Grey's ...

First seen on: Scrubs

69. Josh Lucas

Actor | Ford v Ferrari

Josh Lucas was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Michele (LeFevre), a nurse midwife, and Don Maurer, an ER doctor.

Lucas' film career began by accident in 1979 when a small Canadian film production shot on the tiny coastal South Carolina island, Sullivan's Island, where Lucas and his family lived. ...

First seen on: Sweet Home Alabama Best Movie/TV Series (so far): American Psycho, The Lincoln Lawyer Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Death in Love

70. Devon Sawa

Actor | Final Destination

Devon started his career as a young actor in Vancouver, Canada. First in the theater, and then moving onto smaller roles on TV. His breakout role was the title character in the Universal motion picture, Casper. He went on to star in many more films during his teens such as Now and Then, Little ...

First seen on: Casper Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Little Giants, Wild America, Final Destination Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Night of the Twisters, A Resurrection, 388 Arletta Avenue

71. Ethan Suplee

Actor | Remember the Titans

Ethan Suplee has established himself over the past few decades as an actor of considerable talent and accomplishment. His diverse and eclectic resume ranges from hilarious roles in such comedies as Mallrats (1995) and Without a Paddle (2004) to hauntingly dramatic performances in intense features ...

First seen on: American History X Best Movie/TV Series (so far): American History X, My Name is Earl Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Unstoppable

72. Kevin Spacey

Actor | L.A. Confidential

Kevin Spacey Fowler, better known by his stage name Kevin Spacey, is an American actor of screen and stage, film director, producer, screenwriter and singer. He began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s before obtaining supporting roles in film and television. He gained critical acclaim in...

First seen on: L.A. Confidential Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Life of David Gale, L.A. Confidential, The Negotiator, 21, Se7en Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

73. Kevin Costner

Actor | The Postman

Kevin Michael Costner was born on January 18, 1955 in Lynwood, California, the third child of Bill Costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for Southern California Edison, and Sharon Costner (née Tedrick), a welfare worker. His older brother, Dan, was born in 1950. A middle ...

First seen on: Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Perfect World, Mr Brooks Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

74. Robert Downey Jr.

Actor | Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. has evolved into one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has managed to stay new and fresh even after over four decades in the business.

Downey was born April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, the son of writer, director and ...

First seen on: Gothika Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Tropic Thunder, The Avengers Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Zodiac

75. Michael C. Hall

Actor | Dexter

Michael C. Hall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Janice (Styons), a guidance counselor, and William Carlyle Hall, who worked for IBM. Michael is a graduate of NYU's Master of Fine Arts program in acting. He is known for the titular character "Dexter" in Dexter (2006) and as mortician "David ...

First seen on: Dexter Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Dexter Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Gamer

76. Jonah Hill

Actor | 21 Jump Street

Jonah Hill was born and raised in Los Angeles, the son of Sharon Feldstein (née Chalkin), a fashion designer and costume stylist, and Richard Feldstein, a tour accountant for Guns N' Roses. He is the brother of music manager Jordan Feldstein and actress Beanie Feldstein. He graduated from ...

First seen on: Superbad Best Movie/TV Series (so far): This is the End, 21 & 22 Jump Street Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): The Wolf of Wall Street

77. Jonny Lee Miller

Actor | Æon Flux

Jonny (sometimes credited as Johnny) Lee Miller was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston, England, UK. He is the son of actors Anna Lee and Alan Miller and the grandson of actor Bernard Lee. After appearing in many high school plays at his selective state grammar school, Jonny dropped out at 17 ...

First seen on: Mindhunters

78. Yasiin Bey

Soundtrack | The Italian Job

Regarded as one of hip-hop's most introspective and insightful artists, Mos Def has shaped a career that transcends music genres and artistic medium. Taking a cue from the Afrocentric stylings of the Native Tongues crew, which included De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest and Andres ...

First seen on: 16 Blocks Best Movie/TV Series (so far): 16 Blocks, Dexter Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): -

79. Zach Braff

Actor | Garden State

Zach Braff was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey, to Anne Hutchinson (Maynard), a clinical psychologist, and Harold Irwin Braff, a trial attorney. His father is from Russia and Austria, while Zach's mother is from a family with deep roots in New England. Zach attended Columbia High School...

First seen on: Scrubs Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Scrubs Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Garden State

80. Paulo Costanzo

Actor | 40 Days and 40 Nights

Paulo Costanzo was born on September 21, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Brampton, a suburb of Toronto, of Italian (father) and Jewish (mother) descent. He attended Mayfield Secondary School for the Arts, then attended one year at Ryerson University for theater, but dropped out when...

First seen on: Road Trip Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Splinter, 40 Days and 40 Nights Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Road Trip

81. Jason Biggs

Actor | American Pie

Jason Matthew Biggs was born on May 12, 1978, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, to Angela (Zocco), a nurse, and Gary Biggs, a shipping company manager. Jason has two sisters, Heather, a tax specialist born in 1971, and Chiara, born in 1980. He was raised Catholic, and is of English and mostly Italian ...

First seen on: American Pie Best Movie/TV Series (so far): American Pie Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Saving Silverman

82. Seth Rogen

Producer | This Is the End

An actor, comedian and writer, Seth Rogen has come a long way from doing stand-up comedy as a teen.

Rogen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Sandy (Belogus), a social worker, and Mark Rogen, who worked for non-profits. His father is American-born and his mother is Canadian. He is of Russian...

First seen on: Superbad Best Movie/TV Series (so far): This is the End, Knocked up, Neighbors Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Donnie Darko

83. Michael J. Fox

Actor | Back to the Future

Michael J. Fox was born Michael Andrew Fox on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Phyllis Fox (née Piper), a payroll clerk, and William Fox. His parents moved their 10-year-old son, his three sisters, Kelli Fox, Karen, and Jacki, and his brother Steven, to Vancouver, British Columbia, ...

First seen on: Teen Wolf Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Back to the Future, The Frighteners, Spin City Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Mars Attacks!

84. Leigh Whannell

Actor | Saw

Leigh Whannell grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where, at the age of four, he developed an obsession with telling stories. Whether it be through acting, writing or filmmaking, his primary love was getting a reaction from an audience. In 1995, at the age of 18, he was accepted into the Royal ...

First seen on: Saw Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Saw, Insidious 1 Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Crush

85. Chris Pratt

Actor | Guardians of the Galaxy

Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt was born on June 21, 1979 in Virginia, Minnesota and raised in Lake Stevens, Washington, to Kathleen Louise (Indahl), who worked at a supermarket, and Daniel Clifton Pratt, who remodeled houses. He is of mostly Norwegian descent. He graduated from Lake Stevens High...

First seen on: The O.C. Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Jennifer's Body, The Five-Year Engagement, Jurassic World Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): 10 years, Movie 43

86. Adam Brody

Actor | The O.C.

Adam Jared Brody was born and raised in San Diego, California, the son of Valerie Jill (Siefman), a graphic artist, and Mark Alan Brody, a lawyer. His parents, both originally from Michigan, are both from Jewish families (from Russia and Poland). Adam spent a lot of his teen years hanging out with ...

First seen on: The O.C. Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Grind, Jennifer's Body, Welcome to the Jungle, Mr. & Mrs. Smith Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Revenge for Jolly, Death in Love

87. James Franco

Actor | Spring Breakers

Known for his breakthrough starring role on Freaks and Geeks (1999), James Franco was born April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, who ran a Silicon Valley business. His mother is Jewish and his father was of ...

First seen on: Spiderman Best Movie/TV Series (so far): This is the End, 127 Hours, Pineapple Express, Homefront Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): As I lay dying, The Letter

88. Mike Vogel

Actor | The Help

Mike Vogel was born on July 17, 1979 in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Help (2011), Cloverfield (2008) and She's Out of My League (2010). He has been married to Courtney Renee Raborg since January 4, 2003. They have three children.

First seen on: Grind Best Movie/TV Series (so far): Under the Dome, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Worst Movie/TV Series (so far): Open Graves, The Deaths of Ian Stone