Author: Jesse Nussman (Original content from an article by Jesse Nussman on manofthehourmag.com)

1. Range: Can the actor skillfully portray both comedy and drama? Are they effective as both supporting players and leading stars?
2. Iconic Performances: How many memorable roles define the actor’s career?
3. Awards and Nominations: What recognition has the actor received throughout their career?

Top 10 Actors:

10. Denzel Washinghton

• Known for competitive and dominant performances.
• Iconic Performances: ‘Glory,’ ‘Training Day,’ ‘Fences.’
• Oscars: 2.
• Recent Project: ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq
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9. Dustin Hoffman

• Masters naturalism, excelling in both comedy and drama.
• Standout Performances: ‘The Graduate,’ ‘Rain Man.’
• Oscars: 2.
• Recent Project: ‘The Meyerowitz Stories.’

8. Tom Hanks

• Quintessential movie star with versatile charm.
• Notable Films: ‘Philadelphia,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan.
• Oscars: 2.
• Recent Projects: ‘The Post.

7. James Stewart

• Every-man charm of Hollywood’s golden a
• Memorable Roles: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Vertigo.’
• Oscars: 1
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6. Lawrence Olivier

• Shakespearean brilliance on screen.
• Notable Works: ‘Rebecca,’ ‘Hamlet.’

5. Daniel Day-Lewis

• Renowned for immersive character transformations.
• Standout Performances: ‘There Will Be Blood,’ ‘Lincoln.’
• Oscars: 3.
• Recent Project: ‘Phantom Thread.’

4. AL pacino

• Intense and commanding performances in two remarkable career runs.
• Notable Films: ‘The Godfather’ trilogy, ‘Heat.’
• Oscars: 1.
• Recent Project: ‘The Irishman.’

3.Jack Nicholson

• Unpredictable and fearless, showcasing a masterful range.
• Iconic Roles: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ ‘The Shining.’
• Oscars: 3.
• Recent Project: Alleged ‘Toni Erdmann’ remake.

2. Robert DeNiro

• Surgical precision in performances, transformative roles.
• Standout Films: ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Raging Bull.’
• Oscars: 2.
• Recent Project: ‘The Irishman’ (currently in production).

1. Marlon Brando

• Revolutionary impact on acting, combining bad-boy appeal with raw intensity.
• Legendary Roles: ‘Streetcar Named Desire,’ ‘Apocalypse Now.’
• Oscars: 2.

The article concludes by acknowledging the impossibility of an objective ranking and emphasizes the unique contributions of each actor. Credits to Jesse Nussman for the original content on manofthehourmag.com.