The Best Actors and Actresses Of All Time

The chances that you’ve seen at least one film by each actor and actress on this list are probably close to 100%. Read about Hollywood’s earliest stars and starlets who have paved the way for today’s biggest celebrities.

Fred Astaire

Regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film, Astaire is best known for his work in films like “Swing Time” and “Shall We Dance.”

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The More You Know

  • The location of Tony Stark’s mansion in Iron Man is the same cliff from Planet of the Apes where the Statue of Liberty is sticking out from the sand.
  • Alred Hitchcock’s Psycho was the first American film to show a toilet flushing.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Inspiration for the Hulk came from Frankenstein’s monster.
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