Josefine Bagger Sommerlund
The Most Powerful Film Actors – Ranked from Great to Greatest
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From intense character roles to unforgettable performances — here are the 19 most impressive actors in the world, ranked by pure cinematic power.
19. Charlize Theron
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Born: August 7, 1975
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Age: 49
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Powerful and convincing — but fewer iconic roles than others on the list.
18. Scarlett Johansson
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Born: November 22, 1984
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Age: 40
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Strong in both action and drama — still evolving as a character actress.
17. Kate Winslet
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Born: October 5, 1975
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Age: 49
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Outstanding in Titanic and The Reader — emotional and authentic.
16. Emma Stone
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Born: November 6, 1988
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Age: 36
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A modern star — Oscar winner for La La Land, with a strong upward trajectory.
15. Julia Roberts
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Born: October 28, 1967
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Age: 57
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Beloved for her charisma — powerful in Erin Brockovich.
14. Brad Pitt
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Born: December 18, 1963
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Age: 61
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More than just a pretty face — Fight Club and Once Upon a Time… show real depth.
13. Nicole Kidman
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Born: June 20, 1967
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Age: 57
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Strong and versatile — The Hours and Big Little Lies.
12. Christian Bale
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Born: January 30, 1974
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Age: 51
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A master of transformation — The Machinist, Vice, and The Dark Knight.
11. Tom Hanks
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Born: July 9, 1956
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Age: 69
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America’s actor — heartfelt and relatable in Forrest Gump and Philadelphia.
10. Joaquin Phoenix
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Born: October 28, 1974
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Age: 50
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Driven by deep character work — Joker and Walk the Line show his range.
9. Anthony Hopkins
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Born: December 31, 1937
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Age: 87
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Legendary intensity — The Silence of the Lambs, The Father.
8. Denzel Washington
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Born: December 28, 1954
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Age: 70
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Powerful, uncompromising, precise — Training Day, Glory.
7. Robert De Niro
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Born: August 17, 1943
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Age: 81
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One of the greats — Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, The Irishman
6. Cate Blanchett
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Born: May 14, 1969
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Age: 56
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Elegant and razor-sharp — Blue Jasmine, TÁR, Carol.
5. Meryl Streep
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Born: June 22, 1949
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Age: 74
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Most Oscar nominations of all time — a master of character work.
4. Leonardo DiCaprio
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Born: November 11, 1974
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Age: 50
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Emotional and magnetic — The Revenant, The Wolf of Wall Street
3. Natalie Portman
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Born: June 9, 1981
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Age: 43
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Technically brilliant and intense — Black Swan, Jackie.
2. Al Pacino
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Born: April 25, 1940
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Age: 84
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A true legend — The Godfather, Scarface, Scent of a Woman.
1. Daniel Day-Lewis (delt førsteplads med Pacino)
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Born: April 29, 1957
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Age: 67
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Widely considered the greatest of all time — three Academy Awards to prove it.
