Will Smith – Will Smith was once known as the king of Independence Day, starring in a number of movies that ruled the box office during the holiday. One of the most famous Hollywood actors ever, Smith owned the holiday with movies like “Men in Black” and “Independence Day
Tom Hanks – Tom Hanks was one of the most famous Hollywood actors since breaking out in comedies in the ‘80s. When Hanks broke away from broad comedies, he won back-to-back Oscars in 1994 and 1995 in “Philadelphia” “Forrest Gump.” He has earned five nominations in his career as of 2011.
Tom Cruise – Tom Cruise ruled as king of the box office for almost two decades and remains one of the most famous Hollywood actors ever. Over his reign at the box office, Cruise starred in “Top Gun,” “Cocktail,” “Rain Man,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Jerry Maguire
Arnold Schwarzenegger – Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the most famous Hollywood actors in the ‘80s when he perfected the adrenaline based action movies that populated the Reagan-era. Schwarzenegger ruled the box office with movies like “Terminator,” “Predator” and “True Lies.”
Denzel Washington – Denzel Washington won his first Oscar in 1990 for the movie “Glory” and, in 2002, won the Oscar for Best Actor for “Training Day.” Washington has become one of the most famous African American Hollywood actors ever over his 30-year career.
George Clooney – While George Clooney got his start on television, starring on the network hit “ER,” he has since become one of the most famous Hollywood actors ever. Since breaking into the movies, Clooney has earned three Oscar nominations, winning for his role in “Syriana.”