These are the best actors and actresses ever to grace the silver screen, ranked by film fans worldwide. This list attempts to answer the question "Who are the best actors of all time?" by incorporating the views and opinions of all members of the Ranker Community. Keep in mind, as you vote or add someone you see missing, that we are rating these actors on their body of work, not just what they have done recently! Some of the greatest actors of all time have not necessarily acted in a project in the past 5 years, but they still deserve to be on this list. Top actors and actresses in films are judged by their acting ability and their mastery of roles that they have played over the years. Nominate your picks for the top actors & actresses by making a list of your own. Then come back to the Master List and vote up your favorites!
For lists separated by gender, check out our lists of the best actors of all time and the best actresses in film history.
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Al Pacino
Anthony Hopkins
Daniel Day-Lewis
Denzel Washington
Jack Nicholson
Johnny Depp
Meryl Streep
Morgan Freeman
Robert De Niro
Tom Hanks