Best Actor Last 100 Years?

[RockChalk]

This list is just off the top of my head so I know I may have forgotten some deserving people, and there are probably people on here that dont deserve it in peoples opinions and thats fine, because I think there are some as well, but people will probably vote for them...anyways

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!!!

[RockChalk]

Bump now there is a list

[Fighter]

1) DeNiro

If I could a #2 it would be Daniel Day Lewis

[Toxa]

Harrison Ford

[RockChalk]

Im curious to see how the older generation actors do compared to the newer generation ones...

[GORT]

All the above

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by GORT

All the above

+1 (except for Denzel and Cage) But unfortunately have to choose

[Sussudio]

Nicholas Cage? Really?

I still say Marlon Brando, with Daniel Day Lewis coming in at a close second.

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by GORT

All the above

Yeah, hard with a list like that. I picked Daniel Day Lewis because he's amazing. Robert Deniro is right there as well, imo

[liebherr954]

Wow thats a great list.
I voted for Clint, to me he is the man.

[RockChalk]

I think its funny How the only older genertion actor getting any love so far is Brando, what about Stewart? or Peck? or Grant? All Awesome Actors IMO

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

I think its funny How the only older genertion actor getting any love so far is Brando, what about Stewart? or Peck? or Grant? All Awesome Actors IMO

If we're only supposed to choose one actor, I do think Brando was one of the finest actors in the history of Hollywood...that doesn't mean the others aren't incredible as well (and all of the ones you listed--and most in the poll--all had exceptional talent). To me, Brando just embodies what acting is about..completely absorbing yourself in the role (largely because of his method acting style, which had a considerable impact on his performances).

Edit: Honestly though, it doesn't make any sense to put one above all the rest...like you said Rock, there are so many amazing actors....not sure what the point of having to choose just one is

[naturephoto1]

My current favorite living and performing actor is Dustin Hoffman. But as far as the greatest actor in the last 100 years, I would probably have to say Laurence Olivier star of stage and screen.

By the way where are Peter O'toole, Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and John Hurt for this list?

Rich

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

If we're only supposed to choose one actor, I do think Brando was one of the finest actors in the history of Hollywood...that doesn't mean the others aren't incredible as well (and all of the ones you listed--and most in the poll--all had exceptional talent). To me, Brando just embodies what acting is about..completely absorbing yourself in the role (largely because of his method acting style, which had a considerable impact on his performances).

Edit: Honestly though, it doesn't make any sense to put one above all the rest...like you said Rock, there are so many amazing actors....not sure what the point of having to choose just one is

I didnt want people voting for too many people, and I agree with you on Brando being above and beyond all the rest, thats where my vote went, hell even my dog is named after him

[J. J. Hunsecker]

Tough choice, but out of the listed actors, I picked Humphrey Bogart.

Some actors that weren't included, but are some of my favorites: Edward G. Robinson (if he had been included, he would have won top spot. One of the greatest and most versatile actors of all time -- and easy to parody, too), Peter Lorre, Robert Ryan (always great playing a psychopath), and Richard Basehart (a very underrated and versatile actor).

Outside of the classic era, I like the actors from the 70's the best: Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, and Gene Hackman.

I'd also like to give a special nod to Buster Keaton, because he brought subtly to comedic acting.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

My current favorite living and performing actor is Dustin Hoffman. But as far as the greatest actor in the last 100 years, I would probably have to say Laurence Olivier star of stage and screen.

By the way where are Peter O'toole, Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and John Hurt for this list?

Rich

That's who I voted for!

As far as current fave's....I'm a huge Sean Penn fan. He gets a bum rap, but he's a great actor in my opinion.

John

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by John72953

That's who I voted for!

As far as current fave's....I'm a huge Sean Penn fan. He gets a bum rap, but he's a great actor in my opinion.

John

Hi John,

Good choice. And his 2nd wife Vivian Leigh wasn't too bad an actress in her own right.

Rich

[jhiggy23]

Wow, what an impossibly difficult choice. I think you included most of the ones you should have Rockchalk, except you left off Peter O'Toole. No worries.

I chose De Niro because it is hard to top his performances in Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Godfather II, and The Deer Hunter. I think the roulette scene in The Deer Hunter is the greatest acting performance, scene-wise, I have ever seen. Other top choices would be Brando, Pacino, and Laurence Olivier. I think overall, Olivier is probably the finest actor ever. His ability to convey Shakespeare is mind-boggling. In terms of modern actors, Day-Lewis is hands-down the finest. His only problem is that he does not have a large body of work. That is a pro and a con.

I love Denzel and think he is an extraordinary actor, but this list is for "best" actor of the last 100 years, not "favorite." Not too sure how he can be chosen as the best, over the ones previously mentioned.

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Wow, what an impossibly difficult choice. I think you included most of the ones you should have Rockchalk, except you left off Peter O'Toole. No worries.

I chose De Niro because it is hard to top his performances in Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Godfather II, and The Deer Hunter. I think the roulette scene in The Deer Hunter is the greatest acting performance, scene-wise, I have ever seen. Other top choices would be Brando, Pacino, and Laurence Olivier. I think overall, Olivier is probably the finest actor ever. His ability to convey Shakespeare is mind-boggling. In terms of modern actors, Day-Lewis is hands-down the finest. His only problem is that he does not have a large body of work. That is a pro and a con.

I love Denzel and think he is an extraordinary actor, but this list is for "best" actor of the last 100 years, not "favorite." Not too sure how he can be chosen as the best, over the ones previously mentioned.

Me Either and I realize I forgot O'toole and Would of like to inlcude Robinson as well, but my brain is only so big, you'll always ommit someone

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

Me Either and I realize I forgot O'toole and Would of like to inlcude Robinson as well, but my brain is only so big, you'll always ommit someone

Exactly, there is always someone you won't remember but I think you did a good job. Yes, O'Toole was an omission but would anyone really pick him? Yes he was good in Lawrence of Arabia, but as much as I love that movie, I think his performance was a bit overrated. With the other actors listed, it would be tough for anyone to pick him.

You said you picked Brando---what is your favorite role of his?