69-year-old actor Ed Harris began working in the film industry in the mid ’70s, and continues to act even to this day. The actor has played in some of the most popular films of the last few centuries, including “Apollo 13”, “The Truman Show”, “Pollock”, “The Hours” and “Snowpiercer”. Harris gained even more popularity when he portrayed the Man in Black, in HBO’s award winning sci-fi western series, “Westworld”, which awarded him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Harris has been around for a long, long time. He has a wide range of popular and successful films, so your choice of favorite movies starring the veteran actor is up to your taste in films. Some of his best performances of all time were in the culturally-important films “The Right Stuff” and “Places in the Heart”. Both films were released during the ’80s, just a year apart from each other. These are widely considered to be some of Harris’s best work.
Marlon Brando
It seems that almost no actor in the world has had the cultural significance and popularity of Marlon Brando. The actor was one of the most important stars in Hollywood history. He was also a massively influential activist who helped lead the civil rights movement and various Native American movements. He is considered the first actor to popularize the Method Acting style, and inspired many actors to follow in his footsteps.
Brando was one of the highest-paid actors in the world, and received a record $3.7 million for just 13 days of work, in his cameo on 1978’s "Superman". His most acclaimed and successful film (both commercially and critically) is undoubtedly 1972's "The Godfather", a film which is widely considered to be the greatest film ever made. Brando will always be remembered for his legendary role as Vito Corleone, and will continue to inspire actors for many years to come. The actor passed away in 2004, at the age of 80.
Michael Caine
Despite being more than 85 years old, actor Michael Caine continues to appear in films even today, and is slated to appear in the film "Tenet", in 2020. The English actor has appeared in over 130 films over his career and is one of the most popular and beloved stars of Britain. Some of his recent hits include Christopher Nolan’s award winning films, such as the "Batman" trilogy, the mind bending "Inception", and the sci-fi wonder that is "Interstellar". He has acted over the years with some of Hollywood’s finest, and even rubbed shoulders with legends such as Marlon Brando.
Michael Caine’s best roles list would largely depend on just how far back you’re willing to go in his career. Caine was nominated for an Oscar in every decade from the ‘60s up to the early 2000s. The veteran actor always felt more comfortable in supporting roles, which is why some of his best work includes films such as 1987’s "Hannah and Her Sisters", and 2000’s "The Cider House Rules".
Leonardo DiCaprio
Hollywood’s golden boy, Leonardo DiCaprio, rose to worldwide fame when he portrayed Jack in the iconic historical drama "Titanic". The actor has been in Hollywood since his early teens and is known for dating almost the entire lineup of the Victoria’s Secret models over the decades. At about 45 years of age, the actor is not showing any signs of slowing down and keeps taking on challenging and rewarding roles. He has starred in some of the world’s most successful films and is also an avid environmental advocate.
Leonardo DiCaprio has played an extremely varied set of characters, from the charismatic con-artist millionaire Jordan Belfort, in "The Wolf of Wall Street", to the evil and psychotic plantation owner Candy, in "Django Unchained". Regardless of what DiCaprio film you watch, you’re bound to get an entertaining and engaging film experience. If you're looking for a film that focuses specifically on the actor, we strongly recommend watching "The Reverend".
Paul Newman
Paul Newman was the ultimate American handsome man back in the ‘50s and ‘60s. His chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes and flirty smile made him one of the favorite actors of the 20th century. Some of his best films include "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", which awarded him an Academy nomination back in 1968. He also starred in Martin Scorsese's timeless classic, "The Color of Money", which secured his first Oscar win. Newman’s legendary acting career spanned across more than five decades before retiring.
Paul Newman passed away in 2008, at age 83. He was known as an avid car racing fan and was even a race driver in the Sports Car Club of America. He was also the owner of 'Newman's Own', a food company which donates all of its profits to charity, for a total sum of over $500 million. Newman's last roles included him lending his voice in animated films from 2005 to 2008. His last serious role was in the 2000 comedy-drama crime film, "Where the Money Is", which received lackluster reviews and commercial success.