Top 10 Action Heroes in Hollywood

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

Actor, Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Growing up in a small, isolated village in Austria, he turned to bodybuilding as his ticket to a better life. Prior to that he served a mandatory one year in the Austrian military (beginning in 1965). After conquering the world as arguably the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived, he went to America to make his name in motion pictures...“ No one like him I know some of u will argue why not Sylvester stallone but the terminator predator total recall terminator 2 judgement day true lies etc someone with that on his resume deserves to be number one ” 

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2. Sylvester Stallone

 

Actor, Rocky

This athletically built, dark-haired U.S. actor/screenwriter/director of European parentage may never be mentioned by old-school film critics in the same breath as, say, Richard Burton or Alec Guinness; however, movie fans worldwide have been flocking to see Stallone's films for over 30 years, making "Sly" one of Hollywood's biggest-ever box office draws... “ Would have been top dog but the fact that he did so many *beep* movies after gaining star status and his best movie was of the sport genre he is at number 2 I am nt saying I dont like him he is one of my favorite actors ”  

3. Jean-Claude Van Damme

 

Actor, Double Impact

When Jean-Claude Van Damme became an international film star, there was some debate as to his kick-boxing accomplishments. Former multiple World Kickboxing Champion Don "The Dragon" Wilson even offered Jean-Claude a "$100,000" bounty match to get into the ring and fight him. Van Damme brushed off the "challenge" as a publicity stunt...“ Apart from Bruce Lee the best martial artist in hollywood but what gives him such a high rating is the fact that he mixed up guns stunts and martial arts really well ” 

4. Bruce Willis

 

Actor, The Sixth Sense

Born in Germany to parents living on a US military base, New Jersey raised US actor and musician well known for his film appearances as wise cracking or hard edged characters, often in spectacular action films. Collectively, he has appeared in films that have grossed in excess of $2.5 billion USD placing him in the top ten stars in terms of box office receipts...“ One of the best Actors on the list he immortalized the guy at the wrong place at the wrong time persona ” 

5. Clint Eastwood

 

Actor, Gran Torino

Perhaps the icon of macho movie stars, Clint Eastwood has become a standard in international cinema. Born in San Francisco, he is the son of Clinton Eastwood Sr. and Ruth Wood (née Runner). The family frequently moved around Northern California when Clint was growing up before settling in Oregon. He...“ The best actor on the list and the first true action hero ” 

6. Sigourney Weaver

 

Actress, Aliens

Sigourney Weaver was born Susan Alexandra Weaver in Leroy Hospital in New York City. Her father, TV producer Sylvester L. Weaver Jr., originally wanted to name her Flavia, because of his passion for Roman history (he had already named her elder brother Trajan). Her mother, Elizabeth Inglis, was a British actress who had sacrificed her career for a family...“ I know the list says action heroes but how could I forget the greatest action heroine of all time ” 

7. Jackie Chan

 

Actor, Rush Hour

Apprenticed to the China Drama Academy (or "opera school") by his parents at the age of 6, Jackie Chan was rigorously trained in music, dance, and traditional martial arts. A visiting filmmaker offered Chan his first (tiny) role as a stunt player. Chan took the part, and soon left the Opera to pursue the world of film...“ One of the most entertaining actors of all time ”  

8. Nicolas Cage

 

Actor, Lord of War

The son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (a brother of director Francis Ford Coppola) and dancer/choreographer Joy Vogelsang, Cage changed his name early in his career to make his own reputation, succeeding brilliantly with a host of classic, quirky roles by the late 1980s. Initially studying theatre at Beverly Hills High (though he dropped out at 17)... “ I know 95 % of you will not agree with me but i believe he gave us some of the best action movies of the 90s ”  

9. Vin Diesel

 

Actor, Fast & Furious 5

Vin's father taught theatre. His mother was a psychologist and astrologist. Other than revealing that Vincent is his real last name, he won't talk about much of the rest of his early life. Vin dropped out of college to make _Multi-Facial (1994)_, a short about a struggling actor that played in Cannes in 1995...“ The man who took the mantle of action hero from the greats of the old century and revolutionized it. The best action hero of the 20th century so far and my favorite anti hero ”  

10. Jason Statham

 

Actor, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Jason Statham has done quite a lot in a short time. He has been an Olympic Diver on the British National Diving Team and finished 12th in the World Championships in 1992. He has also been a fashion model, black market salesman and finally of course, actor. He got the audition for his debut role as Bacon in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels through French Connection...“ The ultimate badass with his awesome accent martial art proficiency unabashed shaved head and kick ass demeanor he has the potebtial to be the next Arnie/Sly/Bruce/Van Damme ”

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