The 10 Most Famous Actors

film reviews | movies | features | BRWC Actors With The Most Oscar Nods, Fewest Wins

By Dustin Clendenen.

For some actors, it’s fame that brings them to Hollywood. For others, it’s the aspiration to take on a number of diverse and challenging roles. Fame, at its core, is simply the state of being widely-known and recognized, but it can be measured in many ways.

The data analysts at PrettyFamous, a division of the Graphiq network, found a way to quantify someone’s fame, and compiled a list of the 10 most famous actors in the world. The rankings are based on the weighted average of the stars’ Wikipedia page views over the past 30 days, the number of award nominations received and the total number of their projects’ IMDb ratings. Because Wikipedia page views assesses current popularity, the list favors living actors. Public figures more notable for behind-the-scenes work than acting (like Quentin Tarantino) were excluded from the list.



From Matt Damon to Leo DiCaprio, see where your favorite leading men fall on this list.

#10. Matt Damon

Actor Score: 98.3

Damon’s career began phenomenally after winning an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay behind “Good Will Hunting” and earning a nomination for best actor in a leading role in the same movie. He went on to rock the screen in films like “Invictus” and “The Bourne Identity.”

#7. George Clooney

Actor Score: 98.7

Clooney has long been regarded for his charm and good looks. The two-time Oscar winner originally got his start in television as a handsome doctor in “ER.”

Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.

#7. Johnny Depp

Actor Score: 98.7

Johnny Depp is regarded as an incredibly prolific star, headlining major blockbuster franchises like “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Alice in Wonderland.” He’s a longtime collaborator of Tim Burton’s.

Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.

#7. Ben Affleck

Actor Score: 98.7

Damon’s best friend, Ben Affleck, is doing a little better in the fame game than the Bourne star, but that’s just one of the many benefits of playing the legendary Dark Knight, most recently in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.

#5. Clint Eastwood

Actor Score: 99

The legendary Western star’s notoriety stems from his role as “Dirty Harry,” but Eastwood’s Oscar-worthy directing is quickly surpassing his work in film.

Note: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Spacey tied with an Actor Score of 99.

#5. Kevin Spacey

Actor Score: 99

Spacey has enjoyed both a successful film and stage career, but his role as President Frank Underwood in Netflix’s smash-success series “House of Cards” has taken him to a whole new level.

Note: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Spacey tied with an Actor Score of 99.

#4. Robert De Niro

Actor Score: 99.3

The legendary De Niro has had an excellent career in drama as well as comedy, but he’s renowned for his work in “Goodfellas,” “The Godfather” and “Casino.”

#2. Brad Pitt

Actor Score: 99.7

Brad Pitt has had an impressive all-around career in Hollywood, most notably for his on-camera roles in “Fight Club” and “Inglorious Basterds” as well as his off-camera role as Angelina Jolie’s husband.

Note: Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks tied with an Actor Score of 99.7.

#2. Tom Hanks

Actor Score: 99.7

Hanks is known in Hollywood to be among the nicest people to know and work with, and his career has been remarkable as well. The 59-year-old actor is perhaps best known as “Forrest Gump.”

Note: Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks tied with an Actor Score of 99.7.

#1. Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor Score: 100

DiCaprio worked tirelessly as a child, enjoyed heartthrob status as a teen, and now, in his 40s, finally won an Oscar for his work in “The Revenant.”

Find Out More About These Celebrities on PrettyFamous


We hope you're enjoying BRWC. You should check us out on our social channels, subscribe to our newsletter, and tell your friends. BRWC is short for battleroyalewithcheese.


Trending on BRWC:

Tim Travers & The Time Travelers Paradox: Review

Tim Travers & The Time Travelers Paradox: Review

By BRWC / 19th March 2024
Spaceman: The BRWC Review

Spaceman: The BRWC Review

By BRWC / 5th March 2024 / 1 Comment
Ride Baby Ride: Short Review

Ride Baby Ride: Short Review

By BRWC / 10th March 2024
Dogman Blu-Ray Comp!

ENDED: Dogman Blu-Ray Comp!

By Alton Williams / 10th March 2024
Speak No Evil: Review

Speak No Evil: Review

By BRWC / 4th March 2024

Cool Posts From Around the Web:



BRWC is short for battleroyalewithcheese, which is a blog about films.

1 COMMENT

POST A COMMENT

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.