00:00Oh my God, I had such happiness that night, such hope.
00:07Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most well-known and well-liked actors in history.
00:13No matter what anybody says, you'll always be a prince to me.
00:22Han Solo. I'm Captain of the Millennium Falcon.
00:26Chewie here tells me you're looking for passage to the Alderaan system.
00:29Whether you know him as a renowned archaeologist or the pilot of the Millennium Falcon, the point is you definitely know him.
00:35Throughout his career that spanned over half a century, Harrison Ford has dazzled us on screen with his charming half-smirk and his acting ability,
00:42particularly in films involving action and suspense.
00:45The place is completely surrounded. The entire place is crawling with living things.
00:49That's why they call it the jungle, sweetheart.
00:51Even in his 80s, he has pleasantly surprised us with ever-evolving acting chops and dynamic roles,
00:57such as a psychologist on the comedy series Shrinking.
01:00Ford is a charismatic, timeless actor. Both his older and newer works are worth watching.
01:16He may not be your typical triple threat, but he's got skills so unique that there may never be another like him in our lifetime.
01:27Don't move!
01:36Jackie Chan is forever known for his contribution to the world of martial arts and cinema,
01:40but he should also be recognized as one of the greatest stuntmen and comedic actors of our generation.
01:46That is a good fall. Absolutely nice.
01:49Ain't nobody know what?
01:50Everybody knows what.
01:52Who?
01:53Yeah.
01:54From buddy action movie series like Rush Hour and Shanghai to martial arts dramas like the 2010 Karate Kid,
02:00Chan has left his mark, both literally and figuratively.
02:03Perhaps what we like most about him though is his humility and approachability, qualities we love to see in the celebs we admire.
02:17Number 8. Marlon Brando.
02:19Whether he's the godfather yelling, Stella! or playing Superman's father, he's hard not to love.
02:25Marlon Brando set the bar high as one of the original greats, acting in films from the 1950s until his death in 2004.
02:33You don't think I'm not gonna take care of you? I'm not gonna cover your expenses and all that?
02:37It's not about covering my expenses. I want the money. We gotta find another buyer.
02:41Offscreen, he was known for his charm, charisma, and activism in the civil rights movement.
02:46In 1973, he protested Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans by refusing to accept his Oscar for The Godfather.
02:53How did things ever get so far? I don't know.
03:00It was so unfortunate.
03:03Instead, he sent Native American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather to represent him at the ceremony,
03:08where she gave a speech about the mistreatment of indigenous people in the film industry.
03:12Brando was ahead of his time in both his art and activism, and that is to be admired.
03:17You don't understand. I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody.
03:25Number 7. Marilyn Monroe.
03:27She's the original blonde bombshell, and though our time with her was cut way too short, Marilyn Monroe left her mark.
03:34A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend.
03:43While some may remember her for her infamous relationships and good looks, it's her talent on the screen that will never be forgotten.
03:50With films like The 7-Year Itch and Some Like It Hot, for which she won a Golden Globe, she set the stage for actresses that came after her.
03:57I wanna be loved by you, just you. Nobody else but you. I wanna be loved by you alone.
04:09Monroe also broke barriers by founding her own production company before turning 30.
04:14Her legacy is undeniable, and it's praiseworthy that she did it all with a smile on her face and a skip in her step,
04:20despite everything going on behind the scenes in her life.
04:23Ooh, do you feel the breeze from the subway? Isn't it delicious?
04:28Number 6. Morgan Freeman.
04:30We think it'd be tough to find someone who's never seen a Morgan Freeman film, and for good reason.
04:35All I want is to be back where things make sense, where I won't have to be afraid all the time.
04:42He's got great range and has appeared in films from almost every genre.
04:46He's seemingly well-liked by everyone in the industry, too.
04:49In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.
04:55Whether it's playing a convict in The Shawshank Redemption, winning an Oscar for Million Dollar Baby,
05:00or literally playing God in Bruce Almighty, he's always a pleasure to watch.
05:04Also, we wouldn't say no if he wanted to narrate bedtime stories to us,
05:09because there's just something about his voice that we can't get enough of.
05:12Oh, I see where this is going. Bruce, I'm God.
05:18Number 5. Betty White.
05:20She has been an icon for a long time, and remains as beloved as she's ever been.
05:26I'm not doing it for myself, you understand, but for those ladies out there who need me.
05:33Early in her career, Betty White became the first woman to produce a sitcom.
05:37Since then, she's had notable roles in shows like The Golden Girls, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Hot in Cleveland.
05:43But she was also adored for her off-screen persona.
05:46People say, but Betty, Facebook is a great way to connect with old friends.
05:51Well, at my age, if I want to connect with old friends, I need a Ouija board.
05:57White was a hilarious woman who talked candidly about everything from relationships to career to the beauty of aging,
06:04and everything in between. Needless to say, we wish we had more Betty White in our lives.
06:09Dorothy, you're the smart one, and Blanche, you're the sexy one, and Sophia, you're the old one.
06:16I'm the nice one. Everybody always likes me.
06:24Truth is, I am Iron Man.
06:33If there's anyone who's turned their lives around and made the most out of their career, it's RDJ.
06:38Despite a rough childhood and battles with substance use,
06:41he's overcome it all to become one of the most well-known yet humble stars in Hollywood.
06:53We love him as Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin, and, of course, Tony Stark.
06:57We couldn't help but smile when he finally won his first Academy Award for his role in Oppenheimer after years of dedication to his craft.
07:04You sat here and let me tell you how it's done, but you've been far ahead all along.
07:10Survival in Washington is about knowing how to get things done.
07:15All of his contributions to the world of cinema have made him one of the highest-grossing actors ever.
07:22Name a more iconic actress than Meryl Streep. We'll wait, but not for long, because you can't.
07:27And it's sort of comical how you think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry
07:32when, in fact, you're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room.
07:38The Iron Lady, Julian Julia, The Devil Wears Prada.
07:41We could literally go on for hours about her amazing performances.
07:45The fact that she's been nominated for over 20 Oscars and has won three of them pretty much sums up her greatness.
08:00Yet through all her success, she has stayed approachable and humble.
08:04She's the goat for a reason, and the fact that she seems like the most lovely human off-screen is just the cherry on top.
08:21You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't like Tom Hanks.
08:35In real life, he's a husband, father of four, environmentalist, member of the National Space Society,
08:40and honorary member of the United States Army Rangers Hall of Fame.
08:44On screen, he's effectively portrayed a wide variety of characters, including an astronaut, a toy, a castaway, a captain, and a professor, just to name a few.
08:53What would you do if you had such limited time to send a message?
08:58Oh, I suppose I'd try to identify my killer.
09:03First and foremost, he is clearly a stand-up guy on top of being incredibly talented.
09:08It's safe to say that if he's in a movie, we'll be watching it.
09:11So long, partner.
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09:35He's made everyone that's crossed his path laugh, and a good chunk of them cry.
09:43If it's not a whim for you, you prove it to him by your conviction and your passion.
09:47You show him that, and if he still doesn't believe you, well, by then you'll be out of school and you can do anything you want.
09:52To say we miss him would be an understatement.
09:55Throughout his life and career, Robin Williams put humor at the forefront, as we saw in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Birdcage.
10:02All right, first, get your pinky down. It's up again.
10:06All right, and your punch.
10:08Oh, my God! Are you crazy? What are you doing?
10:12He was also amazing in his dramatic roles, such as Good Will Hunting, for which he won an Academy Award.
10:18On screen and off, he was always helping others by doing things like co-creating Comic Relief USA,
10:24participating in USO tours, and contributing to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
10:28He's impossible to hate and will be remembered and revered for years to come.
10:33You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend. You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend.
10:37You ain't never had a friend like me.
10:44Which of these actors is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
10:47His dog died.
10:49That's your plan?
10:51No, I'm going to replace his dog.
10:54Rose, you don't even like bringing me my slippers.
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