The question of who is the most famous actor in the world is a difficult one to answer, as there is no single definitive answer. However, there are some actors that have achieved a level of global fame that puts them at the top of the list. These include Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., and Samuel L. Jackson.
Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and singer who has been in some of the biggest films in Hollywood over the past two decades. She is best known for her Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) roles as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). She has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Lost in Translation (2003), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), and Marriage Story (2019). Johansson has had 34 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, making her the most successful actor at the box office of all time.
Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor, producer, and singer who has been in some of the most iconic films over the past three decades. He is best known for his MCU roles as Iron Man in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Chaplin (1992), Sherlock Holmes (2009), and The Judge (2014). Downey Jr. has had 43 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, making him the second most successful actor at the box office of all time.
Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor and producer who has been in some of the biggest films in Hollywood over the past four decades. He is best known for his MCU roles as Nick Fury in Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), and The Hateful Eight (2015). Jackson has had 64 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, making him the third most successful actor at the box office of all time.
These three actors are the most successful and famous actors in the world right now, but there are plenty of other stars who have achieved success and fame in their own right. A list of the top 100 stars in leading roles at the worldwide box office is provided below.
The following is a list of the top 100 stars in leading roles at the worldwide box office, ranked by the total gross of their movies.
1. Scarlett Johansson – 34 movies – $14.4 billion
Scarlett Johansson is the most successful actor at the box office of all time, with 34 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. She is best known for her Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) roles as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). She has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Lost in Translation (2003), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), and Marriage Story (2019).
2. Robert Downey, Jr. – 43 movies – $13.1 billion
Robert Downey Jr. is the second most successful actor at the box office of all time, with 43 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. He is best known for his MCU roles as Iron Man in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Chaplin (1992), Sherlock Holmes (2009), and The Judge (2014).
3. Samuel L. Jackson – 64 movies – $11 billion
Samuel L. Jackson is the third most successful actor at the box office of all time, with 64 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. He is best known for his MCU roles as Nick Fury in Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), and The Hateful Eight (2015).
4. Chris Hemsworth – 25 movies – $7.7 billion
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who is best known for his role as Thor in the MCU films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and Rush (2013). Hemsworth has had 25 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
5. Johnny Depp – 40 movies – $6.9 billion
Johnny Depp is an American actor and producer who is best known for his roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, as well as several critically acclaimed films such as Edward Scissorhands (1990), What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), and Finding Neverland (2004). He has had 40 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
6. Tom Hanks – 36 movies – $6.7 billion
Tom Hanks is an American actor and producer who is best known for his roles in the Forrest Gump (1994) and Toy Story (1995) film series. He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Philadelphia (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Cast Away (2000). Hanks has had 36 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
7. Morgan Freeman – 33 movies – $6.3 billion
Morgan Freeman is an American actor and producer who is best known for his roles in the The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Dark Knight (2008) film series. He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Million Dollar Baby (2004), and Invictus (2009). Freeman has had 33 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
8. Will Smith – 32 movies – $6.1 billion
Will Smith is an American actor, producer, and rapper who is best known for his roles in the Men in Black (1997) and Bad Boys (1995) film series. He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Seven Pounds (2008), and Ali (2001). Smith has had 32 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
9. Harrison Ford – 27 movies – $5.7 billion
Harrison Ford is an American actor who is best known for his roles in the Star Wars (1977) and Indiana Jones (1981) film series. He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Blade Runner (1982), The Fugitive (1993), and Air Force One (1997). Ford has had 27 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
10. Leonardo DiCaprio – 25 movies – $5.3 billion
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer who is best known for his roles in the Titanic (1997) and The Revenant (2015) film series. He has also starred in several critically acclaimed films such as Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Aviator (2004), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). DiCaprio has had 25 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
These are the top 10 stars in leading roles at the worldwide box office, but there are many other actors who have achieved success and fame in their own right. From Chris Pratt to Tom Cruise to Angelina Jolie, there are plenty of stars who have achieved success and fame in their own right.
In conclusion, there is no single definitive answer to the question of who is the most famous actor in the world. However, three actors stand out from the crowd: Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., and Samuel L. Jackson. These three actors have achieved a level of global fame that puts them at the top of the list, and they have had a combined total of 147 movies that have grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. In addition to these three actors, there are many other stars who have achieved success and fame in their own right, such as Chris Pratt, Tom Cruise, and Angelina Jolie.
