If You Can Name All These Action Stars Then You're Officially A Tough Guy
- by Laura Martisiute
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While most girls love romantic comedies, guys have a soft spot for action films. That makes perfect sense. After all, according to Wikipedia, action films are characterized by protagonists being thrust into a series of complications. Overcoming these complications often requires the use of force, physical feats, extended fighting, shootouts, and an exciting car chase or two. Naturally, most guys love all that.
Action films usually feature an inventive hero who struggles against incredible odds but is almost never defeated by the villain. While it is true that action scenes have always been an important element in movies, it was actually not until the 70s, when special effects became more common, that the action film genre was properly developed.
Those who think they've seen the best action films out there should have no trouble whatsoever identifying the 35 action stars below!
Who is this?
This actor made his film debut almost two decades ago, all the way back in 2001. Back then he was cast in Ridley Scott's war film Black Hawk Down. Since then he has been featured in Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Sucker Punch, and Flood (Wikipedia).
Name this actor.
Today, this actor is best known for portraying the secret agent James Bond. According to Wikipedia, he's the sixth actor to play the famous character. He took over from another Bond actor in 2005. He made his film debut as Bond a year later, in 2006, when he appeared in Casino Royale.
What is the name of this talented man?
A famous action star, this actor has starred in countless films and TV shows over the course of his long professional life. For example, you might recall seeing him in An Innocent Man, Runaway, and Terminal Island. He's also known for portraying Thomas Magnum in the crime drama TV series Magnum, P.I. (Wikipedia).
The name of this action star is...?
Before the talented man in the image above decided to try his hand at acting he was actually preoccupied with rapping and singing. Nonetheless, after releasing several albums he turned to film. Today he is perhaps best known for starring as Roman Pearce in The Fast and the Furious movie franchise (Wikipedia).
Who can name this actor?
Most of us will probably forever associate this actor with his role as Henry Hill in the 1990 Martin Scorsese's crime drama film Goodfellas. Some of his other notable movies include No Escape, Narc, Turbulence, The Iceman, Smokin' Aces, Hero Wanted, Cop Land, Revolver, and The Place Beyond the Pines (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
It was in the mid 80s that this actor made his film debut. According to Wikipedia, he had a small role in Peter Weir's 1985 crime thriller film Witness. Today, he is known as Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings trilogy but has also been featured in Eastern Promises, The Road, and A History of Violence.
The name of this iconic star is...?
This actor is pretty iconic hence why everyone should ace this particular question. This actor's most famous role is without a doubt that of the young Vito Corleone in the 1974 crime film The Godfather Part II. Roning, Heat, Heist, The Untouchables, The Score, and Limitless are some other films he has appeared in over the years (Wikipedia).
Who can name this talented man?
At the start of his professional life as an actor, the man in the image above starred in a variety of movies, including comedies and romantic comedies. Nowadays, however, we tend to associate him with action films such as Con Air, Face/Off, The Rock, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Drive Angry (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
According to Wikipedia, the gifted star in the image above began acting in the early 90s. However, he initially struggled to gain roles. Instead of giving up on acting, he wrote and produced a short film titled Multi-Facial, thus attracting Steven Spielberg's attention. The latter cast him in Saving Private Ryan and the rest is history. Today we link him to his role of Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious film franchise.
Name this Hollywood star.
Lone Survivor, Shooter, Max Payne, The Other Guys, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Contraband, Deepwater Horizon, The Big Hit, The Italian Job, and Mile 22 are just some of the films that this actor has been featured in over the years. According to Wikipedia, lately he's also been into producing films.
The name of this ambitious man is...?
This actor came to international attention in the early 2000s after he bagged the role of Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's historical drama film Gladiator. It was for this role that he won his first Academy Award, according to Wikipedia. He has also starred in The Next Three Days, L.A. Confidential, and The Nice Guys.
What is the name of this action star?
This actor is one of Hollywood's best known A-listers. As such, we expect everyone to pass this question with flying colors. According to Wikipedia, this talented actor began acting in the 80s which is when he starred in Risky Business, Rain Man, and The Color of Money. Nowadays he is best known for portraying Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible movie series.
Who is this?
Originally this actor rose to fame for his comedic roles in films such as Mr. Mom, Night Shift, Beetlejuice, and Johnny Dangerously. He cemented his fame by portraying the titular character in Tim Burton's Batman and its sequel, Batman Returns. Later he went on to star in RoboCop, Need for Speed, and The Other Guys (Wikipedia).
Name this successful actor.
According to Wikipedia, over the years this actor gained serious critical acclaim for his acting skills. He is known as an incredibly versatile actor who can transform into any character. In terms of action movies, he's known for starring in The Matrix series, John Wick film franchise, Point Break, Chain Reaction, and Speed.
What is the name of this Hollywood actor?
This actor achieved worldwide fame for portraying Han Solo in the Star Wars movie series. He's also known for playing the titular character in the Indiana Jones film series, Rick Deckard in Blade Runner and its sequel Blade Runner 2049, John Book in Witness, and Jack Ryan in Patriot Games as well as Clear and Present Danger (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
Known for his method acting style, this actor is not afraid to transform his body drastically for film roles. According to Wikipedia, this Hollywood A-lister had his first ever starring role when he was a mere 13-year-old: he appeared in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun. Since then he has been featured in The Dark Knight trilogy, Terminator Salvation, Shaft, Equilibrium, and Rescue Dawn.
Name this famous man.
A truly multi-talented man, the star in the image above is not only an actor but also a martial artist, screenwriter, and film producer. Over the course of his professional life as an actor he has starred in countless action films including Way of the Dragon, The Octagon, and Good Guys Wear Black to name just a few. According to Wikipedia, in the early 2000s he also became an internet meme (you've no doubt heard many absurd "facts" about this man).
What is the name of this actor?
Thor, Avengers: Infinity War, The Dark Tower, Obsessed, Thor: Ragnarok, No Good Deed, The Losers, and Prometheus are just some of the movies that can be found under this actor's extensive filmography. According to Wikipedia, in addition to acting this underrated star also performs as an R&B musician and DJ.
Who is this?
This method actor achieved international recognition in the early 70s when he was cast as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 crime film The Godfather. He later reprized his iconic role in the film's two sequels. If you haven't seen the Godfather, you might have seen him in Scarface, Heat, or Serpico (Wikipedia).
The name of this actor is...?
The skilled man in the image above began his professional life as an actor in the 70s on the Off-Broadway stage. He first achieved fame for starring in the comedy drama TV series Moonlighting, which was on air between 1985 and 1989. Since then he has appeared in countless movies (such as 16 Blocks, RED, and The Fifth Element) and is regarded by many as an "action hero" (Wikipedia).
Who can name this man?
Not only an actor but also a semi-retired professional wrestler and producer, the man in the image above is one of the most influential people in the world. According to Wikipedia, he is known as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Wrestling aside, he's also famous for portraying Luke Hobbs in The Fast and the Furious films.
Name this Hollywood A-lister.
Before this successful man was known as an action star, he was well-loved for his work on the little screen. Indeed, he first came to international attention for his role as Andy Dwyer in NBC's sitcom Parks and Recreation. Today, however, we associate him with the big screen, and in particular with films such as The Magnificent Seven, WANTED, Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers: Infinity War (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
This actor is known both for his work on TV and for his work on the big screen. In terms of TV, we'll always associate him with the crime drama series Miami Vice in which he portrayed James "Sonny" Crockett. In terms of the big screen, we tend to link him to films such as Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Machete, Django Unchained, and Vengeance: A Love Story (Wikipedia).
The name of this iconic actor is...?
A cultural icon of masculinity, this famous man began acting more than half a century ago, all the way back in the 50s. His filmography is extensive and boasts films such as The Rookie, Sudden Impact, Where Eagles Dare, Magnum Force, The Enforcer, and The Gauntlet among many, many others (Wikipedia).
What is this actor called?
Sicario and its sequel Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Men in Black 3, Gangster Squad, and Oldboy are just some of the action films that this actor has been featured in over the years. Still not sure who he is? We'll give you one more hint. Five years ago, in 2014, he was cast as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
Born in China, the talented man in the image above is not only an actor but also a martial artist and film producer. He made his film debut in the early 80s although back then he appeared only in films produced in his home country. Indeed, according to Wikipedia, it wasn't until the early 2000s that he landed his first leading role in a Hollywood movie.
Name this actor.
It was in the mid 80s that this actor made his breakthrough. The role that brought him fame was that of Ivan Drago, a Soviet Union boxer in the sports drama film Rocky IV. Today, this actor is known for starring in films such as Universal Soldier, Red Scorpion, I Come in Peace, and The Expendables (Wikipedia).
The name of this famous action star is...?
If you don't know this actor's name then you're probably not as into action films as you think you are. His filmography is extensive and includes movies such as Police Story, Rush Hour, Rumble in the Bronx, Drunken Master and its sequel Drunken Master II, Armour of God, and Shanghai Noon (Wikipedia).
Who can name this man?
More often than not, this actor is cast as an antihero or villain. He has starred in Desperado, Con Air, Bullet, Predators, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. His most recognizable role is perhaps that of Machete which was originally developed for the Spy Kids film series but which was later turned into this actor's own series of films (Wikipedia).
Name this actor.
According to Wikipedia, this actor is best known for his role as Lincoln Burrows in Fox's famous drama TV show that centers on two brothers, one who is severely sentenced for a crime that he did not commit. Furthermore, some might recognize this actor as Mick Rory or Heat Wave from The CW's superhero TV series The Flash as well as Legends of Tomorrow and as Drake from Blade: Trinity.
Who is this Hollywood A-lister?
This actor first came to prominence in the early 90s for portraying a cowboy hitchhiker in the iconic road film Thelma & Louise. Today, he is often associated with films such as Fury, The Lost City of Z, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fight Club, World War Z, and Ocean's Eleven (Wikipedia).
The name of this actor is...?
Renowned for his action roles, this actor has a rather impressive filmography. For example, according to Wikipedia he has been cast as Rocky Balboa in the popular Rocky film series, Barney Ross in The Expendables movies, John Rambo in the Rambo franchise, and Ray Breslin in The Escape Plan film series.
What is the name of this skilled man?
This actor made his acting debut in the late 80s when he bagged a role in the 1988 action film Above the Law. Since then he has been featured in Under Siege, Out for Justice, Fire Down Below, The Glimmer Man, Into the Sun, Exit Wounds, Black Dawn, and Executive Decision (Wikipedia).
Name this action star.
While this actor made his professional acting debut in 1988 (in the coming-of-age film Mystic Pizza), he did not gain recognition until 1997 which is when he co-wrote and starred in the drama film Good Will Hunting. Today this actor is without a doubt best known for portraying Jason Bourne in the popular Bourne film franchise (Wikipedia).
Who is this?
Total Recall, S.W.A.T., Minority Report, In Bruges, Miami Vice, The Recruit, Daredevil, and The Way Back are just some action films that you're bound to come across if you glance at this actor's filmography. According to Wikipedia, later this year he is due to appear in the action thriller film Eve.