It's Impossible To Name All Of These Famous Actors, Unless You're A True Fan

We live at a time where it's pretty impossible not to have a certain set of hobbies and passions. You can't go through life without being constantly bombarded with the opportunity to be interested by something, especially when you consider the amount of screens that we must set our eyes on every single day. So, it's no surprise then that, when compared to the generations that came before us, so many of us have a real grasp on popular culture and the celebrities that exist within it.

To take a look at how the cult of celebrity has implanted so many famous names and faces into our brains without us even knowing it, we decided to put together a bumper quiz filled with famous actors to see how many you can correctly guess the name of. Whether you think you're a huge film fan or think that you only enjoy films here and there, we think that you'll be surprised by how many of these you can get out of fifty. This quiz will be looking at famous faces from both the past and the present so you film buffs out there will really get a chance to flex your muscles on a few of these.

So, are you ready to see how much popular culture you've ingested without realizing it? Think you could tell any actor's name just from seeing their face? Well, it's about time to find out!

Question 1

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This man has been appearing films for quite a while now and has spent most of his time in the public eye being lusted after by various women and magazines across the globe. Not only that but he has had a couple of high profile romances, both with people who were also in the public eye. If you ask us, this guy has more than just looks and has proven that on several occasions across numerous films that he's appeared in.

Question 2

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

When you end up in the public eye, it seems like it can go one of three ways. Either people hate you and will spend a lot of time talking about it, they have no real opinion on you and will let you get on with your own thing, or they think you're the second coming of Christ and their obsession of you will show this. This guy seems to be option three. There is nobody out there who doesn't love him.

Question 3

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

If there's one thing that Hollywood knows about this man, it's that if you get him to star in a movie, it's likely to be a huge hit at the box office. Honestly, we're not so sure why as we don't really rate him as that good an actor. In fact, we're not too keen on him as a person as well. A high profile member of Scientology, the guy seems a couple cards short of a deck, if you know what we mean.

Question 4

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Quite possibly one of the most distinctive voices to ever make it big in the world of acting, this man has appeared in numerous films over the past few decades, with some of them being iconic and others being not so good. He has worked alongside many famous actors and he continues to act to this day, despite the fact that he looks like he must surely be coming close to his retirement age at some point in the near future.

Question 5

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Look, we're not going to say that this guy has no acting ability whatsoever, as he has definitely made us laugh in comedy films in the past, but there are certainly some men out there in Hollywood who only get the roles they do because of how they look. This isn't the worst thing in the world and you can definitely say the same of some actresses out there, but it must be a pretty hollow way to spend your life.

Question 6

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

While this man has certainly written, directed and starred in some absolutely fantastic films in his past, his reputation has recently been tarnished by a string of allegations, along with some rather unpleasant comments in interviews as well. However, opinions on this man's lifestyle have been following him for a long time now and some of the people he has worked with in the past came forward a few years ago. It has taken this long for the public opinion to permanently sour.

Question 7

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

In a world that seems to be obsessed with hate, it's nice to know there are still famous people out there that everyone seems to like. Sure, you may not like his work, but is there anything about this man that is worth hating, or even disliking? You have to go a long way to find someone like that in the public eye these days so he must be doing something right when it comes to managing his public image.

Question 8

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This is a man who can seemingly do it all. During his career in showbiz, it would appear that he has turned his hand to most things and has succeeded when he has. Not only that but he has managed to fight off skin cancer a ridiculous number of times, all while still continuing to make films. Even though he may not be known for some of the best movies out there, the guy still has a few credits to him name worth bragging about.

Question 9

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Wearing his iconic hat in this image, this guy is arguably known for his collection of work with Quentin Tarantino. The man appears in a huge number of films every single year, in some ways seemingly never stopping to catch his breath. This is impressive in its own right, but does mean that he has a huge number of bad films stacked against his list of good ones. Regardless, we like the guy and hope to see him work for years to come.

Question 10

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

While there are many actors out there who the public love, this guy is possibly the most beloved of them all. Sadly, he passed away not too long ago now and at the time, it seemed like everyone was struggling to come to terms with it. A long time sufferer of mental health problems, it came after a difficult life, one that was filled with making other people laugh. It was as if he wanted to make sure everyone else was having a good time.

Question 11

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

There are some actors out there who continue to get certain roles because they played them well once, so people continue to offer them the same thing. However, with others, it almost seems as if they're offered roles that chime well with the public appearances they've made. This playboy has spent most of his career taking on roles in which he gets to act how we all think he acts in real life anyway. It'd be interesting to see how true that is.

Question 12

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

It's a sad reality of life that, no matter how good an actor you are and how prestigious your career, if you keep taking roles your entire life then you're going to eventually end up making some stuff that is nowhere near as good as your previous works. This actor is now known for taking on roles that are nowhere near as good as what he was doing when he was younger, thereby eclipsing the genre defying work he did in the past.

Question 13

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

We don't know about you, but we think that Hollywood and showbiz in general needs to step up their game when it comes to providing roles for people who don't fit the norm. There are fantastic narratives just waiting to be turned into films that concern minorities and the very particular struggles that they have been through and are still going through to this day. Paying women the same as men would be a good start but we've got a long way to go after that.

Question 14

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This man has such an iconic voice that we wouldn't be surprised if you can already hear it in your head just by looking at his face. People have been doing impressions of this man for years and we don't think that will ever stop until the day that he decides he's had enough of showbiz and it's time he retired. That being said, we're not sure if that day will be coming anytime soon as he doesn't seem to be slowing down.

Question 15

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This is a man that managed to turn his career around, becoming known for his stellar work in various iconic pieces of both film and television. However, there was a time when he was pretty much entirely known for the work he did on romantic comedies and other badly received films. He is a perfect example of the concept that you can always work toward a dream and you never have to give up just because the odds are stacked against you.

Question 16

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

If you want to take a look at some of the work that this actor did before he made it big, then we would heartily recommend that you go back, because he has been doing great work ever since he was a child. Not only that but he uses his fame and his reach across popular culture to bring various social problems to the forefront of people's minds, specifically what we're doing to this planet through our lack of care for global warming.

Question 17

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

It's insane to think that so many actors on this list have spent their time in the public eye from such a young age, having started acting as a child and managing to hold on until their an adult. So many child actors end up messed up on drugs or something else and don't get to see their career blossom into something amazing as an adult. If anything, it's nicer to hear about the more positive stories out there about child actors.

Question 18

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Look, we're not saying that you're not going to do well on this quiz if you can't name this guy, but you certainly can't consider yourself a film buff if you don't recognize him. This man is prolific and has managed to carve out a career of absolute classics during his time in showbiz. He still continues to act to this day, although his output has admittedly gone from amazing to average as he's gotten older, something that seems to happen to many actors.

Question 19

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

We've never been a huge fan of this guy but that hasn't stopped him from carving out a huge career in Hollywood, making a lot of money not only for himself but for the people who employ him as well. Sure, he's done some good films in his time, and even won an academy award for writing, but there's something about the guy that we just don't like. He has proven himself in some ways but failed to win us over in others.

Question 20

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

It's a sad reality of fame and celebrity that it often comes with a price, with that price even being the life of the people involved. There's a lot of pressure and a dangerous lifestyle that can take you over if you're not careful. Some people fall into this sort of thing before making it out alive, while others succumb to what is handed to them, only to struggle to find their way out. Death can sometimes be the only way out.

Question 21

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

One of the parts of being in the public eye is the knowledge that you can essentially get away with nothing, as there will always be somebody watching you to catch you out, or somebody paying for information on you. What we're saying is, you'd think that these people would've learnt by now that if you do something reprehensible, it's only a matter of time before we all find out about it, and your career probably won't make it out alive.

Question 22

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Some of the actors in this quiz are here because they're huge and we know that most of you will know who they are, while others are on here because they're completely underrated if you ask us. This man is a powerhouse, somebody who we think performs to the best of his ability in whatever he's in and manages to give a compelling performance when he's handed fantastic writing that is worthy of his acting ability. Give him a look.

Question 23

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Something that can follow many actors around is that it's expected they're going to stay within a certain genre, never going outside of their comfort zone. This is a real shame as forcing an actor outside of their comfort zone can in turn end up creating some of their best work. This man is a perfect example of somebody who started out in comedy but was able to prove that he had what it took to appear in something dramatic.

Question 24

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Believe it or not, but this man actually didn't make it big until he was relatively older compared to how young people are when they finally break into showbiz. He was working as a labourer and it wasn't until he was cast in what would eventually become one of the biggest movie franchises to ever exist that he started to get the roles and the recognition he deserved. We were never a fan of the films that made him famous but we do love some of his other work.

Question 25

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Sadly, there are too many people out there that are bewitched by fame, that let the cult of celebrity take over when they see someone do something abhorrent or have something abhorrent done to them by someone famous. These people wield a huge amount of power and they know it. If it lets them get what they want, they're willing to abuse that power and use it against people who stand in their way. It's a sad and disgusting fact that we're only just seeing the ramifications of.

Question 26

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

While we understand why people find this man attractive, he's still never been able to wow us in the same way that he has others when it comes to his acting prowess. Sure, he's done some absolutely fantastic work with the Coen Brothers, but then managing to mess up the fantastic writing and directing of those two is feat in and of itself. You have to be really trying to make one of their films rubbish because they're already so good before they've even started filming.

Question 27

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Yet another actor who has proven throughout his career that you should never count him out from performing in whatever he wants, as his ability is able to transcend the concept of being typecast. This man has appeared in various works, all asking different things of him, and yet he still manages to shine in each and every single one of them. Some people are able to truly highlight the craft of good acting, and this man is one of those people.

Question 28

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Even though we never meet any of these people, never have any sort of relationship with them beyond the screen, the celebrity obsessed world we live in means that we often feel as if we have, and genuinely mourn their passing once their gone. Whether it's because you're mourning the loss to the acting community or mourning what they were able to bring to one of your favorite films or film franchises, you genuinely feel it when they pass on.

Question 29

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Celebrities are able to occupy a space all of their own, with nobody truly understanding what it's like unless they've been a part of that community as well. It seems that you could never really understand what it's like to be known wherever you are, and we can see why that would turn you slightly insane. However, some people seem to go the other way with it, seem to love and enjoy the chance that they're given to make people happy.

Question 30

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

To the uninitiated, it may seem like acting is pretty similar across the board, no matter who you are and what movie it is that you're appearing in. However, not only does the type of acting change based on the genre and vibe of the film in question, there are also different schools of acting that various actors ascribe to. For instance, this particular actor is known for his work with method acting, becoming the character completely before appearing as them on set.

Question 31

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

The thing about showbiz is that you'll often find many of the skills you learn are transferrable, so if you have a natural talent at more than just acting, you can then start to move around and utilize all of your skills. This guy doesn't rest and seems to move from movie, to stage, to album, never letting one form of entertainment pin him down. He does what he wants and has the skills to back up whatever it is he wants to do.

Question 32

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

We want to start by saying that we think famous people should be allowed to talk about politics, as they're just as much a human being with their own opinions as we are, but that doesn't mean some actors aren't ruined for us when we find out that they're on a particular side. This guy is known for his outspoken political views and while he has certainly proved himself as an actor and a director, we're not so keen on where he lies politically.

Question 33

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Will there ever be a stop to the slew of allegations that are now coming out of the woodwork? It feels like there never will, that we will come to learn there is nobody within showbiz that hasn't been taking part in this horrendous behavior ever since they started acting and entertaining. Not only that, but they also seem physically incapable of coming to terms with what they did to someone and then properly apologizing for it, blaming the culture instead of themselves.

Question 34

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

We'd be the first to say that it's a shame when an actor find themselves typecast by the industry as it means that they then find it difficult to move into much more interesting roles, trapped in the sort of characters that they've been playing for decades. However, that doesn't change the fact that there are many actors out there who are able to play a certain emotional response incredibly well, and they should be free to pull that out whenever they want to.

Question 35

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

It would seem that many actors find it difficult to give up the world of fame that they've been able to cultivate throughout the years, never wanting to let go of what they have, while others know exactly when it's time to get out. This man did his bit, appeared in some absolutely fantastic movies and showed that he could do both drama and comedy. Then, he decided it was time to get out and still chooses to shy away from the public eye.

Question 36

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This is another man who has been able to prove that he what it takes in the acting world, even though he started out his career being hounded for his good looks. If we were in showbiz, we don't know whether we would love or hate being pointed out as an object of desire. It has to do a lot of good to your self confidence, but at the same time, you would always be wondering if you were hired for your ability or your looks.

Question 37

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Just listening to some of the people in the public eye speak can be enough for you to get a sense of whether or not you like them beyond their acting ability. It is not disputed whether this guy knows how to act, because he definitely does to an impressive extent, but he has also given some fantastic interviews talking about what it's like to be a minority in showbiz and how it has had to inform his career decisions.

Question 38

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Men like this are a sign that if you're good enough, you don't need to worry about the concept of language barriers and country lines. The man has spent the last decade proving this and appearing in some absolutely fantastic films. It was Tarantino that gave him his start in American and since then he has appeared in various roles for some fantastic writers and directors. He is paving the way for foreign actors to make it big in Hollywood.

Question 39

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Just as with the various types of acting, some actor would admit that they're career actors, people who are hired to be themselves and act how they've always acted. We're not saying that this guy hasn't proven over the decades that he has some serious acting chops, but you never hire this man to start pumping out some serious character or method acting, getting into the role and becoming unrecognizable from the the man that is seen when he's off-set.

Question 40

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Quite possibly one of the most famous actors of all time, he quickly became known for characters that came with a huge amount of screen presence and would often be rather mentally unhinged as well. Offscreen, he has been noted for becoming incredibly difficult to work with towards the end of his life, regularly not learning his lines and choosing to improvise them on the spot. He had somewhat of a decline that is well documented at this point and well worth looking into.

Question 41

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

No matter how good you are at something or long you spend becoming a master of your craft, which many would argue this man hasn't done much of anyway, there are some people out there that just shouldn't have money and power. They abuse it and the real person will often come through the surface when they're told they shouldn't be doing something or they're not allowed to do something. The world would be a much better place without this man.

Question 42

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This is one of those actors who has absolutely smashed it out of the park sometimes, but has been unlucky with some of the scripts he's picked and with some lacklustre performances in-between the brilliant stuff. It must be a struggle, constantly trying to juggle the balance of money and acting ability. This guy could achieve some great things in the later years of his career we think if he was just offered some roles that let him shine like he can.

Question 43

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

There are some famous people who have spent their life in the world of acting, but are arguably most famous for being somewhat of an eccentric characters. These characters exist outside of showbiz as well obviously, but if they're allowed in front of a camera and given money or esteem, that sort of thing can turn them into a beloved actor. This man has a whole raft of fans who likely don't know much about his career, but love him as a person.

Question 44

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

For us, this guy will always be The Dude and nobody else. We don't care how well he prepares for a role and how different that role is from The Dude, that is a character that you are remembered for for the rest of your life. The Coen Brothers did a fantastic job in casting this guy as he brought something to that script that a lot of people would've struggled to do, which was both drama and comedy simultaneously.

Question 45

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Some people are often taken from us far too soon, both in the showbiz world and in the real world. This man gave some absolutely stellar performances throughout his career and we think he still had so much to give to the world of acting, but sadly he struggled for most of his life with severe drug problems. It was this drug problem that ended up taking him from his adoring public and sadly from his family. Such a shame.

Question 46

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

We think there's a chance this man might be a bit of a struggle for any of you to identify. He has such a recognizable face but still, many will find it difficult to remember his name. He hasn't done much amazing work during his career and as such hasn't spent a lot of time in the limelight during the modern era, so it will have been easy for most of you to forget the guy's name by now we think.

Question 47

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

It's crazy how quickly people are willing to forget some of the horrible things that famous people have done in the past, the sort of things that if it was us getting caught doing them, we'd probably still be in jail to this day. We actually like this guy's acting, it's just a shame that as a person he's abhorrent for what he has done to other people. The guy should have been cast out from Hollywood after what he did.

Question 48

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

There are some actors who only ever seem to make it huge with a specific character, a character that they will then have connected with their name for the rest of eternity. We're not saying this man hasn't appeared or acted well in other feature films, but when you hear his name, it's impossible to think of any other character than the one he is most famous for playing. This must be both a blessing and a curse for many actors.

Question 49

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

This is another actor who has solidly performed brilliantly throughout his career but for some reason wouldn't be on the top of many people's lists when you ask them to name some of their favorite actors. We don't know if it's because he's known as somewhat of a curmudgeon in person and has therefore moved away from public life more than other famous actors out there. Who knows where his career will end up but we know we're always watching.

Question 50

Can You Name This Famous Actor?

Some people out there give such a stellar performance on a single character that while it doesn't make them typecast, there is no chance people will be able to think of any other character when their name is brought up, which must be such a lovely feeling as an actor, knowing that you gave it your all and it was recognized by the world. It must make all of the hard work and preparation that went into the character all worth while.

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