Tom Holland is a British actor, best known for portraying the famous superhero, Spider-Man. Tom played Peter Parker in popular Hollywood flicks, such as ˜Spider-Man: Homecoming,' ˜Avengers: Infinity War,' and ˜Captain America: Civil War.' He began his acting career at the age of 12, when he made his ˜West End' theatre debut on June 28, 2008. He played an important role in the popular act ˜Billy Elliot the Musical,' which eventually earned him the opportunity to meet the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown. Tom made his first television appearance in September 2008 when he was interviewed by ˜Channel 5.' In 2011, he made his film debut and went on to act in super hit movies. Tom Holland has won many awards for his acting skills. In 2017, he received the prestigious ˜British Academy Film Award' (BAFTA).
There have been many teen stars, but one of the few who have stood out in the recent years is Zac Efron. Interested in acting from a young age, he was an active participant in his high school's stage productions. After several guest appearances on television, it just took one television movie to change Efron's career graph and establish him as a star. The movie was The Disney Channel's tween pop cultural phenomenon ˜High School Musical' and it catapulted Efron to great fame and popularity. From a small start in the first movie, to the successful trilogy, ˜High School Musical' won rave reviews for the actor and also got him critical appreciation. After being a teen heart throb for a long time, Efron made the leap to mainstream cinema with the hit movie, ˜Hairspray'. After playing the lead in this movie, he appeared in several movies, such as, ˜17 Again' and ˜The Lucky One' through which he established himself as a talented and versatile actor. Since then, he has done several movies in different genres like ˜Me and Orson Welles' and Charlie St. Cloud'. With each film Efron has proved his mettle by making a smooth transition from a Disney channel teen heartthrob to a respectable mainstream Hollywood actor.
Dwayne Johnson is professional wrestler turned actor known for his appearance in the fantasy adventure film, ˜The Mummy Returns'. A highly successful professional wrestler before making his foray into films, Johnson is also famous by his ring name, ˜The Rock'. Born into a family of wrestlers, it comes as no surprise that he too made a name for himself in the sport. Athletic and inclined towards sports from a young age, he used to participate in many sporting activities as a school student. He played football for his high school and was also a member of the school's track and field and wrestling teams. He was a promising footballer and received a full scholarship from the University of Miami to play defensive tackle. He was hopeful of making it big as a professional footballer when an injury put a full-stop to his football ambitions. Though disappointed, he did not let this incident demotivate him and instead decided to become a wrestler. His father, a professional wrestler himself, began training the young man. Eventually he made his WWF debut and established himself as a successful wrestler. Due to his popularity coupled with his rugged good looks he started receiving offers from Hollywood studios and he began his acting career with the movie, ˜The Mummy Returns'.
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio is a renowned American actor and producer known for his good looks and exceptional acting skills. Marking his entry through television in 1991 with ˜Santa Barbara', he went on to become an international star. He ventured into the film world through a horror flick ˜Critters 3' and continued with many more like ˜This Boy's Life', ˜Titanic', ˜The Man in the Iron Mask' and others. His participation in dramas like ˜Romeo + Juliet', ˜The Basket ball Dairies' and ˜Catch Me If You Can' brought him tremendous acclaim. It was ˜Titanic' that served as a milestone in turning around his overall image as an actor. He received his first Golden Globe Award post ˜Titanic'. He has touched upon various genres of cinema ranging from romance, historical and period drama, thriller and even science fiction. He has received some of the most coveted honors such as the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Drama, Musical or Comedy for his performance in the films ˜The Aviator' and ˜The Wolf of Wall Street', and the Academy Award for Best Actor for the movie ˜The Revenant'. Apart from being a producer and an actor, he is also a philanthropist. His concern for the society and the environment is clearly evident from the donations he makes towards wildlife and environment conservational groups.
Will Smith is an extremely popular American actor, who began his career as a rap artist, teaming up with turntabler DJ Jazzy Jeff and beat boxer Ready Rock C. He was known to be a bright student hailing from the Philadelphia's 'Overbrook High School', who decided against attending college, so that he could pursue a career in music. He was successful as a singer, and is also a 'Grammy Award' recipient. At the age of 25, this young man ventured in movies, and debuted with the famous movie 'Six Degree of Separation'. From then on, there was no looking back for this talented young star. Appearing in movies like 'Independence Day', 'I, Robot', 'Enemy of the State', and 'Ali', he proved his mettle to the entire world. His power packed performances showed versatility and promise that this star was here to stay. In the opinion of many directors, the actor was like a breath of fresh air and essayed emotional roles with as much ease as he would portray an action hero. Amongst his several brilliant films, ˜Men in Black' a sci-fi comedy, was one movie that became a roaring hit with moviegoers all over the world. The popularity of the first movie inspired the sequels in the ˜Men in Black' series, which were lauded by fans and critics alike.
Paul Walker was an American actor famous for his starring role in ˜The Fast and the Furious' franchise. He had also appeared in other popular movies such as ˜Varsity Blues', ˜Eight Below', ˜Timeline', ˜Into the Blue', ˜Joy Ride' and ˜Running Scared'. Born as the son of a fashion model, he inherited his mother's good looks, confidence and poise. Exposed to the world of show business as a toddler, it is not surprising that he developed an early interest in acting. He was just two when he began modeling and after a few years started appearing in television series in guest roles. He ventured into filmdom as a teenager when he bagged a role in the horror/comedy ˜Monster in the Closet' and there was no looking back. He effectively left behind his television days and soon gained a reputation as a popular teen star. His roles in the coming-of-age films like ˜She's All That' and ˜Varsity Blues' made him a well-known face and he was able to easily make the transition to more mature roles. He received the opportunity of a lifetime when he was chosen to play Brian O'Conner in the street racing action film ˜The Fast and the Furious' which established him as a highly successful Hollywood star. The life of this talented actor was tragically cut short in a fatal car accident in 2013
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English born actor who achieved his fame and name by working in the Hollywood adaptation of J K Rowling's ˜Harry Potter'. He did seven movies for the ˜Harry Potter' series, which made him a Hollywood superstar. He was born and brought up in London in a working class family. His mother is a casting agent for BBC and his father is a literary agent. He has always been inclined towards acting and by the time he was 10 he was casted in BBC's ˜David Copperfield'. From there onwards he was recognized as a known child artist from England. He worked on the Harry Potter series from 2002 to 2010, which established him as a talented actor and the richest teenager in England. He is a winner of National Movie Award and has been nominated several times for the MTV Awards. He has done many theatre productions like Martin McDonagh's ˜The Cripple of Irishmaan' and ˜The Play I Wrote'. Some of the other movies that he has acted in until now are ˜The Woman in Black', ˜My Boy Jack' and ˜Kill Your Darlings'. His upcoming movies are ˜Frankenstein' and ˜Tokyo Voice'.
Mikey Tua is an American actor, model, dancer, and social media personality. He is the younger brother of actor, <a title='Jojo Tua' href='/famous/jojo-tua.htm'>Jojo Tua</a>. A native of Washington, Tua has been interested in the performing arts since he was a child. When he was eight years old, he began dancing and developed a deep passion for ballet. In 2018, he made his big screen debut in the film ˜Try to Smile'. He was subsequently cast in his first short film ˜Coma'. Tua has also been featured in the music video for <a title='Danielle Cohn' href='/famous/danielle-cohn.htm'>Danielle Cohn</a>'s song ˜Only You'. Tua is quite popular on Instagram and has about 340 thousand followers. He set up his YouTube channel in February 2015 and has accumulated almost 90 thousand subscribers and nearly four million views to date.
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian Actor best known for portraying the ˜Marvel Comics' superhero, Thor, in the American flick ˜Thor', a blockbuster that gave him international fame. While trying his luck in acting, he landed up with the role of Kim Hyde in the Australian drama series ˜Home and Away'. He essayed the character from 2004 to 2007 and made a mark. He was also one of the contestants of the Australian version of ˜Dancing with the Stars'. His film endeavours saw him essaying the role of George Kirk in the American science fiction adventure film ˜Star Trek' (2009). He later gave voice over in the 12th installment in the Star Trek film franchise ˜Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013). His big break came in 2011 with the super hit film ˜Thor'. The Australian heartthrob reprised the role of Thor, the crown prince of Asgard, in the sequel of the film, ˜Thor: The Dark World' (2013) and also in ˜The Avengers' (2012) and its sequel ˜Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015). Other remarkable films of Hemsworth include ˜A Perfect Getaway', ˜Snow White and the Huntsman', ˜Blackhat', ˜Rush' and ˜Vacation'.
Jaden Smith is an American rapper and actor. He has acted in a number of hit movies. He started showing interest in movies during his childhood. But as he was born to movie actors, his interest turned towards acting. After costarring in a couple of movies with his father <a title='Will Smith' href='/famous/will-smith.htm'>Will Smith</a>, he started getting offers on his own. Jaden Smith's performance in some of his movies like ˜The Day the Earth Stood Still' was critically acclaimed by the critics. Despite some performances with popular singers like Justin Bieber, he is yet to release a hit music album. Jaden Smith has interests in business as well and has already started working with a Korean designer to create pop-stores that will sell clothes with unique designs. Despite getting quick attention due to the fame of his father, Jaden Smith is now proving his mettle as a talented artist.
Considered one of the most successful actors of all time in terms of box office draw and recognition, Johnny Depp has formed a solid bond with moviegoers spanning multiple generations due to his ability to fully absorb himself into an assortment of dynamic characters. The talented actor's real life story is filled with equally surprising twists and turns at par with the plots of some of the movies he's starred in throughout his career. During his early years, Depp had musical aspirations; however, it wasn't long before he discovered the allure of the big screen. The versatile actor emerged from his teen idol days to find success in a string box office hits. His unique ability to bring characters to life has included high profile collaborations with top directors and a lucrative relationship with the Disney team in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. While he has established a solid reputation for knowing what moviegoers want, Depp has also a penchant for choosing projects based more on the challenge of the role rather than the potential for box office success. He has managed to find just the right balance between choosing roles for the true love of becoming absorbed into a character's world to reprising familiar roles with renewed enthusiasm. To know more about the life and works of this virtuoso actor read on
Robert Downey, Jr., son of the avid filmmaker Robert Downey, Sr., is an American actor famous for his brilliant acting in ˜Chaplin', quirky version of ˜Tony Stark' in ˜Iron Man' and decades of living under the shadow of drug abuse and breaching of law. Downey was involved in professional acting and drugs consumption from a very young age, owing to his highly creative and addicted father. He has spent his life in and out of tabloids, rehabilitation centers and prisons and yet, his acting skills and talent has given him the status of one of the most cherished actors. His fans love him for the dark and strong characters that he has played from time to time in movies like: ˜Sherlock Holmes', ˜Tropical Thunder', etc. and also for his almost superhero like ability to bring himself out from the rut of drugs and alcohol binging that he had been a part of since childhood. Downey has been recognized for his contribution to cinema with awards like Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy. He is also the co-owner of the production company ˜Team Downey', with his wife Susan Levin.
Adam Sandler is an American actor and comedian known for his roles in films like ˜Punch-Drunk Love' and ˜The Wedding Singer'. A versatile personality, he is also a screenwriter, film producer, and musician. Along with his feature films that combined together have grossed over $2 billion at the box office, he has also released five comedy albums in his career, two of which were certified double-platinum. He was inclined towards comedy from a young age and earned himself the title of the class clown as a school student. However, it was his brother who spotted his potential and encouraged him to take up comedy on a professional level. He took acting classes after high school and graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Early on in his career, he ventured into television and became a regular on a MTV game show. Soon he was selected as a cast member on ˜Saturday Night Live' (SNL) following which he became a popular comedian. He forayed into films as well and found considerable success as a comedian. Taking forward his professional successes, he founded his own film and television production company ˜Happy Madison Productions' that has produced numerous films. He is also well known for his donations to charitable causes.
Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for portraying superhero roles, such as Captain America in the ˜Marvel Cinematic Universe' (MCU) and the Human Torch in the ˜Fantastic Four' film franchise. Although he has also tried his hands at playing dramatic and romantic roles, it is his superhero roles which earn him the most acclaim. Starting his career as a model, he soon ventured into television and played minor roles in a few series. His film career too started at around the same time his television career took off. Initially he was able to get only supporting role in movies, but being the sincere guy that he is, he portrayed each of roles with the utmost dedication irrespective of the screen time he was allotted. His determination soon paid off and he soon found himself portraying the Human Torch in ˜Fantastic Four' which established his reputation as a credible actor. His career touched greater heights when he was offered the title role in ˜Captain America: The First Avenger' in which he once again proved his mettle. After several years of a successful acting career, Evans has also ventured into direction.
Channing Tatum is a famous American actor who has consistently delivered a string of blockbusters for the past few years. Growing up, he was a great athlete and his first career choice was football. After he ceased his pursuit of football and dropped out of college, a chain of odd jobs followed. With a little luck, Tatum got a breakthrough as a model, and has never looked back ever since. He went on to represent big brands and it was during his travels for advertising campaigns that he realized his calling, acting. He got his acting breakthrough with an appearance in an episode of the TV show ˜CSI: Miami' and a year later in the Samuel Jackson starrer ˜Coach Carter'. In the following years, Tatum sharpened his acting skills and avoided getting typecast by featuring in films of diverse genres, including action, comedy, drama, thriller and romance. Initially playing supporting roles in ensemble casts, he soon attained enough star power to start playing leading roles. Thereafter, he exhibited a very astute sense of film selection as many of his films have managed to garner appreciation from both the critics and audiences. The constantly improving Tatum has an impressive list of films lined up for the upcoming months, indicating that maybe his best is yet to come.
Jack Dylan Grazer is an American actor known mainly for his performance in the movie version of <a title='Stephen King' href='/famous/stephen-king.htm'>Stephen King</a>'s novel ˜It.' He was born and raised in California, US. As his family members are from the film industry, he was exposed to the entertainment world from early childhood and he was encouraged to pursue acting. After appearing in some commercials, he made his acting debut with a TV series, followed by a horror comedy film, ˜Tales of Halloween.' His portrayal of ˜Eddie Kaspbrak' in the film ˜It,' and that of ˜Young Alex Riley' in TV comedy series ˜Me, Myself and I,' earned him a lot of appreciation. He enjoys making videos, and his documentary film on a school project won him a school award. He likes script writing and hopes to direct and produce films in future.
Chris Pratt is a popular American actor who gained international fame with his stellar performances in films like ˜The Lego Movie', ˜Guardians of the Galaxy' and ˜Jurassic World'. Unlike other actors who struggle to make their way into the world of cinema, for Pratt, his debut came in effortlessly. While waiting tables at a restaurant, he was spotted by actress and director Rae Dawn Chong who offered him a role in her directorial debut venture ˜Cursed Part 3.' The debut opened the gateway for a career in films and television, one that he never envisioned to do though he always aimed for something that would eventually make him famous. As an actor, Pratt came to prominence with his television roles in The WB drama series ˜Everwood' and in the NBC sitcom ˜Parks and Recreation.' Written off as a supporting actor, his big breakthrough came in 2014 when he starred in lead roles in two super-hit commercially successful films, computer-animated adventure comedy ˜The Lego Movie' and Marvel Studios superhero film ˜Guardians of the Galaxy'. He soon followed it up with yet another box-office super hit ˜Jurassic World' which eventually became his most financially successful film to date, earning $1.6 billion. With big projects in his kitty, Pratt's future as an actor seems bright and dazzling.
Karan Brar is an American actor of Indian origin. He gained popularity for his role as Chirag Gupta in the Wimpy kid feature film franchise, ˜Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. His other major role was as Ravi Ross in the Disney Channel series ˜Jessie' and its subsequent spin-off ˜Bunk'd'. Born and brought up in USA, Brar has his roots in the Indian state of Punjab. He speaks fluent English, Hindi and Punjabi, with a bit of an American accent. He has cut his hair and does not support a turban or beard, as most ˜Brars' in India would. However, he loves to relate to Indian values and culture, which makes him ideally suited to portray an Indian origin character in Hollywood. His father encouraged him to take up acting as a career and he soon found out that he had a natural instinct for comedy. Besides feature films, he has also appeared in a few commercials and in the YouTube video of his close friend, Lilly Singh, who he considers as an elder sister. Karan is active on social media and has his own official website with a huge fan following.
Taylor Lautner is an American actor, model and martial artist, best-known for playing the role of ˜Jacob Black' in ˜The Twilight Saga' film series. A teenage heartthrob, Lautner is ranked amongst the '50 sexiest men' in Hollywood and is currently the highest-paid teenage actor in America. A martial arts buff, Lautner is extremely passionate about football, baseball, jazz and hip-hop dance, alongside acting. A three-time Junior World Champion in martial arts, Lautner's entry into Hollywood was through sheer hard-work and determination. He began by appearing in small roles on television and did a few commercials before he was chosen for voice-over roles in movies like ˜What's New, Scooby-Doo?' and ˜My Wife and Kids'. His first breakthrough was in the film ˜Cheaper by the Dozen 2' and ˜The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D'. He then went on to play minor roles in a number of other movies and occasionally worked as a model. Interestingly, Lautner had not heard of the Twilight series and was urged by a friend to audition for the role of the charming, wolf-boy, ˜Jacob Black'. The sudden and unexpected success of the Twilight films propelled Lautner and his co-stars into a world of red-carpet events, paparazzi and stardom that would forever change their lives.
Tom Cruise is an award-winning American actor and filmmaker best known for movies in the ˜Mission: Impossible' film series in which he plays secret agent Ethan Hunt. He is considered to be one of the biggest movie stars in the United States and was Hollywood's highest-paid actor in 2012. Born in New York to an abusive father and brought up in near-poverty, there was nothing in his early life to suggest that one day he would become one of the most famous actors in the world. Even as a teenager Cruise dreamed of becoming a priest, not an actor. However, destiny had other plans in store for him and he found himself playing a small role in a film ˜Endless Love' as a 19 year old. He realized that acting came naturally to him and decided to seriously pursue acting as a career. Over the next few years he appeared in a lot of supporting roles before bagging his first major role in the romantic comedy ˜Risky Business'. Strikingly handsome and blessed with boyish charms, it did not take him long to take Hollywood by storm and soon he established himself as a much sought after A-list star. His popularity reached new heights when he bagged the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt in the ˜Mission: Impossible' film series.
Brad Pitt is a renowned American actor who started out with insignificant roles in Hollywood movies. Displaying an interest in acting since a very young age, the actor dropped out of college to pursue a career in the showbiz world. After minor acting stints in movies like '21 Jump Street', 'Cutting Class', and 'Happy Together', he got his big break in 'Legends of the Fall'. Playing the lead role within a talented ensemble cast, including the famous Anthony Hopkins, his performance was well-received. He then acted in the Morgan Freeman-starrer 'Seven', gradually making a name for himself in the film industry. His acting career has been a mix of ups and downs, but over the years, he has proved his mettle to the world, and now is a sought-after actor. His major hits have been movies like 'Fight Club', 'Ocean's Eleven', its sequels, 'Troy', 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith', 'The Departed', 'Babel', and 'World War Z'. This famous actor also has his own production house, 'Plan B Entertainment', which has produced some impressive movies. Other than acting, he has lent his voice to several animated characters, including 'Sindbad' and 'Metro Man'. This actor has impressed the world, not just with his acting calibre, but also the social causes that he advocates and regularly contributes to
Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor best known for his role as Gale Hawthorne in the blockbuster movie series 'The Hunger Games'. Following the footsteps of his two older brothers Luke and Chris, Liam entered the entertainment business in his teenage years and has made his mark not only in the Australian film industry, but has also secured a spot in Hollywood. He started his career by acting in the Australian television series 'Neighbours' and 'The Elephant Princess'. However, he soon moved to the U.S. to follow his acting dreams. He showcased his acting potential in the movie 'The Last Song', which was his first taste of success on the big screen. He was soon selected by the 'Details' magazine as one of 'The Next Generation of Hollywood's Leading Men'. He then went on to star in movies like 'The Hunger Games', 'Love and Honor', 'Paranoia', 'The Dressmaker' and 'Independence Day: Resurgence'. In the meantime, his tumultuous relationship with Miley Cyrus kept him in the news for a good few years. The couple is currently engaged after staying apart for a couple of years.
Actor and social star who scored his first big acting roles with parts in the 2018 films Brother's Keeper and Summertime Dropouts. He first found fame on musical.ly under the handle joshrichardzz, earning a verification crown and a following of more than 600,000 fans on the app by lip syncing to sounds by <a title='Gorka Garcia' href='/famous/gorka-garcia.htm'>Gorka Garcia</a>, <a title='Freaky Tunes' href='/famous/freaky-tunes.htm'>Freaky Tunes</a>, and other musers.
Young, handsome and exuberant, Jaeden Lieberher is a well-known American film and television actor and model. He made his mark in Hollywood as a child artist and is well-known for films like ˜St. Vincent' and ˜It'. Although stepping into showbiz was not something he expected in the wildest of his dreams, his journey to stardom seemed to be destined. It all started with featuring in commercials after he happened to relocate to Los Angeles with his mother as an eight year old. Things fell in place and the little boy went on to make his film debut at nine sans any training or prior experience in acting. The rest as they say is history. One after another notable films followed that saw Jaeden playing lead roles with some big names of the industry including Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone among others. He has featured in films of different genres like the comedy-drama ˜St. Vincent', science fiction film ˜Midnight Special', drama film ˜The Confirmation' and supernatural horror film ˜It' garnering both critical acclaim and popularity at such tender age. Jaeden has also forayed into television with series ˜American Dad!' and ˜Masters of Sex'.