Today, the actors of action movies and action movies are the highest paid and sought-after stars in both domestic and foreign cinema. They are restrained and ironic, courageous and self-confident - who are they, the most popular actors in action-packed stories with countless tricks and a gun at the ready?
Legendary action actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger or "Iron Arnie" became a real megastar of the last century due to his amazing physical form, charisma and acting talent. Militants with his participation today have become classics of movies in the style of action. What is the notorious "Terminator".
Dolph Lundgren is one of the most sought-after people in the world of cinema of the last century. Due to his appearance and amazing physical data, Dolph managed to become a legend. Actors of fighters of his level received frantic fees, and Mr. Lungren himself today, despite his considerable age, is ready to show a couple of tricks on the set. The actor has more than 60 works and almost all of them are militants.
Sylvester Stallone - the legendary Rocky and Rambo in one person - after the release of these movie masterpieces for a long time won the status of an exclusively actor for action films.
Stephen Seagal is a spokesman for the old-school Hollywood superheroes. He alone was able to save the world and even the universe. Stephen Seagal is as fearless in life as on the screen — he is a sheriff and martial artist.
Bruce Lee is a legendary actor whose early departure shocked the whole world. By his example, this man proved that for a man there is nothing impossible in terms of physical fitness. His films are still considered classics in the action movie genre.
Soviet militant actors
Dmitry Pevtsov is one of the cult actors of the former USSR. His career began with small theatrical roles, but his participation in the series Gangster Petersburg glorified the young actor and made him a superstar.
On the account of Vladimir Mashkov about a hundred roles, and not only in domestic cinema, but also in Hollywood. The stage range of this person is endless, but actors of fighters of this level are rare for Russian cinema. His most striking roles in this genre are "Let's do it fast", "Behind Enemy Lines", "Piranha Hunt".
Actors of action films in the Soviet period were the most sought-after stars of Russian cinema. The most striking negative hero was Dmitry Nagiyev. He participated in such films as "The Mole", "Hunt for the Manchurian deer."
Vladimir Porechenkov is one of the most prominent actors in Russian cinema. Textured, courageous, fearless, he transforms into both heroes and villains.
Russian film actors in action style
Gosha Kutsenko, despite his mature age, is an actor in demand. He continues to act in action films and crime films. One of the most striking characters in Kutsenko’s career was the hero of the Fox from the Antikiller trilogy.
Alexei Serebryakov is another pride of Russian cinema, in which good action movie actors are very rare. This person is so versatile that he can embody any role on the screen. "Agent", "Fan", "Gangster Petersburg" - just a few action films from the list of Serebryakov's works.
Danila Kozlovsky is “our everything,” as domestic jokes say about this talented young actor with an already decent track record. Mr. Kozlovsky’s shooting schedule is so tight that pictures with his participation come out almost every season. Danila is a multifaceted actor; he plays in dramas, comedies, and action films. Russian militant actors are trying to reach Danila’s fees, but so far these are only dreams.
Hollywood stars
The actors of the Hollywood fighters receive huge fees and the love of the audience, and all thanks to their skill and absolute return to the film in which they are shot. Tom Cruise is one of the highest paid foreign movie stars. Despite the complex nature, the directors queue for the opportunity to work with this person. His participation in films such as "Mission Impossible" and "Jack Reacher," became the actor's calling card.
Bruce Willis is the legendary actor of foreign fighters. Playing a simple, but very charming, fearless and almost immortal guy, Bruce earned himself credibility and millions of fees. The most striking fighters with his participation are Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, Jackal.
Matt Damon is a multi-faceted actor, director and even screenwriter. The most striking role of the actor in the Bourne franchise.
Top 3 most sought after action actors
Jason Stateham began his career in 1998. Success came to the actor after participating in the film "Cards, money, two trunks." Action movies are the main genre in which this actor looks organically.
Mark Wahlberg has come a long way from underwear to actor and director. Talent and efforts were appreciated by critics and viewers. The most striking roles are "The Departed", "Shooter".
Despite his advanced age, Liam Neeson remains on the crest of a wave. Moreover, the main genre in which the English actor succeeded is the militants. "Hostage" "Night Runaway", "Air Marshal", Three Days to Escape "—krupitsy from the actor's vivid filmography.
Actors of Russian militants are less in demand, and yet today films of this format are beginning to again interest viewers. Perhaps in the near future, domestic cinema will be filled with new names.
Young and promising action stars
The young generation is already stepping on the heels of the luminaries of the film business. The actors of the new generation of fighters are courageous heroes, a mountain of muscles, a maximum of erudition and a sense of humor.
Callan Lutts is one of the representatives of Hollywood youth. After the release of the Twilight franchise, success simply swept the actor. Thanks to his courageous appearance, the actor comfortably mastered the niche of action movies. His work in the action movie The Expendables and Meskada found positive feedback from the audience.
Theo James is the new star in Misty Albion. He began with episodic roles in detective series, the popularity surged after the picture "Divergent".
A brilliant figure, a breathtaking appearance, a cat’s grace and super working capacity made Channing Tatum one of the most sought-after and highly paid actors of our time. He is harmonious in any role, but he plays the role of a hero saving America and the world. He has played in such films as The Storm of the White House, Ascent of Jupiter, Fight Without Rules.