10 Actors Whose Names Are Embedded in Countless Movie Credits

Bette Davis, one of the most iconic actors from Hollywood's Golden Age, lasted her acting career for almost 50 years with 123 acting credits. She starred in a variety of film genres and many of her characters were cold and sarcastic. 

Her films included Bad Sister (1931), Of Human Bondage (1934), Now, Voyager (1942), and so on. Especially, for her great performances in Dangerous (1935) and Jezebel (1938), she won two Oscars. 

Jackie Chan is so popular that all movie fans know his name. Some of his well-known films are Drunken Master (1978), Police Story (1985 - 1992), Rush Hour (1998), Shanghai Noon (2000), etc. The legend has won numerous accolades for his contribution to the cinema industry of the world. 

Hopkins made his first stage appearance in the Palace Theatre, in 1960 with Swansea Little Theatre's production of Have a Cigarette. Though he started his career early, he became famous for his role as Hannibal Lecter in the hugely successful The Silence of the Lambs (1991). He acted in numerous movies such as A Bridge Too Far (1977), Magic (1978), The Remains of the Day (1993), Nixon (1995), and so on. Most of his performances received praise from critics and audiences. Throughout his career, he won many prestigious awards. 

Robert Duvall made his debut as Boo Radley alongside Gregory Peck in the 1962 classic To Kill a Mockingbird. In his career, he had chances to work with some heavy hitter directors, starring in leading roles in George Lucas’ directorial debut THX 1138 (1971) and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974) and Apocalypse Now (1979).

The actress started her career in the 1970 drama film Joe. She got much recognition for her role as Janet Weiss in the cult classic musical comedy horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, she showcased her talent, acting in some fan-favorite movies such as The Witches of Eastwick (1987) and Thelma & Louise (1991).

Donald Sutherland got much attention for his lengthy acting career. He began his career with small roles before becoming famous for his role in the war movie The Dirty Dozen (1967). For the success of the movie, he was invited to another war film, M*A*S*H (1970).

Samuel L. Jackson is the second-highest-grossing actor of all time. He first appeared in Mother Courage and her Children in 1980 at The Public Theatre and lasted his career for 50 years. He etched his name into the credits of many hits, including Patriot Games (1992), Die Hard: With A Vengeance (1995), M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable (2000), and Snakes on a Plane (2006). The actor gained more fans after appearing as Nick Fury in Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. 

Fans are used to seeing Christopher Lee as Dracula and villains. He filmed in projects: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Count Dooku in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). The role of a monster in The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) was one of Lee’s most iconic roles. 

It’s incredible to know that Gertrude Astor appeared in 350 movies. She started her acting career in the early 1910s and worked extensively for various studios, including Keystone, Universal, and MGM. Although she often starred in supporting roles, the actress became a recognizable face in the burgeoning film industry.

The movies she filmed included The Devil's Pay Day (1917), The Cat and the Canary (1927), The Bat Whispers (1930), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), Havana Rose (1951), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and so on. 

Eric Roberts was one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood, with more than 700 movies. Despite not being as famous as his younger sister Julia Roberts, he was dedicated to each of his performances. Notable movies he starred in were The Dark Knight (2008), Pinkville (2009), The Expendables (2010), Lovelace (2013), and Inherent Vice (2014).

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