Remember those excellent action Movies we used to watch growing up? Well, it sounds innocent but true: the stars from our favorite films in the 80s and 90s have aged just like the rest of us! But here's the exciting part – they're still the idols we adored back then, with millions of fans rooting for them even today. We couldn't resist taking a trip down memory lane and discovering what our action movie heroes look like now.
Today, we've compiled a list of 13 action movie stars and their current appearances. From the chiseled warriors to the daring daredevils, we'll explore how time has treated them and how they've gracefully embraced the passing years. So, let's dive in and witness the fascinating transformations of these iconic actors. Prepare to be amazed as we reveal their present-day looks and find out how they've continued to captivate hearts on and off the big screen. Get ready for a nostalgia-filled journey through the lives of these legendary stars!
#1.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Utilizing his bodybuilding fame, Arnold Schwarzenegger has become a huge Hollywood star and served as the governor of California.
#2.
Bruce Willis
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Actor Bruce Willis first made a splash on TV in Moonlighting before evolving to a big-screen star via hits such as Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Sixth Sense.
#3.
Kurt Russell
American actor Kurt Russell is famous for his action, comedic, and dramatic roles. His iconic films include 'Escape from New York' and 'Silkwood.'
#4.
Steven Seagal
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Actor Steven Seagal is globally known for his starring roles in martial arts movies like 'Hard to Kill and 'Under Siege.'
#5.
Jean-Claude Van Damme
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Belgium-born action-film star Jean-Claude Van Damme has showcased his patented splits and acrobatic kicks in such flicks as 'Bloodsport.'
#6.
John Travolta
John Travolta is an award-winning actor who had breakout roles in 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Grease.' He had a career revival with 'Pulp Fiction' and has starred in a wide range of multiple projects.
#7.
Dolph Lundgren
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Hans "Dolph" Lundgren is a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. His breakthrough came in 1985 when he starred in Rocky IV as the imposing Soviet boxer Ivan Drago.
#8.
Sylvester Stallone
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Action star Sylvester Stallone is best known for playing boxer Rocky Balboa and Vietnam War veteran John Rambo.
#9.
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas is an American actor globally known for his roles in movies like 'Wall Street,' 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Wonder Boys' and 'Behind the Candelabra.'
#10.
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes is an actor known for his action parts in such flicks as 'Blade' and 'Passenger 57' and for his issue with the law over unpaid taxes.
#11.
Jean Reno
Jean Reno has starred in such high-profile American movies as French Kiss (1995) with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, Mission: Impossible (1996) with Tom Cruise, Ronin (1998) with Robert De Niro, and Godzilla (1998) with Matthew Broderick.
#12.
Terry Crews
Terry Alan Crews is an American actor, television host, and former American football player.
#13.
Mark Dacascos
Mark Alan Dacascos is an American actor and martial artist. He is known for his roles as Wo Fat in Hawaii Five-0, Louis Stevens in Only the Strong, Mani in Brotherhood of the Wolf, Toby Wong in Drive, and Ling in Cradle 2 the Grave.
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