These Are The Greatest Action Stars of All Time

Mark Wahlberg

Sure, Marky Mark might have entered the celebrity world in a music group, but he did end up going into some incredible action-packed films. He did super well in the films Three Kings, Planet of the Apes, and Contraband. He definitely seems to prefer comedy films and maybe even reality TV, but he's an action star worth talking about.

John Wayne

John Wayne is the Western movie icon. He was in some iconic movies like Stagecoach, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Longest Day, and True Grit. He was one of the biggest stars in the late '30s well into the '70s. Wayne was basically the blueprint!

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The More You Know

  • ‘Schindler’s List’ relied on advertisements to get costumes for extras.
  • Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget.
  • Rowan Atkinson – also known as Mr. Bean – is the voice of Zazu in The Lion King.
  • Alred Hitchcock’s Psycho was the first American film to show a toilet flushing.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.