These Are The Greatest Action Stars of All Time

Charles Bronson

Ladies loved him, men feared him. Charles Bronson is a notable actor whose best roles consist of cops, cowboys, and soldiers. This only makes sense since the actor himself is a U.S. Army veteran. 

Paving the Way

Bronson thrived in supporting roles until he got his big break in Death Wish back in the mid-'70s. The actor was already in his 50s, but did some incredible work and helped shape the face of the acting world. He passed away in 2003.

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The More You Know

  • Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget.
  • In 1982, Spileberg’s kids classic stayed in the US top ten for ten months.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.