20th Century Actors timeline.

(April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979) - Was a Canadian-American actress and producer. Considered a pioneer in the American film industry, Pickford was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era. Beginning her film career in 1909, Pickford became Hollywood's first millionaire by 1916. She was known as the "Queen of the Movies" and "America's Sweetheart." She co-founded the Academy Awards and has won two. She is most known for her silent films, such as 'The Poor Little Rich Girl.'

(16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) - Was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. His career spanned more than 75 years, and he is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. He has won 10 awards, including Academy Awards, BAFTA's, and a star on the Walk of Fame, as well as eight statues dedicated to him worldwide.

(October 20, 1882 – August 16, 1956) - Was a Hungarian-American actor best remembered for portraying Count Dracula in the horror classic 'Dracula.' His accent, while a part of his image, limited the type of role he could play to mainly horror/supernatural. The cape he wore in Dracula auctioned for $2 million, and was eventually donated to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Lugosi has a star on the Walk of Fame.

(23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969) - Was a British actor. His portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in the horror film 'Frankenstein' established him as a horror icon. He has two stars on the Walk of Fame and was nominated for various film awards. He is known for taking on difficult roles - for example, the boots he wore in Frankenstein weighed 11 pounds, adding to the strain of the character.

(June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) - Was an American actress and singer known for her powerful voice, emotional depth, and versatility. She rose to fame thanks to her role as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz.' She has won 13 film awards, having created movies for over 40 years. Later in her life she switched her career to focus on music, winning multiple Grammy Awards.

(December 25, 1899 – January 14, 1957) - Was an American actor. His performances in classic Hollywood cinema made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema. He specialized in noir (crime drama) films, such as 'The Maltese Falcon.' He was also cast frequently in romance roles such as in 'Casablanca.'

(March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) - Was an American actress. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was only in the film industry for nine years but became one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars. She starred in movies such as 'Hell's Angels' and 'Saratoga.' She is said to have inspired Marilyn Monroe and Madonna.

(August 16, 1910 – April 29, 1992) - Was an American actress. She is widely remembered for playing Henry Frankenstein's bride in 'Frankenstein' and being in 'The Public Enemy,' which was so popular it ran 24 hours a day in Times Square upon its release.

(May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) – Katharine Hepburn was a famous American actress who starred in movies for about 60 years. She was known for being independent, confident, and not afraid to speak her mind. In her movies, she often played smart, strong women, just like she was in real life. She acted in many types of films, from funny comedies to serious dramas. She won 4 Academy Awards for Best Actress for her roles in movies such as 'Morning Glory' and 'The Lion in Winter.'

(January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) - Was an English and American actor known for his smooth mix of British and American accents, charming personality, fun style of acting, and great sense of humor. He became one of the most famous leading actors in classic Hollywood movies. He received an Academy Honorary Award and Kennedy Center Honors. Specializing in screwball comedy (subgenre of romantic comedy), Grant is known for his roles in 'Bringing Up Baby' and 'The Philadelphia Story.'

(June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an African-American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian. For her role as Mammy in 'Gone with the Wind,' she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. McDaniel participated in many volunteer opportunities, such as providing entertainment for soldiers stationed at military bases and raising funds for Red Cross relief programs via radio broadcast.

May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter, whose career in stage, film, and television spanned 76 years. He is widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time"[2] He received an Honorary Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He starred in many musical films, such as 'Holiday Inn,' 'Funny Face,' and 'Shall We Dance.'

(May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) - Was an American actor whose career spanned five decades. He often portrayed characters who embodied an "everyman" (ordinary and humble) image. He starred in films such as 'Jezebel' and 'The Grapes of Wrath.' Winning two Academy Awards, one BAFTA, two Golden Globes, one Grammy, two Tony's, and an AFI Award, he was named the sixth-Greatest Male Screen Legend of the Classic Hollywood Era in 1999.

(August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) - Was an American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer. He was known for his energetic and athletic dancing style. He starred in, choreographed, and co-directed some of the most well-regarded musical films of the 1940s and 1950s, such as 'Singin' in the Rain.' In 'Anchor Aweigh' he dances with Jerry from 'Tom and Jerry.' He won an Academy Award, one AFI Award, a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a star on the Walk of Fame.

(4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) - Was a British actress. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema. For her role in 'Roman Holiday,' she became the first actress to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for a single performance. She also won a Tony that same year. She is most well-known for her role in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' Hepburn has won nine awards in total.

(June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) - Was an American actress and model known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters. She was often cast in "dumb blonde" roles such as in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'How to Marry a Millionaire.' It is claimed her joyful and glamorous public image "helped the nation cope with its paranoia in the 1950s about the Cold War, the atom bomb, and the totalitarian communist Soviet Union." She won ten awards throughout her career.

(February 8, 1922 – February 3, 1996) was an American actress who is best known for her portrayal of the deadpan housewife on the 1950s American television comedy 'The Honeymooners.' Meadows won one Primetime Emmy, a TV Land Award, and a star on the Walk of Fame.

(April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004) - Was an American actor. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cinema actors of the 20th century, Brando won many awards, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Cannes Film Festival Award, three BAFTA's, and an Emmy. He is most known for his roles in 'The Godfather,' 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' and 'Julius Caesar.' His acting has been described as "so vividly real, dynamic and sensitive that his illusion is complete."

(April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) - Was an American actor. One of his more famous works is 'Friendly Persuasion,' which earned him a Golden Globe for Best New Actor of the Year. Despite being a gay man, Perkins was cast in leading heterosexual romance roles as a shy, sensitive man due to Paramount wanting to hide his sexuality. He also starred in the horror movie 'Psycho.' Perkins has won ten awards, including a Golden Globe, Cannes Film Festival Award, and two stars on the Walk of Fame.

(January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) - Was an American actor. Jones was a pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. Jones is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He is known for his voiceover of Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' as well as his role in movies such as 'Coming to America' and 'Fences.'

(January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American singer and actress. She was known for her highly distinctive singing style and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby". Kitt starred as Catwoman in the third season of the television series Batman in 1967. She spoke four languages and sang in 11. In her later years, she returned to acting on Broadway and began doing voice-overs, such as her role as Yzma in 'The Emperor's New Groove.' She won three Annie Awards and three Daytime Emmys.

(born August 17, 1943) - Is an American actor and film producer considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors of his generation. He has won two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. Six of his films have been inducted into the United States National Film Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," as of 2023, and five were listed on the AFI's 100 greatest American films of all time. He is well known for his roles in 'The Godfather II' and 'Taxi Driver.'

(born July 6, 1946) - Is an American actor and filmmaker. Stallone has won many awards, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, and a star on the Walk of Fame, and nominated for more. Stallone is one of only two actors in history (alongside Harrison Ford) to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades. He is best known for his roles in 'Rocky' and 'Rambo.' He is credited with helping redefine the Hollywood action hero.

(born November 19, 1962) - Is an American actress and filmmaker. Her awards include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013 and the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2021. She is well known for her role in 'The Silence of the Lambs,' 'The Accused,' and 'Freaky Friday.' Her roles as an adult were largely in thriller films.

(born June 1, 1937) - Is an American actor, producer, and narrator. He has won many awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, among others. In a 2022 readers' poll by Empire, he was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time. He is most known for his role in 'Shawshank Redemption,' 'Million Dollar Baby,' and 'Driving Miss Daisy,' as well as becoming a narrator in many documentaries due to his unique voice.

(born December 21, 1948) is an American actor. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed more than $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time. In 2022, he received the Academy Honorary Award as "a cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide". He is famously known for his roles in 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Star Wars,' and 'Snakes on a Plane.'

(born October 8, 1949) is an American actress known for her pioneering portrayals of action heroines in blockbusters. She has won a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, and a Grammy. She has played roles in many science fiction franchises such as 'Alien,' 'Ghostbusters,' and 'Avatar.'

(October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) - Was an American actress and writer. She most famously played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films. In addition to acting and writing original works, Fisher was one of the top script doctors (hired to improve scripts) in Hollywood, working on the screenplays of other writers, including George Lucas. She has won a Grammy, the President's Award, a Photoplay Award, Teen Choice Award, four OFTA Awards, and a star on the Walk of Fame.

(born June 22, 1949) - Is an American actress known for her versatility and impressive accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has won many awards, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, eight Golden Globes, four Emmys, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is well known for her role in many films, including 'Mamma Mia!,' 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and 'Sophie's Choice.'

(born November 22, 1958) - Is an American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies. She has won many awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Primetime Emmy, two Golden Globes, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her most famous movies include 'Halloween,' 'The Fog,' 'Freaky Friday,' and 'Knives Out.'

(born December 28, 1954) - Is an American actor, producer, and director. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century in 2020. He has won many awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for being a "generational talent and national role model." He is known for his roles in 'Glory,' 'Fences,' and 'Malcolm X.'

(July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) - Was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and playing a wide variety of characters, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He has won an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmys, six Golden Globes, five Grammys, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He is most known for his roles in 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Jumanji,' and 'Popeye'.

(born 9 September 1960) - Is an English actor. He established himself early in his career as a charming and vulnerable romantic leading man, and has since transitioned into a character actor (eccentric supporting roles). He has won a BAFTA and Golden Globe. He rose to fame for his roles in rom-coms such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.' 'Love Actually,' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'

(born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for playing eccentric characters. He has become one of Hollywood's most 'bankable' stars (capable of guaranteeing a movie's success). He plays many genres and has starred in projects such as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' '21 Jump Street,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' He has won 15 People's Choice Awards, five MTV Movie/TV Awards, three Nick Kids' Choice Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

(born August 16, 1958) - Is an American actress. She has won many awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globes. In 2023, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Her breakthrough role was as Tina Turner in the biopic 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' and is known for her roles in 'Black Panther' and 'American Horror Story.'

(born September 9, 1966) - Is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer who typically plays a comedic leading role. He is known for his roles in 'Billy Madison,' 'Grown Ups,' and '50 First Dates.' He is known for combining his Jewish heritage into his characters and movies/shows, as well as his laid-back clothing style. He has written and recorded songs such as the comedy song "The Chanukah Song." Sandler's characters have been described as acting "Childlike and love-starved."

(born October 28, 1967)[1] is an American actress. Known for her leading roles across various genres, she has won many awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and three Golden Globes. She became known for portraying charming and relatable girl-next-door characters in romantic comedies, nicknamed "America's Sweetheart." She is well known for roles in 'Pretty Woman,' 'Ocean's Eleven,' and 'Eat Pray Love.' During her peak, several publications described her as the world's biggest movie star.

(born August 11, 1965) - Is an American actress and film producer. Her awards include both the Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, and Tony) and EGOT, as well as an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA. Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017. The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century (2020). She is known for her roles in 'Fences,' 'Scandal,' and 'The Help.'

(November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) - Was an American actor who won a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy. Throughout his career, Boseman played historical figures such as in '42' and 'Marshall.' However, he is most known for playing the Marvel Comics superhero T'Challa in 'Black Panther.' He also directed, wrote, and produced the short film Blood Over a Broken Pawn in 2007, which was honored at the 2008 Hollywood Black Film Festival.