Hollywood film industry started as early as 1908. Since then, countless filmmakers, actors, and actresses have graced Hollywood’s spotlight delivering movies, musicals, and TV series for our enjoyment. There are several familiar stars that seem to appear in everything you watch. While most actors are struggling to get a chance to act in the films, these actors have already appeared in a number of movies that we cannot even imagine. These dedicated actors deserve a huge respect for their achievements.
Let’s have a glance at the top 10 Hollywood actors who’ve appeared in the most movies.
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts is an American actor who started his career with a leading role in the 1978 movie “King of the Gypsies”. In a career spanning over 40 years, Roberts has amassed more than 600 credits, including “Raggedy Man”, “The Pope of Greenwich Village”, “Runaway Train” and “The Specialist”. Since the 1970s, he is one of a few actors in history to have more than 600 credits. [Source: www.collider.com]
Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo is an American actor who is widely known for appearing in the films “Desperado”, “Heat” and the “From Dusk Till Dawn” film series. He has also acted in the movies “Con Air”, “Reindeer Games”, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Grindhouse”. Trejo has played over 250 film and television roles in his career.
John Carradine
John Carradine was an American actor, a prolific and famed character actor. He was best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. He portrayed Preacher Casy in the 1940 movie “The Grapes of Wrath”. Carradine appeared in more than 231 films.
Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle is an American character actor who portrayed Walt Finnerty in the TV series “Grounded for Life”. He appeared in over 200 movies, of which include “Glory”, “The Fugitive”, “Casino”, “Lethal Weapon 4” and “Office Space”.
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee was an English actor, author, and singer who often portrayed villains, and appeared as Count Dracula in seven Hammer Horror films, ultimately playing the role nine times. He had starred in 213 movies over seven decades. [Source: www.newsweek.com]
Gertrude Astor
Gertrude Astor was an American motion picture character actress, who started her career playing trombone in a woman’s band. She was recognized for her silent appearances in the movies “Stage Struck”, “The Strong Man” and “The Cat and the Canary”. With over 250 acting credits, Astor became one of the most prominent faces of early cinema.
Robert Loggia
Robert Loggia was an American actor and director who was known for his roles in the films “Jagged Edge” and “Big”. In a career spanning over sixty years, Loggia performed in over 224 films, including “The Greatest Story Ever Told”, three “Pink Panther” films, “An Officer and a Gentleman”, “Scarface” and “Prizzi’s Honor”.
Danny Glover
Danny Glover is an American actor, film director, and political activist who is widely known for his lead role as Roger Murtaugh in the “Lethal Weapon” film series. He had leading roles in his films including “The Color Purple”, “To Sleep with Anger”, “Predator 2” and “Angels in the Outfield”. He appeared in more than 145 films.
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. He has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 movies. Chan is one of the most popular action film stars of all time.
Samuel L Jackson
Samuel L Jackson is an American actor who is one of the most widely recognized actors of his generation. He rose to fame with films like “Coming to America”, “Goodfellas”, “Patriot Games” and “Juice”. Jackson is a highly prolific actor, having appeared in over 150 films. [Source: www.fictionhorizon.com]
