Hollywood Top 5 Action Actors- The Icons of Action Films

From car chases and espionage to intricate schemes to catch criminals action films are some of the most popular. In this genre of film there are 5 actors whose on screen presence has made them worthy of the title icon. For their elaborate characters and engaging portrayals these actors are the icons of action films.

1Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford: Harrison Ford as we all know has been in some of the most outstanding film franchises ever produced. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford is truly an icon of action films. Ford is gritty, tough, and handsome and can still contend with the demands of action films. Ford proved this in the latest installment of Indiana Jones.
2Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis: Bruce Willis went from “Moonlighting” to become one of the most influential and prestigious action film heroes. Despite the fact that Hollywood originally viewed Willis as an unlikely action film star, Die Hard’s infamous John McLane brought Bruce Willis into the forefront of the action film genre.
3Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone: Not only is Sylvester Stallone an icon of action films, he is also a brilliant writer and producer. Stallone has captivated fans of action films for well over 30 years and continues his success within the genre. It is as if Stallone eats, sleeps, and dreams action films.
4Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Well before his government and political career, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was a respected actor. His performances in films such as the Terminator franchise and the Conan the Barbarian films Schwarzenegger garnered enough credibility to be considered an action film icon. This former 7 times winner of the Mr. Olympia title makes even the most evil of villains cringe by a single bicep flex.5Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel: Over the past decade or so Vin Diesel has taken the action film world by storm. Vin Diesel is in the top 5 action film icons for his performances in films including xXx, Chronicles of Riddick, and Pitch Black.They captivate us to the extent that we truly believe it is them jumping out of that moving car, or from roof top to roof top. Action films continue to make up a large portion of all films produced, and these men are the icons of the genre. Truth be told, they have definitely shed enough blood (as fake as it may be) to be considered the top 5 action heroes.