100 Greatest Actors Quiz (Part 2)

[B] Tom Hanks | Everyman warmth in Forrest Gump (1994) turned a simple “life is like a box of chocolates” into pop-culture scripture.

[D] Liam Neeson | Qui-Gon’s calm menace in Star Wars: Episode I (1999) and Schindler’s heroism in Schindler’s List (1993) revealed a voice that could command galaxies or save lives.

[A] Johnny Depp | Captain Jack Sparrow’s rum-soaked swagger in Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) reinvented swashbuckling for the 21st century.

[D] Matthew McConaughey | Rust Cohle’s cosmic drawl in True Detective (2014) and the Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club (2013) proved the power of “alright, alright, alright.”

[C] Hugh Jackman | Wolverine’s adamantium rage in X-Men (2000) launched a decade-long mutant saga and an Aussie superstar.

[D] Gregory Peck | Atticus Finch’s quiet moral thunder in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) became the gold standard of cinematic integrity.

[A] Matt Damon | Will Hunting’s math-genius monologue in Good Will Hunting (1997) and Jason Bourne’s amnesiac fury (2002) showcased everyman brilliance and lethal intellect.

[B] Russell Crowe | Maximus’ “Are you not entertained?” in Gladiator (2000) roared a new millennium of epic heroes.

[D] Philip Seymour Hoffman | Truman Capote’s eerie brilliance in Capote (2005) earned a posthumous Oscar and redefined chameleon acting.

[C] Edward Norton | Tyler Durden’s split-personality punch in Fight Club (1999) carved cult-icon status with a single fist.

[A] Michael Keaton | Batman’s brooding quips in Batman (1989) and Birdman’s backstage madness (2014) book-ended a career of reinvention.

[A] James Earl Jones | Darth Vader’s booming bass in Star Wars (1977) made breathing sound like destiny.

[D] John Malkovich | Puppeteer of chaos in Being John Malkovich (1999), inviting audiences into his own head.

[D] Steve Buscemi | Mr. Pink’s jittery logic in Reservoir Dogs (1992) turned nervous energy into unforgettable cool.

[B] Ed Harris | Apollo 13’s steely commander (1995) and Westworld’s dark creator, granite resolve behind every glare.

[A] Keanu Reeves | Neo’s bullet-dodging zen in The Matrix (1999) and John Wick’s suit-and-gun ballet (2014) redefined action grace.

[A] Kurt Russell | Snake Plissken’s eye-patch cool in Escape from New York (1981) and The Thing’s paranoia (1982) made cult legends.

[C] Cary Grant | Suave mystery man in North by Northwest (1959), tuxedo charm that never wrinkles.

[D] Benedict Cumberbatch | Sherlock’s lightning-fast deductions (2010) and Doctor Strange’s sorcery (2016) fused intellect with mystic flair.

[A] Dustin Hoffman | Ratso’s desperate hustle in Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Rain Man’s savant brilliance (1988) showed range from grit to genius.

[B] Donald Sutherland | Hawkeye’s sardonic wit in M*A*S*H (1970) and Hunger Games’ menacing President Snow, chilling calm.

[C] Mel Gibson | Mad Max’s leather-clad fury (1979) and Braveheart’s freedom cry (1995) defined gritty heroism.

[D] Patrick Stewart | Professor X’s cerebral calm in X-Men (2000) and Star Trek’s Picard, commanding starships and minds alike.

[A] Ben Kingsley | Gandhi’s serene strength (1982) and Schindler’s List’s chilling accountant, quiet power personified.

[B] Christopher Lee | Dracula’s aristocratic menace (1958) and Saruman’s staff-wielding evil, towering villainy for decades.

[C] Tom Hardy | Bane’s muffled menace in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Mad Max’s silent fury (2015), muscle and mystery.

[D] Gary Sinise | Lt. Dan’s haunted soul in Forrest Gump (1994) and CSI’s steady hand, every role grounded in honor.

[A] Gene Wilder | Willy Wonka’s whimsical chaos (1971) and Young Frankenstein’s manic genius, joyful madness wrapped in curls.

[D] Gene Hackman | Popeye Doyle’s gritty chase in The French Connection (1971) and Royal Tenenbaums’ wounded patriarch, everyman depth.

[C] Ralph Fiennes | Amon Göth’s chilling calm in Schindler’s List (1993) and Voldemort’s serpentine hiss, elegance in evil.