American actresses 20. The most beautiful actresses in the world of all time

They were adored by millions of fans from different corners world, films with their participation have become classics.

The most beautiful men of the 20th century in photos

We present to your attention a list of the most beautiful men of the 20th century with photos; we will tell you about their careers and destinies!

The fiery Italian gained incredible popularity after the release of the film “The Taming of the Shrew,” in which he performed main role. The actor plays 3 musical instruments perfectly and dances well. Over the years of his career, he has proven himself as a director, composer, and TV presenter; it is not surprising that women still adore Adriano!

An actor and director who became a man of the era, he is a sex symbol of the 60-70s of the last century. The star of the film “Rocco and His Brothers” drove millions of his loyal fans crazy, charming them tall(1.77 m) and magnificent languid eyes.

Fans associate the actor with the trilogy “ Godfather", where he appeared before the audience in the role of the unprincipled and tough Michael Corleone. But there are other films in Al Pacino’s filmography that can be watched endlessly: “Scarface,” “Scent of a Woman.” Today the actor is over 75 years old, but he has retained his beautiful physical fitness, continues to act in films.

Producer, musician and film actor, whom we know from the series of films “ Toughie", can rightfully be called the most handsome man of the 20th century. The actor is over 60 years old today, but he looks simply flawless!

Legendary Hollywood actor, whom you may have seen in the cult film To Kill a Mockingbird. Peck is not only included in the list of the most handsome male actors in the world in the 20th century, but also in the list of the 100 greatest acts in history.

The actor lived only 60 years, but made an invaluable contribution to the history of world cinema; he, like other artists, gave concerts at the front during World War II. Films with his participation have become film classics: “Sergeant York”, “The Man from the West”.

An incredibly popular jazz singer working in the pop and country genres. Over the years of his career, he tried his hand at cinema; he has more than 25 films and 15 music albums, his personal life was stormy, because Dean married 3 times.

The actor, whom the world remembers from the films “East of Eden” and “Giant,” died in at a young age having been in a car accident. His career was short, but he starred in 6 films; in 1995, Dean's name was included in the list of the most sexy actors world, interest in his life does not dry up to this day.

The American film director and actor, star of the film "Batman", became a real sex symbol of the era. The actor was married only once, but he already has 4 adult children born to different women.

An active, optimistic and attractive man, who gained worldwide popularity by starring in the film “From Dusk Till Dawn”, received several Oscar awards. Despite his age, he continues his career, actively working in different creative directions!

Actor of the old school! Filming in adventure films, he performed his own stunts. He combined his acting career with his hobby, being interested in drawing, sculpture, and worked as a stuntman, distinguished by his masculine appearance.

The fateful film in Jean’s career was the film “Breathless,” but his filmography includes more than 50 roles. Jean's charming smile and charisma made him the favorite actor of an entire generation; he was married twice and has 4 children.

The winner of the Cesar film award had poor health since childhood. He died at the age of 36, having appeared in many films while working in the theater. His creative legacy is not forgotten, because in France, which is the actor’s homeland, a festival dedicated to Gerard is held annually.

The actor was called the “King of Hollywood” and was recognized as one of the greatest stars of the last century. It was Clark who played the role of Butler in American film“Gone with the Wind”, which brought him worldwide popularity.

Recognized greatest actor in history, was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Carey starred in the film Charade with Audrey Hepburn, and throughout his life he maintained own style and the charm characteristic of men of the last century.

Over the years of his career, the actor took part in many theatrical productions, his filmography includes 58 films, including “King Lear”, “Dracula”. Lawrence received 4 Oscar statuettes!

The Oscar-winning American actor, director, and cultural figure became popular after the release of the film A Streetcar Named Desire. Marlon was married 3 times, had relationships with women outside of marriage, and as a result became the father of 8 children.

This basketball player became a true legend sports! He is the winner of many awards, has always advocated the popularization of baseball, he left the sport in early 2000, taking up coaching.

Michael is recognized as one of the most sought-after actors of the last century. He starred in more than 50 films: Kingsman: Secret Service", "The Illusion of Deception", "Prestige" and others. He was married 2 times, in each marriage he had 1 child.

The expressive and charming actor, whose infectious smile won the hearts of many women, starred in 78 films! He was friends and collaborated with the Italian director Fellini, becoming the star of his films “Rome” and “La Dolce Vita.”

A charming American actor who became the star of the films Mad Max and Braveheart, the director who gave the world the war drama Hacksaw Ridge. Mel has natural charisma and real male beauty, but in 2017 the press noticed that the actor had gained a little weight.

Montgomery began his career as a Broadway actor; after falling into debt, he agreed to act in films. It is noteworthy that for his roles in the films “From Here to Eternity” and “The Nuremberg Trials,” the American actor was nominated for an Oscar, but never received the coveted statuette.

Peter O'Toole

Actor, star of the film " The last Emperor", was nominated for an Oscar 8 times, but never won. Peter was married for 20 years, he had 1 son and 2 daughters, the girls also became actresses.

Actor, director, excellent family man and racing fan - this is Paul Newman! The actor starred in the films “Fat Man and Baby”, “Cool Handroof”, “Road to Perdition”, he is the winner of several prestigious film awards. The actor was married to Joanne Woodward, who, having sacrificed her career, gave birth to 3 beautiful daughters.

The world knows him as an actor from the films “1984”, “The Exorcist 2”, “Equus”. Richard was married 5 times, he married the brilliant Elizabeth Taylor twice, their love story is still discussed in the press.

The star of the films “Hachiko” and “Pretty Woman” is considered the most handsome male actor of the 20th century. Richard was married twice, he professes Buddhism, and today he is interested not only in acting, but also in photography.

He began his career performing in theater productions on Broadway, then began acting in films (“The Candidate,” “The Sting”). Robert worked as a director for his film " Ordinary people"He received the prestigious Oscar award.

A bit of a movie star, the actor is recognized as a sex symbol of this era. Rudolph took part in the filming of the films “Eagle”, “Son of the Sheikh”, “Young Rajah”, receiving the love of millions of fans. He died at the age of 31 due to an undiagnosed perforated stomach ulcer, the memory of the actor still lives on.

All girls over 10 years of age fell in love with Timothy, who watched the series “Jane Eyre” with delight. The actor played the role of Edward Rochester in the series; in his subsequent works he tried on the image of James Bond (“Sparks from the Eyes”), Rhett Butler (“Scarlett”), Heathcliff (“ Wuthering Heights»).

The actor is originally from England and became the star of the James Bond film series, which brought him world fame: “Dr. No”, “From Russia with Love” and 3 more films filmed in 1964-1967. Today Sean looks great, but spends little time working in films.

Popular American actor, known for the films “Dick Tracy”, “Bonnie and Clyde”. In the early 2000s, the most handsome Hollywood actor of the 20th century left films to devote his life to his beloved family and also pay more attention to his political career.

A cult singer whose velvety voice and songs influenced the formation of the musical taste of an entire generation of Americans. Frank devoted time to acting, starring in 46 films; his compositions “My Way”, “New York, New York” and others are listened to and used for commercials and films all over the world.

The talented Humphrey was recognized as the greatest actor. And this is not surprising, because he became the star of the films “Casablanca”, “The African Queen”, “Key Largo”, “High Sierra” and others. Humphrey served in the navy in his youth and was fond of playing chess.

The actor performs roles in the films “Ludwig”, “Death of the Gods”, the TV series “Dynasty”, “Fantômas”. Helmut received a special Teddy Award and starred in more than 30 films. Interestingly, the actor is prone to depression.

Over the years of his career, the legendary Elvis has starred in more than 30 films and recorded about 700 songs. At the age of 42, Elvis died, but his singles “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Return to sender”, “Little less conversation” and others became the property of world culture.

See our mega selection of the most beautiful women of the 20th century from Hollywood and America, as well as sex symbols of Russian theater and cinema, most of whom had sex

Hollywood is the source of film legends and a trendsetter in the television industry. And the actresses appearing in Hollywood films, invariably attract close attention male attention and the appreciative feminine. Very difficult to select the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In our top 25, we are not comparing the beauty of one lady to another, nor are we ranking them from most beautiful actress to least beautiful. We present to your attention a hit parade of those Hollywood beauties who are remembered by audiences for their successful box office films.

She starred in such hits as “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, “Salt”, “Maleficent” and participated in the voice acting of “Kung Fu Panda”. Jolie has an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She recently decided to separate from her husband, Brad Pitt. Who knows, maybe one of Angelina's millions of fans has a chance.

24. Jennifer Aniston

To this day, the star of the series “Friends” remains the idol of many young (and not so young) people. She starred in such popular films as “Marley and Me,” “Divorce, American Style,” and “Bruce Almighty.” Aniston was also married to Brad Pitt before he met Jolie.

23. Margot Robbie

The magnificent Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad immediately fell in love with the audience, unlike the criticized Joker played by Jared Leto. She was nominated for several awards and won an Empire Award for her role in The Wolf of Wall Street.

22. Gal Gadot

The 31-year-old Israeli actress is best known for her role in different parts"Fast and Furious". She also starred as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman. Gadot, like other Israeli women, served in the army. She received the rank of officer, but left the service for a career in cinema.

21. Rachel McAdams

The 37-year-old Canadian actress is known mainly for her role in Mean Girls. In 2009, she was Irene Adler in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, and her co-star was Robert Downey Jr. McAdams participated in the casting of Sue Storm in Fantastic Four, but the role was given to another member of the top most beautiful actresses, Jessica Alba.

20. Jessica Alba

She played in such bestsellers as “Fantastic Four”, “Good Luck Chuck” and “Sin City”. Was among the 100 most sexy women 2001 according to Maxim magazine.

19. Zoe Saldana

The 38-year-old actress played the role of curvy, green-skinned Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy. By the way, the second part of "Guardians of the Galaxy" is in

And the most famous role Zoe was in James Cameron's Avatar. She was personally chosen by Cameron.

18. Megan Fox

When Megan was a little girl, she constantly begged her parents to send her to acting lessons. It was clear that she really wanted to be an actress, and her wish eventually came true.

17. Mila Kunis

The actress, originally from Ukraine, starred in many small roles until she got her star chance in the film “In Flight.” Her voice is spoken by Meg Griffin in the animated series Family Guy. She is also known for her role in Black Swan, for which Kunis received a Saturn Award.

16. Emma Stone

The charming red-haired 27-year-old actress played supporting roles in the 2008 films Boys Like It and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. She got the leading role in “Welcome to Zombieland,” and in 2012 she became Gwen Stacy in “The Amazing Spider-Man.”

15. Melissa McCarthy

He is a Hollywood heavyweight in every sense. But who said that beautiful Hollywood actresses are exclusively thin? McCarthy proves from his own experience that building a successful acting career does not depend on the figure. She is talented, witty, and in 2013 she was named one of the 100 most influential celebrities according to Forbes.

14. Marion Cotillard

Actress, environmentalist, singer, songwriter and Greenpeace spokesperson. She has received numerous awards for her roles in many films such as Midnight in Paris, The Long Engagement, Nine, and Rust and Bone. She also won an Oscar in 2008 for best actress in the film “La Vie En Rose”.

13. Cameron Diaz

In 2013, the elegant and smiling Cameron was recognized as the highest paid actress in Hollywood. She starred in many film masterpieces: “The Mask”, “The Wedding” best friend", "Gangs of New York", "Cutie Girl", etc.

12. Natalie Portman

Star 1-3 parts " Star Wars" first appeared in cinema in the action movie "Leon", where Portman's partner was the brilliant Jean Reno. Beautiful Natalie is the only actress with dual citizenship (Israel and America).

11. Scarlett Johansson

Blonde Scarlett is one of the modern sex symbols for women, and also regularly graces the ratings of the sexiest women in the world.

10. Jennifer Lawrence

Mockingjay from The Hunger Games won an Oscar for her work in the franchise. Lawrence, 26, is the perfect combination of beauty and talent, and has the potential to break millions of hearts. This is one for today.

9. Charlize Theron

Can anyone forget Charlize's smile after watching a movie with her once? But alas for fans, the actress is now in the midst of an affair with longtime friend Seth MacFarlane. Charlize was caught by the paparazzi on a date with him.

8. Keira Knightley

The brave and beautiful Lady Elizabeth from Pirates Caribbean Sea"was nominated for an Oscar twice (in 2006 and 2015). Let's hope the third time is a happy one for her. Knightley is also very similar to Portman and in the first series of Star Wars she played the role of the queen’s double, Sabé, and also sometimes replaced Natalie in the role of Padme.

7. Emma Watson

So little Hermione grew up into one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood . The combination of her luxurious hair, aristocratic face (Emma is originally from Britain) and lovely figure will surely break many men's hearts.

6. Halle Berry

A real catwoman: beautiful, graceful, independent. In 2010, People magazine named Halle one of the most beautiful celebrities.

5. Kristen Stewart

Looking at the vampire Edward wooing the beautiful Bella (Kristen’s character) in “Twilight,” many of the male viewers probably thought: “I should be in his place!” In reality, Stewart left Robert Pattinson, one of the men, for Rupert Sanders.

4. Salma Hayek

Sensual, seductive beauty. Which man would refuse to play the role of the snake that Salma danced with in the vampire horror film From Dusk Till Dawn?

3. Milla Jovovich

Who do we first remember when we hear the word “Multi-passport”? Of course, the charming and spontaneous Lila from The Fifth Element. And if the zombie apocalypse comes, it’s better to stay close to Milla. She starred in Resident Evil and knows what to do.

2. Jennifer Lopez

Over the years, JLo becomes more and more beautiful. She is not only an actress, but also a singer, dancer, fashion designer and producer.

1. Emilia Clarke

Number one in the ranking of the sexiest and most desirable actresses in Hollywood there comes the graceful, fragile but very determined Mother of Dragons from the series “Game of Thrones”. The secret dream of many men and perhaps future wife Jon Snow. There are different rumors.

Although explicit scenes and even on-screen kissing was prohibited by the Hays Code, sex appeal It was then that she became the main guarantee of success for the film and, accordingly, the actors. Great efforts were made by both studios and actresses for this, and the result is simply divine.

Faktrum shows the most beautiful actresses of old Hollywood.

Veronica Lake

The actress who introduced fashion long hair closing one eye. She was the idol of many women, and her hairstyle was loose blond hair to the shoulders, called the “game of hide and seek”, was one of the most popular in those years. Films: "Sullivan's Travels", "Gun for Hire", "The Glass Key".

Loretta Young

Winner of the Oscar for Best Actress. In the 1930s and 1940s, she was considered the embodiment of the elegance and splendor of a film star; over a quarter of a century, she starred in about a hundred films and played with the most famous geniuses of cinema. Films: “The Farmer’s Daughter”, “The Bishop’s Wife”, “Come to the Stable”.

Lauren Bacall

Winner of an honorary Oscar, winner of two Golden Globes and two Tony Awards. She was recognized as one of the first beauties of Hollywood. Films: “How to Marry a Millionaire”, “To Have and Have Not”, “Murder on the Orient Express”, “The Most Accurate”.

Joan Fontaine

English American actress, best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's classic films. Awarded for her role in the film Suspicion prestigious award"Oscar". Films: “Rebecca,” “Suspicion,” “Above All,” “Jane Eyre,” “Ivy,” “Letter from a Stranger.”

Ingrid Bergman

Swedish and American actress. Ranked "100" by the American Film Institute greatest stars cinema for 100 years according to AFI” takes 4th place. Three-time Oscar winner, four-time Golden Globe Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, first Tony Award winner. Films: “Casablanca”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Notorious”, “ Triumphal Arch", "Joan of Arc".

Carol Lombard

American actress, Oscar nominee. She is best known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1930s. The American Film Institute included her in the list of “100 Greatest Film Stars” at number 23. Films: “My Man Godfrey”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, “To Be or Not to Be”.

Ginger Rogers

American actress and dancer, winner of the Oscar in 1941. She became best known for her joint performances with Fred Astaire. Ranks 14th on the list of the 100 greatest movie stars. Films: “42nd Street”, “Flying to Rio”, “The Cheerful Divorcee”, “Carefree”, “The Barclays of Broadway”, “Storm Warning”.

Ann Sheridan

American actress. Films: “Angels with Dirty Faces,” “Dodge City,” “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” “Edge of Darkness,” “Silver River,” “Soldier in a Skirt.”

Sophia Loren

Italian actress and singer. Winner of honorary awards at all major film festivals. Winner of five Golden Globe awards in the special category “favorite of the world audience”). The first winner of the Oscar for Best Actress in a Film at foreign language. Winner of an honorary Oscar with the wording “for a career rich in memorable roles that gave an unfading shine to cinema.” Her films in Hollywood: “The Pride and the Passion”, “A Countess from Hong Kong”, “Love Under the Elms”, “Black Orchid”, “It Started in Naples”, “Millionaires”, “El Cid”, “The Fall of the Roman Empire”, “Lady L.”, “Arabesque”, “The Verdict”.

Ava Gardner

American actress, one of the brightest stars of Hollywood of the 1940s and 1950s. Oscar nominee. She was included in the list of the greatest movie stars in Hollywood history. The owner of the “face of an angel and the body of a goddess” is often called one of the most beautiful actresses of the 20th century. Films: “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”, “On the Shore”, “The Sun Also Rises”, “Mogambo”, “Knights of the Round Table”, “Barefoot Countess”, “Night of the Iguana”, “Blue Bird”.

Lana Turner

One of the most glamorous and sensual stars of classic Hollywood. For the filming of one of her first films, she plucked her eyebrows, but they never grew back, for which she received the nickname “the girl with painted on eyebrows.” It is believed that during World War II, American soldiers preferred to hang her photographs and posters on the walls of their barracks. After the war, she starred mainly in musicals. Her films: “The Postman Always Rings Twice”, “The Three Musketeers”, “The Merry Widow”, “The Wicked and the Beautiful”, “Peyton Place”, “Imitation of Life”.

Rita Hayworth

American film actress and dancer, one of the most famous stars Hollywood of the 1940s, who became a legend and sex symbol of her era. Included in the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest movie stars. Films with her participation: “Strawberry Blonde”, “Blood and Sand”, “Cover Girl”, “You’ll Never Be Richer”, “You’ve Never Been More Delightful”, “Gilda”, “The Lady from Shanghai”.

Olivia de Havilland

Anglo-American actress, one of the most popular and sought-after Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and 1940s, winner of two Oscars for Best Actress. Her films: Gone with the Wind, Captain Blood's Odyssey, The Charge of the Light Horse, The Adventures of Robin Hood, To Each His Own, The Heiress, My Cousin Rachel, That Lady, The Proud Rebel , "Light in the Piazza", "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte", "Airport '77", "The Fifth Musketeer".

Vivien Leigh

English actress, winner of two Oscar awards. Gaining a reputation as an actress who was difficult to work with, her career often experienced periods of decline. Films: Gone with the Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire, Storm in a Teacup, A Yankee at Oxford, Twenty-One Days, Sidewalks of London, Lady Hamilton, Caesar and Cleopatra, Anna Karenina", "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone", "Ship of Fools".

Hedy Lamarr

Popular in the 1930s and 1940s, she was an Austrian and then American film actress, as well as an inventor. After an unsuccessful marriage, Hedy went to Hollywood, where her career developed rapidly. She starred in such films as: “Algiers”, “Lady in the Tropics”, “Tortilla Flat”, “Dangerous Experiment”, “Samson and Delilah”.

Elizabeth Taylor

"Queen of Hollywood", twice awarded the Oscar for Best Actress. The first actress whose fee for filming a film was a million dollars. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor as the 7th greatest film star. Her films: “National Velvet”, “Giant”, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, “Elephant Trail”, “Scent of Secret”, “Suddenly Last Summer”, “Cleopatra”, “Blue Bird”.

Gina Lollobrigida

Italian actress whose career reached the peak of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Her films in Hollywood: “Shame the Devil”, “Trapeze”, “Cathedral” Notre Dame of Paris", "Fanfan-tulip", "Provincial", "Come in September", "So few never", "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba".

Audrey Hepburn

British and American actress, model and humanitarian. She received an Oscar for Best Actress in the 1953 film Roman Holiday and was nominated four times. Became one of the most highly paid actresses cinema of its time. Ranked #3 on the list by the American Film Institute greatest actresses American cinema. Films with her participation: “Sabrina”, “The Nun’s Story”, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “Wait Until Dark”, “Charade”, “Robin and Marian”, “Always”.

Grace Kelly

American actress, since 1956 - wife of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, 10th Princess of Monaco, mother of the now reigning Prince Albert II. The American Film Institute ranked her 12th on its list of the 100 Greatest Film Stars. Films with her participation: “High Noon”, “Mogambo”, “Country Girl”, “Green Fire”, “Bridges at Toko-Ri”, “Dial M for Murder”, “Rear Window”.

Marilyn Monroe

American film actress and singer. Films with her participation: “Choir Girls”, “The Asphalt Jungle”, “Some Like It Hot”, “All About Eve”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “How to Marry a Millionaire”, “Love Nest”, “Niagara”.

In my Top 12 most beautiful actors old Hollywood included Hollywood actors of the first and early second half of the 20th century, who starred in films and became heroes of their time. You can also check out the ratings: The Most Beautiful Actresses of Old Hollywood and The Most Beautiful Modern Hollywood Actresses.

12. Montgomery Clift / Montgomery Clift(October 17, 1920 - July 23, 1966) - American actor, one of the first Hollywood sex symbols - adherents of the Stanislavsky system(along with Marlon Brando and James Dean). His films: “Red River”, “The Search”, “A Place in the Sun”, “From Here to Eternity”, “Raintree County”, “Lonely Hearts Club”, “The Young Lions”, “Nuremberg Trials”.

11.Clark Gable(February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) - American actor, film star and sex symbol of the 1930s and 1940s, nicknamed "King of Hollywood". Oscar winner. Films with his participation: “Mogambo”, “Lone Star”, “Somewhere I’ll Find You”, “They Met in Bombay”, “Gone with the Wind”, “Wife Against the Secretary”, “It Happened One Night”, “Red dust" etc.

10. Tony Curtis / Tony Curtis(real name Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 - September 29, 2010) - American actor who enjoyed wide popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Curtis's image early films was designed to captivate an audience of teenage girls. His hairstyle became so fashionable that Elvis Presley himself imitated it. Films with his participation: “Sweet Smell of Success”, “Those Who Never Bowed Their Heads”, “Vikings”, “Spartacus”, “Taras Bulba”, “Only Girls in Jazz”, etc.

9. Laurence Olivier(22 May 1907 - 11 July 1989) - British actor theater and cinema, director, producer. One of the greatest actors of the 20th century, whose repertoire included both ancient drama and the works of Shakespeare, as well as modern American and British plays. Winner of an Oscar (for the film Hamlet), a Golden Globe award (twice), a BAFTA award (twice) and almost 40 other film awards. Films with his participation: “Wuthering Heights”, “21 Days”, “Rebecca”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Lady Hamilton”, “49th Parallel”, “Betsy” and many others. etc.

8. Paul Newman / Paul Newman(January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, director, and producer. called one of the pillars of Hollywood and the owner of the most famous blue eyes in the history of cinema. Nominated ten times for an Oscar, of them eight - in the nomination for Best Actor. Films with his participation: “Someone in Heaven Loves Me”, “The Long Hot Summer”, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, “The Rascals”, “Hud”, “Cool Hand Luke”, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, “ The color of money" etc.

7. James Stewart(May 20, 1908 - July 2, 1997) - American film actor, who is famous primarily for creating an extensive gallery of “little people” over half a century. great America, but besides this, thanks to his wide emotional range, he left a noticeable mark on a huge number of genres: comedies, dramas, melodramas, detective stories, biographical films, thrillers, westerns. His films: “You Can’t Take It With You,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “The Philadelphia Story,” “This wonderful Life", "Winchester-73", "Flight of the Phoenix", etc.

6. Marlon Brando / Marlon Brando(April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004) was an American actor and political activist. Twice Oscar winner (for which he was nominated for a total of eight times), two-time winner Golden Globe Awards, three-time winner BAFTA Award, Emmy Award winner. He is best known for his roles in the films “Savage,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “On the Waterfront,” “The Godfather,” “Last Tango in Paris,” “Superman,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Don Juan de Marco.”

5. Robert Taylor(real name Spangler Arlington Brough; August 5, 1911 - June 8, 1969) - the most popular American film and television actor, one of the most notable actors of his time. Films with his participation: "Camilla" ("The Lady of the Camellias"), "The Crowd Roars", "Three Comrades", "Waterloo Bridge", "Song of Russia", "Ivanhoe", "Quentin Dorward".

4. Sean Connery / Sean Connery(b. 25 August 1930, Edinburgh) - Scottish film actor and producer. Oscar winner two-time winner BAFTA awards three-time winner Golden Globe Awards. He worked in theater and television. He starred in more than 70 films, including seven film adaptations of Ian Fleming's works, where Sean Connery plays the main role - James Bond. According to a survey conducted by People magazine in 1989, he was named the sexiest man alive, and in 1999 the same magazine called it sexiest man of the century. In 2004, Empire magazine also conducted a survey according to which Sean Connery also made it into the top 100 sexiest movie stars in cinema history. Agent 007, played by Sean Connery, is considered the best Bond ever played. His other films: Murder on the Orient Express, The Red Tent, A Bridge Too Far, Outland, Highlander, The Name of the Rose, The Untouchables, Finding Forrester.

3. Gary Cooper(May 7, 1901 - May 13, 1961) - American actor, played in hundreds of films, who received two Oscars for Best Actor and an honorary Oscar for his overall contribution to the development of American cinema. The first sound film with his participation after silent films was “The Virginian”. In this film, the actor delivered his lines in a spare, abrupt manner, which later became his distinctive feature. During the 1930s he starred in Westerns and adventure films, competing with Clark Gable for the title of Hollywood's first womanizer. Films with his participation: “The Deeds and Days of the Bengal Lancer”, “The Adventures of Marco Polo”, “Sergeant York”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “The Pride of the Yankees”, “High Noon”.

2. Gregory Peck(April 5, 1916 - June 12, 2003) - American actor, one of the most sought after Hollywood stars 1940-1960s. Oscar winner in the category best actor for his role as Atticus Finch in the drama To Kill a Mockingbird. During his fifty years in filmmaking, Peck appeared in more than fifty films. He was nominated for an Oscar several times, but only once did he manage to receive the coveted statuette.. In 1999 ranked twelfth on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest movie stars. Films with his participation: “Days of Glory”, “Keys of the Kingdom”, “Fawn”, “Yellow Sky”, “The Big Sinner”, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”, “Roman Holiday”, “ Big country", "Twelve O'Clock Up", "The Guns of Navarone Island", "Scarlet and Black" and others.

1. Cary Grant(real name Archibald Alexander Leach; January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986) - English-American actor who became the embodiment of constant wit, equanimity and composure. Known for leading roles in burlesque comedies, especially pre-war ones, and in Alfred Hitchcock's films. The American Film Institute recognized him as the greatest film actor in Hollywood history since Humphrey Bogart.. Films with his participation: “She Treated Him Unfairly”, “I’m No Angel”, “The Philadelphia Story”, “Only a Lonely Heart”, “Suspicion”, “Notorious”, “To Catch a Thief”, “North by North” West", "Charade", "Walk, Don't Run". In the 1960s, K. Grant remained one of the most highly paid actors Hollywood. In 1970, the American Academy of Motion Pictures belatedly awarded him an honorary Oscar for “extraordinary artistry with the respect and gratitude of his colleagues.” Ian Fleming admitted that Grant served as one of the prototypes for agent 007, however, the actor refused to play him, citing his age.

Hepburn, Davis, Garland and Temple are just a few of the famous names that appeared on television from the late 1920s until the 1960s. The most famous ladies of old Hollywood achieved iconic status for different reasons, but they all rose to prominence through their independence and determination to achieve fame and recognition in a male-dominated world. Films featuring each of them are recognized as classics of world cinema.

Lauren Bacall

Betty Joan Persk was the daughter of New York Jewish immigrants. She started her career in modeling business and attracted the attention of director Howard Hawks' wife. After a test shoot, Lauren was cast in the lead role in Hawks' film To Have or to Have Not. The film completely changed the life of a 19-year-old girl, in addition to film set she met Humphrey Bogart, who became her husband.

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter was a granddaughter famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, but the girl chose a different career for herself. At the age of 13 she was already playing on the Broadway stage. In 1939, when Anne was just 16, she signed a film contract with Twentieth Century Fox.

Ingrid Bergman

Swede Ingrid Bergman was one of the most famous actresses Hollywood. During her storied career, she won two major Academy Awards for her leading role in Gaslight and her supporting role in Murder on the Orient Express.

Claudette Colbert

Born Émilie Claudette Chauchoin, the French actress moved to the United States with her family in 1906 when she was just 3 years old. She began her career on Broadway, but very soon began acting in films. Colbert was under contract to Paramount, where she made a splash as the Egyptian Empress Cleopatra.

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford is undoubtedly one of the names that brings to mind the golden age of Hollywood. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Lucille Faye Lesure was a chorus girl until MGM signed her in 1925. She often played independent young women who achieved independence through hard work.

Bette Davis

The second biggest star of Hollywood's golden age, according to the American Film Institute. In the 1930s, the young actress arrived in Hollywood only to face rejection and tiny roles. Nevertheless, the film company Warner Brothers believed in the talent of the young actress and signed a long-term contract with her.

Doris Day

As a child, Doris Day dreamed of becoming a dancer, but her dreams were not destined to come true - she was seriously injured in a car accident. During the rehabilitation period, Doris became interested in singing and took vocal lessons. It was her voice that attracted attention in Hollywood and led the actress to the heights of fame.

Marlene Dietrich

The owner of the most beautiful legs Hollywood, Maria Magdalena Dietrich was born into a German family in 1901. She early age fell in love with music and in 1920 already performed in Berlin cabarets. There she was noticed by director Joseph von Sternberg. Their union became legendary and gave the world seven excellent films, and ensured both successful Hollywood careers.

Irene Dunn

Danni - as her friends and family liked to call her - began her career as a singer. She had a beautifully delivered soprano voice that became the golden ticket to Broadway. Despite the fact that Dunn's versatile talent and acting skills were recognized by the Academy (the actress was nominated for an Oscar five times), she never managed to receive a statuette.

Joan Fontaine

In his autobiography, Fontaine claims that since childhood he and his sister, the famous Hollywood actress Olivia de Havilland - dreamed of becoming an actress. It is worth noting that both sisters’ dream came true. They were even nominated for an Oscar for their leading role in 1942. Joan took the figurine with her.

Greta Garbo

Like Ingrid Bergman, Garbo came to the attention of Hollywood mogul MGM thanks to her film work in her home country. She became one of brightest stars golden age and became an international sensation.

Judy Garland

Since her vaudeville days, Garland's vocals have remained her most important asset. When the actress, born Frances Ethel Gumm, decided to conquer Hollywood, she was only 13 years old. She starred in 20 MGM films, the most popular of which was The Wizard of Oz.

Jean Harlow

Young Jean ran away from home in Kansas City at age 16. She secretly married businessman Charles McGrew, and the young couple moved to Los Angeles. Despite the fact that the marriage did not last, Harlow did not have to return to Kansas; she very soon found work and recognition in Hollywood.

Olivia de Havilland

De Havilland's older sister was born in 1916 in Japan to British parents. The sisters' parents divorced, and the girls' poor health forced their mother to move to the warmer climate of California. There Max Reinhardt saw the still underage Olivia in school play"Dream in summer night" and was fascinated by her talent. He invited Olivia to participate in his adaptation of Shakespeare at Warner Brothers.

Susan Hayward

Brooklyn red-haired beauty Susan Hayward first worked as a model before deciding to devote herself to films. In 1937, she moved to the West Coast in hopes of landing the coveted role of Scarlett in Gone with the Wind. She failed, but after several years of persistent struggle she became one of the brightest stars in Hollywood.

Rita Hayworth

Margarita Carmen Cansino was born in 1918 into a family of professional dancers. Rita's mother wanted her to be an actress, and her father hoped that she would follow in his footsteps and become a dancer. Needless to say, no one was disappointed.

Audrey Hepburn

She is best remembered by the world as a style icon and in the role of Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's. However, Audrey Hepburn was much more complex and interesting than her established historical portrait. The Belgian-born actress helped the Dutch resistance during World War II and is regarded as one of the most dedicated humanitarians in the history of not only Hollywood, but all of show business.

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn won the largest number Academy Awards in all acting categories. She was considered the most important star of American cinema and was often called the First Lady of Cinema.

Grace Kelly

Defying her conservative family, Kelly chose a career as an actress in 1950, while she was still a teenager. She found work on the New York stage and television before landing the lead role in Mogambo alongside Clark Gable.

Vivien Leigh

Despite the fact that the actress was born into a British family in India, Lee gained recognition playing two “southern beauties”: Scarlett in the legendary Gone with the Wind and Blanche DuBois in the film A Streetcar Named Desire. These two films brought the actress awards for best leading role.

Carol Lombard

Jane Alice Peters as a child, in the future famous actress Carole Lombard was a tomboy. While playing baseball with the boys from her neighborhood, 12-year-old Jane was noticed by a Paramount representative.

Myrna Loy

Blessed with one of the most extensive filmographies of Hollywood's golden age, Myrna Loy was a professional dancer before becoming an actress. She began performing on the cabaret stage to help her family financially, until Rudolph Valentino noticed her beauty and talent.

Marilyn Monroe

Icon popular culture, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was raised in foster family. At the age of 16, the girl hastily married a neighbor in order to avoid another shelter. In 1944, while her husband was at the front, she worked in an aircraft factory where a photographer chose her as a model.

Maureen O'Hara

Irish-American actress Maureen O'Hara discovered her acting skills as a child, when she dreamed of becoming opera singer. She played fiery beauties with a touch of risk and adventurism, and for this she was called the “pirate queen.”

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers was able to repeat everything that Fred Astaire did, also backwards in high-heeled shoes!

Rosalind Russell

One of the best comedian actresses Hollywood Rosalind Russell first played sophisticated people, until she allowed her true talent break out.

Barbara Stanwyck

The life of this actress deserves to be turned into an epic biography that will be incredibly inspiring and touching story strong woman.

Elizabeth Taylor

Taylor led an extravagant lifestyle, she loved jewelry and high-profile love affairs, but none of this overshadowed the talent and beauty of the actress.

Shirley Temple

The curly-haired actress made her film debut at the age of 3. During the dark times of the Great Depression, Temple, with her cheerful disposition, singing and dancing, brought hope and happiness to American homes.

Mae West

The actress was practically born and raised on the New York stage. Since childhood, she acted in vaudeville, and later she began writing her own plays, the provocative nature of which even landed her in prison for obscenity.