Films and TV series manage to conquer us. They captivate us with their stories and unique experiences. A big chunk of that power lies in the moving performances of actors. The actors on this list not only accomplished their dreams of becoming performers but they also made their mark in our collective memories.
Bright Side put together this list of actors who’ve participated in more than 100 film productions, according to IMDb, and will undoubtedly be remembered for their incredible work.
Eric Roberts 577 roles
64 years doesn’t sound that long until you realize that the American actor Eric Roberts took that long to star in more than 500 roles. In late 1978, Roberts made his film debut by appearing in King of the Gypsies, a film for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of “Best New Actor.” One of the peak moments of his career was his leading role in the movie, Star 80 in 1983, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe again. And then, 2 years later, his role in The Train from Hell turned him into one of the most well-known “best-supporting actors.”
In an interview, the actor, who’s also the brother of Julia Roberts and father of Emma Roberts, assured us that, despite filming 74 films annually and not having rejected a single job offer to date, his passion for acting has remained intact.
Anthony Hopkins 137 roles
Born on December 31, 1937, in Wales, UK, Anthony Hopkins has become one of the most sought-after and dynamic stars in the film industry. In the ’60s, he started his career by joining the Royal National Theater and later launched onto the big screen in 1967 with The White Bus. 11 years later, he landed his first leading roles in Magic and The Elephant Man. World fame came when he played Hannibal Lecter, a character that earned him an Oscar for Best Actor. With almost 140 movie credits to his name, Hopkins maintains his thirst for acting in all movie genres.
Jackie Chan 142 roles
Chan Kong-sang was born in 1954 in Hong Kong. Not only is he a fantastic actor, but he’s also recognized as a martial arts stuntman, director, producer, and screenwriter. Chan became active in the film industry in the 1970s, playing supporting roles alongside Bruce Lee. When he finally combined comedy with his fighting powers, the actor achieved international fame. Some of his most notable films are Drunken Master and Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow. In 2016, he was recognized with an honorary Oscar award for his complete works, a total of 142 productions.
Donald Sutherland 194 roles
Born on July 17, 1935, Donald Sutherland played roles in both horror and war movies in the 1960s and 1970s. He debuted as an actor in the early 1960s in smaller roles in film and television before later landing important roles alongside Christopher Lee. The film that took him to the height of Hollywood success was The Gallows. 3 years later, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for MASH. He’s moved away from the spotlight in more recent years, but can be remembered for his roles in The Hunger Games, The Time of Their Lives and Ad Astra: Towards the Stars. Sutherland has appeared in 194 credits throughout his acting career, which has earned him an honorary Oscar.
Robert Loggia 234 roles
Robert Loggia has accumulated more than 200 roles in productions with all kinds of directors and characters. Born in the United States in 1930, he was always clear-headed about his vocation as an actor, making his Broadway debut early in the 1950s. In the last years of his life, he was forced away from the spotlight due to Alzheimer’s, but his films Prizzi’s Honor, Scarface, and Suspicion secured him a place in the history of cinematography.
