Actors. We all have our favourites. Some we remember because of their great performances. But others who’ve appeared in many films are completely forgotten or unknown. “Hey, it’s that guy from this, that or the other.”
Off the top of your head, everyone is probably thinking Samuel L. Jackson, the actor who has starred in virtually any and every Hollywood blockbuster and B-grade film in recent memory. On one occasion, Mr Jackson was starring in three of the five movies available at my local cinema. The man does get around. Surprisingly, Jackson doesn’t hold the title for “the actor who has been in the most movies”.
The honour would probably belong to actors like Mel Blanc (1149 acting credits), Adoor Bhasi (624 acting credits), Tom London (654 acting credits) and Bud Osborne (630 acting credits).
Of course, it’s a whole different ball game when you start talking about Bollywood films. Manorama (Tamil actress) has acted in more than 1000 films.
But for this list, we’ll try to stick to more recent “well-known” actors who have appeared in Hollywood films.
Here is a list of actors who’ve been in the most movies.
11. Susan Sarandon (+124 acting credits)
With a career spanning from 1970 to 2014, Susan Sarandon has become a familiar face in film, television and even documentaries. There aren’t many actresses who can boast the same experience.
10. Anthony Hopkins (+125 acting credits)
Anthony Hopkins has been everything from the scariest serial killer to the King of Asgard to a master swordsman in Zorro. With a career that started in television back in 1965, the actor continues to appear in numerous films – these days usually as a lead. Mr Hopkins continues to prove himself as one of the coolest actors around.
9. Robert Duvall (+141 acting credits)
Robert Duvall is probably most known for his roles in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Deep Impact, but the Oscar-winning actor has been in everything from video games to TV series. Will he ever retire?
8. Samuel L. Jackson (+158 acting credits)
The dude’s just everywhere you look. And with the amount of appearances Samuel L. Jackson is set to appear in, I’m sure he’ll be at the top of this list in no time. Good luck naming a film he wasn’t in.
7. Danny Glover (+161 acting credits)
There is no slowing down Danny Glover. At the time of this article, the actor has 15 films in production. Glover is in demand and with a career that includes Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, Saw and Predator 2 under his belt who can blame them.
6. Michael Caine (+161 acting credits)
Christopher Nolan’s lucky charm, My Cocaine (I mean Michael Caine), has a career spanning plus/minus seven decades. Despite all his experience and the scale of his filmography, the fans will always remember him as the beloved butler, Alfred.
5. Donald Sutherland (+176 acting credits)
Technically it should be 175, since The Hunger Games: Mockingjay was split up into two films. But when you get to 176 films I’m sure you couldn’t care less about the numbers. Donald Sutherland continues to prove that he is a force in the acting world, adding charm to every role he takes on.
4. Louis Gossett Jr. (+177 acting credits)
Who knew that Louis Gossett Jr. was still hard at work making movies? The actor has nine productions in the works for the upcoming months. While they might not be the great A-list films, Louis Gossett Jr. has proven his weight in gold with films like An Officer and a Gentleman and Iron Eagle.
3. James Earl Jones (+188 acting credits)
The ‘retired’ James Earl Jones has lent his voice to everything under the sun, including CNN, Star War‘s Darth Vader and The Lion King. Although I was certain he had retired, the actor recently appeared in an episode of Big Bang Theory and is said to return as Mufasa in the live-action version of The Lion King.
2. Robert Loggia (+225 acting credits)
Maybe you know his face and not his name, but the fact is you’ve seen Robert Loggia‘s work at some point or another. With an incredible 225 acting credits to his name, Robert is most memorable as a supporting actor in films like Independence Day, Scarface and Gladiator. Sadly, Robert passed away on 4 December 2015.
1. Christopher Lee (+280 acting credits)
It’s probably safe to say that Christopher Lee has been in nearly every big fandom movie, including Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and even The LEGO Movie. Good luck having a Christopher Lee movie marathon, you might find yourself ageing at just the thought of it. Sadly, the actor passed away on 7 June 2015.
Cool read
Hello!!! Meryl Streep.
Meryl Streep!!!!
is he good
i hate meryl streep
awsome
Ron perlman, 237 on imdb…
Uh ….Mickey Rooney…????
Mickey the best ever.
I don’t see John Wayne’s name of this list. I know he made over 150
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Udo Kier has 245 credits
Use spell check dumb ass. Aging. Lol
This is a South African website. They do not follow the American rules with their weird spelling. You are the dumb ass for not knowing this. If you want to be a grammar and spelling Nazi at least get some knowledge about different countries and their different ways of spelling English
Clifton Powell sr
Ron howard 246
Ward bond?
Rade Serbedzija Actor (189 credits)
-Snatch
Boris the Blade (as Rade Sherbedgia)
-2000 Space Cowboys
General Vostov (as Rade Sherbedgia)
-2000 Mission: Impossible II
Dr. Nekhorvich (as Radé Sherbedgia)
-1999 Stigmata
Marion Petrocelli (as Rade Sherbedgia)
-1999 Eyes Wide Shut
Milich (as Rade Sherbedgia)
-1998 Open Sea
François Riffaud
-1998 Mighty Joe Young
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Why this list doesn’t include Anthony Quinn? I’m pretty sure his filmography exceeds a hundred and fifty credits…
John Carradine: 227 verified Hollywood theatrical films. When you count made for TV films and TV shows, he has around 450 acting credits.
Ed Begley Jr has been in 320
John Wayne?
Ward Bond?
Walter Brennan??
The author apparently did not do any real research for this joke of an article. Click bait at best!!! Lmao
As of today, James Hong has 434 credits listed on IMDB and Eric Roberts has 547.
But voice actors have them all beat: Frank Welker has 843 and the legendary Mel Blanc has 1223.
Danny Trejo? CBS this morning says 350…
What happens to Mary Pickford or Charlie Chaplin
They were very prolific in movies but then I suppose any thing in the classic just doesn’t count anymore.
Eric Roberts brother to Julia Roberts has appeared un upwards if 500 productions although many of them TV roles but I believe he still beats Christopher Lee in the number of pure film roles.
What happens to John Carradine?
Eric Roberts?
Ron howard?
Mel Blanc?
and also check your spellings you dumbs
Woody Harrelson if not now he will be soon. He is in EVERYTHING!
Hands down Morgan freeman..well at least hes in the best movies….an then pretty much all the rest too….
Thomas Mitchell, Harry Carey Sr. Harry Carey Jr. Randolph Scott, Ben Johnson, ….
How the hell is Michael Ironside not on this list…hes litteraly in everything!
John Wayne 250 movies
Eric Roberts pretty famous name is in almost 600 movies
Ward Bond 200+
Mickey Rooney 300+
Dee wallace, list 253 from E.T. to many horror movies.
How about these three American Character Actors::
1. George Chandler- 462 films (IMDB)
2. Raymond Hatton- 422 ” ”
3. Charley Lane- 374 ” “
Eric Roberts – Actor (585 credits)
Eric Roberts – Actor (585 credits) Born: April 18, 1956 – 64 years only!
James Hong beats all of them.
Keenan Wynn has 283 credits (IMDb)
James Flavin 1906 – 1976. 512 Credited Roles.
Earl Hodgins in 330 !Old westerns etc.
Danny Trejo 396 credits on IMDB compared to christopher lee 282 credits
Many of you are referencing screen credits (movies, tv shows, etc), and not just movies alone.
I always think of Luis Guzman (Carlitos Way, Boogie Nights). He’s in quite a bit, many are small roles, and many are uncredited.
Many of you are referencing screen credits (movies, tv shows, etc), and not just movies alone.
I always think of Luis Guzman (Carlitos Way, Boogie Nights). He’s in quite a bit, many are small roles, and many are uncredited.
Many of you are referencing screen credits (movies and tv shows, etc), and not just movies alone.
I always think of Luis Guzman (Carlitos Way, Boogie Nights). He’s in quite a bit, many are small roles, and many are uncredited.
Sure I could IMDB everyone, but Im just recalling from memory.
Brahmanandam – Appeared in 1000+ movies till date.
Danny Trejo 300+
John Wayne
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