7. Glenn Close
Glenn Close is one of the finest actresses of all time and has been active in the business since the early 1970s. Throughout her long and illustrious career, she has received almost constant critical acclaim for her versatility and talent as an actress. Her acclaim has translated into a plethora of award recognition as she has been nominated for 14 Emmy awards, 14 Golden Globes and six Academy Awards, which ties the record for the most nominees for an actress without winning an Oscar. She is also a proponent of getting rid of the stigma surrounding mental illness by founding BringChange2Mind.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/05/12/hollywood-older-film-stars-taking-shine-television-projects/ Source: Foxnews.com
6. Gary Oldman
Oldman is an acclaimed actor who is thought to be perhaps the best British actor of his generation. One of the highest grossing actors of all time, he has appeared in a number of blockbuster films such as The Dark Knight films and the Harry Potter series. He is praised in Hollywood and among fans and critics for his diversity as an actor and his “big” acting style. In fact, his command of accents is one of the best in the business. He has received numerous award nominations (including an Academy Award nod) and has picked up some wins, but has never been able to secure an Oscar throughout his illustrious and successful career.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/gary-oldman-criticised-by-police-officer-subjected-to-mel-gibson-anti-semitism-9561476.html Source: Independent.co.uk
5. Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most recognizable figures in Hollywood and has appeared in an abundance of successful films. In fact, he is actually the highest grossing actor of all time with over $4.5 billion in total box office earnings for his films. He is known for his big personality with almost every character he portrays and for his intensity on screen. Jackson himself has said he prefers roles that are exciting to watch, which we agree with! He has been nominated for an Academy Award before (for his role in Pulp Fiction) but ultimately didn’t win. Though a guy with his resume and star power definitely deserves to get the ultimate prize an actor can win, we don’t think he worries too much about it as he is one of the most recognizable and successful stars out there and doesn’t need a piece of metal to prove it.
http://newsworldindia.in/entertainment/samuel-l-jackson-wanted-to-be-james-bond/147622/ Source: Newsworldindia.in