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Top Actors of the 2010s

The 2010s churned out some great films that kept the cinephiles excited. Actors like Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. played an important role in drawing audiences of all ages into the cinema halls, thanks to their association with popular production houses like Marvel Studios. The decade also witnessed Academy Award-winning performances by actors like Christian Bale and Joaquin Phoenix who won the award for ‘The Fighter’ and ‘Joker’ respectively. Here is a list of the top actors of 2010s.
Robert Downey Jr.
    
Also Known As: Robert John Downey Jr.
Birthday: 04 April 1965
Born In: Manhattan, New York, United States
Sun Sign: Aries
Robert Downey, Jr is an American actor who is best known for his performances in the movie Chaplin as well a in the Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes film series. The son of filmmaker Robert Downey, Sr, he entered the world of acting early, fought a successful battle with drug and alcohol addiction and proved his talent and versatility with his impressive body of work.
Benedict Cumberbatch
    
Also Known As: Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch
Birthday: 19 July 1976
Born In: Hammersmith, London, England
Sun Sign: Cancer

Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the most popular English actors of the current generation. Apart from his acting skills, he is also known for his charity work. In 2014, he was named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world. In 2015, he was appointed a CBE for services to charity and performing arts.

Mark Ruffalo
    
Also Known As: Mark Alan Ruffalo
Birthday: 22 November 1967
Born In: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

An actor best known for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, Mark Ruffalo has been active in Hollywood for over three decades. Even though he began acting in the late 1980s, he started getting noticed for his skills only in the 2000s. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award.

Hugh Jackman
    
Also Known As: Hugh Michael Jackman
Birthday: 12 October 1968
Born In: Sydney, Australia
Sun Sign: Libra

Australian actor Hugh Jackman’s Hollywood debut in the film X-Men made him a transatlantic actor and he went on to do the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2018. Some of his other prominent films are Kate & Leopold, Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, The Prestige and Australia. He is also a singer, songwriter and a dancer.

Morgan Freeman
    
Birthday: 01 June 1937
Born In: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Sun Sign: Gemini

Prominent character actor, Morgan Freeman, has appeared in a range of film genres playing versatile roles. He is known for his distinctive deep voice. In a career spanning over half a century, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Besides acting, he is an advocate of environmental causes.