The Terminator transformed him into a global action superstar and serious actor.
1972
1977
1977
1979
1981
1982
Splash was his breakout hit, establishing him as a charming romantic comedy leading man.
1987
1988
1988
1988
1988
1988
Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in Footloose and Firstborn, marking her first major film roles and bringing her significant attention in Hollywood.
2000
2000
2000
2001
2002
2002
Romancing the Stone expanded his film career, solidifying him as a major comedic supporting actor.
1988
1989
1989
1990
1990
1991
Blood Simple was her first significant film role, earning critical attention for her intense performance.
1987
1988
1989
1993
1993
1996
This year marked Kevin Bacon's major breakthrough role in the hit musical drama Footloose. His charismatic performance as Ren McCormack catapulted him to teen idol status and established him as a leading man in Hollywood.
1984
1985
2002
2003
2023
2025
John Malkovich made his feature film debut in Places in the Heart, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. This critically acclaimed performance immediately established him as a significant presence in cinema after his success in theater.
1985
1989
1991
1994
2011
The Terminator gave her an iconic action heroine role, boosting her career significantly.
1989
2019
2021
His Oscar-nominated role as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid earned him widespread recognition.
1987
1987
F. Murray Abraham achieved international stardom for his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in Miloš Forman's acclaimed film Amadeus. His powerful performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, cementing his status as a revered dramatic actor.
1985
The Terminator was his breakout as a director, showcasing his visionary action filmmaking.
2022
