There are many yardsticks that determine the ways in which top 100 male actors are selected. Height matters as much as overall appearance of the body. But again, the issue of character has to take precedence. If one fits well into the intended role, looks will not matter a lot. After all, it just a matter of perception. Max von Sydow is one of the top 100 male actors today. He is six foot-four-inches. He spends his acting career portraying a very stern and highly oppressive character.

When it comes to top five performances in addition to top 100 male actors, Pelle carries the day. He was born in 1987 and has been very successful in portraying an old widower from Sweden. The Belgian film in which he made this portrayal is today a very important Oscar-winning artistic-cum-filmic masterpiece.
Here comes Edward Norton, who has managed to attract fans and critics into one arena of stunning acting shows that are rich in diversity and creativity. His outstanding performances in 2007 brought him closer to winning the top slot in terms of fame by securing the 36th place.
Billy Bob Thornton is another of the most famed top male actors whose debut was in 1996 when he played the role of writing script and directing Single Blade. This is a country musician who turned his luck on acting. His off-camera life is always said by many people to be very wild.
John Hurt is also among top 100 male actors although at position 38, he is not as famous as Billy Bob. He has played mentally retarded characters many times. He also knows how to suffer mental anguish on stage and in front of cameras. He is a very eccentric character who starred in The Elephant Man which was released in 1980.

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