For some actors, it’s fame that brings them to Hollywood. For others, it’s the aspiration to take on a number of diverse and challenging roles. Fame, at its core, is simply the state of being widely-known and recognized, but it can be measured in many ways.
The data analysts at PrettyFamous, a division of the Graphiq network, found a way to quantify someone’s fame, and compiled a list of the 10 most famous actors in the world. The rankings are based on the weighted average of the stars�?Wikipedia page views over the past 30 days, the number of award nominations received and the total number of their projects�?IMDb ratings. Because Wikipedia page views assesses current popularity, the list favors living actors. Public figures more notable for behind-the-scenes work than acting (like Quentin Tarantino) were excluded from the list.
From Matt Damon to Leo DiCaprio, see where your favorite leading men fall on this list.
#10. Matt Damon
Actor Score: 98.3
Damon’s career began phenomenally after winning an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay behind “Good Will Hunting” and earning a nomination for best actor in a leading role in the same movie. He went on to rock the screen in films like “Invictus” and “The Bourne Identity.”
#7. George Clooney
Actor Score: 98.7
Clooney has long been regarded for his charm and good looks. The two-time Oscar winner originally got his start in television as a handsome doctor in “ER.”
Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.
#7. Johnny Depp
Actor Score: 98.7
Johnny Depp is regarded as an incredibly prolific star, headlining major blockbuster franchises like “Pirates of the Caribbean�?and “Alice in Wonderland.�?He’s a longtime collaborator of Tim Burton’s.
Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.
#7. Ben Affleck
Actor Score: 98.7
Damon’s best friend, Ben Affleck, is doing a little better in the fame game than the Bourne star, but that’s just one of the many benefits of playing the legendary Dark Knight, most recently in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.�?/p>
Note: George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Ben Affleck tied with an Actor Score of 98.7.
#5. Clint Eastwood
Actor Score: 99
The legendary Western star’s notoriety stems from his role as “Dirty Harry,�?but Eastwood’s Oscar-worthy directing is quickly surpassing his work in film.
Note: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Spacey tied with an Actor Score of 99.
#5. Kevin Spacey
Actor Score: 99
Spacey has enjoyed both a successful film and stage career, but his role as President Frank Underwood in Netflix’s smash-success series “House of Cards�?has taken him to a whole new level.
Note: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Spacey tied with an Actor Score of 99.
#4. Robert De Niro
Actor Score: 99.3
The legendary De Niro has had an excellent career in drama as well as comedy, but he’s renowned for his work in “Goodfellas,�?“The Godfather�?and “Casino.�?/p>
#2. Brad Pitt
Actor Score: 99.7
Brad Pitt has had an impressive all-around career in Hollywood, most notably for his on-camera roles in “Fight Club�?and “Inglorious Basterds�?as well as his off-camera role as Angelina Jolie’s husband.
Note: Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks tied with an Actor Score of 99.7.
#2. Tom Hanks
Actor Score: 99.7
Hanks is known in Hollywood to be among the nicest people to know and work with, and his career has been remarkable as well. The 59-year-old actor is perhaps best known as “Forrest Gump.�?/p>
Note: Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks tied with an Actor Score of 99.7.
#1. Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor Score: 100
DiCaprio worked tirelessly as a child, enjoyed heartthrob status as a teen, and now, in his 40s, finally won an Oscar for his work in “The Revenant.�?/p>