Top 10 Best Actors of the 1980s

Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner are just a few outstanding movies Harrison Ford ruled in.
An absolute GEM of an actor, as well as an icon of the 80s. So handsome, talented and laid back...
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Blade Runner (1982), Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Witness (1985), Mosquito Coast (1986), Working Girl (1988), Frantic (1988), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Classics:
Conan the Barbarian (1982), The Terminator (1984), Commando (1985), Predator (1987).
Above average:
Raw Deal (1986), The Running Man (1987), Red Heat (1988), Twins (1988)
He build the road that others just used to get to the top.
Conan the Barbarian (1982), Conan the Destroyer (1984), The Terminator (1984), Red Sonja (1985), Commando (1985), Raw Deal (1986), Predator (1987), The Running Man (1987), Red Heat (1988), Twins (1988).
Seriously, everyone who lived in that era knows Arnold was the action king of the 80ties.

Endless Love (1981), Taps (1981), The Outsiders (1983), Losin' It (1983), Risky Business (1983), All the Right Moves (1983), Legend (1985), Top Gun (1986), The Color of Money (1986), Cocktail (1988), Rain Man (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
I love the color of money and top gun. He's a great actor, one of the best all time.
The liveliest of them all. He played a big part in making the 80s awesome.

Cruising (1980), Author! Author! (1982), Scarface (1983), Revolution (1985), Sea of Love (1989).
Unique and great.

Best action actor ever. His most badass look was in Cobra, I don't know why this movie is so underrated. Stallone all day every day. I watched about 100 times each Rocky and Rambo movie. My favourite actor, by the way he is still kicking ass in his 70s.
Nighthawks (1981), Victory (1981), Rocky I (1982), First Blood (1982), Rhinestone (1984), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rocky IV (1985), Cobra (1986), Over the Top (1987), Rambo I (1988), Tango & Cash (1989), Lock Up (1989).
He is the best in the world. Tom cruise is nothing. stallone is the champ and he will always be the champ in hollywood

The Shining (1980), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Reds (1981), The Border (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), Prizzi's Honor (1985), Heartburn (1986), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Broadcast News (1987), Ironweed (1987), Batman (1989).
Stunning intensity and versatility.
It's not from the 80s but his best movie was definitely A Few Good Men

Honest, real and intense.

An American legend, a treasure.

Ok. This is the best actor of the 80s. He worked so hard to get to where he was! And he made it. Now, you probably don't know, but he was in America for a little, starving! He needed to get on Family Ties, and he did! He knew he had what it took! And he's hot not to mention
I absolutely LOVE Michael J Fox! From Family Ties to Teen Wolf to back to the Future, he is absolutely iconic. Michael is adorably cute and sexy in a really adorable way! What an absolutely talented actor... love him!
He should be at the top, he is a great actor and fits into many different roles well.
Back to the future, secret to my success, bright lights big city and cassualties of war are a few examples. Not to mention family ties or spin city.

Hog Wild (1980), The Fan (1981), The Lords of Discipline (1983), The Terminator (1984), Deadly Intentions (1985), Aliens (1986), Rampage (1987), The Seventh Sign (1988), In a Shallow Grave (1988), The Abyss (1989).
Eddie Murphy should also come long before Biehn.
Charlie Sheen should come long before Biehn.

Raging Bull (1980), True Confessions (1981), The King of Comedy (1982), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Falling in Love (1984), Brazil (1985), The Mission (1986), Angel Heart (1987), The Untouchables (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Jacknife (1989), We're No Angels (1989).
Once upon a time in America, Raging bull, The Untouchables, what more do you want?

So laid back and accommodating to others, the viewers and life itself. He got along effortlessly with everything, smooth!

He is very underrated but he should be remembered in today's society, by many. Not only were his natural acting abilities inspiring, but the way he cared about everything. He was very environmentally friendly, a strict and committed vegan, and even in the 80s/90s he was supportive of homosexuals. I love him so much and words can't describe how inspiring he is to me and many other people. RIP, sweet River Jude Phoenix.
The greatest young actor of all time, River brought so much soul and emotion to his performances. His role as Chris Chambers in Stand By Me is one of the most beautiful performances of any film. River was a beautiful person inside and out, and his death was such an enormous loss. He is truly and deeply missed.
By far one of the most talented actors of his generation. Stand by me, Running on empty, The mosquito coast, Explorers... To name a few of his films. Stand by me is his best. Such a gifted actor and amazing person. I miss him.

Tootsie (1982), Death of a Salesman (1985), Ishtar (1987), Rain Man (1988), Family Business (1989).

Money pit, big and punchline not to mention turner and hooch great actor my favorite!
Such pure and innocent performances. So easy to love.

It's My Turn (1980), The Star Chamber (1983), Romancing the Stone (1984), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), A Chorus Line (1985), Fatal Attraction (1987), Wall Street (1987), Black Rain (1989), The War of the Roses (1989).
Intense, honest, passionate.


Used Cars (1980), Escape from New York (1981), The Thing (1982), Silkwood (1983), Swing Shift (1984), The Mean Season (1985), The Best of Times (1986), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Overboard (1987), Tequila Sunrise (1988), Winter People (1989), Tango & Cash (1989).


So funny, a breathe of fresh air in the 80s.

Yas! Matt deserves a spot on the best 80s actors!



Gallipoli (1981), Mad Max 2 (1981), Attack Force Z (1982), The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), The Bounty (1984), The River (1984), Mrs. Soffel (1984), Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), Lethal Weapon (1987), Tequila Sunrise (1988), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989).

He was really beautiful. And talented
He was so hot in 1983