Re: Favourite Actor(s)/Actress(')
Because this is in the Movies subforum, I'll assume you mean film actors. I'll also try to stick with mostly actors who are still alive today, since going through all time would take ages.
Ben Affleck: Has a bad rap because of the past couple years, but has actually showcased quite a bit of talent in the past. I'm psyched to see his directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone, and it's already getting a lot of positive buzz.
Kristen Bell: Ok, so sort of cheating here, since I've actually only ever seen her in TV. But she's way too strong not to mention, and she's got a couple movies coming out.
Zach Braff: Even in the weaker movies he's appeared in, he manages to perform well. Also a great writer and director.
Michael Cera: Master of awkward comedy.
George Clooney: So SMARMY, but lovable. Can play his wit in one flick, and be dead serious in another.
Matt Damon: Bankable as an action star, also not too shabby when he's not kicking some ass.
Johnny Depp: Really needs little justification. One of the great actors of our time.
Robert Downey Jr.: All you need to do is watch Chapman and you'll see why he's here. Probably the best choice to play Iron Man, without a doubt it my mind.
Nathan Fillian: Ok, I'm cheating a little, cause I mostly know his TV work, but hey, he's my current man-crush, so I had to include him.
Jonah Hill: Part of the new generation of comedic actors, has been pretty much playing the same type of character, so we haven't seen much range from him yet, but he plays that one character type exceptionally well, and is actually working on writing and directing his own project, perhaps becoming a triple threat in the business.
Scarlett Johannson: Sadly, I feel like she's suffering from over-use and over-exposure. Still, I just have to think about Lost in Translation and I remember why I love her so.
[b]Keira Knightley:[b] My favourite leading lady, has shown class and ability far beyond her age.
Jason Lee: Not only an excellent comedic actor, but can also take on some more serious roles (though still playing the comic relief, usually).
Joseph-Gordon Levitt: Very underappreciate, but probably because he hasn't shown up in many mainstream movies. Most famous for his role on Third Rock From the Sun, is exceptional in Brick and The Lookout.
Jack Nicholson: Is pretty much genius in every single role he plays, and plays insanity better than anyone.
Edward Norton: Completely commits to whatever role he is playing, whether it be a neo-nazi in American History X or Bruce Banner in the upcoming Hulk flick.
Natalie Portman: Actually managed to not get typecast after Star Wars. Pretty impressive, and she managed to graduate from Havard while acting, no easy feat, I bet.
Ryan Reynolds: Hilarious actor, who totally got ripped off in his delivery of lines by Dane Cook. Also has shown his more serious side in a couple flicks, most notably done well in Smokin' Aces.
Alan Tudyk: Again with the cheating, sort of. Alan Tudyk is one of those actors who has small roles in a lot of movies. He's started to get larger ones though, and I'd like to see him in Death At A Funeral.
I've probably forgot a bunch, but I can edit them in or just add them later.