12 Legendary Actors and Actresses Who Have Landed the Most Movie and TV Roles Ever

Lights, camera, action! When it comes to the world of fame and stardom, these actors and actresses are the shining stars that make our screens sparkle and hearts skip a beat. They have also starred in more movies and TV shows than any other actors or actresses, with 1st place going to an actor with 624 acting credits under his belt. They’re truly the crème de la crème of Tinseltown.

12. Anthony Hopkins — 143 acting credits

His legendary performance in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) was actually his 23rd movie appearance. He has appeared on our screen over 140 times. And in 2022, he starred in 3 movies, so it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down anytime soon.

11. Robert Duvall — 145 acting credits

Perhaps best known for the movie The Apostle (1997), Duvall first entered the movie business with the 1962 film To Kill a Mocking Bird. Since then, he has starred in a total of 145 movies and series, most recently The Pale Blue Eye in 2022.

10. Susan Sarandon — 162 acting credits

This actress who captured our hearts in Thelma and Louise (1991) actually started acting in movies in 1970, with her debut in Joe. And she is still going strong, reaching her 162nd role in the 2023 movie Maybe I Do.

9. Michael Caine — 175 acting credits

This iconic actor first appeared in the 1950 movie Morning Departure and hasn’t left our screens since. Recently in 2022, he starred in his 175th role in the movie Medieval.

8. James Earl Jones — 189 acting credits

James Earl Jones started his career in cinema in 1964 in Dr. Strangelove and, as of today, has starred in 189 movies and TV shows. His last project was in Coming 2 America.

7. Samuel L. Jackson — 196 acting credits

This legendary actor began in the movie business with the 1972 movie Together For Days. He has only become a bigger and bigger star, with his most recent project being The Marvels (2023).

6. Danny Glover — 195 acting credits

In 1979, Glover appeared in the epic Escape from Alcatraz and made a name for himself in the 1987 movie Lethal Weapon. As of 2022, he has officially starred in 195 movies and TV shows.

5. Donald Sutherland — 197 acting credits

Donald Sutherland comes in at number 5, acting in 197 movies and series over the course of his long career. Most recently, he starred in Mr. Harrigan’s Phone in 2022.

4. Christopher Lee — 287 acting credits

The late Sir Christopher Lee comes in at number 4 on the list, after a career packed with 287 performances. He started with the movie Corridor of Mirrors way back in 1948 and finished his life-long career with The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 2014.

3. Richard Riehle — 406 acting credits

Beginning with Joy Ride (1977), Richard Riehle has starred in enough movies and shows to earn him 4th place. Thanks to his many movie and TV appearances, he is a familiar face. His latest role was in 2021 in Destination Marfa.

2. Danny Trejo — 413 acting credits

This talented actor certainly deserves his place, as he seems to have found a way to be in almost everything. Starting his movie career with Project A (1983), he went on to star in his second-ever movie, the hit Runaway Train, in 1983. Most recently, he made a guest appearance in season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race (2023).

1. Eric Roberts — 624 acting credits

And in 1st place, Eric Roberts completely outshines others with a whopping total of 624 appearances. He started out in the 1978 movie King of the Gypsies, and hasn’t looked back since. Look out for his new movie Sweetwater (2023) if you haven’t seen it already.

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