Top 10 workaholics in Hollywood: who has the most roles? (11 photos)

23 June 2023

We are accustomed to judging the success of actors by their "Oscars" and by how much their films collect at the box office. But how about productivity and good old workaholism? Heroes of this compilations work tirelessly, and some of them managed for their career to star in not one, not two, but as many as four hundred films!





10 Whoopi Goldberg (1980s-present): Over 80 roles



Whoopi Goldberg with his unmistakable voice and with her bright charisma burst into the world of cinema in the 1980s and instantly flew to the top. Goldberg is a truly unique actress, and one of the few winners of all four EGOT awards (Emmy, Grammy, "Oscar" and "Tony"), the main awards in the entertainment industry. She's famous his impeccable acting in films such as "Purple Flowers fields "(1985), "Ghost" (1990), "Sister, act" (1992), "The Lion King" (1994), "Girl, Interrupted" (1999), and many others.

9. Meryl Streep (1970s-present): Over 90 Roles





Meryl Streep is a true titan of the film industry. She started her an illustrious career in the 1970s and has since starred in more than 90 films; She has also been nominated for 21 Oscars! Strip by this day continues to captivate viewers around the world, among her most notable works - "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), "Sophie's Choice" (1982), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and The Iron Lady (2011).

8. Robert De Niro (1960s-present): Over 120 roles



Robert De Niro, whose name has long become synonymous outstanding acting, a true veteran of his profession. Since the 60s years, De Niro managed to appear in more than 120 projects, and thanks to his exceptional versatility has played many memorable roles. Who else could play both the stern Raging Bull and the hilarious father of the family in Meet the Fockers? Among the others outstanding works of De Niro - "The Godfather 2" (1974), "Taxi Driver" (1976), The Goodfellas (1990) and The Irishman (2019).

7. Betty White (1940s-2010s): over 120 roles



Betty White, who began her career in the 1940s, rightfully considered a legend in both film and television, and her charming the humor and impeccable comedic rhythm remain unsurpassed. She best known for The Golden Girls (1985-1992), The Mary Show Tyler Moore (1973-1977) and Pretty Women in Cleveland (2010-2015).

6. Morgan Freeman (1960s-present): Over 125 roles



Everyone loves Morgan Freeman! He graces the film industry with his presence since the 1960s, and now on account of the charismatic actor over 125 films. Among the most famous: "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989), "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994), "Bruce Almighty" (2003), "Baby on million (2004), The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012) and Invictus (2009). He has four Oscar nominations and one win.

5. Michael Caine (1950s-present): Over 130 roles



From the 1950s to the present day, Michael Caine, with his signature accent and amazing range is exemplary permanence in the film industry. Among his most outstanding works are roles in the films The Italian Job (1969), Get Carter (1971), The Dark Knight (2008) and, of course, Inception (2010).

4. Samuel L. Jackson (1970s-present): over 150 roles



The outstanding talent of Samuel L. Jackson did not remain unnoticed in the industry: for example, his iconic role in Crime Pulp Fiction (1994) earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor supporting role. Since the 1970s, an impressive filmography Jackson has over 150 works. Among them are roles in the films "Park Jurassic" (1993), "Django Unchained" (2012), numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2012-present) and, of course, unforgettable in its absurdity "Snake Flight" (2006).

3. John Carradine (1930s-1980s): 225+ Roles



The fruitful career of John Carradine covers as much as half century, and during this time the actor has played more than 225 roles in various projects, from movies and series to cartoons. The most famous of them: "Grapes Wrath" (1940), "The Ten Commandments" (1956), "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and The Secret of N.I.M.H. (1982). Alas, Carradine received only 7 awards in his 50-year career.

2. Christopher Lee (1940s-2015): 280+ roles



Christopher Lee, whose career spanned an impressive period from 1940s until his death in 2015, boasts over 280 work behind. The most iconic of them - the series "Dracula" (1958–1973), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Star Wars (2002–2005), The Wicker Man (1973), and The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). In 2011 he was awarded the British Academy Human of the year".

1. Danny Trejo (1980s-present): Over 400 roles



Danny Trejo is a clear winner on the workaholics list Hollywood, having worked on four hundred projects in just 40+ years. Among his most popular works: the Machete film series (2010–2013), "Fight" (1995), "Desperate" (1995), films "Spy Kids" (2001-2003), "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996) and many others. And although the actor did not receive not a single nomination for the main awards of the film industry, the number of his fans and cult status in modern culture speak for themselves myself.

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