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Action movie fans! Look not further! I've compiled a list of the most bad ass movie characters ever known to the big screen.
So now when someone asks you who you think is awesome, you wont have to think twice.
So now when someone asks you who you think is awesome, you wont have to think twice.
Tom Cruise
Say what you will about his personal life and the time he declared his love of "Dawsonβs Creek" while bouncing on Oprahβs couch but
anybody that could portray the most elite secret agent ("Mission Impossible") and make bartending look that cool ("Cocktail") is fine in my book.
Say what you will about his personal life and the time he declared his love of "Dawsonβs Creek" while bouncing on Oprahβs couch but
anybody that could portray the most elite secret agent ("Mission Impossible") and make bartending look that cool ("Cocktail") is fine in my book.
Milla Jovovich
The first of two ladies on the list, Milla is best known for her zombie hunting role as Alice in "Resident Evil" where sheβs been cloned, killed, mutated, and cryogenically frozen. She also saved the universe in "The Fifth Element" so we all owe her a debt of gratitude.
The first of two ladies on the list, Milla is best known for her zombie hunting role as Alice in "Resident Evil" where sheβs been cloned, killed, mutated, and cryogenically frozen. She also saved the universe in "The Fifth Element" so we all owe her a debt of gratitude.
Vin Diesel
If you have any doubts as to why Vin Diesel deserves to be on this list, watch his scene in "Knockaround Guys" where he not only demolishes the local barβs tough guy, but also explains to him beforehand how he is going to demolish him. It doesnβt get more bad ass than that.
If you have any doubts as to why Vin Diesel deserves to be on this list, watch his scene in "Knockaround Guys" where he not only demolishes the local barβs tough guy, but also explains to him beforehand how he is going to demolish him. It doesnβt get more bad ass than that.
Honestly, after 5 "Death Wish" movies I donβt know how there are any bad guys left. Bronson did it all, from old west gun slinger to modern day vigilante. They donβt make action stars like him anymore.
Liam Neeson
It seems like Liam Neeson has been around forever in films like 'Rob Roy" and "The Phantom Menace", yet it wasnβt until "Taken" that he really turned into a hardcore bad ass. If that isnβt enough, heβs also the guy who trained Batman. Pretty decent resume.
It seems like Liam Neeson has been around forever in films like 'Rob Roy" and "The Phantom Menace", yet it wasnβt until "Taken" that he really turned into a hardcore bad ass. If that isnβt enough, heβs also the guy who trained Batman. Pretty decent resume.
Kurt Russell
Russell was one of the go-to tough guys of the 80s and 90s taking the roles of everything from Wyatt Earp to Futuristic Anarchist Snake Plissken. Just to prove he wasnβt done yet, Russell showed up big time in 2007βs "Death Proof" as Stuntman Mike, which may have been his most extreme role yet.
Russell was one of the go-to tough guys of the 80s and 90s taking the roles of everything from Wyatt Earp to Futuristic Anarchist Snake Plissken. Just to prove he wasnβt done yet, Russell showed up big time in 2007βs "Death Proof" as Stuntman Mike, which may have been his most extreme role yet.
Michelle Rodriguez
I wouldnβt say there are a lot of girls who scare me. Ones that I wouldnβt want to pass on a dark street. Michelle Rodriguez is an exception. Skipping the romantic comedies, Rodriguez has been kicking ass since her debut film "Girlfight". Between her roles in "Halo", "Lost", and "Avatar" she may also be living the dream of every nerd out there.
I wouldnβt say there are a lot of girls who scare me. Ones that I wouldnβt want to pass on a dark street. Michelle Rodriguez is an exception. Skipping the romantic comedies, Rodriguez has been kicking ass since her debut film "Girlfight". Between her roles in "Halo", "Lost", and "Avatar" she may also be living the dream of every nerd out there.
The Rock
The Rock has always been a big guy since his days in the WWE, but he turned into an absolute monster in 2011βs "Fast Five". Even after his roles as the Scorpion King and Chris Vaughn in the remake of "Walking Tall", something tells me weβve only seen the beginning of The Rockβs career.
The Rock has always been a big guy since his days in the WWE, but he turned into an absolute monster in 2011βs "Fast Five". Even after his roles as the Scorpion King and Chris Vaughn in the remake of "Walking Tall", something tells me weβve only seen the beginning of The Rockβs career.
Jet Li
You know youβre tough when youβre the only member of "The Expendables" under 200 lbs. Jet Li amazed American audiences with his breakout role in 1998βs "Lethal Weapon 4" doing something that weβd all eventually want to do; punch Mel Gibson.
You know youβre tough when youβre the only member of "The Expendables" under 200 lbs. Jet Li amazed American audiences with his breakout role in 1998βs "Lethal Weapon 4" doing something that weβd all eventually want to do; punch Mel Gibson.
Sean Connery
I donβt care what anyone says, Connery will always be James Bond. Connery has been taking out bad guys and getting the girl since the 50βs and could still pull it off today. We havenβt gotten a film from him since "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" but if he keeps voice James Bond video games Iβll be content with that.
I donβt care what anyone says, Connery will always be James Bond. Connery has been taking out bad guys and getting the girl since the 50βs and could still pull it off today. We havenβt gotten a film from him since "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" but if he keeps voice James Bond video games Iβll be content with that.
Jason Statham
Busting onto the scene in 1998βs "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", Statham has embraced his action star persona with several successful movie franchises including "The Transporter" series and "The Expendables". Even when he does animated roles like 2011βs "Gnomeo & Juliet" he plays a bad ass gnome!
Busting onto the scene in 1998βs "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", Statham has embraced his action star persona with several successful movie franchises including "The Transporter" series and "The Expendables". Even when he does animated roles like 2011βs "Gnomeo & Juliet" he plays a bad ass gnome!
Kiefer Sutherland
Itβs Jack Bauer. Does anything else really need to be said? Heβs defeated every terrorist organization you can think of and is rumored to have taken out Osama bin Laden personally. I mean itβs Jack Bauer.
Since this was an epic TV show, let's just call this one a movie anyways.
Itβs Jack Bauer. Does anything else really need to be said? Heβs defeated every terrorist organization you can think of and is rumored to have taken out Osama bin Laden personally. I mean itβs Jack Bauer.
Since this was an epic TV show, let's just call this one a movie anyways.
Harrison Ford
He was the intergalactic tough guy in "Star Wars" and the most kick ass archaeologist ever in "Indiana Jones". If youβre a guy in your late 20s-early 40s you went as him for at least one Halloween. It sounds like an ad for the most interesting man in the world but itβs not, itβs Harrison Ford.
He was the intergalactic tough guy in "Star Wars" and the most kick ass archaeologist ever in "Indiana Jones". If youβre a guy in your late 20s-early 40s you went as him for at least one Halloween. It sounds like an ad for the most interesting man in the world but itβs not, itβs Harrison Ford.
Samuel L Jackson
Try thinking of a movie Samuel L. Jackson wasnβt in. You canβt do it can you? Jackson set the bar for ass kicking in "Pulp Fiction" then went even further becoming the first black guy in "Star Wars" (itβs a prequel so technically itβs before Billy Dee right?). If thatβs not enough he also organized this little group called the Avengers. You may have heard of them.
Also I just have to say one thing: I am SICK of these mothaf***in snakes on this mothaf***in plane!!!
Try thinking of a movie Samuel L. Jackson wasnβt in. You canβt do it can you? Jackson set the bar for ass kicking in "Pulp Fiction" then went even further becoming the first black guy in "Star Wars" (itβs a prequel so technically itβs before Billy Dee right?). If thatβs not enough he also organized this little group called the Avengers. You may have heard of them.
Also I just have to say one thing: I am SICK of these mothaf***in snakes on this mothaf***in plane!!!
Steven Seagal
If your uncle had a ponytail in the 90s, it was because of Steven Seagal. This master in Kendo and Aikido boomed onto the action scene in the 90s with huge hits like "Under Siege" and "Above the Law". He is now a Buddhist and can be seen in the corner of UFC stars like Anderson Silva.
If your uncle had a ponytail in the 90s, it was because of Steven Seagal. This master in Kendo and Aikido boomed onto the action scene in the 90s with huge hits like "Under Siege" and "Above the Law". He is now a Buddhist and can be seen in the corner of UFC stars like Anderson Silva.
Jackie Chan
Itβs hard to believe Jackie Chan got his first role in 1962. He has always done his own stunts ,which if youβve seen any of his films, is incredible considering he is now 58 years old. Unfortunately Jackie retired from action films recently and will portray his famous character Asian Hawk one last time in Chinese Zodiac later this year.
Itβs hard to believe Jackie Chan got his first role in 1962. He has always done his own stunts ,which if youβve seen any of his films, is incredible considering he is now 58 years old. Unfortunately Jackie retired from action films recently and will portray his famous character Asian Hawk one last time in Chinese Zodiac later this year.
Chuck Norris
Ah Chuck Norris, the internetβs famous superhero. His legend has become that of a demigod and, although probably not quite to that level, Chuck kicked some serious ass. He ruled the 80s before settling into the iconic role of Walker, Texas Ranger for over a decade. You can catch Chuck in the new "The Expendables" movie or on any t-shirt in Hot Topic.
Ah Chuck Norris, the internetβs famous superhero. His legend has become that of a demigod and, although probably not quite to that level, Chuck kicked some serious ass. He ruled the 80s before settling into the iconic role of Walker, Texas Ranger for over a decade. You can catch Chuck in the new "The Expendables" movie or on any t-shirt in Hot Topic.
Dolph Lundgren
Possibly the greatest action movie villain ever, Dolph showed up in "Rocky IV" and scared the crap out of all of us. Every American was afraid of Russia after seeing olβ Drago literally destroy Apollo Creed. I just wish he would bring back that amazing flat top.
Possibly the greatest action movie villain ever, Dolph showed up in "Rocky IV" and scared the crap out of all of us. Every American was afraid of Russia after seeing olβ Drago literally destroy Apollo Creed. I just wish he would bring back that amazing flat top.
Jean Claude Van Damme
The 90s were a great time to be Jean Claude. Every movie he starred in just sounded tough; "Sudden Death", "Hard Target", "Maximus Risk", "Death Warrant", the list goes on. Heβs dropped off in the past few years but if youβve forgotten how tough he was, go watch "Bloodsport". That last fight alone would get him on this list.
The 90s were a great time to be Jean Claude. Every movie he starred in just sounded tough; "Sudden Death", "Hard Target", "Maximus Risk", "Death Warrant", the list goes on. Heβs dropped off in the past few years but if youβve forgotten how tough he was, go watch "Bloodsport". That last fight alone would get him on this list.
Steve McQueen
You donβt get a nickname like the King of Cool without earning it. The guy every guy wanted to be in the 60s, McQueen starred in films like "The Great Escape" and "Bullitt" which took him to another level of badass-ness. Did I mention heβs in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame?
You donβt get a nickname like the King of Cool without earning it. The guy every guy wanted to be in the 60s, McQueen starred in films like "The Great Escape" and "Bullitt" which took him to another level of badass-ness. Did I mention heβs in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame?
Bruce Willis
If youβre looking for a bad ass cop, you go to Bruce Willis. His role as John McClane in "Die Hard" will go down as his most famous character but Willis has done so many great movies. Everything from "Hart's War" with Colin Farrell to "The Last Boy Scout" for what was probably his toughest role despite being teamed with Damon Wayans.
If youβre looking for a bad ass cop, you go to Bruce Willis. His role as John McClane in "Die Hard" will go down as his most famous character but Willis has done so many great movies. Everything from "Hart's War" with Colin Farrell to "The Last Boy Scout" for what was probably his toughest role despite being teamed with Damon Wayans.
Bruce Lee
The absolute icon of martial arts movies, he pioneered the way for the stars of today. The difference between Lee and most action stars is that he kicked butt off the screen as well. He was an infamous street fighter but unfortunately he was before YouTube or camera phones so weβll never know just how bad ass he was. You owe it to yourself to check out his classic catalog of films.
The absolute icon of martial arts movies, he pioneered the way for the stars of today. The difference between Lee and most action stars is that he kicked butt off the screen as well. He was an infamous street fighter but unfortunately he was before YouTube or camera phones so weβll never know just how bad ass he was. You owe it to yourself to check out his classic catalog of films.
Clint Eastwood
Is there any 80+ year old man that youβd bet on in a street fight other than Clint Eastwood? From "Dirty Harry" to "The Outlaw Josey Wales" to "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", he set the standard for the tough guy. A legend like this only comes around once a generation.
I guess the ultimate question here is: "do you feel lucky, punk?"
Is there any 80+ year old man that youβd bet on in a street fight other than Clint Eastwood? From "Dirty Harry" to "The Outlaw Josey Wales" to "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", he set the standard for the tough guy. A legend like this only comes around once a generation.
I guess the ultimate question here is: "do you feel lucky, punk?"
Arnold Schwarzenegger
No action star has better catch phrases than Arnold. He didnβt just kill, he did it with style. Even after his hiatus as the governor of California, the Terminator hasnβt slowed down at all, lining up a list of action roles over the next several years.
He's BAAACKKK!!!
Quick! Get in ze Choppa! Naaaoooo
aaooohhhaoahaooaohaoaoahh!!!
No action star has better catch phrases than Arnold. He didnβt just kill, he did it with style. Even after his hiatus as the governor of California, the Terminator hasnβt slowed down at all, lining up a list of action roles over the next several years.
He's BAAACKKK!!!
Quick! Get in ze Choppa! Naaaoooo
aaooohhhaoahaooaohaoaoahh!!!
Sylvester Stallone
Thereβs no action star that has done what Stallone has throughout his career. "Rambo" and "Rocky" arenβt just roles, theyβre icons. Heβs been the action star of every decade since the 70βs and with "The Expendables" growing popularity itβs safe to assume he could define another as well.
Thereβs no action star that has done what Stallone has throughout his career. "Rambo" and "Rocky" arenβt just roles, theyβre icons. Heβs been the action star of every decade since the 70βs and with "The Expendables" growing popularity itβs safe to assume he could define another as well.
