When it comes to determining who is the most successful actor ever, there is no one definitive answer. However, one way to measure success is by looking at the domestic box office totals of an actor’s films. By this measure, Samuel L. Jackson is the most successful actor ever, with a domestic box office total of $5,718,504,196.
Jackson is best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which he has appeared in a total of nine films. He is also well-known for his roles in films such as “Pulp Fiction”, “Jurassic Park”, and “Die Hard with a Vengeance”. Jackson’s success at the box office is largely due to his ability to bring a unique presence to each of his roles.
Coming in second place is Robert Downey, Jr., with a domestic box office total of $5,474,166,329. Downey, Jr. is best known for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which he has appeared in a total of ten films. He is also well-known for his roles in films such as “Sherlock Holmes”, “Tropic Thunder”, and “The Judge”. Downey, Jr.’s success at the box office is largely due to his ability to bring a unique charm and wit to each of his roles.
In third place is Scarlett Johansson, with a domestic box office total of $5,289,001,669. Johansson is best known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which she has appeared in a total of eight films. She is also well-known for her roles in films such as “Lost in Translation”, “Her”, and “The Avengers”. Johansson’s success at the box office is largely due to her ability to bring a unique presence to each of her roles.
Rounding out the top five is Tom Hanks, with a domestic box office total of $5,071,584,734. Hanks is best known for his roles in films such as “Forrest Gump”, “Saving Private Ryan”, and “Cast Away”. Hanks’ success at the box office is largely due to his ability to bring a unique charm and wit to each of his roles.
While there is no one definitive answer to the question of who is the most successful actor ever, it is clear that Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks are the top four most successful actors at the domestic box office.