Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll


The Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll are the polls on determining the bankability of movie stars began quite early in the movie history. At first, they were popular polls and contests conducted in film magazines, where the readers would vote for their favorite stars, like the poll published in New York Morning Telegraph on 17 December 1911. Magazines appeared and disappeared often and among the most consistent in those early days were to polls in the Motion Picture Magazine.
Though this and numerous other magazines, like Photoplay, continued with this type of poll, the standards for the polling were set by the Quigley Publishing Company. They published a poll, which became known as the "Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll", from a questionnaire sent to movie exhibitors every year between 1915 and 2013 by Quigley Publishing Company. The list was based on a poll of movie theater owners, who were asked to name who they felt were the previous year's top 10 moneymaking stars. The Top 10 Poll, which appeared annually in Quigley's Motion Picture Herald and The Motion Picture Almanac, was long regarded as one of the most reliable barometers of a movie star's box-office power, as film exhibitors base their decisions on one economic criterion: those stars who will bring patrons into their theaters.
For the 1915-1924 period, the list was compiled from 200,000 exhibitor reports, published in the "What the Picture Did for Me" department in 520 weekly editions of the Exhibitors Herald magazine. First version of questionnaire specifically made for the exhibitors to vote for the money-makers was used from 1925 to 1931. It included voting for both the box office films and the stars. Standardized questionnaire specifically for choosing biggest box office stars was used since 1933.

Records

Most Years Ranked Top 10ActorYears
25John Wayne1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
21Clint Eastwood1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993
20Tom Cruise1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
18Gary Cooper1936, 1937, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957
17Tom Hanks1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013
16Clark Gable1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1955
15Bing Crosby1934, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954
14Paul Newman1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1982, 1986
13Mary Pickford1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926
13Bob Hope1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953
13Harrison Ford1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2008
13Mel Gibson1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002
12Burt Reynolds1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
11Douglas Fairbanks1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926
11Cary Grant1944, 1948, 1949, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
10Spencer Tracy1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1948, 1950, 1951
10Betty Grable1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951
10James Stewart1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1965
10Doris Day1951, 1952, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
10Barbra Streisand1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
10Julia Roberts1990, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004

Most Years Ranked #1ActorYears
7Tom Cruise1986, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005
5Bing Crosby1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948
5Clint Eastwood1972, 1973, 1983, 1984, 1993
5Burt Reynolds1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
5Tom Hanks1994, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004
4Shirley Temple1935, 1936, 1937, 1938
4John Wayne1950, 1951, 1954, 1971
4Doris Day1960, 1962, 1963, 1964
3Mickey Rooney1939, 1940, 1941
3Robert Redford1974, 1975, 1976
3Johnny Depp2006, 2007, 2010
2William S. Hart1915, 1916
2Douglas Fairbanks1917, 1918
2Wallace Reid1919, 1920
2Mary Pickford1921, 1922
2Clara Bow1928, 1929
2Marie Dressler1932, 1933
2Rock Hudson1957, 1959
2Julie Andrews1966, 1967
2Paul Newman1969, 1970
2Sylvester Stallone1977, 1985

Most Consecutive Years Ranked #1ActorYears
5Bing Crosby1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948
5Burt Reynolds1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
4Shirley Temple1935, 1936, 1937, 1938
3Mickey Rooney1939, 1940, 1941
3Doris Day1962, 1963, 1964
3Robert Redford1974, 1975, 1976

Poll Results by Year

Place1912191319141915
1Maurice CostelloRomaine FieldingEarle WilliamsWilliam S. Hart
2Dolores CassinelliEarle WilliamsClara Kimball YoungMary Pickford
3Mae HotelyJ. Warren KerriganMary PickfordTom Mix
4Francis X. BushmanAlice JoyceJ. Warren KerriganBlanche Sweet
5Broncho Billy AndersonCarlyle BlackwellMary FullerWilliam Farnum
6Alice JoyceFrancis X. BushmanMarguerite ClaytonJ. Warren Kerrigan
7Octavia HandworthBroncho Billy AndersonArthur JohnsonDorothy Gish
8Florence LawrenceMuriel OstricheAlice JoyceAnita Stewart
9Arthur JohnsonArthur JohnsonCarlyle BlackwellKathlyn Williams
10May BuckleyMary FullerFrancis X. BushmanFrancis X. Bushman & Beverly Bayne

Place19161917191819191920
1William S. HartDouglas FairbanksDouglas FairbanksWallace ReidWallace Reid
2Mary PickfordWilliam S. HartMary PickfordDouglas FairbanksMarguerite Clark
3J. Warren KerriganAnita StewartWallace ReidMary PickfordCharles Ray
4Anita StewartMary PickfordWilliam S. HartCharles RayDouglas Fairbanks
5Tom MixBessie BarriscaleMary Miles MinterWilliam S. HartMary Miles Minter
6William FarnumJ. Warren KerriganClara Kimball YoungMarguerite ClarkMary Pickford
7Francis X. Bushman & Beverly BayneWallace ReidDorothy DaltonJane & Katherine Lee Clara Kimball Young
8Douglas FairbanksCharles RayCharles RayMary Miles MinterWilliam S. Hart
9Wallace ReidFrank KeenanMarguerite ClarkClara Kimball YoungNorma Talmadge
10Frank KeenanDorothy DaltonAnita StewartDorothy DaltonTheda Bara

Place19211922192319241925
1Mary PickfordMary PickfordThomas MeighanNorma TalmadgeRudolph Valentino
2Douglas FairbanksDouglas FairbanksNorma TalmadgeMarion DaviesNorma Talmadge
3Wallace ReidAnita StewartDouglas FairbanksRudolph ValentinoMarion Davies
4Charles RayThomas MeighanMary PickfordDouglas FairbanksMary Pickford
5Gloria SwansonRudolph ValentinoMarion DaviesThomas MeighanDouglas Fairbanks
6Mary Miles MinterPola NegriLon ChaneyGloria SwansonFred Thomson
7Marion DaviesMae MurrayRudolph ValentinoMary PickfordHarold Lloyd
8Norma TalmadgeHarold LloydHarold LloydLon ChaneyColleen Moore
9Clara Kimball YoungLon ChaneyGloria SwansonHarold LloydGloria Swanson
10William S. HartDouglas MacLeanColleen MooreRamon NovarroThomas Meighan

Place19261927192819291930
1Colleen MooreTom MixClara BowClara BowJoan Crawford
2Tom MixColleen MooreLon ChaneyLon ChaneyClara Bow
3Fred ThomsonClara BowColleen MooreWilliam HainesWilliam Haines
4Harold LloydFred ThomsonTom MixHoot GibsonJanet Gaynor
5Hoot GibsonLon ChaneyJohn GilbertColleen MooreColleen Moore
6Norma TalmadgeRichard DixHarold LloydCharles Buddy RogersGreta Garbo
7Mary PickfordHoot GibsonWilliam HainesRichard BarthelmessAl Jolson
8Douglas FairbanksHarold LloydRichard BarthelmessKen MaynardRichard Barthelmess
9Thomas MeighanJohn GilbertBillie DoveTom MixRin Tin Tin
10Reginald DennyBebe DanielsBebe DanielsNancy CarrollTom Mix

Place19311932193319341935
1Janet GaynorMarie DresslerMarie DresslerWill RogersShirley Temple
2Charles FarrellJanet GaynorWill RogersClark GableWill Rogers
3Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordJanet GaynorJanet GaynorClark Gable
4Norma ShearerCharles FarrellEddie CantorWallace BeeryFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
5Marie DresslerGreta GarboWallace BeeryMae WestJoan Crawford
6Wallace BeeryNorma ShearerJean HarlowJoan CrawfordClaudette Colbert
7Clara BowWallace BeeryClark GableBing CrosbyDick Powell
8Al JolsonClark GableMae WestShirley TempleWallace Beery
9Colleen MooreWill RogersNorma ShearerMarie DresslerJoe E. Brown
10Greta GarboJoe E. BrownJoan CrawfordNorma ShearerJames Cagney

Place19361937193819391940
1Shirley TempleShirley TempleShirley TempleMickey RooneyMickey Rooney
2Clark GableClark GableClark GableTyrone PowerSpencer Tracy
3Fred Astaire and Ginger RogersRobert TaylorSonja HenieSpencer TracyClark Gable
4Robert TaylorBing CrosbyMickey RooneyClark GableGene Autry
5Joe E. BrownWilliam PowellSpencer TracyShirley TempleTyrone Power
6Dick PowellJane WithersRobert TaylorBette DavisJames Cagney
7Joan CrawfordFred Astaire and Ginger RogersMyrna LoyAlice FayeBing Crosby
8Claudette ColbertSonja HenieJane WithersErrol FlynnWallace Beery
9Jeanette MacDonaldGary CooperAlice FayeJames CagneyBette Davis
10Gary CooperMyrna LoyTyrone PowerSonja HenieJudy Garland

Place19411942194319441945
1Mickey RooneyAbbott and CostelloBetty GrableBing CrosbyBing Crosby
2Clark GableClark GableBob HopeGary CooperVan Johnson
3Abbott and CostelloGary CooperAbbott and CostelloBob HopeGreer Garson
4Bob HopeMickey RooneyBing CrosbyBetty GrableBetty Grable
5Spencer TracyBob HopeGary CooperSpencer TracySpencer Tracy
6Gene AutryJames CagneyGreer GarsonGreer GarsonHumphrey Bogart
7Gary CooperGene AutryHumphrey BogartHumphrey BogartGary Cooper
8Bette DavisBetty GrableJames CagneyAbbott and CostelloBob Hope
9James CagneyGreer GarsonMickey RooneyCary GrantJudy Garland
10Judy GarlandSpencer TracyClark GableBette DavisMargaret O'Brien

Place19461947194819491950
1Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyBing CrosbyBob HopeJohn Wayne
2Ingrid BergmanBetty GrableBetty GrableBing CrosbyBob Hope
3Van JohnsonIngrid BergmanAbbott and CostelloAbbott and CostelloBing Crosby
4Gary CooperGary CooperGary CooperJohn WayneBetty Grable
5Bob HopeHumphrey BogartBob HopeGary CooperJames Stewart
6Humphrey BogartBob HopeHumphrey BogartCary GrantAbbott and Costello
7Greer GarsonClark GableClark GableBetty GrableClifton Webb
8Margaret O'BrienGregory PeckCary GrantEsther WilliamsEsther Williams
9Betty GrableClaudette ColbertSpencer TracyHumphrey BogartSpencer Tracy
10Roy RogersAlan LaddIngrid BergmanClark GableRandolph Scott

Place19511952195319541955
1John WayneMartin and LewisGary CooperJohn WayneJames Stewart
2Martin and LewisGary CooperMartin and LewisMartin and LewisGrace Kelly
3Betty GrableJohn WayneJohn WayneGary CooperJohn Wayne
4Abbott and CostelloBing CrosbyAlan LaddJames StewartWilliam Holden
5Bing CrosbyBob HopeBing CrosbyMarilyn MonroeGary Cooper
6Bob HopeJames StewartMarilyn MonroeAlan LaddMarlon Brando
7Randolph ScottDoris DayJames StewartWilliam HoldenMartin and Lewis
8Gary CooperGregory PeckBob HopeBing CrosbyHumphrey Bogart
9Doris DaySusan HaywardSusan HaywardJane WymanJune Allyson
10Spencer TracyRandolph ScottRandolph ScottMarlon BrandoClark Gable

Place19561957195819591960
1William HoldenRock HudsonGlenn FordRock HudsonDoris Day
2John WayneJohn WayneElizabeth TaylorCary GrantRock Hudson
3James StewartPat BooneJerry LewisJames StewartCary Grant
4Burt LancasterElvis PresleyMarlon BrandoDoris DayElizabeth Taylor
5Glenn FordFrank SinatraRock HudsonDebbie ReynoldsDebbie Reynolds
6Martin and LewisGary CooperWilliam HoldenGlenn FordTony Curtis
7Gary CooperWilliam HoldenBrigitte BardotFrank SinatraSandra Dee
8Marilyn MonroeJames StewartYul BrynnerJohn WayneFrank Sinatra
9Kim NovakJerry LewisJames StewartJerry LewisJack Lemmon
10Frank SinatraYul BrynnerFrank SinatraSusan HaywardJohn Wayne

Place19611962196319641965
1Elizabeth TaylorDoris DayDoris DayDoris DaySean Connery
2Rock HudsonRock HudsonJohn WayneJack LemmonJohn Wayne
3Doris DayCary GrantRock HudsonRock HudsonDoris Day
4John WayneJohn WayneJack LemmonJohn WayneJulie Andrews
5Cary GrantElvis PresleyCary GrantCary GrantJack Lemmon
6Sandra DeeElizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorElvis PresleyElvis Presley
7Jerry LewisJerry LewisElvis PresleyShirley MacLaineCary Grant
8William HoldenFrank SinatraSandra DeeAnn-MargretJames Stewart
9Tony CurtisSandra DeePaul NewmanPaul NewmanElizabeth Taylor
10Elvis PresleyBurt LancasterJerry LewisRichard BurtonRichard Burton

Place19661967196819691970
1Julie AndrewsJulie AndrewsSidney PoitierPaul NewmanPaul Newman
2Sean ConneryLee MarvinPaul NewmanJohn WayneClint Eastwood
3Elizabeth TaylorPaul NewmanJulie AndrewsSteve McQueenSteve McQueen
4Jack LemmonDean MartinJohn WayneDustin HoffmanJohn Wayne
5Richard BurtonSean ConneryClint EastwoodClint EastwoodElliott Gould
6Cary GrantElizabeth TaylorDean MartinSidney PoitierDustin Hoffman
7John WayneSidney PoitierSteve McQueenLee MarvinLee Marvin
8Doris DayJohn WayneJack LemmonJack LemmonJack Lemmon
9Paul NewmanRichard BurtonLee MarvinKatharine HepburnBarbra Streisand
10Elvis PresleySteve McQueenElizabeth TaylorBarbra StreisandWalter Matthau

Place19711972197319741975
1John WayneClint EastwoodClint EastwoodRobert RedfordRobert Redford
2Clint EastwoodGeorge C. ScottRyan O'NealClint EastwoodBarbra Streisand
3Paul NewmanGene HackmanSteve McQueenPaul NewmanAl Pacino
4Steve McQueenJohn WayneBurt ReynoldsBarbra StreisandCharles Bronson
5George C. ScottBarbra StreisandRobert RedfordSteve McQueenPaul Newman
6Dustin HoffmanMarlon BrandoBarbra StreisandBurt ReynoldsClint Eastwood
7Walter MatthauPaul NewmanPaul NewmanCharles BronsonBurt Reynolds
8Ali MacGrawSteve McQueenCharles BronsonJack NicholsonWoody Allen
9Sean ConneryDustin HoffmanJohn WayneAl PacinoSteve McQueen
10Lee MarvinGoldie HawnMarlon BrandoJohn WayneGene Hackman

Place19761977197819791980
1Robert RedfordSylvester StalloneBurt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsBurt Reynolds
2Jack NicholsonBarbra StreisandJohn TravoltaClint EastwoodRobert Redford
3Dustin HoffmanClint EastwoodRichard DreyfussJane FondaClint Eastwood
4Clint EastwoodBurt ReynoldsWarren BeattyWoody AllenJane Fonda
5Mel BrooksRobert RedfordClint EastwoodBarbra StreisandDustin Hoffman
6Burt ReynoldsWoody AllenWoody AllenSylvester StalloneJohn Travolta
7Al PacinoMel BrooksDiane KeatonJohn TravoltaSally Field
8Tatum O'NealAl PacinoJane FondaJill ClayburghSissy Spacek
9Woody AllenDiane KeatonPeter SellersRoger MooreBarbra Streisand
10Charles BronsonRobert De NiroBarbra StreisandMel BrooksSteve Martin

Place19811982198319841985
1Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsClint EastwoodClint EastwoodSylvester Stallone
2Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodEddie MurphyBill MurrayEddie Murphy
3Dudley MooreSylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneHarrison FordClint Eastwood
4Dolly PartonDudley MooreBurt ReynoldsEddie MurphyMichael J. Fox
5Jane FondaRichard PryorJohn TravoltaSally FieldChevy Chase
6Harrison FordDolly PartonDustin HoffmanBurt ReynoldsArnold Schwarzenegger
7Alan AldaJane FondaHarrison FordRobert RedfordChuck Norris
8Bo DerekRichard GereRichard GerePrinceHarrison Ford
9Goldie HawnPaul NewmanChevy ChaseDan AykroydMichael Douglas
10Bill MurrayHarrison FordTom CruiseMeryl StreepMeryl Streep

Place19861987198819891990
1Tom CruiseEddie MurphyTom CruiseJack NicholsonArnold Schwarzenegger
2Eddie MurphyMichael DouglasEddie MurphyTom CruiseJulia Roberts
3Paul HoganMichael J. FoxTom HanksRobin WilliamsBruce Willis
4Rodney DangerfieldArnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerMichael DouglasTom Cruise
5Bette MidlerPaul HoganPaul HoganTom HanksMel Gibson
6Sylvester StalloneTom CruiseDanny DeVitoMichael J. FoxKevin Costner
7Clint EastwoodGlenn CloseBette MidlerEddie MurphyPatrick Swayze
8Whoopi GoldbergSylvester StalloneRobin WilliamsMel GibsonSean Connery
9Kathleen TurnerCherTom SelleckSean ConneryHarrison Ford
10Paul NewmanMel GibsonDustin HoffmanKathleen TurnerRichard Gere

Place19911992199319941995
1Kevin CostnerTom CruiseClint EastwoodTom HanksTom Hanks
2Arnold SchwarzeneggerMel GibsonTom CruiseJim CarreyJim Carrey
3Robin WilliamsKevin CostnerRobin WilliamsArnold SchwarzeneggerBrad Pitt
4Julia RobertsJack NicholsonKevin CostnerTom CruiseHarrison Ford
5Macaulay CulkinMacaulay CulkinHarrison FordHarrison FordRobin Williams
6Jodie FosterWhoopi GoldbergJulia RobertsTim AllenSandra Bullock
7Billy CrystalMichael DouglasTom HanksMel GibsonMel Gibson
8Dustin HoffmanClint EastwoodMel GibsonJodie FosterDemi Moore
9Robert De NiroSteven SeagalWhoopi GoldbergMichael DouglasJohn Travolta
10Mel GibsonRobin WilliamsSylvester StalloneTommy Lee JonesKevin Costner
Michael Douglas

Place19961997199819992000
1Tom CruiseHarrison FordTom HanksJulia RobertsTom Cruise
1Mel GibsonJulia RobertsJim CarreyTom HanksJulia Roberts
3John TravoltaLeonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioAdam SandlerGeorge Clooney
4Arnold SchwarzeneggerWill SmithRobin WilliamsBruce WillisEddie Murphy
5Sandra BullockTom CruiseMeg RyanMike MyersRussell Crowe
6Robin WilliamsJack NicholsonMel GibsonTom CruiseMel Gibson
7Sean ConneryJim CarreyAdam SandlerWill SmithMartin Lawrence
8Harrison FordJohn TravoltaEddie MurphyMel GibsonTom Hanks
9Kevin CostnerRobin WilliamsCameron DiazMeg RyanJim Carrey
10Michelle PfeifferTommy Lee JonesJulia RobertsSandra BullockHarrison Ford

Place20012002200320042005
1Tom CruiseTom HanksJim CarreyTom HanksTom Cruise
2George ClooneyTom CruiseNicole KidmanTom CruiseJohnny Depp
3Julia RobertsMike MyersJack NicholsonLeonardo DiCaprioAngelina Jolie
4Russell CroweReese WitherspoonTom CruiseNicolas CageBrad Pitt
5Nicole KidmanLeonardo DiCaprioJulia RobertsJim CarreyVince Vaughn
6Denzel WashingtonNicole KidmanJohnny DeppDenzel WashingtonGeorge Clooney
7Will SmithCatherine Zeta-JonesRussell CroweJulia RobertsWill Smith
8Brad PittDenzel WashingtonTom HanksWill SmithReese Witherspoon
9Ben AffleckMel GibsonWill FerrellBrad PittAdam Sandler
10Jackie ChanVin DieselRenée ZellwegerAdam SandlerTom Hanks

Place20062007200820092010
1Johnny DeppJohnny DeppWill SmithSandra BullockJohnny Depp
2Leonardo DiCaprioWill SmithRobert Downey Jr.Johnny DeppAngelina Jolie
3Will SmithGeorge ClooneyChristian BaleMatt DamonRobert Downey Jr.
4Denzel WashingtonMatt DamonShia LaBeoufGeorge ClooneyMatt Damon
5Tom HanksDenzel WashingtonHarrison FordRobert Downey Jr.Steve Carell
6George ClooneyRussell CroweAdam SandlerTom HanksTom Hanks
7Will FerrellTom CruiseReese WitherspoonMeryl StreepDenzel Washington
8Tom CruiseNicolas CageGeorge ClooneyBrad PittLeonardo DiCaprio
9Dakota FanningWill FerrellAngelina JolieShia LaBeoufGeorge Clooney
10Sacha Baron CohenTom HanksDaniel CraigDenzel WashingtonAnne Hathaway

Place201120122013
1Brad PittDenzel WashingtonJennifer Lawrence
2George ClooneyAnne HathawaySandra Bullock
3Johnny DeppHugh JackmanBradley Cooper
4Leonardo DiCaprioMark WahlbergTom Hanks
5Matt DamonJohnny DeppDenzel Washington
6Sandra BullockDaniel CraigLeonardo DiCaprio
7Bradley CooperDaniel Day-LewisRobert Downey, Jr.
8Robert Downey, Jr.Brad PittHugh Jackman
9Meryl StreepLeonardo DiCaprioBrad Pitt
10Ben StillerRobert Downey, Jr.Melissa McCarthy

Select Top 25 Lists

In addition to the top ten stars for that year, the Quigley Poll would commonly list the next 15 stars as well. A sample of these, including some of the predecessors' lists, are below:
Place19121913191419261927
1Maurice CostelloRomaine FieldingEarle WilliamsColleen MooreTom Mix
2Dolores CassinelliEarle WilliamsClara Kimball YoungTom MixColleen Moore
3Mae HotelyJ. Warren KerriganMary PickfordFred ThomsonClara Bow
4Francis X. BushmanAlice JoyceJ. Warren KerriganHarold LloydFred Thomson
5Broncho Billy AndersonCarlyle BlackwellMary FullerHoot GibsonLon Chaney
6Alice JoyceFrancis X. BushmanMarguerite ClaytonNorma TalmadgeRichard Dix
7Octavia HandworthBroncho Billy AndersonArthur JohnsonMary PickfordHoot Gibson
8Florence LawrenceMuriel OstricheAlice JoyceDouglas FairbanksHarold Lloyd
9Arthur JohnsonArthur JohnsonCarlyle BlackwellThomas MeighanKen Maynard
10May BuckleyMary FullerFrancis X. BushmanReginald DennyJohn Gilbert
11Florence TurnerEdith StoreyCrane WilburMilton SillsBebe Daniels
12Mary PickfordCrane WilburEdith StoreyRichard DixWallace Beery
13Mary FullerMaurice CostelloFlorence LawrenceLon ChaneyDouglas Fairbanks
14Ormi HawleyKing BaggotBuck JonesLaura La Plante
15Robert GaillardMary PickfordAnita StewartNorma ShearerNorma Shearer
16Carlyle BlackwellFlorence La BadieRomaine FieldingGloria SwansonRin Tin Tin
17Gene GauntierClara Kimball YoungMaurice CostelloWallace BeeryCharles Murray
18Sadie OsmonMarguerite SnowLottie BriscoeBebe DanielsMarion Davies
19J. Warren KerriganDolores CassinelliBroncho Billy AndersonCorinne GriffithNorma Talmadge
20Helen GardnerLillian WalkerFlorence TurnerJack HoltBuck Jones
21Marin SaisBlanche SweetBlanche SweetConstance TalmadgeMilton Sills
22Gwendolyn PatesE.K. LincolnVivian RichRin Tin TinJack Holt
23Florence TurnerLillian WalkerJackie CooganMary Pickford
24Crane WilburPearl WhiteTrue BoardmanMarion DaviesRaymond Hatton
25Lillian WalkerEdwin AugustNorma TalmadgeCharlie ChaplinThomas Meighan

Place19281929193219331934
1Clara BowClara BowMarie DresslerMarie DresslerWill Rogers
2Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyJanet GaynorWill RogersClark Gable
3Colleen MooreWilliam HainesJoan CrawfordJanet GaynorJanet Gaynor
4Tom MixHoot GibsonCharles FarrellEddie CantorWallace Beery
5John GilbertCharles Buddy RogersGreta GarboWallace BeeryMae West
6Harold LloydRichard BarthelmessNorma ShearerJean HarlowJoan Crawford
7Richard DixKen MaynardWallace BeeryClark GableBing Crosby
8William HainesTom MixClark GableMae WestShirley Temple
9Richard BarthelmessColleen MooreWill RogersNorma ShearerMarie Dressler
10Billie DoveRichard DixJoe E. BrownJoan CrawfordNorma Shearer
11Bebe DanielsNancy CarrollMarx Brothers & Wheeler & Woolsey Joe E. BrownKatharine Hepburn
12Hoot GibsonRamon NovarroEddie CantorLionel BarrymoreJoe E. Brown
13Fred ThomsonAl JolsonMaurice ChevalierMarx BrothersClaudette Colbert
14Ken MaynardGeorge BancroftConstance BennettBing CrosbyJean Harlow
15Dolores del RíoJoan CrawfordGeorge ArlissWheeler & WoolseyEddie Cantor
16Milton SillsJack HoltJames DunnEdward G. RobinsonDick Powell
17Douglas FairbanksGreta GarboSally EilersSlim SummervilleGeorge Arliss
18Mary PickfordGary CooperMarlene DietrichZaSu PittsWarner Baxter
19Jack HoltMilton SillsLionel BarrymoreMaurice ChevalierWheeler & Woolsey
20Ramon NovarroBebe DanielsJackie CooperFredric March & Robert Montgomery James Cagney
21Marion DaviesAlice WhiteBarbara StanwyckHelen HayesLionel Barrymore
22Emil JanningsJohn GilbertEdward G. RobinsonWarner BaxterMarion Davies
23Laura La PlanteLaura La PlanteGeorge O'BrienGeorge ArlissBuck Jones
24Norma ShearerNorma ShearerWarner BaxterJames CagneyFredric March
25Charlie ChaplinWilliam BoydRichard DixLee Tracy
Kay Francis

Place19351936193719381939
1Shirley TempleShirley TempleShirley TempleShirley TempleMickey Rooney
2Will RogersClark GableClark GableClark GableTyrone Power
3Clark GableFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Robert TaylorSonja HenieSpencer Tracy
4Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Robert TaylorBing CrosbyMickey RooneyClark Gable
5Joan CrawfordJoe E. BrownWilliam PowellSpencer TracyShirley Temple
6Claudette ColbertDick PowellJane WithersRobert TaylorBette Davis
7Dick PowellJoan CrawfordFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Myrna LoyAlice Faye
8Wallace BeeryClaudette ColbertSonja HenieJane WithersErrol Flynn
9Joe E. BrownJeanette MacDonaldGary CooperAlice FayeJames Cagney
10James CagneyGary CooperMyrna LoyTyrone PowerSonja Henie
11Mae WestJane WithersBob BurnsGary CooperBing Crosby
12Bing CrosbyJames CagneyMartha RayeWallace BeeryDeanna Durbin
13Fred AstaireWilliam PowellJeanette MacDonaldBing CrosbyJane Withers
14Ginger RogersJean HarlowDick PowellJeanette MacDonaldRobert Taylor
15William PowellWallace BeeryWallace BeeryDeanna DurbinWallace Beery
16Janet GaynorFred MacMurrayJoan CrawfordDon AmecheMyrna Loy
17Jean HarlowIrene DunneJoe E. BrownDorothy LamourBob Burns
18Norma ShearerMyrna LoySpencer TracyGinger RogersGary Cooper
19W. C. FieldsGinger RogersClaudette ColbertNelson EddyJeanette MacDonald
20Ruby KeelerFred AstaireEleanor PowellBob BurnsDon Ameche
21Warner BaxterWarner BaxterJeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Errol FlynnGinger Rogers
22Grace MooreBing CrosbyJack BennyJeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Henry Fonda
23Katharine HepburnDionne QuintupletsNelson EddyIrene DunnePaul Muni
24Buck JonesJanet GaynorWilliam Powell and Myrna Loy Paul MuniIrene Dunne
25Fredric MarchNelson EddyBob Burns and Martha Raye William PowellCary Grant

Place19401941194219431944
1Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyAbbott and CostelloBetty GrableBing Crosby
2Spencer TracyClark GableClark GableBob HopeGary Cooper
3Clark GableAbbott and CostelloGary CooperAbbott and CostelloBob Hope
4Gene AutryBob HopeMickey RooneyBing CrosbyBetty Grable
5Tyrone PowerSpencer TracyBob HopeGary CooperSpencer Tracy
6James CagneyGene AutryJames CagneyGreer GarsonGreer Garson
7Bing CrosbyGary CooperGene AutryHumphrey BogartHumphrey Bogart
8Wallace BeeryBette DavisBetty GrableJames CagneyAbbott and Costello
9Bette DavisJames CagneyGreer GarsonMickey RooneyCary Grant
10Judy GarlandJudy GarlandSpencer TracyClark GableBette Davis
11James StewartTyrone PowerDorothy LamourJudy GarlandWallace Beery
12Deanna DurbinAlice FayeBing CrosbyAlice FayeDorothy Lamour
13Alice FayeJames StewartTyrone PowerBette DavisWalter Pidgeon
14Errol FlynnErrol FlynnWalter PidgeonTyrone PowerJudy Garland
15Myrna LoyDorothy LamourBette DavisAlan LaddAlice Faye & Red Skelton
16Dorothy LamourBetty GrableAnn SheridanCary GrantGinger Rogers
17Cary GrantBing CrosbyErrol FlynnErrol FlynnMickey Rooney
18Bob HopeGinger RogersWallace BeeryWallace BeeryClaudette Colbert
19Henry FondaWallace BeeryJudy GarlandSpencer TracyIrene Dunne
20Gary CooperJack BennyRed SkeltonDorothy LamourMargaret O'Brien & James Cagney
21Don AmecheRobert TaylorJohn PayneJean ArthurBarry Fitzgerald
22Jack BennyDon AmecheRita HayworthWalter PidgeonRoy Rogers
23Ginger RogersCary GrantLana TurnerClaudette ColbertBetty Hutton
24Ann SheridanDeanna DurbinCary GrantRed SkeltonFred MacMurray & Ingrid Bergman
25William PowellWilliam PowellHumphrey BogartLana TurnerDeanna Durbin


Place19451946194719481949
1Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyBing CrosbyBing CrosbyBob Hope
2Van JohnsonIngrid BergmanBetty GrableBetty GrableBing Crosby
3Greer GarsonVan JohnsonIngrid BergmanBud Abbott and Lou CostelloBud Abbott and Lou Costello
4Betty GrableGary CooperGary CooperGary CooperJohn Wayne
5Spencer TracyBob HopeHumphrey BogartBob HopeGary Cooper
6Humphrey Bogart & Gary CooperHumphrey BogartBob HopeHumphrey BogartCary Grant
7Bob HopeGreer GarsonClark GableClark GableBetty Grable
8Judy GarlandMargaret O'BrienGregory PeckCary GrantEsther Williams
9Margaret O'BrienBetty GrableClaudette ColbertSpencer TracyHumphrey Bogart
10Roy RogersRoy RogersAlan LaddIngrid BergmanClark Gable
11Abbott and CostelloWallace BeeryCary GrantEsther WilliamsJames Stewart
12Betty HuttonRay MillandRoy RogersGregory PeckRandolph Scott
13Ingrid BergmanClark GableVan JohnsonLana TurnerRed Skelton
14Bette DavisAlan LaddSpencer TracyAlan LaddClifton Webb
15Alan LaddBette DavisLarry ParksRed SkeltonLoretta Young
16Dane ClarkRita HayworthAbbott and CostelloJohn WayneJune Allyson
17Joseph CottenCary GrantFred MacMurrayRoy RogersAlan Ladd
18Claudette ColbertCornel WildeRita HayworthRandolph ScottRoy Rogers
19Walter PidgeonClaudette Colbert & Gene Tierney Margaret O'BrienRita HayworthDan Dailey
20Fred MacMurrayAbbott and CostelloTyrone PowerVan JohnsonOlivia de Havilland
21Danny KayeSpencer TracyJoan CrawfordDennis MorganRobert Mitchum
22Gregory PeckOlivia de HavillandBarbara StanwyckLoretta YoungClaudette Colbert
23Ginger RogersGregory PeckDana AndrewsClaudette ColbertGregory Peck
24John WayneErrol FlynnEsther WilliamsIrene DunneSpencer Tracy
25Mickey RooneyJudy GarlandCornel WildeJames StewartJane Wyman

Place19501951195219531954
1John WayneJohn WayneDean Martin and Jerry LewisGary CooperJohn Wayne
2Bob HopeDean Martin & Jerry LewisGary CooperDean Martin & Jerry LewisDean Martin & Jerry Lewis
3Bing CrosbyBetty GrableJohn WayneJohn WayneGary Cooper
4Betty GrableAbbott & CostelloBing CrosbyAlan LaddJames Stewart
5James StewartBing CrosbyBob HopeBing CrosbyMarilyn Monroe
6Abbott & CostelloBob HopeJames StewartMarilyn MonroeAlan Ladd
7Clifton WebbRandolph ScottDoris DayJames StewartWilliam Holden
8Esther WilliamsGary CooperGregory PeckBob HopeBing Crosby
9Spencer TracyDoris DaySusan HaywardSusan HaywardJane Wyman
10Randolph ScottSpencer TracyRandolph ScottRandolph ScottMarlon Brando
11Gary CooperGregory PeckAbbott and CostelloDoris DayJune Allyson
12Gregory PeckEsther WilliamsEsther WilliamsEsther WilliamsHumphrey Bogart
13Clark GableMario LanzaCary GrantMarjorie Main & Percy KilbrideBurt Lancaster
14June AllysonRed SkeltonBetty HuttonGregory PeckSusan Hayward
15Betty HuttonMarjorie MainJane WymanAva GardnerPercy Kilbride & Marjorie Main
16Burt LancasterJames StewartAlan LaddClark GableJeff Chandler
17Red SkeltonAlan LaddClark GableBurt LancasterRock Hudson
18Van JohnsonClark GableHumphrey BogartJeff ChandlerDoris Day
19Roy RogersSusan HaywardStewart GrangerJane WymanClark Gable
20Cary GrantJane PowellBetty GrableAbbott & CostelloAva Gardner
21Dan DaileyClifton WebbRed SkeltonStewart GrangerGregory Peck
22Barbara StanwyckCary GrantJeff ChandlerJane RussellRandolph Scott
23Joel McCreaJeanne CrainMario LanzaCharlton HestonTony Curtis
24Doris DayVan JohnsonBurt LancasterHumphrey BogartAudrey Hepburn
25Judy GarlandBurt LancasterMarjorie Main and Percy KilbrideRita HayworthEsther Williams

Place19551956195719581959
1James StewartWilliam HoldenRock HudsonGlenn FordRock Hudson
2Grace KellyJohn WayneJohn WayneElizabeth TaylorCary Grant
3John WayneJames StewartPat BooneJerry LewisJames Stewart
4William HoldenBurt LancasterElvis PresleyMarlon BrandoDoris Day
5Gary CooperGlenn FordFrank SinatraRock HudsonDebbie Reynolds
6Marlon BrandoDean Martin & Jerry LewisGary CooperWilliam HoldenGlenn Ford
7Dean Martin & Jerry LewisGary CooperWilliam HoldenBrigitte BardotFrank Sinatra
8Humphrey BogartMarilyn MonroeJames StewartYul BrynnerJohn Wayne
9June AllysonKim NovakJerry LewisJames StewartJerry Lewis
10Clark GableFrank SinatraYul BrynnerFrank SinatraSusan Hayward
11Marilyn MonroeRock HudsonKim NovakPat BooneElizabeth Taylor
12Glenn FordDoris DayDeborah KerrCary GrantWilliam Holden
13Bing CrosbySusan HaywardDebbie ReynoldsElvis PresleyGary Cooper
14Doris DayMarlon BrandoMarlon BrandoJohn WaynePaul Newman
15Audie MurphyJune AllysonBurt LancasterDoris DayDean Martin
16Burt LancasterGrace KellyGlenn FordKim NovakSandra Dee
17Alan LaddAudie MurphyDoris DayIngrid BergmanBrigitte Bardot
18Jane WymanJeff ChandlerCary GrantGary CooperTony Curtis
19Susan HaywardGregory PeckClark GableKirk DouglasShirley MacLaine
20Jeff ChandlerBing CrosbyElizabeth TaylorBurt LancasterMarilyn Monroe
21Jane RussellYul BrynnerAudie MurphyJoanne WoodwardMarlon Brando
22Randolph ScottErnest BorgnineJeff ChandlerGregory PeckPat Boone
23Robert MitchumJane WymanJune AllysonPaul NewmanIngrid Bergman
24Rock HudsonRandolph ScottIngrid BergmanDebbie ReynoldsYul Brynner
25Percy Kilbride & Marjorie MainAlan LaddKirk DouglasDeborah KerrKirk Douglas

Place19601961196219631964
1Doris DayElizabeth TaylorDoris DayDoris DayDoris Day
2Rock HudsonRock HudsonRock HudsonJohn WayneJack Lemmon
3Cary GrantDoris DayCary GrantRock HudsonRock Hudson
4Elizabeth TaylorJohn WayneJohn WayneJack LemmonJohn Wayne
5Debbie ReynoldsCary GrantElvis PresleyCary GrantCary Grant
6Tony CurtisSandra DeeElizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorElvis Presley
7Sandra DeeJerry LewisJerry LewisElvis PresleyShirley MacLaine
8Frank SinatraWilliam HoldenFrank SinatraSandra DeeAnn-Margret
9Jack LemmonTony CurtisSandra DeePaul NewmanPaul Newman
10John WayneElvis PresleyBurt LancasterJerry LewisRichard Burton
11Jerry LewisBurt LancasterPaul NewmanGregory PeckElizabeth Taylor
12Glenn FordFrank SinatraCharlton HestonShirley MacLaineDebbie Reynolds
13Paul NewmanDebbie ReynoldsJames StewartFrank SinatraJerry Lewis
14William HoldenJack LemmonJack LemmonJames StewartHayley Mills
15Kirk DouglasGlenn FordWilliam HoldenHayley MillsCarroll Baker
16Charlton HestonKirk DouglasDebbie ReynoldsJames GarnerJames Garner
17Shirley MacLainePaul NewmanKirk DouglasDebbie ReynoldsFrank Sinatra
18James StewartCharlton HestonTony CurtisBurt LancasterGregory Peck
19Burt LancasterSusan HaywardNatalie WoodGlenn FordGlenn Ford
20Joanne WoodwardGregory PeckHayley MillsTroy DonahueAudrey Hepburn
21Elvis PresleyMarlon BrandoGlenn FordTony CurtisNatalie Wood
22Pat BooneJames StewartKim NovakKirk DouglasTony Curtis
23Yul BrynnerShirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineCharlton HestonJames Stewart
24Robert MitchumTroy DonahueAudrey HepburnHenry FondaSophia Loren
25Gary CooperNatalie WoodGregory PeckRichard BurtonBurt Lancaster

Place19651966196719681969
1Sean ConneryJulie AndrewsJulie AndrewsSidney PoitierPaul Newman
2John WayneSean ConneryLee MarvinPaul NewmanJohn Wyane
3Doris DayElizabeth TaylorPaul NewmanJulie AndrewsSteve McQueen
4Julie AndrewsJack LemmonDean MartinJohn WayneDustin Hoffman
5Jack LemmonRichard BurtonSean ConneryClint EastwoodClint Eastwood
6Elvis PresleyCary GrantElizabeth TaylorDean MartinSidney Poitier
7Cary GrantJohn WayneSidney PoitierSteve McQueenLee Marvin
8James StewartDoris DayJohn WayneJack LemmonJack Lemmon
9Elizabeth TaylorPaul NewmanRichard BurtonLee MarvinKatharine Hepburn
10Richard BurtonElvis PresleySteve McQueenElizabeth TaylorBarbra Streisand
11Rock HudsonDean MartinJane FondaFaye DunawayDean Martin
12The BeatlesSteve McQueenJames CoburnElvis PresleyJoanne Woodward
13Peter SellersFrank SinatraJack LemmonFrank SinatraWalter Matthau
14Frank SinatraSophia LorenJulie ChristieDoris DayRichard Burton
15Shirley MacLainePeter SellersMichael CaineRichard BurtonRaquel Welch
16Jerry LewisJames StewartElvis PresleySean ConneryJane Fonda
17Ann-MargretDick Van DykeCary GrantJane FondaElizabeth Taylor
18James GarnerRock HudsonSandy DennisKatharine HepburnPeter Fonda
19Debbie ReynoldsAudrey HepburnFrank SinatraWarren BeattyJulie Andrews
20Rex HarrisonRex HarrisonBob HopeAudrey HepburnFaye Dunaway
21Paul NewmanJerry LewisShirley MacLaineRaquel WelchMia Farrow
22Steve McQueenCharlton HestonAudrey HepburnJoanne WoodwardElvis Presley
23Peter O'TooleAnn-MargretDick Van DykeJulie ChristieSandy Dennis
24Tony CurtisNatalie WoodJerry LewisMia FarrowWarren Beatty
25Charlton HestonShirley MacLaineDoris DayWalter MatthauJames Garner

Place19701971197219731974
1Paul NewmanJohn WayneClint EastwoodClint EastwoodRobert Redford
2Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodGeorge C. ScottRyan O'NealClint Eastwood
3Steve McQueenPaul NewmanGene HackmanSteve McQueenPaul Newman
4John WayneSteve McQueenJohn WayneBurt ReynoldsBarbra Streisand
5Elliott GouldGeorge C. ScottBarbra StreisandRobert RedfordSteve McQueen
6Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanMarlon BrandoBarbra StreisandBurt Reynolds
7Lee MarvinWalter MatthauPaul NewmanPaul NewmanCharles Bronson
8Jack LemmonAli MacGrawSteve McQueenCharles BronsonJack Nicholson
9Barbra StreisandSean ConneryDustin HoffmanJohn WayneAl Pacino
10Walter MatthauLee MarvinGoldie HawnMarlon BrandoJohn Wayne
11Robert RedfordRyan O'NealRobert RedfordGene HackmanDustin Hoffman
12George C. ScottCandice BergenRyan O'NealLiza MinnelliWoody Allen
13Sidney PoitierJack NicholsonWoody AllenRoger MooreJames Caan
14Dean MartinSidney PoitierLee MarvinDiana RossLiza Minnelli
15Raquel WelchRobert RedfordAli MacGrawWalter MatthauCharlton Heston
16Richard BurtonBarbra StreisandSean ConneryGeorge C. ScottGene Hakcman
17James StewartJames GarnerLiza MinnelliAli MacGrawJack Lemmon
18Peter FondaElliott GouldWalter MatthauWoody AllenFaye Dunaway
19Julie AndrewsAnn-MargretRaquel WelchDyan CannonGeorge C. Scott
20Katharine HepburnDean MartinJane FondaJane FondaWalter Matthau
21Elvis PresleyJane FondaJack LemmonGlenda JacksonMarlon Brando
22Jane FondaDonald SutherlandSidney PoitierAl PacinoGeorge Segal
23Jon VoightJack LemmonBurt ReynoldsJames CoburnRyan O'Neal
24Elizabeth TaylorDyan CannonCharlton HestonGoldie HawnRoger Moore
25Alan ArkinElvis PresleyElvis PresleyDustin HoffmanElliott Gould

Place19751976197719781979
1Robert RedfordRobert RedfordSylvester StalloneBurt ReynoldsBurt Reynolds
2Barbra StreisandJack NicholsonBarbra StreisandJohn TravoltaClint Eastwood
3Al PacinoDustin HoffmanClint EastwoodRichard DreyfussJane Fonda
4Charles BronsonClint EastwoodBurt ReynoldsWarren BeattyWoody Allen
5Paul NewmanMel BrooksRobert RedfordClint EastwoodBarbra Streisand
6Clint EastwoodBurt ReynoldsWoody AllenWoody AllenSylvester Stallone
7Burt ReynoldsAl PacinoMel BrooksDiane KeatonJohn Travolta
8Woody AllenTatum O'NealAl PacinoJane FondaJill Clayburgh
9Steve McQueenWoody AllenDiane KeatonPeter SellersRoger Moore
10Gene HackmanCharles BronsonRobert De NiroBarbra StreisandMel Brooks
11Jack NicholsonBarbra StreisandJack NicholsonMel BrooksRobert Redford
12James CaanLiza MinnelliCharles BronsonRobert RedfordDiane Keaton
13Dustin HoffmanFaye DunawayDustin HoffmanWalter MatthauSally Field
14Faye DunawayPeter SellersKris KristoffersonPaul NewmanWarren Beatty
15John WayneGregory PeckFaye DunawaySylvester StalloneRobert De Niro
16Liza MinnelliJeff BridgesRoger MooreKris KristoffersonJon Voight
17Warren BeattyGene WilderPaul NewmanFaye DunawayAl Pacino
18Tom LaughlinSissy SpacekJacqueline BissetJill ClayburghRichard Dreyfuss
19Peter SellersEileen BrennanLiza MinnelliJacqueline BissetPeter Sellers
20Raquel WelchMichael YorkPeter SellersSally FieldDustin Hoffman
21Candice BergenEd AsnerJane FondaJack NicholsonJack Nicholson
22Sean ConneryRobert LoganSissy SpacekJon VoightGeorge Hamilton
23Marlon BrandoRobert CarradineJohn WayneGeorge BurnsNick Nolte
24Peter FondaRaquel WelchGene WilderHenry WinklerPaul Newman
25Diana RossMarlon BrandoRobby BensonJohn WaynePeter Falk

Place19801981198219831984
1Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsClint EastwoodClint Eastwood
2Robert RedfordClint EastwoodClint EastwoodEddie MurphyBill Murray
3Clint EastwoodDudley MooreSylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneHarrison Ford
4Jane FondaDolly PartonDudley MooreBurt ReynoldsEddie Murphy
5Dustin HoffmanJane FondaRichard PryorJohn TravoltaSally Field
6John TravoltaHarrison FordDolly PartonDustin HoffmanBurt Reynolds
7Sally FieldAlan AldaJane FondaHarrison FordRobert Redford
8Sissy SpacekBo DerekRichard GereRichard GerePrince
9Barbra StreisandGoldie HawnPaul NewmanChevy ChaseDan Aykroyd
10Steve MartinBill MurrayHarrison FordTom CruiseMeryl Streep
11John BelushiCheech & ChongGoldie HawnSean ConneryDebra Winger
12Walter MatthauBrooke ShieldsKatharine HepburnRichard PryorSylvester Stallone
13Cheech & ChongRichard PryorAlan AldaMeryl StreepTom Hanks
14Jill ClayburghJohn BelushiSally FieldDebra WingerArnold Schwarzenegger
15Meryl StreepChristopher ReeveCheech & ChongRoger MooreShirley MacLaine
16Bette MidlerSally FieldMeryl StreepPaul NewmanSteve Martin
17George BurnsMeryl StreepRobert RedfordTeri GarrTom Cruise
18Brooke ShieldsSissy SpacekChristopher ReeveDudley MooreJack Nicholson
19Jack NicholsonRobert RedfordDustin HoffmanBarbra StreisandRichard Gere
20Al PacinoRoger MooreTimothy HuttonGoldie HawnDolly Parton
21Dudley MooreMarsha MasonRoger MooreLouis Gossett Jr.Robert De Niro
22Chevy ChaseChuck NorrisChuck NorrisAl PacinoChuck Norris
23Woody AllenGene WilderBrooke ShieldsMark HamillKevin Bacon
24Robert De NiroSteve MartinAl PacinoJane FondaGeorge Burns
25Goldie HawnLily TomlinJulie AndrewsDan AykroydDustin Hoffman

Place19851986198719881989
1Sylvester StalloneTom CruiseEddie MurphyTom CruiseJack Nicholson
2Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyMichael DouglasEddie MurphyTom Cruise
3Clint EastwoodPaul HoganMichael J. FoxTom HanksRobin Williams
4Michael J. FoxRodney DangerfieldArnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerMichael Douglas
5Chevy ChaseBette MidlerPaul HoganPaul HoganTom Hanks
6Arnold SchwarzeneggerSylvester StalloneTom CruiseDanny De VitoMichael J. Fox
7Chuck NorrisClint EastwoodGlenn CloseBette MidlerEddie Murphy
8Harrison FordWhoopi GoldbergSylvester StalloneRobin WilliamsMel Gibson
9Michael DouglasKathleen TurnerCherTom SelleckSean Connery
10Meryl StreepPaul NewmanMel GibsonDustin HoffmanKathleen Turner
11Robert RedfordMichael J. FoxPatrick SwayzeCherBette Midler
12Sally FieldSigourney WeaverKathleen TurnerMichael DouglasDustin Hoffman
13Kathleen TurnerRobert RedfordClint EastwoodSylvester StalloneMichael Keaton
14Dan AykroydRalph MacchioTom SelleckMichael J. FoxDanny De Vito
15Bill MurrayChevy ChaseBette MidlerJohn CandyChevy Chase
16Jack NicholsonJane FondaDanny De VitoBruce WillisSteve Martin
17Jessica LangeMatthew BroderickSteve MartinMel GibsonBill Murray
18Goldie HawnMichael DouglasJohn CandyGlenn CloseKevin Costner
19Charles BronsonHarrison FordMeryl StreepBill MurrayArnold Schwarzenegger
20CherWoody AllenKevin CostnerSigourney WeaverMichelle Pfeiffer
21Mel GibsonRob LoweJack NicholsonHarrison FordJohn Candy
22Paul ReubensLeonard NimoyDan AykroydClint EastwoodBruce Willis
23Burt ReynoldsWilliam ShatnerRichard DreyfussPatrick SwayzeJohn Travolta
24Roger MooreMeryl StreepWilliam HurtMeryl StreepMeryl Streep
25Sissy SpacekWilliam HurtHarrison FordSteve MartinSylvester Stallone

Place19901991199219931994
1Arnold SchwarzeneggerKevin CostnerTom CruiseClint EastwoodTom Hanks
2Julia RobertsArnold SchwarzeneggerMel GibsonTom CruiseJim Carrey
3Bruce WillisRobin WilliamsKevin CostnerRobin WilliamsArnold Schwarzenegger
4Tom CruiseJulia RobertsJack NicholsonKevin CostnerTom Cruise
5Mel GibsonMacaulay CulkinMacaulay CulkinHarrison FordHarrison Ford
6Kevin CostnerJodie FosterWhoopi GoldbergJulia RobertsTim Allen
7Patrick SwayzeBilly CrystalMichael DouglasTom HanksMel Gibson
8Sean ConneryDustin HoffmanClint EastwoodMel GibsonJodie Foster
9Harrison FordRobert De NiroSteven SeagalWhoopi GoldbergMichael Douglas
10Richard GereMel GibsonRobin WilliamsSylvester StalloneTommy Lee Jones
11Michael J. FoxSteve MartinSharon StoneMeg RyanRobin Williams
12Demi MooreHarrison FordMichelle PfeifferArnold SchwarzeneggerDemi Moore
13Macaulay CulkinMichael J. FoxHarrison FordDemi MooreKeanu Reeves
14Robin WilliamsNick NolteDanny De VitoMacaulay CulkinKevin Costner
15Tom HanksPatrick SwayzeSteve MartinJack NicholsonJulia Roberts
16Michelle PfeifferBarbra StreisandMichael KeatonAl PacinoSylvester Stallone
17Steven SeagalDanny De VitoSean ConneryDenzel WashingtonMeg Ryan
18Sylvester StalloneCherJoe PesciSean ConneryJack Nicholson
19Bette MidlerDemi MooreDemi MooreMichael DouglasJean-Claude Van Damme
20Michael DouglasAnthony HopkinsEddie MurphyTommy Lee JonesBrad Pitt
21Al PacinoMichelle PfeifferBilly CrystalRobert RedfordWhoopi Goldberg
22Eddie MurphyBill MurrayDaniel Day-LewisSally FieldMeryl Streep
23Winona RyderSean ConneryJulia RobertsGene HackmanSharon Stone
24Robert De NiroAnjelica HustonDana CarveyJodie FosterHugh Grant
25Meryl StreepWarren BeattyAl PacinoAnthony HopkinsAnthony Hopkins

Place19951996199719981999
1Tom HanksTom Cruise & Mel Gibson Harrison FordTom HanksJulia Roberts
2Jim CarreyTom Cruise & Mel Gibson Julia RobertsJim CarreyTom Hanks
3Brad PittJohn TravoltaLeonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioAdam Sandler
4Harrison FordArnold SchwarzeneggerWill SmithRobin WilliamsBruce Willis
5Robin WilliamsSandra BullockTom CruiseMeg RyanMike Myers
6Sandra BullockRobin WilliamsJack NicholsonMel GibsonTom Cruise
7Mel GibsonSean ConneryJim CarreyAdam SandlerWill Smith
8Demi MooreHarrison FordJohn TravoltaEddie MurphyMel Gibson
9John TravoltaKevin CostnerRobin WilliamsCameron DiazMeg Ryan
10Kevin Costner & Michael Douglas Michelle PfeifferTommy Lee JonesJulia RobertsSandra Bullock
11Kevin Costner & Michael Douglas Jim CarreyBrad Pitt and Neve Campbell John TravoltaAshley Judd
12Bruce WillisMichael Douglas and Demi Moore Brad Pitt and Neve Campbell Robert Redford
13Val KilmerMichael Douglas and Demi Moore Pierce BrosnanHarrison Ford
14Michelle PfeifferBrad PittJodie FosterWill Smith
15Julia RobertsGlenn Close and Denzel Washington Nicolas Cage and Tim Allen Bruce WillisPierce Brosnan
16Morgan FreemanGlenn Close and Denzel Washington Nicolas Cage and Tim Allen Sandra Bullock
17Pierce BrosnanGoldie HawnMichael DouglasMatt Damon
18Anthony HopkinsEddie MurphyDemi MooreDenzel Washington
19Robert De NiroRene Russo, Meg Ryan and Will Smith Michelle PfeifferAnne Heche
20Steven Seagal, Winona Ryder and Meg Ryan Rene Russo, Meg Ryan and Will Smith Sandra BullockGwyneth PaltrowKeanu Reeves
21Steven Seagal, Winona Ryder and Meg Ryan Rene Russo, Meg Ryan and Will Smith Cameron Diaz--
22Steven Seagal, Winona Ryder and Meg Ryan Helen HuntBrendan Fraser--
23Steve MartinPierce BrosnanDenzel Washington--
24Tommy Lee JonesBruce WillisRobert De Niro--
25Denzel WashingtonJack NicholsonMeg Ryan--

Place2000
1Tom Cruise
2Julia Roberts
3George Clooney
4Eddie Murphy
5Russell Crowe
6Mel Gibson
7Martin Lawrence
8Tom Hanks
9Jim Carrey
10Harrison Ford
11
12Michelle Pfeiffer
13
14Jennifer Lopez
15
16Nicolas Cage
17Denzel Washington
18Angelina Jolie
19
20Ben Stiller
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Top Ten Western Stars

For a number of years, there was also a poll for the top ten Western stars in the United States.
Place19361937193819391940
1Buck JonesGene AutryGene AutryGene AutryGene Autry
2George O'BrienWilliam BoydWilliam BoydWilliam BoydWilliam Boyd
3Gene AutryBuck JonesBuck JonesRoy RogersRoy Rogers
4William BoydDick ForanGeorge O'BrienGeorge O'BrienGeorge O'Brien
5Ken MaynardGeorge O'BrienThree MesquiteersCharles StarrettCharles Starrett
6Dick ForanTex RitterCharles StarrettThree MesquiteersJohnny Mack Brown
7John WayneBob SteeleBob SteeleTex RitterTex Ritter
8Tim McCoyThe Three MesquiteersSmith BallewBuck JonesThree Mesquiteers
9Hoot GibsonCharles StarrettTex RitterJohn WayneSmiley Burnette
10Buster CrabbeKen MaynardDick ForanBob BakerBill Elliott


Place19461947194819491950
1Roy RogersRoy RogersRoy RogersRoy RogersRoy Rogers
2Bill ElliotGene AutryGene AutryGene AutryGene Autry
3Gene AutryWilliam BoydBill ElliotGabby HayesGabby Hayes
4Gabby HayesBill ElliotGabby HayesTim HoltBill Elliott
5Smiley BurnettGabby HayesWilliam BoydBill ElliottWilliam Boyd
6Charles StarrettCharles StarrettCharles StarrettCharles StarrettTim Holt
7Johnny Mack BrownSmiley BurnettTim HoltWilliam BoydCharles Starrett
8Sunset CarsonJohnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack BrownJohnny Mack Brown
9Fuzzy KnightDale EvansSmiley BurnettSmiley BurnettSmiley Burnett
10Eddie DeanEddie DeanAndy DevineAndy DevineDale Evans

Place1951195219531954
1Roy RogersRoy RogersRoy RogersRoy Rogers
2Gene AutryGene AutryGene AutryGene Autry
3Tim HoltRex AllenRex AllenRex Allen
4Charles StarrettBill ElliottBill ElliottBill Elliott
5Rex AllenTim HoltAllan LaneGabby Hayes
6Bill ElliottGabby Hayes
7Smiley BurnetteSmiley Burnette
8Allan LaneCharles Starrett
9Dale EvansDale Evans
10Gabby HayesWilliam Boyd

Top Ten Money Makers in Britain

The Motion Picture Herald published a similar list for the UK, listing the most popular stars at the British box office, including the most popular British stars.
*Another poll by Sidney L. Bernstein of his theatre group listed these actors.
Various polls have been taken for the top stars in France too.
Place1956-581956-90
1Darry CowlLouis de Funes
2Bernard BlierBourvil
3Jean GabinJean-Paul Belmondo
4Jeanne MoreauJean Gabin
5Henri VidalFernandel
6Dany CarrelAlain Delon
7Brigitte BardotLino Ventura
8Annie GirardotGérard Depardieu
9Daniel GelinJean Marais
10Danielle DarrieuxBernard Blier

Box Office Poison

In 1938 a list was published of stars who were considered "box office poison" by exhibitors. The list was from Harry Brandt of the Independent Theater Owners Association.
The stars included:
In 1968 Variety magazine published a list of ten stars it considered overpriced. The stars charged at least $250,000 a film and had at least four flops in a row recently: