The transcript below is from the video “32 Best Action Stars’ Unbelievable Change in 2023” by Everfilm Stars.

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Hello there my friends, welcome back to Everfilm Stars. In this video, we are going to check out your best 32 action stars. You will see how much they have changed. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. Let’s start!

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#1. Keanu Reeves – Age: 58

Reeves began acting in theatre productions before making his film debut in Youngblood in 1986. He is best known for his action roles as Leo and John Wick. So far, Reeves has won 4 MTV Movie Awards and received 2 Best Actor nominations at the Saturn Awards.

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#2. Jet Li – Age: 59

Jet Li made his acting debut with the 1982 film Shaolin Temple. He went on to star in a series of highly praised martial arts blockbuster films, most notably Zhang Yimou’s Hero (2002). His recent action movie role is in Mulan as the evil emperor.

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#3. Dolph Lundgren – Age: 65

Dolph Lundgren’s breakthrough came in 1985 when he played Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. Since then, he has appeared in over 80 films, all of which are in the action genre. Recently, he starred in a series of Old Spice advertisements to promote a new deodorant spray.

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#4. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Age: 75

Arnold Schwarzenegger achieved international popularity as a Hollywood action icon with his debut in the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian in 1982. Nowadays, the veteran actor enjoys a $450 million net worth and is currently working on the production of five movies.

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#5. Bruce Willis – Age: 67

Bruce Willis rose to prominence as an action hero with his depiction of John McClane in the Die Hard movie franchise. In March 2022, he retired because he had been diagnosed with Aphasia, an inability to comprehend or formulate language.

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#6. Jackie Chan – Age: 68

Jackie Chan’s first huge blockbuster success came when he started in the 1998 action comedy Rush Hour. In 2018, 48 of his films grossed more than $5 billion at the box office. Chan is now one of the most popular action film stars of all time.

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#7. Jean Claude Van Damme – Age: 62

Van Damme is best known for his martial arts action movies. His most successful films include Kickboxing (1999), Double Impact (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), and Hard Target (1993). In 2022, Van Damme voiced the character Jean-Clawed in the computer animation film Minions: The Rise of Gru.

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#8. Brad Pitt – Age: 59

Brad Pitt first gained recognition as a cowboy hitchhiker in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise. He’s then starred in numerous action blockbusters, including Troy (2004) and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005). His most recent performance in an action film is playing Ladybug in Bullet Train (2022).

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#9. Liam Neeson – Age: 70

Liam Neeson established himself as an action star with an action thriller series Taken in 2008-2014 before he went ahead to star in many others. Neeson has indicated a desire to retire from the action genre though the films have taken his acting career in a new direction.

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#10. Antonio Banderas – Age: 62

Antonio Banderas is best known for starring in the action films The Mask of Zorro (1998), Spy Kids (2001-2003), and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003). His latest performance is in the 2022 animation Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

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#11. John Travolta – Age: 68

John Travolta has starred in a number of monumental action films earning his first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his role in the blockbuster Saturday Night Fever in 1977. He took a break from acting in 2020 and returned in 2022 with the action film Paradise City.

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#12. Danny Trejo – Age: 61

Danny Trejo’s movie career began in 1985 when he acted in the American indie film Runaway Train. His role as Machete in the Spy Kids franchise earned him worldwide recognition. Recently, he made his official Star Wars debut in the TV series The Book of Boba Fett.

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#13. Dwayne Johnson – Age: 50

Dwayne Johnson starred in numerous action films before his first big box of his success came in 2011 portraying Luke Hobbs in Fast Five. He is one of the highest paid and most successful actors in Hollywood with his latest role being DC’s Black Adam.

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#14. Clint Eastwood – Age: 92

Clint Eastwood rose to international fame in 1963 with his role as the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy” of Spaghetti Westerns. His last role is in the 2021 movie Cry Macho. His accolades include 4 Academy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards, and more.

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#15. Samuel Jackson – Age: 74

Samuel Jackson’s breakout role was in the 1994 action film Pulp Fiction. He also gained widespread recognition as the Jedi Mace Windu in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005). He is now the second highest grossing actor of all time and one of the most widely recognized.

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#16. Laurence Fishburne – Age: 61

Laurence Fishburne is a three-time Emmy and Tony Award winner renowned for his role as Morpheus in the action film trilogy The Matrix. He plays militant and authoritative characters in his films. He is currently starring the Broadway revival of David Mamet’s play American Buffalo.

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#17. Michael Dudikoff – Age: 68

Michael Dudikoff became an action film leading man and followed up with American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1986), Avenging Force (1986), Platoon Leader (1988), and more. His latest appearance on screen is in the 2022 movie Trail Blazers as Matthew.

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#18. Donnie Yen – Age: 59

Donnie Yen landed his first starring role in the 1984 film Drunken Tai Chi. He has also gained national recognition for playing Chirrut Îmwe in Rogue one (2016) and Xiang in XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). His most recent role is in the 2023 movie Sakra.

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#19. Jason Statham – Age: 55

Jason Statham led the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s even though his acting has been criticized for lacking depth and variety. His latest performance came early 2023 in the movie Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre portraying Orson Fortune.

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#20. Sylvester Stallone – Age: 76

Sylvester Stallone gained worldwide fame with his starring role in the smash hit Rocky (1976). During the 1980s, Stallone was considered one of the biggest action film stars in the world. His recent performance is as Dwight Manfredi in the series Tulsa King.

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#21. Michelle Yeoh – Age: 55

Michelle Yeoh rose to fame after starring in a series of Hong Kong action film, including Yes, Madam (1985), Police Story 3 (1992) and Holy Weapon (1993). She recently starred in the 2022 award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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#22. Chuck Norris – Age: 82

Chuck Norris became an international celebrity after he appeared in a chain of prolific action and martial arts films, including A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980), and An Eye for an Eye (1981). His last screen appearance was in the series finale of Hawaii Five.

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#23. Mel Gibson – Age: 67

Mel Gibson is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the 1979 post-apocalyptic action series Mad Max. Gibson is now a veteran action star whose net worth is approximately $430 million.

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#24. Milla Jovovich – Age: 47

Milla Jovovich has built a career playing tough guy action heroes. She established herself as one of the world’s most renowned female action actresses after starring as Alice in Resident Evil film series. The last performance was in the 2020 action film Monster Hunter.

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#25. Wesley Snipes – Age: 60

Wesley Snipes had his largest commercial success in 1998 with the film Blade as the title character. His famous action roles include New Jack City (1991), Passenger 57 (1992), The Expendables 3 (2014), and more. His latest performance is in the TV mini-series True Story.

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#26. Nicolas Cage – Age: 59

Nicolas Cage appeared in mainstream action movies, including The Rock (1996), Con Air (1997), Ghost Rider (2007), National Treasure, and more. Now 59, he still stars in action movies. His latest being the 2023 movie The Old Way, playing Colton Briggs.

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#27. Russell Crowe – Age: 58

Russell Crowe came to international attention for his role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic historical film Gladiator, for which he won several awards. Crowe has five upcoming film projects with his most recent in the movie Poker Face, where he played Jake Foley.

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#28. Christian Bale – Age: 47

Christian Bale had his breakthrough role at age 13 in the 1987 war film Empire of the Sun. He gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Batman in the Batman trilogy (2005-2012). He recently produced and appeared in the thriller The Pale Blue Eye.

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#29. Johnny Depp – Age: 59

Johnny Depp became one of the most commercially successful film stars by playing Jack Sparrow in the film series Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2017). His most recent performance is in the 2021 TV series Puffins Impossible as Johnny Puff.

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#30. Mark Sinclair – Age: 55

Mark Sinclair, aka Vin Diesel, is best known for playing Dominic Toretto in Fast & Furious franchise and other action packages. Vin Diesel had now become the voice for Groot as well as having seven upcoming projects.

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#31. Matt Damon – Age: 52

Matt Damon began his acting career in the 1988 film Mystic Pizza. His renowned action title role is as Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise (2002-2007; 2016). His most recent screen performance is in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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#32. Tom Cruise – Age: 60

Tom Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and made his breakthrough with a leading role in action film Top Gun (1986). He is one of the world’s highest paid actors and he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d’Or and three Golden Globe awards.

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