Here Are 9 Actors That Have Worked On Over 100 Roles Within Their Lifetime So Far

They're certainly not slacking

Daphnie

• Published in Film & TV
• February 16, 2023

We're back with another great post on actors, and today we are going over 9 actors that actually had over 100 roles in their life. When it comes to actors, you might think they've only played a few roles or they've done maybe at most 20 or 30.

However, actors can take on a lot of roles throughout their life, and these 9 actors have acted in over 100 roles, which is just absolutely insane if you think about it. Acting takes quite a while, so you know that these actors were working a lot to be able to accomplish over 100 roles.

You're sure to recognize these celebrities, which isn't surprising because if they've worked in that many roles, then they are sure to be pretty famous. So if this sounds like something you'd like to see and something that you're interested in, then you'll want to keep reading.

These actors are hard-working, well--known and they have done a lot in their acting roles. We're happy to go into these 9 actors because they set the tone for how successful acting could be.

With all this being said, let's dive in and check out these actors that have taken on over 100 roles.

1. Anthony Hopkins

Anthony, born in 1937, has made an extensive acting career for himself. He's been in over 140 films and still has the desire to keep acting.

2. Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is a popular and known actor across the film making world. He's been in 142 films and is known for his comedy and combat skills.

3. Michael Caine

Michael, born in 1933, has been in 176 roles. He became a household name very quickly after excelling in his roles.

4. Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L Jackson, now 71 years old, has worked in about 190 films which are super wild and quite a lot of films.

5. Christopher Plummer

Christopher has been acting for seven decades and in that time he's been in an impressive 216 films.

6. Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee passed away in 2015 at 93 years old, but he's known for the 300 shows that he did during his lifetime. He quickly became a household name and has played a significant role in a lot of things.

7. Danny Trejo

Danny has a difficult past as he spent time in jail, but he's successful when it comes to acting. He's been in over 400 shows and films throughout his lifetime which essentially helped him turn his life around.

9. Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts has been acting for decades and has completed 500 roles during that time. That's quite impressive if you compare it to other actors.

Some actors are incredibly hard workers, going above and beyond to ensure that their performances are the best they can be. They often have to balance the demands of their craft with the pressures of the industry while also managing their own personal lives.

These actors are impressive because of how many successful roles they were able to fill. We are honestly surprised that some of these actors even have the time to fill 400 roles during their life.

After reading this, I have a new appreciation for these hardworking actors.

Daphnie