Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

Well he's certainly the best fister.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

Hackman is the most diverse.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

In terms of body of work and living, I would say (seperating American from International):

1. Jack Nicholson
2. Robert DeNiro
3. Gene Hackman
4. Robert Duvall
5. Al Pacino


1. Peter O'Toole
2. Anthony Hopkins
3. Jeremy Irons
4. John Hurt
5. Terrance Stamp

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

From this list, Dustin Hoffman. What an outstanding actor!

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

I'd agree but of "Of the actors still around" I'd pick Clint Eastwood. He's an awesome director too.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

From that list, Hackman. An effortless actor, even in the worst movie around the guy turned in a great performance.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

You forgot to add Eli Wallach.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

DeNiro was unstoppable... for a period.

But, for overall consistency and quality of work (even in later years), I'm going with Gene Hackman. He's such an amazing actor it's ridiculous.

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

Christina Ricci

Re: Who is the best actor of the older generation?
 

If you are going back to the 60's I would probably include Sidney Poitier on the list but would still choose Deniro.