These Are The Greatest Action Stars of All Time

Actors who are best known for their roles in action movies have a very specific "star quality" about them. From big action stars who walk away from explosions to martial artists who've spent years mastering the craft, these are the best action movie actors out there.

Linda Hamilton

Don't Mess With Linda

Her portrayal as the futuristic cyborg slayer in Terminator 2: Judgment Day is among the best action roles of all time. She also did some pretty good things in the action-thriller Dante's Peak. She ended up making it big in Black Moon Rising in 1986.

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  • Sean Connery wore a toupee in every "James Bond" movie.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.