Highest Grossing Thriller Movie Stars:
The Thriller/Suspense genre is a big hit among the fans and they cannot live without this genre. Thrillers excite you, engage you emotionally and sometimes even leave a life-long impression on you. It is an experience that you cannot live without and some actors have pioneered in this genre and made it their own.
#10: George Clooney
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 6
Worldwide Box Office: $1.398 Billion
Average Box Office: $233 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: The American, Argo, Michael Clayton, The Peacemaker
George Clooney started his journey from Television and he earned worldwide recognition from the show E.R., and after that, there was no stopping him. Even though he carried a Chocolate boy image, he proved that he can handle serious roles as well.
#9: Harrison Ford
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 9
Worldwide Box Office: $1.469 Billion
Average Box Office: $163 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: The Fugitive, Patriot Games, Air Force One, Witness
Harrison Ford is a money-maker in any given category. He can pull off any type of role without breaking a sweat. He has been a part of many big franchises, which made him a star, and he has played many roles in thrillers as well which cemented his legacy.
#8: Bruce Willis
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 12
Worldwide Box Office: $1.523 Billion
Average Box Office: $127 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Die Hard, 16 Blocks, The Fifth Element
Not many people know this today, but even Bruce Willis started his career from a Television series named ‘Moonlighting’ which turned him into a major star and it ultimately helped him to establish his career in the movie industry as well.
#7: Brad Pitt
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 9
Worldwide Box Office: $1.531 Billion
Average Box Office: $170 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Fight Club, The Devil’s Own, Spy Game, World War Z
Brad Pitt had to work very hard and for very long to prove himself in the industry – that he is not just a pretty face. He silenced all his critics after receiving an Oscar nomination in 1997 for the movie 12 Monkeys.
#6: Tom Hanks
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 5
Worldwide Box Office: $1.681 Billion
Average Box Office: $336 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Captain Phillips, Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Inferno
Tom Hanks is hands down one of the best actors to ever set foot in the industry. He has had one of the most glorious Hollywood careers and he deserves it.
#5: Morgan Freeman
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 13
Worldwide Box Office: $2.260 Billion
Average Box Office: $174 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Kiss the Girls, Wanted, Outbreak, Lucky Number Slevin
Morgan Freeman’s voice alone is enough to make a scene or a movie thrilling. On top of that, he is a stellar actor which makes him the complete package.
#4: Kate Winslet
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 5
Worldwide Box Office: $2.450 Billion
Average Box Office: $490 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: The Life of David Gale, Hamlet, The Dressmaker, Titanic
Kate Winslet is one of those few actors who are loved by the critics and the fans equally. Her movies are always full of substance and we all know the fact that she can outperform any actor at any time.
#3: Matt Damon
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 9
Worldwide Box Office: $2.490 Billion
Average Box Office: $277 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: The Bourne Series, The Departed, Green Zone
The Bourne franchise is still considered one of the best thriller franchises out there. We all knew Matt Damon could act, but none of us would have ever imagined him to be such a big personality.
#2: Jennifer Lawrence
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 6
Worldwide Box Office: $2.584 Billion
Average Box Office: $431 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Mother!, Red Sparrow, The Hunger Games series, Devil you Know
Jennifer Lawrence has a very strong personality and she is the center of attention wherever she goes. She has produced many great performances throughout her ‘young’ career and we are sure that she is going to be even bigger in the future.
#1: Leonardo DiCaprio
No. of Thriller/Suspense movies: 5
Worldwide Box Office: $3.828 Billion
Average Box Office: $765 million
Best Known Thriller/Suspense movies: Shutter Island, The Departed, Inception, Titanic
Of course, it is Leo, who else could it be. Leonardo DiCaprio has already done enough to be called a ‘legend’ in the industry and he has been in some of the best thriller movies ever made.
