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Male Actors of the 1980s and 1990s: How They've Changed

It's hard to believe that 14 Hollywood male actors from the 80s and 90s are now in their 50s and 60s! They've all aged gracefully, but they look very different from when they first started out. Let's take a look at some of these iconic stars and see how they've changed over the years.

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1. John Travolta

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John Travolta is a multifaceted actor with an extensive resume that includes movies such as Grease and Pulp Fiction. His on-screen presence has left audiences speechless, but it's his dance moves in those films which really captured everyone’s attention! Since then he rose to prominence during the 1980s when Hollywood saw him star alongside actors like Robert Duvall ( Waiting For flavour ) . However , after leaving millions of people awe struck at how good they felt about their lives again following performances fo Blow Out or Staying Alive 

 

2. Richard Gere

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Richard Gere is an actor who's best known for his work on the big screen. He began acting in films during 1970s, but it wasn't until 1980’s when he rose to fame as a result of American Gigolo which gave him more opportunities and successes later down line . With movies like Pretty Woman or more recently The Dinner; no one can say they weren't moved by this man!

3. Christopher Lambert

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Christopher Lambert has been an actor in the Hollywood blockbuster industry for over 30 years. His most famous roles are from a time period between 1985-1989, when he starred as Tarzan or Lord thereof on screen to fans all around world!
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4. Kurt Russell

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Kurt Russell was born into a family of a dancer and an actor, and he started his acting career in the 1960s. Russell continued to become among the most famous faces in action flicks. He featured in famous movies such as Big Trouble in Little China and Tango & Cash in the 1980s, and most lately, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Christmas Chronicles, and Fast and Furious 9.

5. Rob Lowe

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Rob Lowe began his career as a model, but after featuring in a number of plays, he became more enthusiastic in acting. He starred in films in the 1980s, but it was likely The Outsiders, in which he co-starred alongside Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, and Ralph Macchio, that cemented his international fame. He recently featured in Super Troopers 2 and How to Be a Latin Lover, among other films.

6. Tom Selleck

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Selleck began his acting career. He is a man who is always distinguished by his elegance — and, of course, his famous mustache. His most well-known roles include the private detective protagonist Magnum, P.I. from the 1980s series, as well as his character in Three Men and a Baby. He is still active now and may be seen on the TV show Blue Bloods.

7. Harrison Ford

Even though he had been performing for some time, his path to success and worldwide fame came only in the late 1970s and early 1980s. George Lucas, the renowned creative filmmaker, granted him the chance to appear in some of his most popular and remembered films, including Star Wars. As a result, Harrison Ford became Han Solo, and then Indiana Jones. The rest, as they say, is Hollywood history.

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8. Michael Douglas

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Michael Douglas, the gifted son of legendary actor Kirk Douglas, followed in his father's footsteps to become a well-known actor. With roles in major films from the 1980s and 1990s, such as Basic Instinct, he demonstrated that he was naturally born an actor. That may explain why, at the age of 77, he continues to appear in major films like Ant-Man and the Wasp and Avengers: Endgame, as well as TV shows like The Kominsky Method.

9. Matt Dillon

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Matt Dillon, an actor and film and television producer, was another popular leading man in the 1980s and 1990s. His performances in films such as The Outsiders, Him Die For, and There's Something About Mary helped to establish his reputation as a critically and popularly appreciated actor.

10. Matthew Broderick

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Matthew Broderick inherited his parents' enthusiasm for art and acting, and as a result, he has become a sought-after performer. In the 1990s, he acted in films such as Godzilla and Inspector Gadget, and more recently, he appeared in films such as Lazy Susan.

11. Devon Sawa

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In 1995, he became famous for playing the human version of Casper, the lovable little ghost. Further success followed in the year 2000, and he continued his career with the film Final Destination. Devon Sawa appeared in the movie Gasoline Alley in 2022 alongside Bruce Willis and Luke Wilson.

12. John Cusack

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Another name from that era that is still remembered today is John Cusack. With films like Being John Malkovich, Cusack was able to reach millions of people and earn a well-deserved place among Hollywood's stars.

13. James Spader

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This actor is perhaps best recognized for his portrayal of Raymond Reddington in the hit TV show The Blacklist. His acting profession, on the other hand, has a lengthy and illustrious past. James Spader starred in Stargate and Crash in the 1980s.

14. Alan Ruck

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This iconic actor has appeared in films such as Ferry's Bueller's Day Off, Star Trek: Next Generation, and Speed. He was most recently seen in the production The Dropout, which he co-starred in with actress Amanda Seyfried.

Do you recall any other leading males from the 1980s and 1990s? What's your favorite film from this time period?

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