AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars
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In 1999 AFI continued their "100 Years" series with "100 Years...100 Stars." This list sought to identify the top 25 greatest American actors and the 25 greatest American actresses of all time. The criteria was that the performer (or team of performers) must have made their screen debut prior to 1950 or whose death made a complete body of work.
This list was designed for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the best films of those 50 stars. Using imdb rankings, I have identified the five most highly regarded films for each performer (excluding TV as well as cameos or other very small parts). I have also excluded duplicates, so for example the five films for Fred Astaire include collaborations with Ginger Rogers that do not appear in her five films.
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Viva Zapata!
1952, in 2 top lists Check -
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Gone with the Wind
1939, in 31 top lists Check -
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Mutiny on the Bounty
1935, in 6 top lists Check -
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Inherit the Wind
1960, in 4 top lists Check -
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Sergeant York
1941, in 7 top lists Check -
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A Man for All Seasons
1966, in 14 top lists Check -
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Il gattopardo
1963 — a.k.a. The Leopard, in 18 top lists Check -
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The Longest Day
1962, in 6 top lists Check -
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The Lion in Winter
1968, in 4 top lists Check -
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Queen Christina
1933, in 3 top lists Check -
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The Scarlet Empress
1934, in 12 top lists Check -
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That Hamilton Woman
1941 — a.k.a. Lady Hamilton, in 2 top lists Check -
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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916, in 24 top lists Check -
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Orphans of the Storm
1921, in 7 top lists Check
Last updated on Jan 9, 2013; source