Some of the best actors to watch on Prime Video, known for their critically acclaimed performances and popular titles, include Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, Joaquin Phoenix, and Emily Blunt.
Critically acclaimed actors
Viola Davis: Known for her magnetic and powerful performances, including a standout role in the Oscar-nominated film Air, where she plays Deloris Jordan.
Joaquin Phoenix: Considered one of the best actors in modern film for his staggering range and willingness to deeply immerse himself in characters. He received an Academy Award nomination for playing Johnny Cash in Walk the Line.
Leonardo DiCaprio: A celebrated actor with a diverse career, earning numerous awards for roles in major films like The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant. He is one of the highest-paid and most respected actors working today.
Christian Bale: Praised for his transformative character portrayals, Bale earned an Oscar for his role in The Fighter and is widely known for starring in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy.
Jeffrey Wright: The lead actor in the 2023 critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning film American Fiction.
Actors in popular TV series
Karl Urban: The lead actor in the blockbuster Amazon Original series The Boys, which has received multiple awards and critical praise for its bold, satirical take on the superhero genre.
Alan Ritchson: Has received particular praise for his performance as the main character in the highly successful Prime Video show Reacher.
Rachel Brosnahan: Delivers a pitch-perfect lead performance in the Emmy-winning Amazon Original comedy-drama The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge: The creator and star of the groundbreaking comedy series Fleabag, which is lauded for its witty writing and her sensational, fourth-wall-breaking performance.