The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time
Hollywood loves its megastars… but what about the actors who quietly out-act everyone else without getting the fame, headlines, or awards they deserve? This league is all about the scene-stealers, the shape-shifters, and the “wait, why isn’t this person A-list?” performers who elevate every movie they’re in. From chameleons like Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell to heavy hitters like Jeffrey Wright and Don Cheadle, these are the actors fans swear should be talked about way more. Every battle in this league asks the same thing: Who’s the most criminally underrated actor of all time? Cast your vote and help give these legends the recognition Hollywood keeps forgetting to send.
1. PAUL GIAMATTI
Paul Giamatti is currently the #1 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 62.5% head-to-head battles.
2. EMILY BLUNT
Emily Blunt is currently the #2 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 61.4% head-to-head battles.
3. TONI COLLETTE
Toni Collette is currently the #3 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 60.8% head-to-head battles.
4. DON CHEADLE
Don Cheadle is currently the #4 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 60.5% head-to-head battles.
5. JOHN C. REILLY
John C. Reilly is currently the #5 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 57.6% head-to-head battles.
6. MICHAEL SHANNON
Michael Shannon is currently the #6 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 50.3% head-to-head battles.
7. SAM ROCKWELL
Sam Rockwell is currently the #7 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 47.0% head-to-head battles.
8. CARRIE COON
Carrie Coon is currently the #8 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 44.3% head-to-head battles.
9. JEFFREY WRIGHT
Jeffrey Wright is currently the #9 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 40.6% head-to-head battles.
10. OSCAR ISAAC
Oscar Isaac is currently the #10 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 39.5% head-to-head battles.
11. BEN FOSTER
Ben Foster is currently the #11 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 28.9% head-to-head battles.
12. LAKEITH STANFIELD
LaKeith Stanfield is currently the #12 Greatest Underrated Actors of All Time winning 25.9% head-to-head battles.
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