6. Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones has managed to maintain a fine balance between big budget blockbusters and smaller, more intimate films. He broke out in the early 1990's with Academy Award nominated performances in both JFK and the Fugitive. He then became one of Hollywood's most sought after performers after starring alongside Will Smith in the 1997 blockbuster Men in Black, he would later go on to appear in two sequels to the film. He cemented himself as one of the finest and most versatile modern actors when he turned in two acclaimed performances in 2007 with his roles in the Valley of Elah and No Country for Old Men. In the last few years, he has gone on to appear in movies ranging from Captain America: the First Avenger to an Oscar nominated role in Lincoln. He is best known for his gruff mannerisms and dour personality but he has shown to be more than capable of playing a variety of roles.