SUPERSTAR DEFINITION - By
our definition, a "SuperStar" is a movie actor
or actress who can "open" a movie, someone whose
fans rush to see their latest film on opening weekend. They
have a proven track record of box office hits. They are frequently
household names. It also helps if they have gotten critical
acclaim and/or Oscar nominations. A "SuperStar"
can be identified by his/her first name like "Mel"
or Julia" or "Harrison." A "SuperStar,"
whether it's Humphrey Bogart or Tom Cruise, usually plays
him/herself in role after role, as opposed to losing themselves
in a different screen character, movie after movie.
Tom Hanks is a SuperStar.
Robert Duvall is not a SuperStar, even though he is a brilliant
actor and we have listed as a character actor, and as an Award
Winner, and one of best actors of the last 40+ years.
The
SuperStar Index at MovieActors.com
