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5 '80s Actors That Are Still Popular

By: Nicole Jackman

Break Studios Contributing Writer

These five 80’s actors that are still popular today are iconic retro stars that we love to adore. The 80’s is a great time in American history. The 80’s offered some of the best music and the 80’s also offered some of the best television and movies. The 80’s raised a wonderful and quirky generation. These 80’s actors are still bringing audiences across the country. Look at the list of the five 80’s actors that are still popular today and take a trip down memory lane. Yhe five 80’s actors still popular today are a combination of elite actors and actresses that came onto the scene in the 80’s. These faces are still on the screen and television today and still are going strong.

  1. Johnny Depp.  Yes, Depp is from the 80’s. Do you remember "The Nightmare on Elm Street?" Depp was the skinny, geeky boyfriend and the main actress. You may also remember him from "Platoon" the historic Vietnam War movie by Oliver Stone. Or, perhaps from television – "21 jump Street?" Perhaps not, but as the year’s rolled by this little man made it big. He is a household name and one of the most popular actor’s on the planet.
  2. Julia Roberts. Julia Roberts is probably best remembered her roles in "Mystic Pizza" and "Steel Magnolias." This long legged, sweet eyed beauty has been melting hearts ever sense. Julia is a powerhouse actress demanding twenty-million a film and well worth it. Perhaps one her best known roles for the male population is her role in "Pretty Woman" as a hot-ass hooker.
  3. Keanu Reeves. Reeves began his ride in a offbeat and quirky 80's comedy "Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure." A great actor in today’s movie market, he shows no signs of slowing down.
  4. Drew Barrymore. She first made a name for herself first in E.T.:The Extra-terrestrial and then again in the hair raising "Fire Starter." She continues to please audiences is one of those women who become more beautiful with age. Better get used to this 80’s star, because there is no sign that her glow is dimming.
  5. Demi Moore. This cradle-robbing vixen is still a hot and sexy kitty. With a seasoned body and great legs, Demi shows no signs of letting go. With 80’s iconic movies as "St. Elmo’s Fire" and "Blame it on Rio" Demi Moore will also be associated with the 80's.
Posted on: Oct. 12, 2010