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Harrison Ford - From the 'Star Wars' movies to 'Indiana Jones,' Ford is a true action hero.

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Harrison Ford continues to star in big movies. More recently at the age of 80, we could see him in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' (2023). 

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Tom Cruise - Tom Cruise has been in many successful movies, but it was the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, which started in 1996, that earned him a solid spot as a Hollywood action hero.

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His latest one is 2023's 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One.' At 61, Cruise recently praised Harrison Ford on his recent role at the age of 80.

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"Harrison Ford is a legend. I've got 20 years to catch up with him," said Cruise. "I hope to keep making 'Mission: Impossible' films until I'm his age," he said.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger - From 'Predator' to 'The Terminator,' Schwarzenegger became a reference when it comes to action movies.

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The quintessential action hero continues to play action roles. In 2023, at the age of 75, he starred in the action series 'Fubar.'

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Sylvester Stallone -

Another heavyweight of action movies, you probably know him by names such as Rambo or Rocky.

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Sylvester Stallone -

With dozens of action movies under his belt, there is still room for 'The Expendables 4,' slated for release in 2023. Sly Stallone is 77.

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Keanu Reeves -

'The Matrix' franchise was a game changer for Keanu Reeves.

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And his action hero legacy continued with the 'John Wick' franchise. The most recent one, 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' was released in 2023. Keanu Reeves is 58.

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Dolph Lundgren - Lundgren became famous with his iconic role as Ivan Drago in 'Rocky IV.' He then went on to star in a number of action movies, including  'Masters of the Universe' and 'Universal Soldier.'

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The 65-year-old action star has been active in movies such as 'The Expendables 4,' which is expected to be released in 2023.

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Liam Neeson -

Neeson's character Bryan Mills in the 'Taken' movies solidified the actor's reputation as a toughie.

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Fast forward a few years, and a 71-year-old Liam Neeson still looks and sounds threatening when he picks up the phone to talk to the bad guys. Pictured is a still from his 2023 movie 'Retribution.'

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Jean-Claude Van Damme - "The Muscles from Brussels" is yet another action star. He is known for movies such as 'Bloodsport,'  'Kickboxer,' 'Double Impact,' and 'Universal Soldier,' among others.

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At 62, JCVD continues to show his moves. His most recent films include 2018's 'Kickboxer: Retaliation' (pictured), 2019's 'We Die Young,' and 2021's 'The Last Mercenary.'

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Samuel L. Jackson -

From 'Pulp Fiction' to 'Snakes on a Plane,' Samuel L. Jackson is no stranger to action-packed films.

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And it looks like being in his mid seventies is not slowing him down. As for action roles, in 2021 Samuel L. Jackson played an assassin in 'The Protégé.'

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Jackie Chan - Not many actors are able to combine incredible stunts with martial arts like Jackie Chan does. Plus, he's funny, too! His role in the 'Rush Hour' movies is a great example.

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Despite being close to 70, Chan continues to star in action-packed films. In 2020, he starred in 'Vanguard.' 

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Danny Trejo -

The iconic Mexican actor is known for movies such as 'From Dusk Till Dawn' and 'Machete.'

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Danny Trejo -

Being 79 is not slowing Trejo down. He recently starred in 'Hunting Games' (2023).

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Sigourney Weaver - Who doesn't remember Ellen Ripley kicking butt in the 'Alien' movies? The actress gave life to one of the most iconic female action movie characters of the '80s.

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Sigourney Weaver -

Weaver continued her illustrious acting career and has starred in countless features since then. Lately, she's starred in 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2022) and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' (2021). Weaver is 73.

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Chuck Norris - From classic '80s action movies such as 'Missing in Action and 'The Delta Force,' to 'Walker, Texas Ranger' in the '90s, Chuck Norris is a true action star.

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More recently, the actor can be seen in the action-hero-packed film series 'The Expendables.' Chuck Norris is now 83.

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Kurt Russell - Who can forget Russell's performance in movies such as John Carpenter classics 'Escape from New York' and 'Big Trouble in Little China'?

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Kurt Russell - The 72-year-old appeared in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' in 2017 and 'F9' in 2021.

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Steven Seagal - Steven Seagal's Aikido moves set him apart from other action stars. He found success with movies such as 'Above the Law,' 'Hard to Kill,' 'Out for Justice,' 'Under Siege,' and 'On Deadly Ground.'

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Steven Seagal - His more recent movies include 'Beyond the Law' and 'General Commander,' released in 2019.

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Mel Gibson - His role in the 'Mad Max' and 'Lethal Weapon' movies made Mel Gibson an indisputable action star. In the '90s, movies such as 'Braveheart' took his career to new heights.

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Mel Gibson - At 67, Gibson continues his prolific career, despite controversies in his personal life that made headlines over the years. He starred in six movies in 2022 alone, including 'Bandit' and 'Father Stu.' In 2023, you can see him in 'Confidential Informant.'

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Clint Eastwood - From the 'Dirty Harry' movies to 'Unforgiven,' Eastwood is the stereotypical "tough guy."

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Clint Eastwood -

An accomplished actor and director, Clint Eastwood is unstoppable, even in his nineties! He directed 'Richard Jewell' in 2019 and starred in 'Cry Macho' in 2021.

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Pam Grier - Pam Grier starred in a number of blaxploitation and prison movies in the '70s. In the following decades, she became famous for movies such as 'Above the Law,' 'Escape from L.A.,' and 'Jackie Brown.' She also starred in TV shows such as 'Crime Story' and 'Miami Vice.'

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Pam Grier -

In 2023, we can see the 74-year-old actress in 'Cinnamon.'

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