10 Veteran Actors Who Got Their Shine Back in 2023

2023 saw a resurgence of respected Hollywood talents; once-famed actors found stardom again. Their compelling performances on both screen and streaming platforms highlighted acting's timeless appeal.

Bruce Greenwood in “The Fall of the House of Usher”

At 67, Bruce Greenwood captivated audiences in “The Fall of the House of Usher,” portraying Roderick Usher with a haunting presence, establishing himself in the horror genre.

Robert Downey Jr In “Oppenheimer”

After a break, Robert Downey Jr. returned to acting in 2023, delivering a captivating role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biographical drama "Oppenheimer."

Harrison Ford in “Shrinking”

At 81, Harrison Ford took the lead in "Shrinking", playing a retired therapist with the power to shrink himself. His charm carried the sci-fi comedy.

Rachel Weisz in “Dead Ringers”

At 52, English actress Rachel Weisz wowed audiences with her dual role in “Dead Ringers”. Her versatile portrayal of twin gynecologists earned critical acclaim.

Joe Pesci in “Bupkis”

After a decade-long hiatus, Joe Pesci returned to acting in 2023 with "Bupkis", delivering a powerful performance as an aging mobster reflecting on his criminal life.

Christoph Waltz in “The Consultant”

In 2023, German-Austrian actor Christoph Waltz returned as a ruthless corporate consultant in the thriller “The Consultant.” His captivating performance earned him acclaim, reaffirming his Hollywood status.

Rob Lowe in “Unstable”

At 59, Rob Lowe proved his leading TV series capabilities with his role in “Unstable”, earning widespread critical acclaim for his nuanced and heartfelt performance.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Fubar”

At 76, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued boosting the action genre with his role in “FUBAR”, proving his charisma and physicality as an aged CIA agent tackling a terrorist threat.

Matthew Broderick in “Painkiller”

Returning to acting in 2023, Matthew Broderick starred in dark comedy “Painkiller”, winning critical acclaim for his powerful portrayal of a man battling addiction and mental health issues.

Kiefer Sutherland in “Rabbit Hole”

Kiefer Sutherland wowed in 2023's psychological thriller “Rabbit Hole,” playing a man unraveling his wife's enigmatic disappearance with a suspense-ridden performance.

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