Action heroes are few and far between. I know that statement sounds funny because there are hundreds of action movies. However, when it comes to true-blood action heroes, there is a very short list. Some of them are washed up by today’s standards….but they were gods in their prime.
What criteria did I use for this list?
- Time Frame: I picked actors who peaked in the 80’s and 90’s (when the action hero was HUGE)
- Kills: Has to have single handedly taken on some sort of mass army without enduring more then a “flesh wound”
- Get the Girl: Must have saved at least one super model
- Must be way strong or have some sort of martial art ability
- Must not be known as a comic book character with “super strength”
- Must be able to kick the shit out of anybody not on this list
Ok, the list is below: (in no particular order)
Chuck Norris
- Biggest Bad Ass Roles: Missing in Action, Delta Force, The Octagon, and most of the rest….
- Worst Movie: All TV movies that have to do with Walker Texas Ranger
- BAD ASS QUOTE: “Nikko was easy. Now it’s your turn. One night you’ll close your eyes, and when they open I’ll be there. It’ll be time to die.” – Invasion USA
Sylvester Stallone
- Biggest Bad Ass Roles: Rocky, Rambo, Cobra
- Worst Movie: Stop or My Mom Will Shoot
- BAD ASS QUOTE: “I don’t deal with psychos. I put ‘em away.” Cobra
Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Biggest Bad Ass Roles: Universal Soldier, Kickboxer, Bloodsport
- Worst Movie: Street Fighter The Movie
- BAD ASS QUOTE: [handing over a flask of his moonshine] “Here, drink. But do not spill. It kill de grass.” – Hard Target
Steven Segal
- Biggest Bad Ass Roles: Under Siege, Marked for Death, Hard to Kill
- Worst Movie: On Deadly Ground
- BAD ASS QUOTE: “Nah, I’m just a cook” – Under Siege
Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Biggest Bad Ass Roles In: Predator, Commando, Terminator, Conan
- Worst Movie: Batman and Robin as Mr. Freeze
- BAD ASS QUOTE: “I’ll Be Back” – Most of his movies
