10 Most Iconic Movie Stars of the 1950s, Ranked

As part of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the 1950s produced some of Hollywood's most famous movies—and movie stars. Some of the industry's biggest names did their best work in the '50s, from veterans finding continued success to breakout stars who impressed from their first frames onscreen.

9 Grace Kelly 1929-1982 Close Grace Kelly began her career on Broadway before transitioning to film in 1951, and she starred in 11 films. She won an Oscar for her role in The Country Girl, and her work also included three films with Alfred Hitchcock: Rear Window, Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. After marrying Prince Rainier III, Kelly became Princess of Monaco in 1956. She died in 1982 after suffering a stroke while driving.

7 James Dean 1931-1955 Close Before his death, James Dean had only starred in three films, all in the span of a year: John Steinbeck adaptation East of Eden,Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. The latter two were released posthumously and also earned him two Academy Award nominations—also making him the first actor to be nominated after his death. He had a reputation for being difficult on set. He was killed in a car accident at just 24 years old.

5 Audrey Hepburn 1929-1993 Close After first studying ballet, British actor Audrey Hepburn began a career in acting—her career took off with the romantic comedy Roman Holiday, for which she won her first Oscar. Her star power lasted into the ‘60s, when she starred in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Charade and My Fair Lady. She was nominated for a total of five Academy Awards and was among the few to also be nominated for Emmy, Tony and Grammy awards.

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