Top 50 Most Popular Conservative Actors In Hollywood

The legendary and ever-so-cool Clint Eastwood has been among the most celebrated Hollywood personalities of all time. Aside from his acting, he is known for his amazing skills as a mainstream filmmaker.

Those who have followed his career closely have been able to deduce that he has always held conservative leanings.

Some were able to take note of his convictions when he portrayed Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry early in his career.

Eastwood, who is known to have been the cultural symbol of masculinity in Hollywood, has always done things on his terms. It is not surprising then that the Cry Macho actor has been a strong critic of Leftists in Hollywood.

He made headlines a few years ago when he ended up referring to the former United States President Barack Obama as "the biggest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people." That said, Eastwood has been heard confessing that he is a registered Libertarian.

Veteran actor Robert Duvall has been acting for over seven decades now. He's widely considered to be one of the greatest American actors of all time.

Not many people are aware of the fact that he has been a Republican for the longest time. However, he has also been leaning independent of late because, according to him, the Republican party is in a state of chaos.

Recipient of an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, Duvall has participated in cult feature films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, True Grit, and the first two installments of The Godfather franchise.

Named the greatest actor of the 21st century by the New York Times, actor and filmmaker Denzel Washington might be a card-carrying Democrat, but he is also considered to be a conservative by many who know him.

The Philadelphia actor has gone on to voice his support for the American military and its brave troops while conforming to traditional conservative religious values in his personal life.

However, many feel that this iconic movie star ceases to realize that his side is often at odds with his values and convictions.

Actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone achieved great critical and commercial success as an actor and screenwriter following the release of Rocky in 1976. 

"The Italian Stallion" transformed into a box office sensation with the Rambo film series. In the past, he has been seen supporting Republican Sen. John McCain's run for president in 2008.

You'd be surprised to learn that the action legend even went on to call Trump "bigger than life" in one of his interviews.

Braveheart star Mel Gibson has been described as "ultraconservative" by many. He has been a part of several memorable motion pictures throughout his career.

The actor, who referred to President Bill Clinton as a "low-level opportunist" back in 1995, has not openly disclosed whether he is a Republican or Democrat.

However, his political views and remarks have made the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the years. Indeed, his controversial comments have spoiled his once successful relationship with Hollywood.

Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1990, Bob Hope was a comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, and dancer who entertained the audience for close to 80 solid years.

Those who were close to the man were aware of the fact that he was a Republican. It is not surprising then that he made significant contributions to Republican campaigns.

Comedian, actor and filmmaker Adam Sandler has participated in feature films that have gone on to make a combined box office of over $4 billion globally.

Even though one of his representatives has publicly gone on to proclaim that the actor is not fond of politics, it is difficult to dismiss the fact that The Waterboy star has been registered with the Republican party in the past.

In addition to performing at the Republican National Convention in 2004, Sandler went on to contribute to former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 presidential campaign.

Joe Pesci made a name for himself by playing the trademark fiery little gangster in some of Martin Scorsese's best motion pictures.

Even though the talented actor has always kept his political and religious views extremely private, there might just be enough evidence to indicate that he leans more towards the right.

Since the Goodfellas star has deep-rooted Catholic ties, it would only be fair to assume that he could be socially conservative on issues such as abortion, birth control, and gay marriage.

This action superstar has always been inspired by the complexity of American democracy, and served as the Republican governor of California from 2003 through 2011.

Even though he's never been fond of Donald Trump's politics, the man seldom shied away from conveying his appreciation for Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln's policies.

Besides being a successful motion picture star and politician, Arnold is also a film producer, businessman, and former bodybuilder, whose ticket to fame was his participation in the immensely popular Terminator franchise of feature films.

The effortlessly charming James Stewart popularized the everyman persona when a host of actors with larger-than-life personalities were trying to make a mark on the big screen.

One of the greatest Hollywood screen performers of all time, Stewart was a political conservative and a spirited supporter of the Republican party.

Not many are aware of the fact that The Shop Around the Corner star also supported blacklisting in Hollywood in the 1950s.

Jon Voight is a master thespian who made an impact in the motion picture industry by starring in hits such as Deliverance during the 1970s.

An acting giant of his time, he continued to find success throughout his life by appearing on television shows and movies.

The actor, who could easily oscillate between the good and bad guy roles with remarkable ease, has been an outspoken advocate of conservative values.

His inclination towards the conservative belief system has been even more prominent in the recent past; especially after the rise of the authoritarian Left.

Formerly known as "Marky Mark", popular screen actor Mark Wahlberg made his debut in the entertainment industry as a rapper before transitioning to film roles in 1993.

The star is known to have featured in hits such as Three Kings, The Perfect Storm, and Ted. He continues to be one of the most reliable performers.

That said, Mark and his brother Donnie are both conservatives. While the latter is known for calling out the Left’s hypocrisy, the former has been seen getting inclined towards faith, family, and traditional values on numerous occasions.

This is probably understandable since the aforementioned support systems helped Mark withstanding his drug-addicted childhood.

Popularly known as "The Duke", John Wayne was arguably the biggest star of the Western and war film genres during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Those who continue to admire him to this very day are probably not aware of the fact that the Stagecoach star was a vocally prominent conservative Republican in Hollywood.

Add to that the fact that he supported anti-communist positions, which, of course, spoke volumes about his political inclinations. Those who have followed his career would know that he started his rise to fame in the silent era of the 1920s through the American New Wave.

He managed to amass a dedicated fan following and was a top box office draw for nearly three decades.

The multi-faceted Dennis Lee Hopper made his first television appearance in 1954 and continued to rise as a film and TV actor through the next decade.

The Cool Hand Luke star was a staunch supporter of the policies of the Bush administration. However, thankfully, his perceptions were not too rigid or impenetrable.

We say so because Hopper openly endorsed Barack Obama for the presidency in 2008.

One of Hollywood's most admired action stars of all time, Bruce Willis has appeared in over a hundred mainstream productions in his career.

The Die Hard star first rose to prominence by playing the lead role in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting. He is also said to maintain some Republican ideologies.

While Willis was invited to speak at the Republican National Convention in 2000, he was also seen supporting George W. Bush that very year.

However, there were no reports about the popular actor making any sort of contribution to the 2008 presidential campaign.

Even though he is recognised as an actor star, it is imperative to mention that the man has also tried his hands at singing. Matter of fact, he released his debut album, The Return of Bruno, in 1987. 

Bruce didn't stop there as two more albums followed in 1989 and 2001, respectively.

Kelsey Grammer is an actor, comedian, and producer, who rose to fame after having portrayed psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC sitcom Cheers and its spin-off series Frasier.

For his performance as Dr. Frasier Crane, he received four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

Grammer, who voted for Donald Trump in 2016, has gone on to publicly state that being openly Republican within the film industry could be "a target on your back." 

One of the most prominent Republicans in Hollywood, he was always been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump's policies.

Andy Garcia first rose to prominence after acting in Brian De Palma's crime caper The Untouchables. He soon became a household name back in the early 1990s after having played a key role in the third installment of The Godfather series.

The actor, once tipped to be the "next big thing" in Hollywood, is a registered Republican.

Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board", Frank Sinatra was easily one of the most popular entertainers of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

The actor, who also sold 150 million records worldwide as a singer, used to be a supporter of the Democratic Party until the early 1970s. However, he started to get inclined towards the Republican party sooner than later.

This was primarily because the Democrats under George McGovern became rigidly left and were, hence, in conflict with his more conservative values after a point.

Known for his work in various film, stage, and television productions, James Woods is a competent screen performer who retired from acting three years ago.

However, he later went on to assert that he had to hang his boots as he was being blacklisted for having conservative views.

He even took to Twitter in 2017 to share that his fellow Republican actor friends were all scared of losing their respective jobs to provide for their families.

This semi-retired actor, television and film producer, and screenwriter gained recognition after having played private investigator Thomas Magnum in the television series Magnum, P. I.

From being everyone’s favorite mustachioed celebrity back in the day to the coolest granddad today, Tom Selleck has, indeed, come a long way.

While he has continued to age with grace, he has also battled objections over his status as an NRA advocate and his well-known conservative values.

Having said that, a lot many people consider him to be a centrist as well. One major reason for this could be the fact that he refused to vote for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election.

The charming Charlton Heston was frequently seen playing heroic or larger-than-life characters on celluloid. He was also a conservative political activist.

The acclaimed screen performer appeared in about 100 productions throughout his celebrated career. For those who do not know, The Ten Commandments star spoke in favor of gun rights at the helm of the National Rifle Association.

Gary Sinise is an actor, humanitarian, and musician who might be seen playing an antagonist better than most people in Hollywood. But, do you know that the man follows stand-up conservative values in the real world?

While one may be familiar with the characters that he has played in both the movies and on television, little do people know that he's been an advocate for veterans, defenders, and first responders with his charity group The Gary Sinise Foundation.

Not only that but Sinise even ended up forming a support group for conservatives working in Hollywood in 2005. The faction was called Friends of Abe.

The Forrest Gump actor has been a recipient of an Outstanding Civilian Service Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, respectively.

Known for his strong but subtle screen persona and understated acting style, Gary Cooper was one of the most admired actors of Hollywood's Golden Age.

A winner of two Academy Awards, the man was a conservative Republican and a registered member of the right-wing Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals.

Cooper, who starred in movies such as Meet John Doe and High Noon, was a bankable box office star for almost two decades.

One of the most popular and influential wrestlers of all time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson turned out to be an equally big star when he decided to step into the movies.

Even though the actor claims to have voted for candidates from both major parties, one cannot deny that he did speak at the Republican National Convention in 2000.

While Dwayne's political affiliations have been complicated, what is crystal clear, however, is the fact that he continues to be a dependable face at the box office.

Often seen playing fathers or family men on celluloid, Tim Allen is openly conservative. The actor found himself embroiled in a controversy a few years ago when he ended up comparing being a conservative in the American film industry to life in Germany in the 1930s on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Well-known for his alignment with the Republican party, Allen is best remembered for his character projection in television shows and movies such as Home Improvement, Last Man Standing, and the Santa Clause franchise.

Dennis Quaid came to prominence during the 1980s. He is an actor who has built his career playing a wide variety of dramatic and comedic roles.

The talented screen performer was heard praising President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Quaid's determined conservative stance came to the fore when he added that he believes that the Trump administration was doing the needful to hold the American economy together during the pandemic.

James Cagney is one of Hollywood's most recognized and acclaimed actors of all time. He was best known for delivering constantly energetic performances in his numerous projects.

Even though The Roaring Twenties star was a supporter of the Democratic party for many years, he preferred to join the Republican party later in his life due to his increasingly conservative views.

Cagney was able to somehow negotiate dancing opportunities in his movies; something that even ended up earning him an Academy Award for Yankee Doodle Dandy.

William Holden was an ideal motion picture star who was one of the bigger box office names during the 1950s.

Even though he was a registered Republican, The Lost Weekend star was barely ever seen involving himself in political campaigns.

Holden, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Stalag 17, featured in cult feature films such as Sunset Boulevard, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Sabrina.

Actor Dean Cain shot to fame after playing the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

The Hit the Floor star is a staunch Second Amendment supporter and a true Republican. He was yet another celebrity who went on record to state that he believed that President Trump will lead America's coronavirus recovery.

In addition, Cain happily went on to make his presence felt in the pro-Trump theater production FBI Lovebirds: Undercover at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Best known for playing the part of Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains, Kirk Cameron is an outspoken social conservative.

He was vocal about the fact that he wished for Donald Trump to emerge victorious in the 2016 presidential election.

Cameron is also known to have made several television and film appearances throughout the 1980s and 1990s as a likable child performer.

Even though Kurt Russell has been politically shy and wary of openly voicing his opinion during live interviews, he is truly admired by conservative supporters all over.

The actor is not only a huge proponent of second amendment rights, free market capitalism, and the much talked about American dream but he also has a ton of extraordinary things to say about the Founding Fathers.

Known for hits such as The Thing, Escape From New York, and Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, he has made it a point to turn down interviews and appearances on various political shows throughout his career.

Vince Vaughn is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who has been a prominent face in the movie production industry since he made his acting debut at the fag end of the 1980s.

In 2011, The Internship actor was seen supporting Ron Paul for president. However, his political perspectives have not gone mainstream since the aforementioned year.

Be that as it may, Vaughn was seen getting "friendly" with Donald Trump at one of the NCAA National Championship games.

Needless to say, he makes no effort to decline that he leans right.

Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris shot to fame after having featured in commercially successful ventures such as Breaker! Breaker! and Good Guys Wear Black during the second half of the 1970s.

Over the years, he has reportedly donated to multiple Republican candidates, and has also gone on to pen several conservative columns.

Irrespective of his hardline views, the actor is known to have nurtured a mantra of self-betterment that has reportedly been built on time-honored values.

Well, let's just say that anything is acceptable so long as it is healthy, genuine, and wise.

The eternally handsome and elegant Cary Grant seemed to be everybody's favorite during the peak of his career. He is considered to be one of the most renowned actors to have ever graced the silver screen.

The North by Northwest star had been witnessed speaking at the Republican National Convention. Even though he did not actively campaign for candidates, it is no secret that his belief system was conservative.

One of the most definitive leading men of his time, Grant was known for his light-hearted approach to acting and his Mid-Atlantic accent. The man went on to receive two Academy Award nominations and was honored with an Academy Award in 1970 for his contributions to American cinema.

The actor was born and brought up in England and took to theatre at a very young age when he happened to visit the Bristol Hippodrome.

The inimitable James Caan will always be remembered for his numerous fabulous movie and television performances.

The actor rose to prominence after portraying Sonny Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. He went on to state that he is an ultra-conservative at Moet & Chandon’s 6th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival Opening Night Celebration in Los Angeles a few years ago.

Besides The Godfather, Caan made his undeniable presence felt in motion pictures such as The Rain People, El Dorado, and The Gambler, among others.

Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. was raised a Roman Catholic and has mostly stayed tight-lipped about his religious and political leanings.

However, it is no more a secret that the actor, along with his wife, has had a history of leaning right.

Also a television and film producer and screenwriter, Freddie has been seen participating in feature films such as I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, Summer Catch, and Scooby-Doo and its sequel.

This American actor, producer, and director has been making his presence felt in the entertainment industry since the second half of the 1980s.

Baldwin has reportedly been a proud Republican for as long as he can remember. Needless to mention, he has endorsed conservative values for the better part of his life.

According to a report in New York Times, the Born on the Fourth of July actor went on to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference back in 2010.

A member of the Republican Party and the 40th president of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan had a prolific career in the movies as well.

The actor-turned-politician was one of the first celebrities in the history of the world to have successfully established himself as a top politician.

Reagan, who hit the big screen in 1937, put his focus on robust foreign policy and military deterrence during his 1980s Presidential run.

His stint of holding the most powerful political office in the world ushered in an era of economic prosperity.

Tony Danza rose to prominence after having starred in the TV shows such as Taxi and Who's the Boss? throughout the 1980s.

While the actor himself has always been a registered Republican, not many are aware of the fact that he hails from a rather conservative Italian family in Brooklyn.

Moreover, numerous campaign contribution reports have gone on to verify that Danza has provided the Republican candidates with generous donations on more than one occasion.

This film and television actor grabbed eyeballs after having portrayed Jesus Christ in the controversial epic biblical drama The Passion of the Christ.

Jim Caviezel is a devout Catholic and an unabashed Republican supporter. While he is not usually seen making his political inclination public, he has been heard speaking out against stem cell research and abortion in the past.

This Canadian-American dramatic and comedic actor mesmerized the viewers with his impeccable coming timing and the wide range of characters that he played.

In a career that spanned six decades, he featured in over 100 films and 150 television programs. The Airplane! star is yet another iconic screen performer who is said to have been a Republican at heart.

Not a lot of actors anywhere in the world have gone on to put their beliefs on display quite like Scott Baio. A true-blue conservative, he went on to voice his opinion at the Republican National Convention in 2016.

In an explosive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Charles in Charge actor was heard saying that even though being a conservative in Hollywood could damage his career, he simply didn't care anymore.

Baio gained recognition after having featured in films and television shows such as Bugsy Malone, Happy Days, and Joanie Loves Chachi, to mention a few.

A thespian by nature, Rob Lowe is an actor, producer, director, and podcaster who made his professional acting debut at the age of 15 in ABC's short-lived sitcom A New Kind of Family.

The entertainer has always been passionate about politics. Even though he identified himself as a Democrat in his younger years, he leaned towards conservative ideals as he continued to age.

However, his stance became crystal clear when he became an ardent backer of actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger in his pursuit to become California's governor in 2003.

Isaiah Washington is an actor and media personality who appeared in a series of feature films before coming to prominence in the true sense of the word in 2005.

He gained widespread recognition for his character projection of Dr. Preston Burke in the first three seasons of the hit series Grey's Anatomy.

Washington went on to announce his support for President Trump during his presedential campaign. He argued that since his activism was not acknowledged by the Obama administration, it resulted in his eventual disdain for the Democrats.

Hailed by many as the undisputed "King of Hollywood", Clark Gable is one of the most sensational screen actors to have ever made a splash on the big screen.

We are certain you didn't know that the Gone with the Wind star was also a conservative Republican.

While he attempted to avoid disclosing his views, Gable was coaxed into supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt by one of his wives, who happened to be a liberal Democratic activist.

The actor received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his effortless performance in the popular 1934 romantic comedy It Happened One Night.

He is often regarded by film historians in America as one of the most consistent box office performers in Hollywood history. It is not surprising then that he has worked with some of the top actresses of the time.

Besides having acted in a few films, Dennis Miller has also gained recognition as a political commentator, sports commentator, talk show host, and comedian.

The celebrity has been vocal about the fact that relative conservatism came to him rather naturally. A part of the reason, according to him, was that the hypocrisy of American liberals became a bit too prominent to be disregarded.

Be that as it may, Miller is also recognized for his apolitical and entertaining stories.

Clint Howard was born to actors Rance and Jean Howard. He has featured in more than 200 credits throughout his cinematic career.

Unlike his brother, Howard is a Republican who was seen backing the United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas for the Republican presidential nomination.

Even though the Apollo 13 actor once acknowledged that being a conservative did hurt his career, he seems to have come to terms with it.

John Ratzenberger gained recognition in his home country and beyond after playing the character of Cliff Clavin on one of the longest-running comedy series of all time: Cheers.

The actor is also known for his several spectacular voice acting performances. And, yes, he has been a supporter of Donald Trump's socio-political policies.

Ratzenberger was even heard proclaiming that President Trump is the "builder" that the United States of America truly needs.

A stand-up comedian and veteran of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Rob Schneider is known for his unapologetic political stand.

While some may feel that it is easy to decipher his political inclination, Schneider has often come across as ambiguous about the same in the past.

Even though he is not someone who endorses the Republican party openly, some of his views do swing more towards the right.

A member of the Republican party, Fred Thompson was an attorney, lobbyist, columnist, actor, and radio personality, who served as the United States Senator from Tennessee from 1994 to 2003.

As an actor, he was seen participating in several feature films and television shows. Some of his best-known performances came in projects such as In the Line of Fire, Cape Fear, and Matlock.