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This is a list of individuals who achieved recognition and success both as actors and as politicians.. The phenomenon of actors becoming politicians is seen across the world, with many leveraging their public recognition, communication skills, and charisma to influence public policy and achieve electoral success.
The criteria for inclusion in this category are that both a person's acting and a person's political career would meet Wikipedia's notability criteria independently. For an actor to be included in this category, they should notably have been elected or ran for public office or had a notable political appointment (such as an U.S. ambassadorship or presidential cabinet position).
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie 1 0 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program – Drama or Comedy 1 0 Satellite Awards (1 nomination, 1 win) Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Drama: 1 1 Screen Actors Guild Awards (3 nominations, 0 wins) Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture 1 0
Experts say celebrities, if they want to stay out of partisan politics, can still play an important role in encouraging first-time voters by helping them understand how to register and cast a ballot.
Like Trump, Schwarzenegger is a celebrity turned political power broker. Before his stint as California's governor, the Austria native was — and perhaps still is — most famous for his roles in ...
Freddie Dalton Thompson [4] (August 19, 1942 – November 1, 2015) was an American politician, attorney, lobbyist, columnist, actor, and radio personality. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a United States senator from Tennessee from 1994 to 2003.
In California, former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor. In Texas, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has said he is considering a run for governor. In New York City, Andrew ...
Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos; July 15, 1951) is an American politician, actor, and retired professional wrestler.After achieving fame in the World Wrestling Federation, he served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.