BEIJING,
Jan. 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Denzel Washington, the star of "American Gangster" and
"The Great Debaters," for the second consecutive year topped the list as
America's favorite movie star in a new survey.
The Academy-award winner was also the first choice of
Democrats questioned in the annual Harris Poll, while Tom Hanks, the
Republicans’ favorite actor, captured the No. 2 spot for the second straight
year. He is currently in theaters playing a hawkish Democrat in "Charlie
Wilson's War."
Johnny Depp, the star of "Sweeney Todd" and the
"Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, rose four places to take the third position,
followed by Julia Roberts, the highest ranked actress on the list.
Will Smith -- star of "I Am Legend" -- rounded out
the top five.
John Wayne, the only deceased star on this year's
list, came in sixth place. Wayne is the only actor to rank in the poll's top 10
every year since its inception in 1994.
Matt Damon and former James Bond star Sean Connery
tied for seventh place, while Sandra Bullock, the only other woman to make the
top 10, took the ninth spot and Bruce Willis of "Die Hard" fame came in 10th.
(Agencies)
