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Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson was born in England but he handles accents well as evidenced in "The Greatest" and "Kick-Ass." And starring in the action comedy "Kick-Ass" brought Johnson to the attention of moviegoers worldwide.
Top 10 Actors of 2010
Normally, gathering a list of the best performances by actors is one of the most difficult Top 10 lists to put together in that there are so many to choose from. However, unlike years past, 2010 didn't have an overabundance of stand-out performances by actors. For the first time in over a decade there were more awards-worthy performances by actresses than actors. Actors in supporting roles also fared better in 2010 than those tackling lead characters in theatrically released films. That said, there were 10 actors who stood out from the pack enough to make this list of the Top 10 Actors of 2010.
"Kick-Ass" Photos
Gallery of photos from the action comedy "Kick-Ass" starring Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Clark Duke, Nicolas Cage, Mark Strong, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
"Kick-Ass" Posters
Posters for the movie "Kick-Ass" starring Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz.
"Nowhere Boy" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Nowhere Boy" starring Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, and Kristin Scott Thomas.
"The Greatest" Movie Review
"The Greatest," a tearjerker about a family dealing with the loss of a son, doesn't live up to its name. Instead, it could more appropriately be known as just "Good with Brief Moments of Absolute Brilliance."
John Lennon's Early Years Explored
(March 2009) The Weinstein Company just announced they've picked up the US, Latin America, and German rights to Ecosse Films' "Nowhere Boy." Sam-Taylor Wood's directing the pic which will focus on John Lennon's childhood.