Who are the best actors who became politicians?

From Hollywood to the halls of power, a surprising number of screen stars have swapped scripts for legislation — some reaching the very top. Cast your vote!

Ronald Reagan

Hollywood actor who became the 40th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1981 to 1989.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Action movie star who served as Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

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Jesse Ventura

Professional wrestler and action movie actor who became the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.

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Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian comedian and actor who became the President of Ukraine in 2019, later leading the country through war with Russia.

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Clint Eastwood

Iconic film star who served as Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California from 1986 to 1988.

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Sonny Bono

Singer and entertainer who became Mayor of Palm Springs and then a Republican Congressman from California.

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Fred Thompson

Character actor known for Law & Order who served as U.S. Senator from Tennessee and ran for the Republican presidential nomination.

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Al Franken

Saturday Night Live comedian and writer who served as U.S. Senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018.

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Glenda Jackson

Two-time Oscar-winning British actress who served as a Labour Member of Parliament for 23 years.

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Shirley Temple

Child actress and Hollywood icon who later served as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.

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Joseph Estrada

Filipino action film star who served as President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001.

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George Murphy

Hollywood musical actor who served as Republican U.S. Senator from California from 1965 to 1971.

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