Who is the best politician turned actor?

Heads of state, senators, and governors who stepped in front of the camera — whether for iconic film careers or unforgettable cameos. Who pulled it off best?

1

Ronald Reagan

Hollywood star of over 50 films including Kings Row who became the 40th President of the United States.

2

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Action superstar and Governor of California who starred in the Terminator and Predator franchises.

3

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian comedian and star of Servant of the People who became President of Ukraine in 2019.

4

Fred Thompson

U.S. Senator from Tennessee who acted in The Hunt for Red October, Die Hard 2, and Law & Order.

5

Glenda Jackson

Two-time Oscar-winning actress for Women in Love and A Touch of Class who served as a British MP for 23 years.

6

Clint Eastwood

Iconic actor and director of Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby who served as Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

7

Jesse Ventura

Governor of Minnesota who acted in Predator and The Running Man alongside Schwarzenegger.

8

Al Franken

U.S. Senator and former SNL writer-performer who starred in Stuart Saves His Family.

9

Shirley Temple

Legendary child star of the 1930s who later served as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.

10

Sonny Bono

U.S. Congressman and half of Sonny & Cher who appeared in Hairspray and Airplane II.

11

Donald Trump

45th U.S. President who made cameos in Home Alone 2, Zoolander, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

12

Ben Jones

U.S. Congressman from Georgia best known for playing Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard.

13

Patrick Leahy

U.S. Senator and lifelong Batman fan who had cameos in four Batman films including The Dark Knight.

14

Joseph Estrada

President of the Philippines who was one of the country's biggest movie stars with over 100 films.

15

Rudy Giuliani

Former NYC Mayor who made cameos in Seinfeld, Anger Management, and numerous other productions.