Ray Liotta as Henry Hill, Goodfellas
Liotta’s iconic turn as Henry Hill chronicled the rise and fall of a mobster with gripping narration and a layered performance, making it a defining moment in gangster cinema.
Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, American Gangster
Washington brought cold calculation and commanding charm to Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin whose rise and fall was as captivating as his fierce loyalty to family.