Tom Hanks has been chosen by Amercian critics as one of 2004's best actors. In the survey of 1015 adults, conducted by Harris Poll, Hanks came top on the back of his three big movies of the year (The Polar Express, The Ladykillers and The Terminal) in the last year. Actor and Director Mel Gibson comes in second. Interestingly, Gibson did not actually act in any movies in 2004. However, his movie The Passion of Christ was polemical. Third place in this survey was given to Julia Roberts. The 37 year old celebrity has had a busy year, acting in two films (Ocean's Twelve and Closer), as well as ginving birth to twins. The top ten actors and actresses of Hollywood in 2004: 1. Tom Hanks
2. Mel Gibson
3. Julia Roberts
4. Johnny Depp
5. Harrison Ford
6. Denzel Washington
7. John Wayne
8. Clint Eastwood
9. Sean Connery
10. George Clooney | 
