And of course, such an epic character requires epic actors to portray him. From the 12 Labours to numerous side adventures, there are plenty of stories for modern writers and directors to pull from to make the Greek god relevant in today's world. Whether that’s by showcasing their acting chops, displaying their bulging pecs, or both, the best Hercules actors have done the mythological Greek hero justice.Īs one of the biggest heroes from ancient Greece, Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal. It takes big shoes to fill the role of Hercules, but the best actors to ever play Hercules were definitely up to the task.
