Our Favorite Action Heroes

Sean Connery as James Bond, the greatest action hero of all time.

Throughout movie history men and women have done the heroic thing and stepped up to the plate to kick some bad guy, or monster, ass. Some are all about the fight and action. Others have charm and savoir faire. Either way, the movie action hero is one of the most entertaining film characters. Here are Threemoviebuffs top 10 movie action heroes.

1. James Bond - The epitomized combination of killing and sophistication. "Red wine with fish. Well that should have told me something."

2. Indiana Jones - He is intelligent and best when caught off guard.-"I don't know. I am making this up as I go."

3. Ellen Ripley - A woman who can definitely take care of herself. "I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."

4. Zorro - He dresses as a rogue but is still a man of honor. "I have never lost a fight."

5. Tarzan - He was the first romantic environmentalist. "Never forget... I love you."

6. Han Solo - A egotist with a questionable past, but still a man of principle. "Don’t everyone thank me at once."

7. Marshall Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn - Sure he is an old drunk, but he always saved the day. "Well, come see a fat old man some time!"

8. 'Mad' Max Rockatansky - He might be a bit off but he is living in a crazy world-"Look, any longer out on that road and I'm one of them, a terminal psychotic,..."

9. The Terminator - A bad android turned good on an unstoppable mission. "Desire is irrelevant. I am a machine."

10. Obi Wan Kenobi - The definition of wisdom and sacrifice for a greater good. "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine."