Tom Hanks
Who doesn’t love Tom Hanks? People claim that he is the nicest actor in Hollywood--because not only does he treat his co-workers with kindness, but also members of the crew and others who are frequently overlooked. Tom Hanks has been in plenty of films, and we'd love to say that it's because of his wonderful demeanor. While it may be a factor, we all know otherwise. Tom Hanks is also a stellar actor. It's hard to forget him paddling after a soccer ball in Cast Away or his tear-jerking performance in The Green Mile. It's basically gotten to the point that his name alone is enough to draw audiences.
Just to give you an example, Tom Hanks gave Veronica Warren half his sandwich when the food supply was running low on the set of The Da Vinci Code. On the set of The Green Mile, he insisted that he help the crew clean up the equipment after shoots. Finally, he’s also a huge humanitarian and goes above and beyond for fans
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is known as one of the most down-to-earth movie stars with a “girl next door” personality. This reputation reportedly continues on set, and she’s known to keep everyone's spirits up.
Adam Sandler
People who have worked with Adam claim that he is very laid-back and down to earth. One person said that they were once playing pick-up basketball together when he blew out his knee, so Adam helped him off the court, got him some water, and kept watch as the medical team examined him.
Will Smith
Will Smith is known for his positivity and work ethic, but one moment that stood out to a co-worker, in particular, was when Will ran into a group of children on the street. Instead of attempting to shy away and avoid them, he smiled and greeted them all with open arms.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga might seem like a diva onstage, but when she’s offstage, she is apparently quite down-to-earth and professional. Her crew sees her as a hard-working artist who goes above and beyond for her art.
Ryan Gosling
All of Ryan’s co-stars say that he is an incredibly considerate person on set--including Emma Stone! He reportedly even saved a journalist from a speeding car once.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is known for being one of the most hard-working, positive actors in Hollywood. The overwhelming majority of people who have worked with him have said that he is one of the nicest actors in the business.
Hugh Jackman
Despite achieving fame and fortune, Hugh Jackman has maintained his grounded, easygoing personality. He is known for being friendly to literally everyone on set.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves donates a large portion of his movie income, helps out his crew monetarily, and rides the subway to set like a normal person. Even though he’s undergone multiple personal tragedies, he hasn’t let them affect his kind-hearted nature.
Steve Buscemi
Despite playing questionable characters, Steve Buscemi is reportedly one of the nicest, easiest actors to work with in Hollywood. Co-workers say that no matter how famous he’s become, he has always maintained his humility.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has maintained her fame for several decades, and it’s in no small part because of her reputation as a good-hearted, altruistic individual. She is reportedly a major positive influence on set.
Ed Sheeran
Ed always makes an effort to do nice things for his crew, friends, and fans. He’s donated his entire wardrobe to charity before and helped fans propose to their significant others at his shows!
Author
Sabrina Runge
Last Updated: March 24, 2026