Denzel Washington named favorite actor while John Wayne still rates

When it comes to the Harris Poll of favorite actors, one thing is constant - John Wayne. The Duke is always on the list and this time around, he is No. 6.

The top of the heap belongs to Denzel Washington, however. Clint Eastwood always seems to be solid on the list even after last year's media storm. He spoke to an empty chair at the Republican National Convention, but that didn't seem to hurt him as he is No.2. Tom Hanks is No. 3. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp, former No. 1, is no longer in that spot. He falls to No 4.

The list

1. Denzel Washington

2. Clint Eastwood

3. Tom Hanks

4. Johnny Depp

5. Brad Pitt

6. John Wayne

7. George Clooney

8. Harrison Ford

9. Meryl Streep

10. Matt Damon

As one can see, only one female makes the list with Streep. This list is for 2012. Dropping out were Sandra Bullock (7), Will Smith (9) and Adam Sandler (10).

Now, time for the breakdown.

Gender Men voted for Clint Eastwood tops

For women, they went with Denzel Washington

Political party

Republican: Clint Eastwood

Democrat: Denzel Washington

Independent: Tom Hanks

Label Conservative: Clint Eastwood

Liberal: Denzel Washington

Moderate: Denzel Washington

Geography (United States)

Midwest: Denzel Washington/Tom Hanks

East: Denzel Washington

West: Denzel Washington

South: Clint Eastwood

These are some of the results of The Harris Poll® of 2,141 adults surveyed online between Dec. 12 and 18, 2012 by Harris Interactive®.

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