10 Great Movies From The Past 20 Years That Were Actually Directed By Actors

Many actors have made the jump to behind the cameras and added the title of directors to their careers, and some great movies from the past 20 years were actually directed by actors. It’s not uncommon for actors to give directing a try at some point in their careers, and many end up making a whole career shift or splitting their time between being in front of the camera and behind it. Actors like Jon Favreau, George Clooney, and Elizabeth Banks have earned the respect of the audience and other directors in their roles as filmmakers, to the point where some of them are now best known for the movies they have directed than for their performances.