Lets see... I would have to say, my favorites are:
Anthony Hopkins, because: The Hannibal Lector triligoy was poetry. It was awesome!!! I like my movies how I like my books: dark, enticing, with a pinch of sadistic humor. No one could have played Dr. Lector better than he. Also, he was great in the Legend of Zorro, though Diego did not have NEARLY enough lines as he should have.
Helena Bonham Carter, because: she's funny. Histerical (did I spell that right?). She was great in Frankenstein, but- even though it was animated- superb in Corpse Bride.
Also, Frank Langella. No real reason why- he's just good. He WAS kind of cute, back in the 70's when he portrayed Dracula in- gasp!- Dracula.
Err, sorry guys. Someone please close this- I did not see the below topic about this. Sorry.