Hip Hop's Top 10 Most Successful Actors
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Eminem
Even though he's rarely played anything other than a rapper on screen, Eminem is successful for taking his Slim Shady persona to the small and big screen. His critically-acclaimed role in the semi-autobiographical film '8 Mile' remains a ground-breaking portrayal of his rise to fame. Yet, the visual of his "2000 MTV Video Music Awards" performance of "The Real Slim Shady" accompanied by dozens of look-alikes is still one of the best music television moments. While his acting credits are slim, with 'Pauly Shore is Dead' and 'The Wash,' he makes the list for having provided performances of his songs in countless projects, including 'The Longest Yard,' 'Fantastic Four,' and "The Wire."
