Top 30 Actors Who Are Surprisingly Good Singers

The actors can carry a scene and a tune! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for those actors whose ability to create a character on screen is well known, but whose singing talents took us by surprise. Our countdown of actors who are surprisingly good singers includes Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Chris Pine, Robert Pattinson, and more! Which of these singing celebs surprised you with their vocal talents? Let us know in the comments.

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[MsMojo]

Who's your favorite actor-turned-singer on our list?

[TheTamranator]

I'm glad to see Jensen Ackles getting some love. The man is not only handsome, but talented as well. Great actor and a talented singer.

[PukaHeadMan]

You’re missing Bruce Willis, Hugh Jackman, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Kristen Bell, Anna Kendrick, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, and Jamie Foxx

[IIIIDCIIII]

Emily Blunt is one of the best triple threats in the movie business to date. She’s been in quite a few movies where she sings. How she’s not on this list is tragic! She was Mary Poppins for Christ sake. Also let’s not forget about Hannah Waddington, who is another triple threat that’s an absolute gem with an amazing voice!

[alisongreen]

Those of us in the UK who knew Hugh Laurie as a comedian before he was in House had heard him sing many times before. He was in a comedy duo with Stephen Fry and they often sang in scetches to great effect :)

[melodyszadkowski]

The ones that amazed me the most in modern times were the cast of "Sweeney Todd." They all did their own singing and none were experienced singers.. A special shout-out to Mr. Rickman.

[hannahvahala]

Yes I was waiting for Tom Hiddleston!!! He is so talented. He is a triple threat ! He is an amazing actor, singer and dancer. He is more than a triple threat !! He can play several instruments and is multilingual!!! And a total sweetheart!! That is more than a triple threat!!❤❤❤❤

[garymeise]

It's ironic that Anne Hathaway is so controversial in some circles, essentially because she's so ridiculously talented Les mis is the perfect example

[Spnlgrl]

Ewan McGregor has a beautiful voice and I love hearing him sing in Moulin Rouge!

[ChristChickAutistic]

I saw Hugh Laurie with his band on Austin City Limits years ago. He did hella great covers of St. James Infirmary and Unchain My Heart. I've been a fan of his music ever since.

[jo]

How about Antonio Banderas.. he was in Evita and a duet with Sarah Brightman in 'The Phantom of The Opera' from The Royal Albert Hall Celebration he also sang a duet with Barbara Streisand Take Me to the World

[KatherineHulsizer]

Eddie Redmayne is amazing. His rendition of “Empty Chairs At Empty Tables” is absolutely haunting.

[YolandaAnneBrown]

Met Val Kilmer at a convention a few years ago. I was wearing a "Duck-Duck-Goose" t-shirt, with the Goose being "Goose" from Top Gun. He smiled and hugged me and my sis and we got the most beautiful picture out of it. Loved him in Top Secret and The Doors so much.

[dianetraughber]

Jeremy Renner is an awesome singer knocked my socks off the first time I heard him sing ❤❤❤❤🔥

[nirmalsuki]

Kate Winslet should have had a 30-year music career. She has a beautiful singing voice.

[raymondmaciel]

Man, I never thought Sing movie would help Reese, Taron and Scarlet bring out there singing chops.

[onionbubs]

I'm not surprised the video left him out, but I can't believe not a single person in the comments mentioned John C Reilly. He sang in both Dewey Cox and Chicago. He's got a very smooth, soothing voice.

[GingerPrincessVlogs]

Where was the cast of Greatest showman?! Hugh Jackman and Zach Efron are amazing!!! Speaking of Hugh, how can you talk about Nicole Kidman and not mention her duet with Hugh in Happy Feet?!?!?!
Also a hidden gem Jamie Campbell Bower!!!
BUT all is forgiven because you put the BEST at #1!!! I became a fan of Jeremy Renner because of you guys and I haven't stooped yet.

[christopherwong]

Neil Patrick Harris singing Dream On in Glee ❤

[matthewvorwald]

Jensen Ackles's cover of Simple Man is so amazing. Even as a Winchester, his voice is awesome.