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This year's Quigley Poll, which incorporates votes from cinema owners and film buyers, saw the Hancock star become the first African-American actor to earn the title since Sidney Poitier in 1968.
Neither last year's winner Johnny Depp nor seven-time number one Tom Cruise featured in the 2008 top ten.
Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale and Shia LaBeouf followed Smith in second, third and fourth place respectively.
The Quigley Poll has been conducted by the publishers of the International Motion Picture Almanac for 76 years.
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
10 reasons to worship David LynchIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
