India, April 4 -- Actors-turned-directors are a common phenomenon in Hollywood, so much so that it almost feels like a rite of passage at this point. But while that's true, not every actor has managed to turn the director's chair into a throne. So, if you've ever found yourself wondering which stars are not only phenomenal actors but also brilliant directors, you're in the right place.

Being in front of the camera comes naturally to actors who have trained their entire lives for the stage and screen. But being behind the camera and calling the shots? That's a different ball game. Of course, actors-turned-directors such as Greta Gerwig - who created history in 2023 as the first female solo director to cross the billion-dollar mark at the ...