ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Hollywood movie star Denzel Washington returns to the list of America's favorite movie stars in dramatic fashion, taking the No. 1 position after dropping off the top 10 list in 2005.

Dropping from No. 1 to No. 2 is Tom Hanks, while movie legend John Wayne remains in third place. Tough guy Clint Eastwood jumps up two spots to fourth place.

These are the results of a nationwide Harris Poll of 1,147 U.S. adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive.

Will Smith also joins the list this year, perhaps due to the recent success of his film, “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Smith not only joins the top 10 for the first time, but does so tied for fifth place. While all the other stars are the same, they have changed places within the top 10. Some of these changes include:

--Harrison Ford is the biggest mover, as he drops seven places from tied for No. 3 to No. 10. This excludes him from the top five for the first time since 1997.

--Julia Roberts is tied for No. 5, a spot held alone in 2005. She is still alone in one regard: this Pretty Woman is the only female to appear in the top 10.

--Johnny Depp drops five spots on the list. In 2005, he was No. 2, and this time out he is tied for No. 7. Also tied for No. 7 is Mel Gibson, who previously held the spot alone.

--George Clooney drops one spot, from No. 8 to No. 9.

Gender and age appear to play a role in deciding a favorite. Clint Eastwood is No. 1 one among men, while women choose Roberts. Despite dropping overall, Depp is the favorite among Echo Boomers (ages 18 to 29). Gen Xers (ages 30 to 41) cite Hanks as their favorite, while Baby Boomers (ages 42 to 60) go for Wayne. Matures (ages 61 and over) choose Roberts as their favorite.

Political ideology also appears to be a factor in choosing a favorite movie star. Conservatives pick Hanks and Wayne as their favorites, while liberals and moderates both choose Washington. Additionally, region is another factor in picking a favorite. Easterners pick Eastwood as their favorite, while those in the West choose Smith. Southerners go with the No. 1 choice overall and cite Washington as their favorite actor, while Midwesterners think outside the box and choose Brad Pitt, who comes in at No. 14 overall.