6 Actors Who Played God

There are six actors who played God in an unforgettable way. Portraying the supreme deity is never easy, but these movie greats managed to imbue the character with quirks and personality for a memorable big screen—or stage—experience.

Charlton Heston.

Tackling the Lord from a humanistic and humorous angle in the 1977 rendition of “Oh, God!” comedian George Burns added kindness and authenticity to the role. Weaving in a bit of theology, Burns’ portrayal of God is famous for the line: “If it please (sic) the court, and even if it doesn’t please the court, I’m God.” Audiences took to the likable old man portraying a deity everyone could love.