Underrated Actors
07-30-03 | 12:00 AM
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Underrated Actors
What are some of the most underrated actors?
I would say Robert Duvall and Charlie Sheen. Those two don't get the attention that they deserve. Duvall was great in Godfather I and II and Apocalypse Now and Sheen was good in Platoon.
I would say Robert Duvall and Charlie Sheen. Those two don't get the attention that they deserve. Duvall was great in Godfather I and II and Apocalypse Now and Sheen was good in Platoon.
07-30-03 | 07:27 AM
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Whoa...you're way off base about Duvall. He's been nominated for Academy Awards SIX times and won once, as well as a string of other awards, and would say he is generally regarded by the industry and critics alike as one of the greatest living actors.
07-30-03 | 08:08 AM
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My vote goes to Don Cheadle. He steals every scene he's in which is great.
07-30-03 | 09:32 AM
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I'm gonna go with some of the younger, great actors (Yes, they're hard to come by):
Brad Renfro
Nick Stahl
Edward Furlong
Thora Birch
Scarlett Johanson
That's all I can think of off the top of my head...
Brad Renfro
Nick Stahl
Edward Furlong
Thora Birch
Scarlett Johanson
That's all I can think of off the top of my head...
07-30-03 | 12:03 PM
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David Straithairn
Chris Cooper (but not after the Oscar win)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Edie Falco
Barry Pepper
Billy Crudup
Angela Bassett
Mary McDonnel
Chris Cooper (but not after the Oscar win)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Edie Falco
Barry Pepper
Billy Crudup
Angela Bassett
Mary McDonnel
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07-30-03 | 01:52 PM
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Bruce Campbell. Hail to the king baby!
07-30-03 | 02:01 PM
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I second Colm Meaney and add Aiden Quinn and Andre Braugher to the mix as well.
07-30-03 | 07:43 PM
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Brian Cox & Guy Pearce & the fact that nobody has posted them only proves that. Cox may be the most diverse actor alive. Look at his body of work & how he transforms in every role. The exact same for Guy Pearce & IMO his role in Memento is among the best pieces of acting ever filmed.
07-31-03 | 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Brian Cox & Guy Pearce & the fact that nobody has posted them only proves that. Cox may be the most diverse actor alive. Look at his body of work & how he transforms in every role. The exact same for Guy Pearce & IMO his role in Memento is among the best pieces of acting ever filmed.
Brian Cox & Guy Pearce & the fact that nobody has posted them only proves that. Cox may be the most diverse actor alive. Look at his body of work & how he transforms in every role. The exact same for Guy Pearce & IMO his role in Memento is among the best pieces of acting ever filmed.
07-31-03 | 09:39 AM
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I agree with Fake. I love Brian Cox myself and didn't put him on my list for the very same reason. As for Guy Pearce I believe that he gets enough recognition as it is now. Ever since Memento his career has been in overdrive(I'd love to see him in Chris Nolan's Batman as the titular character).
07-31-03 | 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by PalmerJoss
I agree with Fake. I love Brian Cox myself and didn't put him on my list for the very same reason. As for Guy Pearce I believe that he gets enough recognition as it is now. Ever since Memento his career has been in overdrive(I'd love to see him in Chris Nolan's Batman as the titular character).
I agree with Fake. I love Brian Cox myself and didn't put him on my list for the very same reason. As for Guy Pearce I believe that he gets enough recognition as it is now. Ever since Memento his career has been in overdrive(I'd love to see him in Chris Nolan's Batman as the titular character).