Favorite Actors/Actresses

LasciviousXXX · 10-22-2009, 03:01 AM

A good actor/actress can really make a movie. Even if the movie itself is struggling it can sometimes be saved by a well acted scene or a moving performance. I found myself thinking over the concept of great actors and what makes them great the other day while re-watching Dead Man Walking. So I figured it'd be fun to post up a short list of your favorite actors or actresses and the reason behind it.

Sean Penn - Absolutely one of my hands down favorite actors out there. He doesn't always pick the best roles but he always gives a great performance.

Kenneth Branagh - A great actor with excellent versatility. I really enjoy watching him act as he can go from pleasant to menacing with lighting fast speed.

Daniel Day Lewis - My absolute favorite actor. All one has to do as look at the list of movies he's been in and there is no doubt why I feel he is one of the greatest actors of our age.

Steve Buscemi - whether he is in a comedy, drama or action flick he always keeps my attention on his character and consistently delivers a superb performance.

Ok, have fun!

wavescrashing · 10-22-2009, 03:45 AM

Morgan Freeman- He could be a janitor, inmate, detective, or CIA agent. Between his voice and his patient and knowledgeable character portrayal, the guy draws the audience. I'm not saying he has a James Earl Jones voice, but when he speaks, the viewers listen.

GreekGodX · 10-22-2009, 03:48 AM

Johnny Depp- He plays some odd characters but is amazing in every roll.

Gerard Butler- Has great range in roles he plays. Can play the manly man but also the emotional guy.

Sean Connery- Bond, James Bond. 'Nuff said

Al Pacino- Played in some of my all time favorite movies. By far one of my favorites.

Nicole Kidman- My favorite actress and she still looks good into her 40s. I believe she can do any role.

That's enough for now! I like this, I could go on for a while.

Poronico · 10-22-2009, 04:28 AM

Steve Buscemi very weird characters for the most part and he owns the roles so well.

Jason Statham... well **** he is Handsome Rob! I am looking forward to the sequel to the italian job.

Edward Norton did an amazing job in both fight club and american history X

Robert De Niro His role in HEAT was amazing! as well as righteous kill

Jamie Foxx one word.... RAY

elderboy02 · 10-22-2009, 05:59 AM

Edward Norton - Awesome in American History X and Rounders

Jim Carrey - Crazy at times, but can turn an absolute crap movie funny with the different characters

Robin Williams - Take Mrs. Doubtfire for example. Absolutely dumb movie, but played both characters extremely well.

GreekGodX · 10-22-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Edward Norton - Awesome in American History X and Rounders

Jim Carrey - Crazy at times, but can turn an absolute crap movie funny with the different characters

Robin Williams - Take Mrs. Doubtfire for example. Absolutely dumb movie, but played both characters extremely well.

Add Edward and Robin Williams to my list too. Both great Actors.

Matt Damon also comes to mind after reading these. Another actor that can play pretty much any role. The Bourne series are great and Good Will Hunting he was uncanny.

goalie204 · 10-22-2009, 06:11 AM

hmmm...there are a lot. I don't have any favorites..there are really a lot lol

Kreth · 10-22-2009, 09:08 AM

I can't stand Sean Penn, especially after a few years ago when he dragged a cameraman along to show himself "helping out" in the wake of Katrina.
A few of my faves not listed yet:
Ian McKellan
Samuel L. Jackson
Brian Cox - great character actor
William Noble
Lawrence Fishburne
Famke Janssen
Sigourney Weaver - Alien franchise! But she was also funny as hell in Galaxy Quest
Ben Browder
Patrick Stewart

Can you tell I'm a sci-fi/fantasy geek?

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elderboy02 · 10-22-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I can't stand Sean Penn, especially after a few years ago when he dragged a cameraman along to show himself "helping out" in the wake of Katrina.
A few of my faves not listed yet:
Ian McKellan
Samuel L. Jackson
Brian Cox - great character actor
William Noble
Lawrence Fishburne
Famke Janssen
Sigourney Weaver - Alien franchise! But she was also funny as hell in Galaxy Quest
Ben Browder
Patrick Stewart
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I can't believe I forgot Samuel L. Jackson. He was great in every movie I saw him in (Die Hard with a Vengenance, Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction), etc.

Kreth · 10-22-2009, 09:13 AM

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I can't believe I forgot Samuel L. Jackson. He was great in every movie I saw him in (Die Hard with a Vengenance, Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction), etc.

People always talk about how Pulp Fiction resurrected John Travolta's career, but I think it also gave Sam Jackson a big boost, too.
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MedicCook · 10-22-2009, 09:23 AM

Morgan Freeman
Sammy Jackson
Kevin Spacey
Meg Ryan (the early years)

Just a couple off the top of my head.

The Poet · 10-22-2009, 01:36 PM

A lot of good names there, though I'm surprised no one's mentioned Tom Hanks yet. I also think you can't overlook how good an actor Russell Crowe can be - he got his statue for Gladiator, but the job he did in both A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man was awesome. And Bruce Willis can carry a picture too.

Volt · 10-22-2009, 01:51 PM

Hmmm great actor to me is one I'll watch no matter how good or bad teh movie is.

Steve Buscemi very weird characters for the most part and he owns the roles so well.

I thought I was the only one who liked him

Tom Hanks

Samual Jackson - good even in that lousey SWAT movie

Charlieze Theron

Azpostal · 10-22-2009, 03:12 PM

Clint Eastwood is the man! He's a great actor and director. One of the best!

TripleF · 10-22-2009, 03:28 PM

Sam Elliott
Robert Duvall
Richard Thomas (Huge fan of The Waltons)
Tim Allen

Starscream · 10-22-2009, 03:59 PM

Johnny Depp
Harrison Ford
James Earl Jones
Samuel L. Jackson
Jimmy Stewart
Gary Cooper

Adriftpanda · 10-22-2009, 04:04 PM

Edward Norton - there is just not one movie that I've seen this guy that is a disappointment. Excellent actor!

Kevin Spacey - Just another actor that I admire some of his work. One of my all time favorite film, Life of David Gale. Not to mentioned he did awesome work in A time to Kill as well.

Fishbeadtwo · 10-22-2009, 04:36 PM

Robert DeNiro
Sean Connery
Martin Sheen
Goldie Hawn
Selma Hayak(sp)?

csbrewfisher · 10-22-2009, 04:44 PM

Yeesh, nobody mentioned Denzel yet?

The Poet · 10-22-2009, 04:52 PM

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Yeesh, nobody mentioned Denzel yet?

I considered it, but he's gotten minus-points from me for remakes of classics, like The Manchurian Candidate & Pelham 1-2-3. WTF? Is Citizen Kane next on his list?

10-22-2009, 03:01 AM	#1
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Favorite Actors/Actresses A good actor/actress can really make a movie. Even if the movie itself is struggling it can sometimes be saved by a well acted scene or a moving performance. I found myself thinking over the concept of great actors and what makes them great the other day while re-watching Dead Man Walking. So I figured it'd be fun to post up a short list of your favorite actors or actresses and the reason behind it. Sean Penn - Absolutely one of my hands down favorite actors out there. He doesn't always pick the best roles but he always gives a great performance. Kenneth Branagh - A great actor with excellent versatility. I really enjoy watching him act as he can go from pleasant to menacing with lighting fast speed. Daniel Day Lewis - My absolute favorite actor. All one has to do as look at the list of movies he's been in and there is no doubt why I feel he is one of the greatest actors of our age. Steve Buscemi - whether he is in a comedy, drama or action flick he always keeps my attention on his character and consistently delivers a superb performance. Ok, have fun!

10-22-2009, 03:45 AM	#2
wavescrashing Unofficial CA Boli Ho Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: An island? Posts: 509 Trading: (19)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Morgan Freeman- He could be a janitor, inmate, detective, or CIA agent. Between his voice and his patient and knowledgeable character portrayal, the guy draws the audience. I'm not saying he has a James Earl Jones voice, but when he speaks, the viewers listen.

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GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Johnny Depp- He plays some odd characters but is amazing in every roll. Gerard Butler- Has great range in roles he plays. Can play the manly man but also the emotional guy. Sean Connery- Bond, James Bond. 'Nuff said Al Pacino- Played in some of my all time favorite movies. By far one of my favorites. Nicole Kidman- My favorite actress and she still looks good into her 40s. I believe she can do any role. That's enough for now! I like this, I could go on for a while. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Steve Buscemi very weird characters for the most part and he owns the roles so well. Jason Statham... well ** he is Handsome Rob! I am looking forward to the sequel to the italian job. Edward Norton did an amazing job in both fight club and american history X Robert De Niro His role in HEAT was amazing! as well as righteous kill Jamie Foxx** one word.... RAY __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Edward Norton - Awesome in American History X and Rounders Jim Carrey - Crazy at times, but can turn an absolute crap movie funny with the different characters Robin Williams - Take Mrs. Doubtfire for example. Absolutely dumb movie, but played both characters extremely well.

10-22-2009, 06:11 AM	#7
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses hmmm...there are a lot. I don't have any favorites..there are really a lot lol

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses I can't stand Sean Penn, especially after a few years ago when he dragged a cameraman along to show himself "helping out" in the wake of Katrina. A few of my faves not listed yet: Ian McKellan Samuel L. Jackson Brian Cox - great character actor William Noble Lawrence Fishburne Famke Janssen Sigourney Weaver - Alien franchise! But she was also funny as hell in Galaxy Quest Ben Browder Patrick Stewart Can you tell I'm a sci-fi/fantasy geek? Posted via Mobile Device

10-22-2009, 09:23 AM	#11
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Morgan Freeman Sammy Jackson Kevin Spacey Meg Ryan (the early years) Just a couple off the top of my head. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses A lot of good names there, though I'm surprised no one's mentioned Tom Hanks yet. I also think you can't overlook how good an actor Russell Crowe can be - he got his statue for Gladiator, but the job he did in both A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man was awesome. And Bruce Willis can carry a picture too.

10-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#13
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Hmmm great actor to me is one I'll watch no matter how good or bad teh movie is. Steve Buscemi very weird characters for the most part and he owns the roles so well. I thought I was the only one who liked him Tom Hanks Samual Jackson - good even in that lousey SWAT movie Charlieze Theron __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

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Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Clint Eastwood is the man! He's a great actor and director. One of the best!

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Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Edward Norton - there is just not one movie that I've seen this guy that is a disappointment. Excellent actor! Kevin Spacey - Just another actor that I admire some of his work. One of my all time favorite film, Life of David Gale. Not to mentioned he did awesome work in A time to Kill as well. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

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csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite Actors/Actresses Yeesh, nobody mentioned Denzel yet? __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher