Underrated actors

[txteach]

I find a few actors very underrated. The first is :
Jim Carrey- I saw him in a dramatic role about 15 years ago and he was awesome. I thought it was going to be his breakout role. He has stuck with goofy and that's a bit disappointing.

Brandon Frazer- Very good actor who has gotten pidgeonholed with the mummy movies. He can act when the script calls for it.

The older brother in the show supernatural.-I love the show and he makes the show. It would not work without him.

Haden Christianson- Just kidding, this kid truly sucks.

Add to my list??

[TrueDave]

Ponceman Perry! hes GREAT on YouTube and needs to make the jump to Hollywood.

EVERYBODY loves him!

Hollywood is afraid because he has Downs Syndrome. Yet theyll take Hanks, Penn and Decaprio and have them play "******** " parts. Isnt that like the old days of making a caucasian an Asian ( Alec Guiness) Hispanic ( Chrlton Heston) etc?

[Brazoo]

Jim Carrey - do you remember what roll it was? I actually thought that in "Cable Guy" he was pretty on-edge and underrated and he was absolutely brilliant in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".

Brendan Fraser - he got a lot of praise for his roll in "Gods and Monsters", I'm not a huge fan personally - but he is competent.

Hayden Christensen - HA - a buddy of mine use to baby sit him so I had been routing for him for a while. Is he actually that bad or are the movies he's in so terrible that he doesn't stand a chance? I don't think I've even seen him in anything yet, so I don't know.

Weird - all three are Canadian!

My picks are:

Ian Holm - outstanding in every movie, so much so that people tend to forget him as an actor - the characters just take over I guess.

Jeff Bridges - he's super famous and gets a lot of acclaim, but never seems to show up on great actor lists. My guess is that he's never done any big scene chewing performance so he remains kind of obscure in a weird way.

Will Ferrell People are sick of him and he might not have much range, but I've never seen him break character in a movie for a second.

I know more will come to me - but those are the first ones that pop into my mind.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Emily Blunt

[bondtoddbond]

I'll jump on the Jim Carrey bandwagon- "The Majestic" is my favorite film of his.
He plays a great average joe part in a drama.

[4NDR01D]

Gary Oldman

[Adam West]

Leonardo DeCaprio is still underrated in my opinion. Most people associate him with Titanic but I thought he did an outstanding job in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

Johnny Depp is another one. I realize he takes on a lot of eccentric and oddball roles but he is a really good actor.

[EMCE Hammer]

Ethan Hawke

[johnnystorm]

Jeff Daniels- a guy who can play funny (Dumb & Dumber), drama (Gettysburg), kids (101 Dalmations).

Timothy Hutton- wondeful as Archie Goodwin in the excellent Nero Wolfe series, Leverage is a really great show as well.

[jds1911a1]

Leonardo DeCaprio is still underrated in my opinion. Most people associate him with Titanic but I thought he did an outstanding job in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

Johnny Depp is another one. I realize he takes on a lot of eccentric and oddball roles but he is a really good actor.

agreed Both actors are "Known" for the face roles as "movie stars" but both have taken on dramatic roles that show their skills as Actors

[megoapesnut]

Johnny Depp is another one. I realize he takes on a lot of eccentric and oddball roles but he is a really good actor.

Johnny Depp is one of the greatest actors ever. Not that I am a fan of all of his movies, but the dude is one of the VERY few actors who can completely step outside of his persona and into any other he chooses. I think few people appreciate just how difficult that is.

[toys2cool]

Brendan Fraser was awesome in School ties with Matt Damon

[megocrazy]

I agree on the Johnny Depp statements. I really didn't like him that much in the Wonka movie but replacing Gene Wilder in that roll takes nads. He doesn't shy away from anything he considers a challenge. You have to respect that.

Brendan Fraser I like but more so because of the Mummy movies. Just thought he brought a great aspect to the series. He does a pretty good job on the show scrubs as the head doctors dead best friend. Hate all of the episodes of that show except the one he's in. Loved Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Always liked Sandra Bullock and if you haven't seen "The Blind Side" go see it wether you're a sports fan or not. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. And yes it does have a lot to do with the fact she is smoking hot, and this movie is no exception. Murder by Numbers is another one she is extrememly good in. She pulls off comedy, drama, and suspense all with tremendous success.

[Meule]

Leonardo DeCaprio is still underrated in my opinion. Most people associate him with Titanic but I thought he did an outstanding job in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".
Hate him



Johnny Depp is another one. I realize he takes on a lot of eccentric and oddball roles but he is a really good actor.
Love him

[fallensaviour]

Brendan Fraser was awesome in School ties with Matt Damon

Johnny Depp for sure.He is a true actor if I've ever seen one.
Brendan Fraser is also Amazing.The mummy series,school ties,ink heart all great films.
Matt Damon however since the bourne stuff his career has sky rocketed so maybe he doesn't fit anymore but still great.
Mark wahlberg he is also a fantastic actor.
Now how about robert downie junior?Did he slip down the polls because of his drugs or is he back again for good?His acting is top notch.
Dwayne Johnson aka the rock his acting is phenomenal.
I also really like and think he is under-appreciated is Cheech Marin aka Cheech from cheech and chong.He is a great actor but often gets pigeon holed into some crap.
Josh Brolin always great.
Ryan Reynolds is a good actor as well.

[SUP-Ronin]

Nick Cage and Keanu Reeves come to mind.

Seriously though, Harvey Keitel.

[StrangeVisitor]

Rachel Weisz showed brilliant range in The Constant Gardner, solid supporting turn in About A Boy and for the popcorn crowd the first 2 Mummy movies. Can't wait to see her in The Lovely Bones. Talent much deeper than just a pretty face.

[Nostalgiabuff]

Kate Beckinsale.....man I love her, she is sooooo hot. Oh yeah this is about acting....she is a good actress too. Beauty and talent. :yes:

Depp is finally getting accolades after the past 7-8 years of hit movies. I always thought he was a good actor, even on 21 Jump Street

[Zemo]

Dwayne Johnson aka the rock his acting is phenomenal.

Hey everyone has their own view on things, but the Rock phenomenal?:grin:

[Random Axe]

Dennis Quaid - He's always solid to awesome in every role. It doesn't matter how bad the movie, you always end up liking his character(Day After Tomorrow anyone?) He's as good as anyone out there, period.

Matt Damon is pretty outstanding too. Some of his charm and talent is subtle but his roles are always interesting.

Kate Walsh - I really don't know much about her acting ability, I just think she's so, so freakin hot.

Scott

[fallensaviour]

Hey everyone has their own view on things, but the Rock phenomenal?:grin:

Heck yeah,His role in walking tall was great,gridiron gang great job,Be cool was hilarous.Even the job he did in witch mountain.I also thought he was good in the one where he was a football guy with the little daughter.
I'm just saying he has developed into a great actor.His early stuff meh but now he is more than decent....LOL
I think he could hold his own with any hollywood type.
Better than arnold or sylvester anyday.

[Hector]

Leonardo DeCaprio is still underrated in my opinion. Most people associate him with Titanic but I thought he did an outstanding job in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

Johnny Depp is another one. I realize he takes on a lot of eccentric and oddball roles but he is a really good actor.

Neither are underrated...they are quite the opposite...no...I'm not saying overrated...but most see them as great actors already...by a mile.

[Hector]

Gary Oldman

Another one...he's well respected by everyone already.

[Hector]

Hate him


Love him

I don't know why you love Depp but hate DiCaprio...both are solid actors.

In real life...DiCaprio is more thoughtful and smarter...hear him in interviews.

Depp on the other hand...is more pretentious and full of himself.

Is it because of Titanic?

[Hector]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt...the best young actor today...but does not have the publicity of overrated Shia LaBeouf.

Look for Joseph Gordon-Levitt to become an A-lister soon.

I hope annoying Shia LaBeouf just goes away.

[Hector]

I'm also a big fan of actor Jason Bateman...who is finally getting his due.

[Donkey Hoatie]

Hector you're spot on with your recommendation of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. So underrated. Same goes with Bateman.

Another guy I'd throw into the mix is Ryan Gosling. Watch the movie Half-Nelson and tell me he doesn't own that role. A great, great, underrated performance.

[StrangeVisitor]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt...the best young actor today...but does not have the publicity of overrated Shia LaBeouf.



Like him in Brick. Have been meaning to check out him in The Lookout & (500) Days of Summer.

[txteach]

I like Shia LaBeouf but he is no Charlton Heston.

I also think Bruce Willis is very underrated. He has done dramatic, comedy (not his best moments), and action movies.

Gene Hackman is a genius that unfortunately is not mentioned with the greats. He deserves to be there though.

[RussG]

[QUOTE=johnnystorm;436628]Jeff Daniels- a guy who can play funny (Dumb & Dumber), drama (Gettysburg), kids (101 Dalmations).

for sure ... he's who I first thought of when I read the topic

[AJ Collector]

Ethan Hawke

That was my pick, he was outstanding in Training Day!

[Hector]

Hector you're spot on with your recommendation of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. So underrated. Same goes with Bateman.

Another guy I'd throw into the mix is Ryan Gosling. Watch the movie Half-Nelson and tell me he doesn't own that role. A great, great, underrated performance.

Good call on Ryan Gosling.

:yes:

[Hector]

I also think Bruce Willis is very underrated. He has done dramatic, comedy (not his best moments), and action movies.



Right on the money on Bruce Willis...he's basically seen as a great action star like Arnold, Stallone, etc...but his acting ability is light years ahead of those two.

Good call.

:smiley13:

[deputypowell]

I always thought Gary Oldman was underrated. This guys has played so many different characters that it blows my mind when I sit and think about it. He has played Oswald in JFK, Dracula, Sid Vicious, Beethoven, Dr Smith in Lost in Space, Zorg in Fifth Element. He played the sick rich guy wearing the mask in Hannibal and played Gordon in The newest Batman films.

The one that always did it for me was when he played a white dude that thought he was a black guy in True Romance. Right after he beat the snot out of Christian Slater he looked at his black buddy and says "It aint white boy day is it?" And his friend says, "No it aint white boy day."

Remember...he is a British actor.

[Hector]

Like him in Brick. Have been meaning to check out him in The Lookout & (500) Days of Summer.

He is awesome in The Lookout.

I have not seen 500 Days of Summer...but it has excellent reviews...and it's on my Netflix Queue right now...can't wait to see it.

I used to say to myself...hey...that's the long-haired kid from the TV show, 3rd Rock from the Sun...he's going to be a lightweight actor...but then I saw Brick...and became an instant fan right then and there.

:smiley13:

[Hector]

I always thought Gary Oldman was underrated. This guys has played so many different characters that it blows my mind when I sit and think about it. He has played Oswald in JFK, Dracula, Sid Vicious, Beethoven, Dr Smith in Lost in Space, Zorg in Fifth Element. He played the sick rich guy wearing the mask in Hannibal and played Gordon in The newest Batman films.

The one that always did it for me was when he played a white dude that thought he was a black guy in True Romance. Right after he beat the snot out of Christian Slater he looked at his black buddy and says "It aint white boy day is it?" And his friend says, "No it aint white boy day."



Yeah...that was a great character/scene...lol.

[toys2cool]

Tom cruise :smiley1:

[UnderdogDJLSW]

How about Ed Norton?

[darklord1967]

Some of you may find this a strange choice, but i've recently re-discovered Sylvester Stallone in a BIG way as an actor.

Forgetting for a minute the physical dedication that he clearly puts into his roles (Re: getting ripped to shreds for "Rocky" III and IV and "Rambo" films... gaining 40 lbs to play a loser sheriff in "Copland", getting into top physical condition again at nearly 60 to play Rocky, etc.)... forget all of that for a second.

This is a guy who is incredibly smart and has terrific instincts as an actor, writer, and a director.

The earnestness, honesty, and heart that he puts into his performance while playing Rocky is really pretty amazing to see... even as you go back and look at the earlier films in the series.

One of my favorite moments with Stallone's turn with the character was in the most recent film "Rocky Balboa". It's a lovely scene between him and his son where he dispenses some inspirational wisdom about life. Check out what i mean, and see if you agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49Ef5Bpzd8&feature=related



.

[Meule]

I don't know why you love Depp but hate DiCaprio...both are solid actors.

In real life...DiCaprio is more thoughtful and smarter...hear him in interviews.

Depp on the other hand...is more pretentious and full of himself.

Is it because of Titanic?

Titanic is part of it, I just can't stand the guy. Like I can't stand Merryl Streep or Barbra Streisand or Woody Allen

[Adam West]

Neither are underrated...they are quite the opposite...no...I'm not saying overrated...but most see them as great actors already...by a mile.

I know they are well known...I just think most people look at Leonardo Decaprio and envision Titanic and Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Decaprio was excellent in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", "The Departed", "Gangs of New York", "Blood Diamond" but has never won an oscar.

Depp has also never won an oscar and like I said he plays some very eccentric characters which I think takes a lot of talent to play the character and pull it off.

As a side note, I have heard that Depp is an extremely nice and genuine person even though someone mentioned that he came across as conceited in an interview.

I work for a pretty well known retailer to anyone who is a musician and have visited our flagship store in Hollywood, CA. There are always musicians, movie stars, etc. showing up to purchase merchandise from the store. I happened to ask the manager who he thought were the biggest jerks to ever walk into the store and the nicest (of the celebrities). The manager told me hands down, Depp was the nicest person to walk into the store. He was purchasing a Christmas present years ago for his son, was not demanding or drawing attention to himself, and very appreciative of the entire staff. To me, that shows a lot of class especially when those type of stories don't hit the newspapers.

[Meule]

Some of you may find this a strange choice, but i've recently re-discovered Sylvester Stallone in a BIG way as an actor.

Forgetting for a minute the physical dedication that he clearly puts into his roles (Re: getting ripped to shreds for "Rocky" III and IV and "Rambo" films... gaining 40 lbs to play a loser sheriff in "Copland", getting into top physical condition again at nearly 60 to play Rocky, etc.)... forget all of that for a second.

This is a guy who is incredibly smart and has terrific instincts as an actor, writer, and a director.

The earnestness, honesty, and heart that he puts into his performance while playing Rocky is really pretty amazing to see... even as you go back and look at the earlier films in the series.

One of my favorite moments with Stallone's turn with the character was in the most recent film "Rocky Balboa". It's a lovely scene between him and his son where he dispenses some inspirational wisdom about life. Check out what i mean, and see if you agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49Ef5Bpzd8&feature=related



.
You don't have to convince me, I like his movies

[kingdom warrior]

Jude Law

[Meule]

Steve Buscemi

[Meule]

Jude Law

Just saw him as Watson in the new Sherlock Holmes movie: don't bother, this isn't Sherlock Holmes (played by Robert Downey Jr.), this is a common street fighter who happens to be a little smarter than the rest

[fallensaviour]

Some of you may find this a strange choice, but i've recently re-discovered Sylvester Stallone in a BIG way as an actor.

Forgetting for a minute the physical dedication that he clearly puts into his roles (Re: getting ripped to shreds for "Rocky" III and IV and "Rambo" films... gaining 40 lbs to play a loser sheriff in "Copland", getting into top physical condition again at nearly 60 to play Rocky, etc.)... forget all of that for a second.

This is a guy who is incredibly smart and has terrific instincts as an actor, writer, and a director.

The earnestness, honesty, and heart that he puts into his performance while playing Rocky is really pretty amazing to see... even as you go back and look at the earlier films in the series.

One of my favorite moments with Stallone's turn with the character was in the most recent film "Rocky Balboa". It's a lovely scene between him and his son where he dispenses some inspirational wisdom about life. Check out what i mean, and see if you agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49Ef5Bpzd8&feature=related



.

Great choice Stallone is good and has been in some great films.
Not sure if I agree on him getting ripped for the parts though he is a roid junkie,I Guess he still has to work out though.
But a good actor none the less.I just picked up the Rambo pack dvd set.
First blood(one of my all time favorite movies) Rambo II and Rambo III.
All three in a set for $12 at wally-world.
Also added the newest Rambo to complete the set.(which by the way has got to be one of the most goriest battle scenes ever)
Rocky Balboa is also one of my favorite films.That set is next.

[kingdom warrior]

Just saw him as Watson in the new Sherlock Holmes movie: don't bother, this isn't Sherlock Holmes (played by Robert Downey Jr.), this is a common street fighter who happens to be a little smarter than the rest

Darn! I want to see this too.......Maybe I'll watch a matinee after I swig a bottle of Spiked eggnog :grin::smiley1:

[megojim]

That Barney Rubble, what an actor!

[Tyme2tyme]

Gene Hackman is a genius that unfortunately is not mentioned with the greats. He deserves to be there though.
Right on!. Also I would mention Ed Harris. I loved the characters he's played, especially Apollo 13.

[Riffster]

Watch the job Ewan mcgregor does in Big Fish

[Werewolf]

Ernest Borgnine

[toys2cool]

Steve Buscemi
yeah he's good and funny as hell