I watched “The Big Short” last night and thought that Steve Carrel was phenomenal. Bill Murray in “Lost in Translation” was another.
Who you got?
Who you got?
Name a Comedic Actor or actress who played a serious role excellent.
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Robin Williams, more than once.
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Tom Hanks in several flicks.
To the point that I barely consider him a comedic actor, but rather a fine actor who did some comedic acting.
To the point that I barely consider him a comedic actor, but rather a fine actor who did some comedic acting.
Seems like I should be able to pick some roles from the filmography of Stephen Root and John Goodman but most of the best roles I'm seeing are in comedies.
Adam Sandler in Reign Over Me. Clip from the movie of him talking about his wife and kids who were killed on 9/11...
A recent one but Sandler was good in Uncut Gems
Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Add in "One Hour Photo" and his work on an episode of Law and Order SVU..He played a character named Merrit Rook on the episode-Authority.Robin Williams, more than once.
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Also add Will Ferrell in Stranger than Fiction and Ben Stiller in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Truman Show as well. "comedy-drama"
George Carlin in Jersey Girl. Or Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
He didn't really do "lead roles" but he did a lot of supporting roles (even as bad a Jersey Girl was).
Tom Hanks was my first thought too. This is the first role I remember him playing.
Tom Hanks is almost always the first and correct answer.
Jamie Foxx impresses me across the board (ignoring his attempt at music). He was "serious" Django Unchained, but also in Collateral with Tom Cruise.
Bill Hader comedian start. He is pretty good in Barry.
Bill Hader comedian start. He is pretty good in Barry.
Melissa McCarthy was really good in the movie where she forged famous book signatures. Watched that on a plane while bored and was pleasantly surprised
I can't stand most of Jim Carrey's comedic roles because he's so over the top, but he was outstanding in Eternal Sunshine.
Imo Robin Williams was a very good comedic actor but he was a great dramatic actor, especially when the role was mostly dramatic but with just enough humor sprinkled in.
This was the first thing I thought of. .... two excellent performances and two great movies!Robin Williams, more than once.
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The movie was meh but I thought Carrey did a good job in The Majestic. It was certainly an eye-opener as far as his capability to do drama.
Jack Lemmon in Glengarry Glen Ross.
Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting was absolutely phenomenal.
I thought about him, I vote no. He can be funny, his first role was a comedy show, but he isn't a professional comedian IMO. Musician yes, comedian no.
Another is Days of Wine and Roses. I think of Hanks as being the next generation's Lemmon. They both started out being known for comedic roles then showed they were great dramatic actors as well.
I mentioned the theme of this post to Mrs. Kinsella, said Jack Lemmon, and she right away thought Days of Wine and Roses.
John C. Reilly in The Perfect Storm. One of the most versatile actors around.
That's not a serious role. He made a damn pancake as big as a counter top! 😂
