IMO, there probably should have been more Brian Dennehy movies. Dude always delivered. For actresses I’d say Geena Davis.
She was a genius. Shot one movie that she owned the rights to at 18, and then announced her age, making every other film she did illegal.+18 Traci Lords
Even dying young, it's a shame he didn't get more movie roles in. Cazale was on the stage for over a decade before he was cast in The Godfather then he did all 5 movies in 7 years. He would be remembered as one of the greatest actors ever with a longer career (still should be). I can see him killing it as Vincent Vega - no offense to Travolta.John Cazale was in only 5 feature films in his career; all 5 nominated for Best Picture. The Conversation and Dog Day Afternoon didn't win, but The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Deer Hunter all won.
Was married to Meryl Streep when he died of cancer at the age of 42, shortly after filming The Deer Hunter.