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Famous Celebrities and Starring Roles
Sometimes, a famous actor/actress can over or even under play the part causing the entire movie to flop and yet, on the other hand, a lesser known actor can play so well it can torpedo his or her career, rating that actor among the best and giving the movie a top rating.
We all have our own pic of famous actors and or actresses and their most famous roles. Most often a famous role is what makes an actor standout or in some cases a famous actor is what makes the role standout. Either way, it can make or break the flick. Sometimes a famous actor/actress can over or even under play the part causing the entire movie to flop and yet, on the other hand a lesser known actor can play the part so well it can torpedo his or her career, rating that actor among the best and giving the movie a top rating. Whether actor/actress or role, if they want the movie to be a success then they better bring something compelling to the screen.
I have compiled a list of 10 actors/actresses and their most compelling roles that made the movie. These are only roles that I have chosen, however, you will find that some of these brilliant actors have played in more than one compelling role and or movies.
Jack Nicholson
Everyone loves Jack Nicholson, especially in the movie the, “Shinning.” This is one movie where good-old Jack Nicholson, made a compelling role. Playing a maniac really suits him at least in this movie. Jack coined the phrase, “Here’s Johnny,” in the movie.
Al Pacino
Al Pacino played an insane doped out drug dealer in the movie, “Scarface.” This was one movie that definitely put Al Pacino, on the map. He was vicious, controlling and willing to waste anyone who got in the way of his rising drug empire. He also coined the phrase, ” I want you to meet my little friend.“
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins is another choice of mine because he played the unforgettable, diabolical, “Hannibal Lecter,” in the movie, “Silence of the lamb.”
Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates played an obsessed, insane fan in the movie, “Misery.” She is one of my choices because she played the role so good, she, herself, made you cringe whenever you seen the movie. She is truly an outstanding actress.
Robert De Nero
Robert De Nero, played a chilling and religious killer in the movie, “Cape Fear.” For that compelling part he makes my list. Another role that made, Robert De Nero stand out was, “Taxi Driver
Christopher Walken
Christopher a remarkable actor best known for his bad guy roles made my list for his chilling portrayal in the movie, “At Close Range.”Another compelling actor.
Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem, was one of those actors who was basically unknown until he played the homicidal killer in the movie, “No Country For Old Men.” His portrayal in that movie as the elusive homicidal killer sent chills up your spine and earned him a seat among the best.
John Malkovich
John Malkovich is an exceptional actor and one of my favorites who is so underrated. He is among my list for playing a chilling cold blooded killer in the movie, “Con Air.”
Kevin Spacey
Who could forget, Kevin Spacey in the movie, “Unusual Suspects?” He played an outstanding mastermind behind a disguise that pulled off one of the best scenes in a movie. He is an awesome actor all around and one who is known for other compelling roles also.
10- Benecio del Toro
Belnecio Deltoro is another top notch actor that has played compelling roles in several movies that I like, including: “Unusual Suspects” and the movie”Traffic,” but my favorite is his role in the movie, “Sin City.”
Those are my 10 most unforgettable actor/actresses and their most compelling roles that actually made or helped make the movie, at least for me.
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This is like a dream team of Hollywood stars!
Interesting read.
Great choices Debra. Jack Nicholson, Robert De Nero, and Al Pacino, are legends in the movie industry. Kevin Spacey and Christophe Walken have made many great movies. One of the best acting jobs that i have witnessed was by Kevin Spacey in the movie Kpax, which also starred Jeff Bridges. The first movie i ever saw Christopher Walken in was Deadzone, which also featured a young Martin Sheen. Very good article Debra.
great movies and great article
I agree with most of your choices. You forgot DeNiros famous “you talking to me?” line. Brilliant.
This was an awesome article. Hannibal Lecter scares the crap out of me. he is the most real person I can imagine that could exits. And they do. Jason and Michel Meyers don’t have nothing on such a terrorizing figure
Taxi Driver, Scarface, No Country for Old Men- some great movies here. Good job, Debra
Brilliant choices Debra, my favourite all time actor is John Malkovich but a couple of others on this list come close. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
A really good article debra. You have enlightened me. I need to get out more as I have only heard of Hannibal Lecter. I’m such a saddo.
Christine
great choices debs alot of good films listed ,although my favorite actor is clint eastwood and now a director …..love him …any way great research debs another master piece …love it .
great trivia Deb!
Fun piece.
Thanks,
Clay
Really nice article.
Great piece!!
Interesting.
Nice list.I loved Jack even more in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
Great list
I agree with BoJack. I loved Jack in “One Flew..” But I love Al Pacino the best.
nice article
Fun read! You picked some good ones, definately!
nice info good work
nice info great work
Good choice Debra. They are great actors. Kathy Bates is really special as the only actress here.
All these movies give me the heebie heebies. I think the worst were “Hannible Lecter” and “Misery.
These movies give me the heebie jeebies. I think the worst were “Silence of the Lambs” and “Misery.” They still give me the shemmie shakes.
Very enjoyable with a well-chosen list of the greats. Very easy and informational read. Thorough and thoughtful.
Excellent
AC
Nice article with great pictures. Thanks for sharing !
All of these men and women acted well in some movies. Hannible Lector is a mystery. I wonder if he is such a scary jerk in real life.
Yes… I meant Anthony Hopkins above.
Really interesting article. Great picks. One of my favorite actors though – aside from some of your picks – is Morgan Freeman, espcially in The Shawshank Redemption with Tim Robbins (another under rated actor).
very Good article
Thank you guys for all your comments and Claudette, you are so right, Morgan Freeman is a brilliant actor who definitely deserves much more credit than he gets.
I liked the shining good movie.
Well written review on stars.
Quite an interesting list. I am not familiar with Kathy bates and Javier Bardem though. Thanks for this enjoyable read, Deb.
Jack Nicholson is a lifetime favorite. great post!
This is a great article with a great list of actors, as well as movies, very intriguing
Great list of my favorite actors.
Great article,Debra.
Well written. I loved it.
Wicked Deb! Some of my all-time favourite movies up there..and the actors/actresses gave the performance of their careers in some of these movies..Robert DeNiro is my favourite actor..thoroughly enjoyed this