Author Topic: Favorite Actor/Actress? (Read 14671 times)

Arkansas Warrior · « **on:** 25 January 2011, 21:34:07 »

I thought some during the recess about my favorite actors and actresses, just kinda curious to see who every one else is fond of. No restrictions. Living or dead, major movie star or short-lived tv actor, it doesn't matter.

Mine:
Actor: John Wayne
Actress: Summer Glau

Also, why? My why is a few posts down.

awclawson · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:38:23 »

Well gonna agree on the actor.

Was raised watching his movies and I feel he is what an actor should be, tough, confident, honest and classy.

Actor: John Wayne

I am a sucker for a good singing voice.

Actress: Julie Andrews

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:46:13 »

Actor: Vincent D'Onofrio
Actress: Julie Andrews for me as well.

Jakob · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:52:54 »

Hard to choose an actor

It'd be either Heath Ledger (for the Joker role) or Ryan Renolds (the fact he's playing Deadpool is so perfect)

Actress... I'd have to go for Tina Fey

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:55:44 »

Actress: Anne Hathaway
Actor: Gary Oldman

I think she's cute as a button and her movies aren't that bad. I think he's always played a good evil guy when cast in that role.

Arkansas Warrior · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:57:15 »

I should probably add in an "and why?" caveat. And I should probably go first.

I was raised on John Wayne movies and the original Star Wars trilogy. It's hard to really explain Wayne. He was the best, but he was too good. He wasn't so much typecast as he only took roles that suited him, so his 'performance' is just the Duke being the Duke.

As for Summer, I'm a big fan of Firefly and have recently gotten into Sarah Connor Chronicles. She's a great youung actress, I'm really surprised how few movies she's done to this point. Usually you don't see people of her talent in TV for this long. Also, she seems to be a really cool person in real life, which is always a big thing to me. I don't care how great someone can act(or do anything else, really) if they're an ass, or just completely batshit insane.

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 January 2011, 21:59:45 »

Quote from: Arkansas Warrior on 25 January 2011, 21:57:15

I was raised on John Wayne movies and the original Star Wars trilogy. It's hard to really explain Wayne. He was the best, but he was too good. He wasn't so much typecast as he only took roles that suited him, so his 'performance' is just the Duke being the Duke.

My dad (who worships the altar of Wayne much like my sister-in-law) once said "John Wayne never acts. He reacts that is to say you're seeing John Wayne on the screen being himself. That's why I love his work."

So yeah him being the Duke no matter what is accurate.

Peacemaker · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:07:34 »

Nicholas Cage/Arnold Schwarzenegger and Julianna Moore/Natalie Portman.

Arkansas Warrior · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:14:26 »

I almost went with Portman, and would have if we'd been doing just movie people. But honestly that's solely based on the Prequel trilogy, I haven't seen much of her other work (notable exceptions are The Professional and V for Vendetta). She strikes me as a bit of a prick IRL though. I'd go more into that but it would bring up Rule 4 issues.

Winterborn · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:14:39 »

Favorite actor: Humphrey Bogart, why there is just something about him that I think a lot of the modern day actors are missing, that and it is hard to explain why.
Favorite Actress: Nothing really comes to mind, since I have a few that are tied, and it is hard to choose a favorite, I would have to say Gena Davis/Scarlet Johanson, maybe I just have a thing about red heads.

Peacemaker · « **Reply #10 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:20:33 »

Quote from: Arkansas Warrior on 25 January 2011, 22:14:26

I almost went with Portman, and would have if we'd been doing just movie people. But honestly that's solely based on the Prequel trilogy, I haven't seen much of her other work (notable exceptions are The Professional and V for Vendetta). She strikes me as a bit of a prick IRL though. I'd go more into that but it would bring up Rule 4 issues.

She blew me away in Black Swan and Leon: The Professional. Portman's one of the few actresses who strikes me as genuinely talented and not just a pretty face.

Klep · « **Reply #11 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:29:40 »

I'd probably have to say Ed Norton and Natalie Portman. Ed Norton for many obvious reasons, and Portman because I'm still blown away by Black Swan.

Grim_Reaper · « **Reply #12 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:31:05 »

cant say i have one for actress but for actor

Dead- Vincent Price

living? i guess Tom Hanks , double when directed by Ron Howard

Ruger · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:35:15 »

There are many great choices that could be made, but for me, I'd say that favorite Actor would likely be a tie between Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck and Jimmy Stewart, primarily for their roles in Sergeant York, To Kill a Mockingbird and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington/It's a Wonderful Life respectively...part of me wanted to add Bogart into the mix, but the truth is, although I loved Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon (and his other films), I'm just not sure he brought those characters to life as much as these others did for their characters in the listed films...there's also Robin Williams, who has shown he has great range in his acting...or Bruce Willis if I'm thinking pure action/adventure...or Clint Eastwood...

Favorite actress is likely even harder, but just on first thoughts, I'd probably go with Michelle Pfeiffer, as her face is one of the first that comes to mind with films like Ladyhawke, Wolf and Batman Returns and so many others...otherwise, I'm just not sure...there are several actresses that I find to be beautiful or terrific actresses, but I'm just not sure I've seen any that combine both as well as Pfeiffer...

Ruger

Batman · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 January 2011, 22:41:37 »

Do we have to choose actors or pretty faces? Does it matter if they are still alive/acting?

I'll go with Gregory Peck for my favorite actor. He's a powerful actor that can dialogue as well as he monologues. He's played some of my favorite character archetypes and made them memorable. I'm pointing at The Big Country in particular.

I'm not sure on the actress. I can't think of many actresses who were chosen for their ability to act over their other features. I'll pick Sandra Bullock. She's not the best acting talent, but she's far better than the girls we see in movies today. She can play a variety of roles but one of the movies she was in that I actually think she did a decent job of acting in was While You Were Sleeping. I watched it with my wife around the time I started falling for her, so I may not have enjoyed the movie so much but last year we watched The Proposal together and I thought it was good. The Blindside is a great movie, however, and that movie was all Sandra Bullock and no one else, so she gets points for that too.

Edit: Ruger nominated Peck before me.

Iron Wolf · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 January 2011, 23:14:12 »

Actor: Ian McKellen
Actress: Sigourney Weaver

Wombat · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 January 2011, 23:22:46 »

I'm a big fan of:

Peter Woodard
Devon Aoki
Drew Barrymore
Gerald Okamura
Benny 'the Jet' Urquidez
Cary Tagawa
Donnie Yen
Hakim "The Machine" Alston
Al Leung
Jason Statham
Tim Curry - seriously, no straight man other than Tim can look that good in panties.

Stormcrow · « **Reply #17 on:** 25 January 2011, 23:28:18 »

Of all time, I would have to lean towards John Wayne and John Cusack for the actors and Meg Ryan for actress. As for current big time actors/actresses there aren't many I like. Johnny Depp or Robert Downey Jr. for the actor and perhaps Natalie Portman (whom I have liked since first seeing her in 'The Professional') or Anne Hathaway (she's absolutely adorable and can do about every role) for the actress.

Wombat · « **Reply #18 on:** 25 January 2011, 23:46:50 »

John Cusack...really? He couldn't act his way out of a paper bag! I really depise him in almost everything he's been in (Gross Pointe Blank was a travesty).

Lord Harlock · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 January 2011, 00:06:13 »

Ever since seeing the movie Election, I've had a rule about Reese Witherspoon that I'd see ever movie that she was in just like Charlize Theron after the Devil's Advocate. Sure, I broke that later after several movies: there is no way that I'm watching Legally Blonde 2.

Anyhow, my favorite male actor is . . . I have no idea. Honestly, there are actresses that I'll bare looking at even if the movie is horrible, but it's has more to do with character than anything for me with men.

Wombat · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 January 2011, 00:31:56 »

Legally Blonde...now that movie reminded me soooo much of my high-school chemistry teacher.

SulliMike23 · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 January 2011, 00:48:08 »

Can't believe this happened. Anyway I've got favorite actors of different sorts but I'll post them all.

Actor: Tom Cruise
Actress: Too many to list.
Voice Actor: Scott McNeil
Voice Actress: Wendee Lee and Cristina Vee
Seiyuu(M): Mamoru Miyano
Seiyuu(F): Nana Mizuki

Arkansas Warrior · « **Reply #22 on:** 26 January 2011, 00:50:24 »

I didn't even think about Voice Actors. Mark Hamill, hands down. It's enough that he's the definitive Joker, but he's so much more too.

StCptMara · « **Reply #23 on:** 26 January 2011, 01:05:35 »

Sho Kasugi: the best Ninja Actor of the 80's!

Actresses? Um...*hmm* Cannot really think of one...I mean, I can think of some great roles, but...when I see
an actress do a different role from the one I liked her in, often times, I am rather disappointed..(seems to me like
Actresses get one GOOD role, that they work in perfectly, then spend the rest of their career coasting on that role's coat-tails)

Batman · « **Reply #24 on:** 26 January 2011, 03:10:47 »

Voice actors I could go on and on about forever. Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Corey Burton, Clancy Brown, Phil LaMarr, Jennifer Hale, Tara Strong, Michael Rosenbaum, Mark Hammil, Dana Delaney, and CCH Pounder are fantastic. Then there's a few others that are awesome but I've only heard them in their capacity as one role.

Atlas3060 · « **Reply #25 on:** 26 January 2011, 08:13:11 »

Voice artists are being considered for this thread? Okay top 3 for me are Rob Paulsen, Steve Blum, and Mark Hammil but yeah there's way too many awesome talent out there to just stay at 1.

pagan · « **Reply #26 on:** 26 January 2011, 12:08:58 »

Actor: John Wayne / Patrick Stewart

Actress: Sandra Bullock

Prillotashekta · « **Reply #27 on:** 26 January 2011, 12:16:48 »

I'm going to give a shout-out to Amy Adams for favorite actress
Favorite actor? Cary Grant

Daghda · « **Reply #28 on:** 26 January 2011, 12:18:25 »

I like Johnny Depp. He seems to be able to fit any role he is put in.
I am also a fan of Paul Giamatti and Christopher Lloyd. I like character actors...

As actresses go I am a big fan of Audrey Hepburn. I think she was one of the most attractive women ever to be on film. Apparently I am not alone in that... consider me one of the cult. As modern actresses go I don't really have a stand out favorite. I like Julia Stiles to some degree... might be a bit hard to explain why though. I'll think on that one and get back to all of you on that.

MadCapellan · « **Reply #29 on:** 26 January 2011, 13:25:27 »

There probably hasn't been an American film actor I've really cared for in almost twenty years.

My pick is going to Her Royal Tsundereness, Miss Rie Kugimiya.

Now that I have won this thread, I will also point out that I loveAudrey Heburn and consider her to be one of the most beautiful & talented women of all time. I'm also a fan of Judy Garland, Jimmy Stewart, Danny Kay, & Fred Astaire. They just don't have actors with that much real, human ability anymore.

As far as American voice actors go, I think Crispin Freeman has a great voice and a flair for the dramatic,and I really think Veronica Taylor has an amazing range of voices. Also, I find myself mesmerized by Monica Rial's voice, no matter how many things she's cast in.

Ruger · « **Reply #30 on:** 26 January 2011, 14:34:46 »

Quote from: MadCapellan on 26 January 2011, 13:25:27

Also, I find myself mesmerized by Monica Rial's voice, no matter how many things she's cast in.

What I found amusing was listening to the commentary for Burst Angel, one of the producers (IIRC) was trying to place the voice of Jo after watching the dub of the first episode, and couldn't do it...he was completely shocked when he was told it was Monica Rial that voiced the character...

Ruger

greatsarcasmo · « **Reply #31 on:** 26 January 2011, 14:54:48 »

Actor: Jeff Bridges. From "The Dude" to "Rooster". Darn fine actor. Morgan Freeman gets #2.
Actress: Er, well a lot. I like Anne Hathaway quite a bit and I will usually watch an Angelina Jolie movie. I also have a weird obsession with Joan Cusack. No judgment.

Lord Harlock · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 January 2011, 14:56:00 »

Oh, we can add voice actors.

Well in that case, I'll watch things that David Kaye is in. Why? Because his voice is the one that I wish that I had. It can range from soft intellect to boorish, loyal moron. Plus, he was Beast Wars Megatron who was my favorite Megs. Oh, yes!

And I love Monica Riel and Jennifer Hale as well.

Sigma · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 January 2011, 16:32:04 »

Actor: Sean Connery, the man was the only Bond that actually acted like he had some class. A real man's man. Honorable mention goes to Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian, Vincent Price, Charlton Heston, the Duke, Morgan Freeman, Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford.

Actress: I have a hard time picking a favorite, so I won't. I know I'll just wind up waffling later.

Voice actor: Mark Hamill, huge range there though I can see why some folks went with Steve "Spike" Blum

Narrator: Ron Perlman, not a bad actor either but man what a voice. Honorable mention to Lenard Nemoy, Morgan Freeman, Sigourney Weaver, and Patrick Stewart.

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #34 on:** 27 January 2011, 01:48:59 »

I think Hollywood's greatest voice was Michael Ansara. Very few as distinctive as his.

Grey · « **Reply #35 on:** 27 January 2011, 04:05:07 »

If I have to pick just one, I'd say Sir Ian McKellen, for a lot of reasons and a lot of roles, especially Shakespeare.
Though honourable mentions to Christian Bale (even if he seems to go a bit far in some of his preparations), Denzel Washington (odd movie choices of late) and Russell Crowe.

In terms of actresses I'm kind of stuck, since a lot of it seems to be looks over talent. Though I think Helena Bonham-Carter is talented with looks, same with Portman and I think Hathaway has a good career ahead of her if she chooses the right films.

mechgregor · « **Reply #36 on:** 28 January 2011, 03:43:54 »

Actor: Kurt Russell

Actress: Edwige Fenech

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #37 on:** 28 January 2011, 03:45:44 »

Kurt's got a real consistent track record.

Kojak · « **Reply #38 on:** 28 January 2011, 05:19:16 »

Favorite Actor: Jeff Bridges
Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

Favorite Actress: Mary-Louise Parker
Best Actress: Toni Collette

garhkal · « **Reply #39 on:** 28 January 2011, 05:25:44 »

Male - Oldschool would be either sean connery or Rutgear hauer. I always loved hauer from deadlock, ladyhawke and other films while connery is just DA MAN.
New school pierce bronan (loved him in mamma mia) or Jason statham.

Female. Old school... Hmm this is hard.
New would have to be Jessica alba.

Drufause · « **Reply #40 on:** 28 January 2011, 05:37:24 »

Quote from: Arkansas Warrior on 25 January 2011, 21:34:07

I thought some during the recess about my favorite actors and actresses, just kinda curious to see who every one else is fond of. No restrictions. Living or dead, major movie star or short-lived tv actor, it doesn't matter.

Mine:
Actor: John Wayne
Actress: Summer Glau

Also, why? My why is a few posts down.

Weird Me too though Dushku or the Deschanel Sisters come in close.

Krimsonholt · « **Reply #41 on:** 30 January 2011, 00:46:51 »

Actor: John Wayne.
I was also raised on his movies and still watch them when I have time. The variety of characters and themes never cease to amaze me.
Actress: Jaime Lee Curtis
This is because I have enjoyed every movie I saw her in.

garhkal · « **Reply #42 on:** 30 January 2011, 00:53:46 »

I liked some of hers.. such as true lies, 13 going on 30.. but not others.

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #43 on:** 30 January 2011, 04:15:05 »

Ooooh. Forgot about Jamie Lee. Quite a good choice, but I think I like Andrews just a little better.

Rhyshaelkan · « **Reply #44 on:** 30 January 2011, 05:08:27 »

Guys: no one really stands head and shoulders above the other. That said. John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, William Powell(The Thin Man series), Vincent Price, James Coco, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Peter Falk, Fred MacMurry, Ed Norton(The Illusionist)

Girls: I like the chics too much... Claudette Colbert, Audrey Hepburn, Myrna Loy, Jane Seymour, Kelly Hu, Jessica Biel(The Illusionist)... ok my brain baked due to coming up with just those. Though I am sure there are many more that slip my mind.

Not overly impressed with modern actresses and actors.

Krimsonholt · « **Reply #45 on:** 30 January 2011, 10:15:26 »

Quote from: Doug Glendower on 30 January 2011, 04:15:05

Ooooh. Forgot about Jamie Lee. Quite a good choice, but I think I like Andrews just a little better.

Yeah, tough choice. Recently watched Blake Edwards S.O.B. and she was a riot!

Paint it Pink · « **Reply #46 on:** 30 January 2011, 11:43:59 »

For me this question boils down to decade, as actors have good and bad periods depending on their choice of films they audition for. So really difficult.

Sandra Bullock, but Helen Mirren and Angelina Jolie would also score high too, as would Summer Glau and Leana Headey.

Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Kurt Russell are my top three, but Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. are good too, and not to forget Robert Mitchum, Tanaka Ken, Toshiro Mifune, Christopher Walken and Clint Eastwood.

MadCapellan · « **Reply #47 on:** 30 January 2011, 12:22:10 »

Quote from: Rhyshaelkan on 30 January 2011, 05:08:27

William Powell(The Thin Man series)

Damn, you are right! He was such a class act! Good pick!

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #48 on:** 30 January 2011, 14:06:30 »

I just remembered all the good work by Donald Sutherland. :O

Jimmyray73 · « **Reply #49 on:** 30 January 2011, 18:30:22 »

Quote from: Wombat on 25 January 2011, 23:22:46

I'm a big fan of:

Benny 'the Jet' Urquidez

Wombat, if I didn't already think you were cool as all get out you would've jumped to the top of the list for that.

As for my picks:

Actor: Gene Hackman. Hero, villain, funny man... He can do it all, sometimes in the same role. Popeye Doyle, Lex Luthor, Sam Boyd, Little Bill Daggett, Jimmy McGinty, all great performances in sometimes sub-par or unknown movies.

Actress: As much as I'm tempted to nominate Lindsay Lohan for her impressive "talents" and "body of work" so to speak I'm gonna take the high road. For once. Dame Judi Dench impresses me, and both Helen Mirren and Betty White both amuse the hack out of me with their ability and range. Probably not the threesome some of you were expecting...

Hawkeye Jim · « **Reply #50 on:** 30 January 2011, 20:25:01 »

My favorite actor is Jeff Daniels. His versatility is what I like. He made "Dumd and Dumber" and "Gettysburg" both work for him.

My favorite actress is Kristin Chenoweth. Same reason. She played totally dumb in "Annie" and super smart in "The Music Man".

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 January 2011, 22:08:32 »

I really had to give this a lot of thought.

Actress: Amy Acker. Why? I find her (personally) to be quite versatile and talented.

Actor: Christopher Walken. He'll be in anything, and always plays the same character, but he does it so well.

E. Icaza · « **Reply #52 on:** 30 January 2011, 22:13:21 »

Actor: Peter O'Toole (Gregory Peck is a very close second, but Man of La Mancha puts Mr. O'Toole over the top)
Actress: Audrey Hepburn (The most beautiful woman ever and the epitome of old Hollywood class)

Top Sergeant · « **Reply #53 on:** 30 January 2011, 22:37:27 »

Quote from: E. Icaza on 30 January 2011, 22:13:21

Actor: Peter O'Toole Actress:
Audrey Hepburn

I could easily go with the above but now I am compelled to make different choices :):

I have many favorites but I'll go with -

Actor: John Wayne

Actress: Angelina Joelie

Cannon_Fodder · « **Reply #54 on:** 31 January 2011, 02:25:35 »

Actor: Tie Bruce Campbell & Nathan Fillion
Actress: Too many to list.
Voice Actor: Keith David

garhkal · « **Reply #55 on:** 31 January 2011, 07:10:19 »

Surprised i have not seen any mention for 2 of my all time fave for baddies.

Dennis hopper and Gary oldman.

Author Topic: Favorite Actor/Actress? (Read 14671 times)

Jakob