#1
We all know the great actors of all time, but who are some of the great actors of OUR time?For sake of argument, the majority of their work must have been within the last 10 or 15 years, and they must still be acting (unless they are dead).
To get this started, here are my selections:
Christian Bale
Edward Norton
Charlize Theron
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#2
Johnny DeppSteve Buschemi
are two that come to mind. I'm trying to think of 'great' actresses of the last 10-15 years but for the most part they are either interchangeable or I don't care for their work that much.
I guess I like Uma's roles for the most part.
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#3
Christopher Walken. I never hated a role he has done.
#4
IMO Bale is one of the best in Hollywood since I saw him as a kid in Empire of the Sun.
#6
Chris Cooper is pretty amazing IMO. I first saw him in "Lonesome Dove" years ago, and since then every time he's in a movie he steals it. The "Bourne" movies, "Matewan" and others showcase his talent.
I also really enjoy David Strathairn's acting. Here he is in "Dolores Claiborne", the excellent movie from a Stephen King novel:
Modified by vwlarry at 3:30 PM 4-11-2008
#7
Quote, originally posted by vwlarry » Chris Cooper is pretty amazing IMO. I first saw him in "Lonesome Dove" years ago, and since then every time he's in a movie he steals it.
Agreed...
He was great in Breach and again in The Kingdom.
#8
Tom Hanks
Originally Posted by grammaticus
#9
Quote, originally posted by vwsocal » Ed Norton
Christian Bale
Daniel Day-Lewis
Gary Oldman
Johnny Depp
Denzel Washington
Leonardo DicaprioBrad Pitt
George Clooney
Matt Damon
Don Cheadle
Forrest Whittaker
#10
Ian Mckellan
Patrick Stewart
Gary Oldman
Cate Blanchett
Modified by Code-7 at 1:19 PM 4-11-2008
#11
some faves: Kate Winslet, Joan Allen and William H Macy.
#13
Kevin Spacey
Ewan Macgregor
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#14
Edward Norton is definitely my favorite actor. He is unreal in American History X and so good in many others.
#15
I agree with everyone mentiopned so far, but I gotta add Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon.
There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery
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#16
i really like Robert Downey Jr. except for this ironman crap he's pulling now
#17
daniel day lewis ( ganga of new york, there will be blood were awsome)
chris cooper ( Breach is my favorite movie after gangs of new york )
clive owen
heath ledger ( really liked his movies )
matt damon ( pretty good )
denzel washington
bill murhy
ed norton
Modified by WOB24v at 8:33 AM 4-12-2008
Modified by WOB24v at 8:33 AM 4-12-2008
#18
Quote, originally posted by EK20 » I agree with everyone mentiopned so far, but I gotta add Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. I agree, but isn't it a damned shame that they're both currently dead.
Here's my shameless plug for one of the GREAT Matthau pictures ever...Charlie Varrick. It has one of the best surprise endings in movie history. See it when you can if you like great movies and Matthau.
Modified by vwlarry at 11:56 AM 4-12-2008
#19
Quote, originally posted by WolfsburgTurbo » We all know the great actors of all time, but who are some of the great actors of OUR time? For sake of argument, the majority of their work must have been within the last 10 or 15 years, and they must still be acting (unless they are dead).
Some of you guys need to work on reading comprehension.
#20
Ryan Gosling.If you haven't seen The Believer than your missing out.
#21
Quote, originally posted by vwlarry » I agree, but isn't it a damned shame that they're both currently dead. They were still better then more then a few of the current crop of actors.
I just hope they don't try to make The Odd Couple 3. That would be blasphemous in the worst way.
Quote, originally posted by vwlarry » Here's my shameless plug for one of the GREAT Matthau pictures ever...Charlie Varrick. It has one of the best surprise endings in movie history. See it when you can if you like great movies and Matthau.
I'll have to track that down sometime.
There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery
~ Dante Alighieri
#22
Quote, originally posted by gotta_jet » i really like Robert Downey Jr. except for this ironman crap he's pulling now I'm a fan of his too, but I still think Ironman will be a decent movie.
There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery
~ Dante Alighieri
#23
i'm gonna have to say Brad Pitt in addition to those that have mentioned so far.Fight Club
12 Monkeys
Se7en
Troy
Spy Game
VB is getting better...
#24
Quote, originally posted by suicidesilence » Ryan Gosling. x2.
Edward Norton...
Matt Damonand for females, I really like
Catherine Keener
#25
I'd have to say top 5 men in no particular order:
Ed Norton
Leonardo DiCaprio
Daniel Day-Lewis
Robert DeNiro
Denzel WashingtonTop 5 females in no particular order:
Laura Linney
Charlize Theron
Cate Blanchett
Kate Winslet
Natalie Portman
#26
I would have put Lieham nessen on my list but i think im too young ( or just ingnorent ) to see his lead movies, if he has any?
#27
Quote, originally posted by Panzer_M » IMO Bale is one of the best in Hollywood .
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