Under rated actors

[Bring back John Fifita]

Maybe not underrated as such but there's plenty of comedians who are (perhaps) surprisingly good actors. Jim Carey, Eddie Murphy, Gervais/Merchant/Pilkington, Bill Burr, John Candy and Don Rickles are a few that spring to mind.

Also I reckon Sigourney Weaver seems underrated to me.

No one knows who he is but Unknown Hinson is a country music singer and is a wonderful voice actor as Early Cuyler on Squidbillies.

John Candy gets a +1 from me. And yes - all those other guys can act... well..

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Who does not rate Robin Williams?

Sorry, I like the thought, but Robin is a legend to everyone.

Known for being a funny merkin, one of the best ever.

But was rated for his roles, too many to name.

May I???

Mrs Doubtfire
Good Will Hunting
What dreams may come
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dead Poets Society
Moscow on the Hudson..

Some of my favourites. And while I didnt ncessariily rate the film highly - he was chillingly brilliant in One Hour Photo.

For one of the most famous comedians of all time - the guy's range in acting on the big screen was phenominal.

As for under-rated - I tend to agree he is a legend to everyone. But I also think that because he could to everything from comedy to drama to suspense to pretty much anything there is - yep I'd suggest under-rated. Not many others could cover what he could.

 

[horrie hastings]

It’s kinda funny... I was talking about this topic with an American friend last night and he gave me Sam Neill...

i was like... nahhh he’s rated very highly... then I realised he’s rated highly in NZ and Australia and the UK... but American audiences probably only remember him from Jurassic Park.

Damien Thorn in The Final Conflict ( the third Omen movie) which was his break through Hollywood movie way before Jurassic Park.

 

[shiznit]

May I???

Mrs Doubtfire
Good Will Hunting
What dreams will come
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dead Poets Society
Moscow on the Hudson..

Some of my favourites. And while I didnt ncessariily rate the film highly - he was chillingly brilliant in One Hour Photo.

For one of the most famous comedians of all time - the guy's range in acting on the big screen was phenominal.

As for under-rated - I tend to agree he is a legend to everyone. But I also think that because he could to everything from comedy to drama to suspense to pretty much anything there is - yep I'd suggest under-rated. Not many others could cover what he could.

The Fisher King... he was brilliant in that too...

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

The Fisher King... he was brilliant in that too...

Patch Adams. The film itself is usually shat on pretty hard but Robin was typically fantastic.

 

[Rod McClusky]

Same. I was having this conversation with someone the other day - that there's not a single film of Brad Pitt's I've seen that I didnt like. And that he's been brilliant in all of them. Yes he's very high profile but yes he doesn't get the plaudits like others - and possibly for reasons you say.

Snatch, 12 monkeys, Fight Club, Legends of the Fall, Inglorious Basterds, Seven, The Departed, Moneyball, World War Z, Oceans Eleven, 12 Years a Slave, Fury.... not all his films there but that's a pretty damn impressive CV right there.. (well at least I loved all these...).

Pitt even had a cameo on Being John Malkovich - my 2nd favourite film of all time.... (looking forward to the LU all time favourite movie results...).

Another Under-rated actor I suggest..

Daniel Bruhl - played Niki Lauda in Rush - awesome performance, amongst a few other films of his I've seen (inc Inglorious Basterds). He's been brilliant in all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Brühl

True romance is his 2nd best
Se7en he is at his best

“What’s in the BOX?”

 

[myrrh ken]

May I???

Mrs Doubtfire
Good Will Hunting
What dreams may come
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dead Poets Society
Moscow on the Hudson..

Some of my favourites. And while I didnt ncessariily rate the film highly - he was chillingly brilliant in One Hour Photo.

For one of the most famous comedians of all time - the guy's range in acting on the big screen was phenominal.

As for under-rated - I tend to agree he is a legend to everyone. But I also think that because he could to everything from comedy to drama to suspense to pretty much anything there is - yep I'd suggest under-rated. Not many others could cover what he could.

I loved his serious roles. Esp Awakenings.

 

[Sans Souci Sainter]

I loved his serious roles. Esp Awakenings.

Awakenings always gets something in eye.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Another one, Hugo Weaving.

Has never even been nominated for an Oscar or a Golden Globe. The only recognition he has ever received has been right here at home. His performance in V for Vendetta was sublime, despite the fact he is under a mask the whole time.

 

[horrie hastings]

Another one, Hugo Weaving.

Has never even been nominated for an Oscar or a Golden Globe. The only recognition he has ever received has been right here at home. His performance in V for Vendetta was sublime, despite the fact he is under a mask the whole time.

Yes so true, considering he has been in quite a few big movies like The Matrix and the sequels and Priscilla. His ability to play serious and comical characters is amazing like the heroine addicted ex footballer opposite Cate Blanchett in Little Fish and as the cross dressing police sergeant in The Dressmaker.

 

[nöyd]

I'm not going to re-read the entire thread to check, but surely someone else has metioned William Fichtner

 

[Jack Deth]

May I???

Mrs Doubtfire
Good Will Hunting
What dreams may come
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dead Poets Society
Moscow on the Hudson..

Some of my favourites. And while I didnt ncessariily rate the film highly - he was chillingly brilliant in One Hour Photo.

For one of the most famous comedians of all time - the guy's range in acting on the big screen was phenominal.

As for under-rated - I tend to agree he is a legend to everyone. But I also think that because he could to everything from comedy to drama to suspense to pretty much anything there is - yep I'd suggest under-rated. Not many others could cover what he could.

You forgot Insomnia

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

You forgot Insomnia

yeah, others have said this also although I haven’t seen it myself.. prompted me to find it and give it a look

 

[T.S Quint]

Robert Pattinson is known only as the sparkly vampire dude from Twilight. It’s a shame because he has put in some impressive performances in some quality movies since then.

The Rover
Cosmopolis
The Lighthouse
Lost City of Z

If there is any doubt as to if he is underrated or not we only need to look at the uproar over his casting in the new Batman movie.

 

[T.S Quint]

For a very long time I would always say how two of the most underrated actors were Brad Pitt and Leo DiCaprio.

I’m glad they have gotten the recognition they deserve.

 

[Generalzod]