rehmwa 2 #76 December 6, 2005 QuoteI don't think people are stupid - just 'Americocentric'. I think Americans are "Americocentric" I think French are "Francocentric" I think Chinese are "Sinocentric" I think Japanese are Japocentric" I think Spanish are "Spanocentric" I think South Africans are "SouthAfricocentric" So what? He who protests most loudly and all that....It's amusing also. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #77 December 6, 2005 QuoteI vote for Adrien Brody Oh my, he is BRILLIANT. I adore his work. His talent in acting makes him incredibly attractive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #78 December 6, 2005 To a degree of course, but the phenomenon is a particularly strong American characteristic... but lets not bother these nice people in their actors thread hey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #79 December 6, 2005 The thread isn't Best Living AMERICAN Actor, its America's Best living Actor. You could argue that's any actor who makes films for the major Hollywood Studios regardless of nationality. There's nothing "Americentric" about it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #80 December 6, 2005 QuoteTo a degree of course, but the phenomenon is a particularly strong American characteristic... but lets not bother these nice people in their actors thread hey. Well, there is no good reason why the thread should only include "America's" BEST living actor, should it? I just answered the living and best parts, as that is all that I felt was truly important criteria for an actor in movies, today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #81 December 6, 2005 It would be a crappy argument and fly in the face of the traditional sense of '[foo]'s best living actor' but why the hell not! TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,107 #82 December 6, 2005 Most of your list involve actors with only one persona - their own. John Travolta and Tom Hanks do a good job at playing most any personality type, but surely the master at this is Dustin Hoffman, and he isn't on the list at all.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #83 December 6, 2005 QuoteMost of your list involve actors with only one persona - their own. John Travolta and Tom Hanks do a good job at playing most any personality type, but surely the master at this is Dustin Hoffman, and he isn't on the list at all. I can't believe I left Dustin off... with roles like Tootsie and Rainman, this guy is one of the very best... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #84 December 6, 2005 Just watching Wag the Dog. Uncanny TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #85 December 6, 2005 Oh, nice spin You should consider a job in the diplomatic corp (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #86 December 6, 2005 QuoteMost of your list involve actors with only one persona - their own. John Travolta and Tom Hanks do a good job at playing most any personality type, but surely the master at this is Dustin Hoffman, and he isn't on the list at all. I was really hoping you'd be the one to come in with some dead guys too. I figured it would a decent addition. Dustin Hoffman is very versatile.... Doesn't anyone want to give credit to Don Knotts or Tim Conway? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,107 #87 December 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteMost of your list involve actors with only one persona - their own. John Travolta and Tom Hanks do a good job at playing most any personality type, but surely the master at this is Dustin Hoffman, and he isn't on the list at all. I was really hoping you'd be the one to come in with some dead guys too. I figured it would a decent addition. Dustin Hoffman is very versatile.... Doesn't anyone want to give credit to Don Knotts or Tim Conway? In much the same way as John Wayne is the Greatest Living American?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #88 December 7, 2005 Gene Hackman is an actor that always does a good job even when he is in a dog of a movie.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #89 December 7, 2005 Sorry to be so late in responding, but yes, that's my Dad, for real and true. He's a great man. And a great actor. And he's my dad. How lucky can a girl get? Ciels- Mi9chele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezypeach 0 #90 December 7, 2005 One of my all time favorites is Kevin Kline. Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Ed Norton are up there too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #91 December 7, 2005 QuoteOne of my all time favorites is Kevin Kline. Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Ed Norton are up there too. I loved Kevin Kline's performance in "A Fish Called Wanda". Classic! Tom Hanks has had so many great movies I can't think of them all..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshatzkin 0 #92 December 8, 2005 Come on! Lay off the Pitt man! He did suck a bit in Seven. But he rocked out in FIght Club. Plus he is hot. It's always good to see Brad with his shirt off.I don't care if Bale is Welsh. He is fantastic. See The Machinist, and THAT is acting. I agree, Robin Williams is annoying at best.Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_rigger 0 #93 December 6, 2006 You gouys should all be shot. There should be only one name in the list: STEVEN SEAGALYou know you have a problem when maggot is the voice of reason at the exit points Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #94 December 7, 2006 Sean PennYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #95 December 7, 2006 I like Sean Connery and Mel Gibson. Course, I dig guys dressed like the Medicine Man. And oh my gosh has anyone seen Mel in "Gallopoli? SMOKIN! Wait we were talking acting skills? I still like em! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #96 December 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteEdward Norton is a good actor, but he needs another great film besides "American History X" before he gets an upgrade to Great Actor. Well I think Fight Club makes him worthy of the upgrade. Damn it... you're right. He is one of the best ever... So many great movies, and in most genres too... Ed Norton....yummm... I also think Gary Oldman has sold his soul to satan, that man simply becomes his characters.Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #97 December 7, 2006 QuoteI also think Gary Oldman has sold his soul to satan, that man simply becomes his characters. Agree totally, but my top vote would have to go to Robert Duvall._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #98 December 7, 2006 I voted for Morgan Freeman... I love that guy But two other greats are.. John Cusack (not too mention he's yummy too ... and Billy Bob Thornton.... I try to watch anything that has all three of those guys in it. Edit to add Joaquin Phoenix... He's a great actor too, he so nailed the part of Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, what a FANTASTIC movie!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #99 December 7, 2006 edward norton is just amazing - he has TONS of great flicks - you just need to go out there and watch them christian bale is great as well - i've been a fan since the emperor of the sun - i still love newsies and swing kids - he's awesome brad pitt is great - but i voted for johnny depp - he is one of the most diverse actors out there and is incredibly believable - IMO tom hanks and john travolta are WAY over rated - yeah they had a coulple of good roles - are they good? sure, but are they the best - no way - i'm done with them -"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #100 December 7, 2006 Russell Crowe!"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
