Most Underrated Actor/Actress (rock, performance, Queen, hollywood)

[golfgod]

I remember reading somewhere that Kevin Bacon felt like he was floundering in his career until his wife (Kyra Sedgewick) convinced him to quit going for the "leading man" roles and stick with the STRONG supporting roles, IMO he's really excelled at those.

Two of his best IMO;

"My Dog Skip" and
"A Few Good Men".

golfgod

[Élan vital]

ITA! Loved both of those movies.

Originally Posted by golfgod

I remember reading somewhere that Kevin Bacon felt like he was floundering in his career until his wife (Kyra Sedgewick) convinced him to quit going for the "leading man" roles and stick with the STRONG supporting roles, IMO he's really excelled at those.

Two of his best IMO;

"My Dog Skip" and
"A Few Good Men".

golfgod

[gardener34]

Geoffrey Rush - he is just awesome.

[Élan vital]

Paul Rudd--charming,likeable,good character actor--eye candy too

[ExPit]

Originally Posted by golfgod

I remember reading somewhere that Kevin Bacon felt like he was floundering in his career until his wife (Kyra Sedgewick) convinced him to quit going for the "leading man" roles and stick with the STRONG supporting roles, IMO he's really excelled at those.

Two of his best IMO;

"My Dog Skip" and
"A Few Good Men".

golfgod

Excellent point. And his one scene part in JFK, as the sex hustler inmate is memorable in that film.

[LexusNexus]

Originally Posted by gardener34

Geoffrey Rush - he is just awesome.

I agree. Rush is incredible.

Forest Whitaker also comes to mind.

[joey2000]

Gary Oldman. Mr Everything.

Anne Bancroft. One of the best actresses I have ever seen and NEVER saw her in anything (big or small role) where she didn't excel.

[Coolhand68]

Paul Giamatti - he can do drama and comedy equally well.

Lili Taylor - portrays a great drug addict/troubled character.

Charles Durning never seemed to get the credit he deserved in movies.

Ed Harris is also one who doesn't seem to get as much credit for his roles.

[Élan vital]

You are SO right on with both those actors. I love their work. Everything they do is top notch and believable.
Thanks for remembering them!

Originally Posted by Coolhand68

Paul Giamatti - he can do drama and comedy equally well.

Lili Taylor - portrays a great drug addict/troubled character.

Charles Durning never seemed to get the credit he deserved in movies.

Ed Harris is also one who doesn't seem to get as much credit for his roles.

[rural lady]

I think Kevin Bacon is terrific also, he's played alot of different roles, he don't receive the credit he deserves. His wife is a good actress also kyra sedgwick.