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I was deliberating over this the other day when I realised there wasn't a single female actor I particulary liked. I'd never really thought about who I liked as an actor until I realised I was looking for Pacino movies...


So, after much deliberation, I've boiled it down to the following list:
Al Pacino
Robert De Niro (pre-comedy days)
Tommy Lee Jones
Morgan Freeman

I think that more or less covers it. Females.. the only one I don't have any negative thoughts about would be Audrey Hepburn I suppose... but that's kinda adopted from the partner

So... who do other people like as actors?

Sean Penn and Ed Norton have done some pretty damn good stuff lately.

Originally posted by WhoNut
Sean Penn and Ed Norton have done some pretty damn good stuff lately.

I like Ed Norton. I think he's done good things and he'll do better things in the future.

Sean Penn wasn't the best ever I don't think in Carlito's Way, which was the last film he was in I've seen I think... don't remember him in much else though o.O

Edward Norton, hes done alot of different roles. Great actor.

Originally posted by vinnie
Sean Penn wasn't the best ever I don't think in Carlito's Way, which was the last film he was in I've seen I think... don't remember him in much else though o.O

You've missed a lot...Dead Man Walking, U-Turn, She's So Lovely, The Weight of Water, Mystic River and 21 Grams are all very good to excellent.

And the part in Carlito's Way was spot on if you've ever been around a coke user.

depends....lifetime achievment:
MOrgan Freeman
James Earl Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Sean Connery
Viggo Mortenson
Meg Ryan
Robert Duvall
Richard Harris
Laurence Fishburn


Just cause i like them:
Nicholis Cage
Angelina Jolie
Meg Ryan
Charlize Theron
Christian Slater

Newer Guys:
Ed Norton
Russell Crowe
Brad Pitt(shut up)
Tom Cruise(this one scares me...hes actually made a few good ones lately)
Johnny Depp


man there are too many to list

Tim Robbins/Ed Norton/Clint Eastwood

Hi vinnie


Male
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Jack Nicholson

George C. Scott

Steve McQeen

Bogart

John Cusack

William H. Macy

Steve Buscemi

Willem Dafoe.

Henry Fonda


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Females
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Meryl Streep

Frances McDormand

Kathy Bates

Debra Winger

Bridget Fonda (tasty)

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To name but a few.


regards

minir

Ronald Regan
Charleston Heston
John Wayne


hmm, thinking, thinking....

Add: Samuel L. Jackson

He's awesome!

Don't forget Sean Penn in The Falcon and the Snowman. Awesome movie! I think Sean, in spite of his weirdness and political views is one of the most underrated actors alive, along with Sammy J, named above. I doubt Sean will ever get the recognition he deserves.

Originally posted by vinnie
I like Ed Norton. I think he's done good things and he'll do better things in the future.

Sean Penn wasn't the best ever I don't think in Carlito's Way, which was the last film he was in I've seen I think... don't remember him in much else though o.O

You haven't seen Dead Man Walking? Go rent it.

Originally posted by Dakota
I think Sean, in spite of his weirdness and political views is one of the most underrated actors alive, along with Sammy J, named above. I doubt Sean will ever get the recognition he deserves.

Because of his outspoken views one must think. This I feel is holding him back. He's an outstanding actor IMO>

Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson.

Originally posted by Joint Chiefs of Staff
Because of his outspoken views one must think. This I feel is holding him back. He's an outstanding actor IMO>

The Academy are a feisty bunch of conservative old farts. But, they can surprise us from time to time. I predict that Sean remains seated as the Best Actor winner is announced.

Originally posted by Dakota
The Academy are a feisty bunch of conservative old farts. But, they can surprise us from time to time. I predict that Sean remains seated as the Best Actor winner is announced.

His time has come.

too many choices

favorite actor based on what?


if you have to ask me i would say james gandolfini i think he is a superb actor

Originally posted by Joint Chiefs of Staff
His time has come.

Personally, I hope my prediction is 100% wrong. I'm rooting for him, but the competition, as usual, is pretty tough. He's not a shoe-in, that's for sure.

Denzel Washington is high on my list.

Paul Newman
Danny Glover
Robert Redford
Harrison Ford
Morgan Freemen

I also like Sean Connery..

chevy......

Originally posted by minir
Bridget Fonda (tasty)

Sean Connery
Harrison Ford
Al Pacino
Mel Gibson
Denzel Washington

Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt
Morgan Freeman
Harrison Ford
Sean Connery
Denzel Washington
Al Pacino
Sam Jackson

Edward Norton and Brad Pitt

why? they made fight club work on the screen. could you imagine if it was vin diesel and the rock instead? both are quality actors, inparticular norton is really capable of pulling off diverse roles.

Originally posted by Dakota
Personally, I hope my prediction is 100% wrong. I'm rooting for him, but the competition, as usual, is pretty tough. He's not a shoe-in, that's for sure.

Congrats Sean!!! Long time coming...

Men:
Gene Hackman*
George C. Scott
Tommy Lee Jones
Harrison Ford
Johnny Depp
Denzel Washington
Jack Nicholson
Robert Duvall
Kevin Costner
Richard Dreyfuss
The Sheens/Esteves
Robert Deniro
Ray Liota

Women:
Debra Winger*
Charlize Theron
Molly Ringwold
Jodie Foster
Jamie Lee Curtis
Kathy Bates

*= abs fav.