Your fave 'underrated' actor/actress? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 07:45 AM

Do you have a few actors or actresses that you usually enjoy watching but aren't hyped to death like Pitt, Crowe, Hanks, Roberts, etc

I will leave Depp on the shelf because he isn't underrated anymore, though he used to be.

A few I can think of that I always enjoy but usually seem to be just on the edge of the success they deserve:

John Cuzak (I know that is a borderline one)
James Spader
Jim Broadbent
Robert Carlyle
Jonny Lee Miller
Paul Bettany
Shirely Henderson (US folk might know her from playing Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter but she is more than that)

yours?

DarkJedi · 09-22-2004, 07:50 AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Vitasoy · 09-22-2004, 07:54 AM

Jennifer Love Hewitt, she just isn't getting any good movie roles anymore

Shes only 25 too.

chipmunk · 09-22-2004, 08:00 AM

I think Gary Sinise is a great actor! Not too much hype about him usually...

-=Chipmunk=--

clickhappy · 09-22-2004, 08:09 AM

Claire Danes is fantastic
Joan Cusack
Hal Sparks
Ed Norton
Jeanine Garofalo isn't an amazing actress, but she's fun to watch and makes the movie better.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chipmunk
I think Gary Sinise is a great actor! Not too much hype about him usually...

-=Chipmunk=--

Yeah, he had a little blip in popularity with Apollo 13 and Gump but haven't heard much from him since.

eroswebmaster · 09-22-2004, 08:10 AM

John Cusack has been one of my favorite actors since Better Off Dead.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by clickhappy

Jeanine Garofalo isn't an amazing actress, but she's fun to watch and makes the movie better.

my boyfriend fancies her like mad

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
John Cusack has been one of my favorite actors since Better Off Dead.

First time I remember him is 16 Candles as one of the geeks. I guess I was a geek groupie even back then because I have followed him since. He does a lot of underrated movies too. Joan was in 16 Candles too.

Marie · 09-22-2004, 08:43 AM

Robin Wright Penn

I loved her in Santa Barbara (yes I used to watch that everyday!!), loved her in Forrest Gump, and in some other roles too. Not everything, she doesn't always seem to pick the best movies.

Tera · 09-22-2004, 08:45 AM

I love Edward Norton and Steve Bushemi (sp?)

Jamdin · 09-22-2004, 09:00 AM

All character actors are underrated. John de Lancie is underrated and he was great as Eugene on "Days of Our Lives" before playing Q on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He was recently on SF Channel's "Darklight". Gabby Hayes was underrated too and I think he stole every scene he was in.

eroswebmaster · 09-22-2004, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc
First time I remember him is 16 Candles as one of the geeks. I guess I was a geek groupie even back then because I have followed him since. He does a lot of underrated movies too. Joan was in 16 Candles too.

Oh I remember him as the geek in 16 candles, but he wasn't the focus of that flick....I don't think you really saw the glimmer of greatness he showed until Sure Thing came out...and then Better Off Dead.

dennisthemenace · 09-22-2004, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
John Cusack has been one of my favorite actors since Better Off Dead.

Great movie, great actor.

I also like Edward Norton and Matthew Lillard

patmccrotch · 09-22-2004, 09:17 AM

Don Cheadle
Mos Def
Tom Sizemore
Katie Holmes (she _can_ act well)
Bryce Dallas Howard

and both Joan and John Cusack are incredible.

GatorB · 09-22-2004, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc
Yeah, he had a little blip in popularity with Apollo 13 and Gump but haven't heard much from him since.

You didnt see The Stand mini series? Also plays the bad guy in Ransom with Mel Gibson. Done MANY movies. Also staring in The Forgotten opening this week. And also plays the lead in the new series CSI:New York.

GatorB · 09-22-2004, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by clickhappy

Jeanine Garofalo isn't an amazing actress, but she's fun to watch and makes the movie better.

Quote:

sarah_webinc

my boyfriend fancies her like mad

I'd fuck the shit out of her. Don't ask me why. I've been trying to figure this out since 1990.

chipmunk · 09-22-2004, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GatorB
You didnt see The Stand mini series? Also plays the bad guy in Ransom with Mel Gibson. Done MANY movies. Also staring in The Forgotten opening this week. And also plays the lead in the new series CSI:New York.

GatorB,
He was awesome in The Stand...

I think that and Albino Aliigator are 2 great movies for him...

He has done many movies, but many people still say" That guys good.. whats his name?"

I look forward to seeing him in CSI NY

--=CHipmunk=--

chipmunk · 09-22-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc
First time I remember him is 16 Candles as one of the geeks. I guess I was a geek groupie even back then because I have followed him since. He does a lot of underrated movies too. Joan was in 16 Candles too.

Sarah... You are 100% correct... he is underrated and has done many underrated movies!

I think High Fidelity and Serendipity really broke new ground for him though. He is now being taken much more seriously! He is being looked at in a higher light than just an 80's actor trying to make a comeback!

-=Chipmunk=--

NinjaSteve · 09-22-2004, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
John Cusack has been one of my favorite actors since Better Off Dead.

"I want my two dollars"

My favorite has to be... Jennifer Connelly

Manowar · 09-22-2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc

Robert Carlyle

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GatorB
You didnt see The Stand mini series? Also plays the bad guy in Ransom with Mel Gibson. Done MANY movies. Also staring in The Forgotten opening this week. And also plays the lead in the new series CSI:New York.

I don't know with the Stand mini series made it to the UK.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
Oh I remember him as the geek in 16 candles, but he wasn't the focus of that flick....I don't think you really saw the glimmer of greatness he showed until Sure Thing came out...and then Better Off Dead.

true...it was pretty clear in Say Anything aswell that he was something special.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GatorB
I'd fuck the shit out of her. Don't ask me why. I've been trying to figure this out since 1990.

that cats or dogs film? lets just say if he ever had trouble in action (which he doesn't) it would be better than viagra.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-22-2004, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chipmunk
Sarah... You are 100% correct... he is underrated and has done many underrated movies!

I think High Fidelity and Serendipity really broke new ground for him though. He is now being taken much more seriously! He is being looked at in a higher light than just an 80's actor trying to make a comeback!

-=Chipmunk=--

High Fidelity is one of my faveorite books and movies (though they are different enough to be seperate things). I think I enjoy them so much because the characters in it are 'my people'. Especially the book which is set in London. To be honest his character in High Fidelity is just how I like my geeks..music geeks..mmmm

GatorB · 09-22-2004, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc
that cats or dogs film? lets just say if he ever had trouble in action (which he doesn't) it would be better than viagra.

I first had a hard-on for her when I saw her on AE's Evening At tThe Improv when she was doing stand-up.

When I was married and Cats and Dogs came on TV my wife asked me if I though which girl( Janeane Garofalo or Uma Thurman ) I thought was prettier. Of course I said NEITHER( I'm not THAT stupid ) anyways she pressed and I said Garofalo( which was the truth ) and she look at me like I was from Mars. Boy she told EVERYONE I was "in love" her and whenever she was on TV she'd say "there's your girlfriend" then make a barfing noise.

chupachups · 09-22-2004, 10:17 AM

Gary Oldham and Tim Roth maybe?

badmunchkin · 09-22-2004, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc
Do you have a few actors or actresses that you usually enjoy watching but aren't hyped to death like Pitt, Crowe, Hanks, Roberts, etc

I will leave Depp on the shelf because he isn't underrated anymore, though he used to be.

A few I can think of that I always enjoy but usually seem to be just on the edge of the success they deserve:

John Cuzak (I know that is a borderline one)
James Spader
Jim Broadbent
Robert Carlyle
Jonny Lee Miller
Paul Bettany
Shirely Henderson (US folk might know her from playing Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter but she is more than that)

yours?

James Spader kicks ass - ever see the Secretary?

loverboy · 09-22-2004, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dennisthemenace
Great movie, great actor.

I also like Edward Norton and Matthew Lillard

Edward Norton.. soon he will get his Big break... this is star on the rising

Goatse · 09-23-2004, 12:01 AM

Sean Penn was fantastic in his younger days. Now he tends to overact a little bit.

tootie · 09-23-2004, 12:07 AM

Edward Norton and Kevin Spacey both deserve a hell of a lot more credit that they receive, IMHO.

TheGoldenChild · 09-23-2004, 12:09 AM

Gary Oldman for sure.

Lee Marvin was underrated-
Leonardo Dicaprio imho
Meatloaf....
Ed Beatty

Jamie Foxx- Love him in everything he has ever done.

But the king of underrated actors to me is Michael Rappaport.

titmowse · 09-23-2004, 12:42 AM

too many to mention but i will say if Michael Parks doesn't get an oscar nomination for playing Esteban Vihaio in Kill Bill 2, then I will be a very sad mowse.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-23-2004, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GatorB
I first had a hard-on for her when I saw her on AE's Evening At tThe Improv when she was doing stand-up.

When I was married and Cats and Dogs came on TV my wife asked me if I though which girl( Janeane Garofalo or Uma Thurman ) I thought was prettier. Of course I said NEITHER( I'm not THAT stupid ) anyways she pressed and I said Garofalo( which was the truth ) and she look at me like I was from Mars. Boy she told EVERYONE I was "in love" her and whenever she was on TV she'd say "there's your girlfriend" then make a barfing noise.

sounds like she was a tad insecure

Sarah_Jayne · 09-23-2004, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by badmunchkin
James Spader kicks ass - ever see the Secretary?

yup, a few times but have been a fan since Pretty In Pink (another John Hughes find, I note)

Sarah_Jayne · 09-23-2004, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tootie
Edward Norton and Kevin Spacey both deserve a hell of a lot more credit that they receive, IMHO.

Spacey gets a ton of attention over here. He has moved here now and is running one of the famous theaters.

dunefield · 09-23-2004, 01:19 AM

Erika Thormahlen

Varius · 09-23-2004, 01:35 AM

I think Owen Wilson is underrated. His voice may get annoying at times, but I usually enjoy most movies he's in.

uno · 09-23-2004, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GatorB
I'd fuck the shit out of her. Don't ask me why. I've been trying to figure this out since 1990.

I'd have to agree. I remember seeing her in the village in nyc as a teenager.

Are you guys serious that you consider Ed Norton underrated? I thought he's been given his props since People vs Larry Flynt.

Major (Tom) · 09-23-2004, 02:04 AM

jan michael vincent

Duke

uno · 09-23-2004, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by loverboy
Edward Norton.. soon he will get his Big break... this is star on the rising

Did you people miss Fight Club?

Apache_A · 09-23-2004, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarah_webinc

Robert Carlyle
Jonny Lee Miller

Aren't they both lined up for 'Porno', thought I'm not sure that's still happening.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-23-2004, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apache_A
Aren't they both lined up for 'Porno', thought I'm not sure that's still happening.

that would make sense since I know some of his previous characters from trainspotting show up in Porno too so Carlyle could very well be in it. He was in Plunkett & Macleane with Miller (an underrated movie) and the worked well together.

Also, a few months ago he was in a BBC mini series called "Gunpowder, Treason and Plot" where he played King James. Not only was the one of the best BBC productions I have seen in many years but he was fantastic in it.

demented · 09-23-2004, 06:48 AM

John Cusack - My fav also, He was great in "The Jack Bull"
John C. McGinley - Great also
Tim Roth - Great in "Hoodlum"
Parminder Nagra - Recently started playing on "ER"
Ted Levine - 'Silence of the lambs"

dennisthemenace · 09-23-2004, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by uno
Did you people miss Fight Club?

Not at all, but the movie got much more of the attention then the players.

Primal Fear was great too - but not blockbuster big, so again.. not the credit he deserved.

09-22-2004, 07:45 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Your fave 'underrated' actor/actress? Do you have a few actors or actresses that you usually enjoy watching but aren't hyped to death like Pitt, Crowe, Hanks, Roberts, etc I will leave Depp on the shelf because he isn't underrated anymore, though he used to be. A few I can think of that I always enjoy but usually seem to be just on the edge of the success they deserve: John Cuzak (I know that is a borderline one) James Spader Jim Broadbent Robert Carlyle Jonny Lee Miller Paul Bettany Shirely Henderson (US folk might know her from playing Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter but she is more than that) yours?

09-22-2004, 07:54 AM	#3
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Jennifer Love Hewitt, she just isn't getting any good movie roles anymore Shes only 25 too. __________________ [email protected]

09-22-2004, 08:00 AM	#4
chipmunk Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,039	I think Gary Sinise is a great actor! Not too much hype about him usually... -=Chipmunk=-- __________________ Matthew "Chipmunk" Sclier Skype: ChipmunkLF AvenueLink.com Personal Loan Offers & Data Management

09-22-2004, 08:10 AM	#7
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	John Cusack has been one of my favorite actors since Better Off Dead. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

09-22-2004, 08:43 AM	#10
Marie Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3,024	Robin Wright Penn I loved her in Santa Barbara (yes I used to watch that everyday!!), loved her in Forrest Gump, and in some other roles too. Not everything, she doesn't always seem to pick the best movies. __________________ Maria - maria at photorama.nl - Photorama International CONTENT LOADS of content in various niches - many photo/video combinations! CONTENT

09-22-2004, 07:50 AM	#2
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	Arnold Schwarzenegger

09-22-2004, 08:09 AM	#5
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Claire Danes is fantastic Joan Cusack Hal Sparks Ed Norton Jeanine Garofalo isn't an amazing actress, but she's fun to watch and makes the movie better.

09-22-2004, 08:45 AM	#11
Tera Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 1,426	I love Edward Norton and Steve Bushemi (sp?) __________________ [email protected] ICQ 96593794

09-22-2004, 09:00 AM	#12
Jamdin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,560	All character actors are underrated. John de Lancie is underrated and he was great as Eugene on "Days of Our Lives" before playing Q on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He was recently on SF Channel's "Darklight". Gabby Hayes was underrated too and I think he stole every scene he was in.

09-22-2004, 09:17 AM	#15
patmccrotch Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: edinburgh Posts: 655	Don Cheadle Mos Def Tom Sizemore Katie Holmes (she _can_ act well) Bryce Dallas Howard and both Joan and John Cusack are incredible.

09-22-2004, 10:17 AM	#27
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	Gary Oldham and Tim Roth maybe?

09-23-2004, 12:01 AM	#30
Goatse Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,086	Sean Penn was fantastic in his younger days. Now he tends to overact a little bit.

09-23-2004, 12:07 AM	#31
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	Edward Norton and Kevin Spacey both deserve a hell of a lot more credit that they receive, IMHO. __________________

09-23-2004, 12:09 AM	#32
TheGoldenChild Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pacific Palisades Posts: 6,940	Gary Oldman for sure. Lee Marvin was underrated- Leonardo Dicaprio imho Meatloaf.... Ed Beatty Jamie Foxx- Love him in everything he has ever done. But the king of underrated actors to me is Michael Rappaport. __________________

09-23-2004, 12:42 AM	#33
titmowse Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: TEXAS Posts: 5,320	too many to mention but i will say if Michael Parks doesn't get an oscar nomination for playing Esteban Vihaio in Kill Bill 2, then I will be a very sad mowse. __________________ I still love everybody

09-23-2004, 01:19 AM	#37
dunefield www.barely18movies.com Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10,920	Erika Thormahlen __________________

09-23-2004, 01:35 AM	#38
Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	I think Owen Wilson is underrated. His voice may get annoying at times, but I usually enjoy most movies he's in. __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

09-23-2004, 02:04 AM	#40
Major (Tom) Boomer Woffen Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Null Posts: 30,551	jan michael vincent Duke __________________ My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom

09-23-2004, 06:48 AM	#44
demented Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,388	John Cusack - My fav also, He was great in "The Jack Bull" John C. McGinley - Great also Tim Roth - Great in "Hoodlum" Parminder Nagra - Recently started playing on "ER" Ted Levine - 'Silence of the lambs"