Favorite "character" actors working today?

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Favorite "character" actors working today? Mar 17, 2021 16:41:29 GMT pacinoyes and isabelaolive like this

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Post by jakesully on Mar 17, 2021 16:41:29 GMT

I went on Wikipedia and this is the definition of a "character" actor..

A character actor is a supporting actor who plays unusual, interesting, or eccentric characters. The term, often contrasted with that of leading actor, is somewhat abstract and open to interpretation.

I'm very curious who are your favorite / always reliable character actors who usually show up in supporting roles (whether it be in film or tv)

Here are mine...

1. Brian Cox .

He is literally amazing in everything I've ever seen him in ( Xodiac, 25th Hour, Adaptation , Manhunter, X2 & Troy) Also I am so happy for his success on the HBO show Succession .

2. Holt McCallany

Dude is the shit in everything I've seen him in and I especially love his work with David Fincher (Mindhunter, Fight Club & Alien 3)
I really wish he'd get more work. Also loved his short lived show Lights Out. Thought it was pretty damn good/entertaining

3. Jason Flemyng

Another actor that is always reliable

Feel free to comment on my choices and also add your own! Thanks

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Favorite "character" actors working today? Mar 17, 2021 17:12:07 GMT DeepArcher, jakesully, and 5 more like this

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Post by pacinoyes on Mar 17, 2021 17:12:07 GMT

It's got to be Stephen Graham these days for me .........great in The Irishman, great as Capone in Boardwalk Empire - actually I don't think I've ever seen him be bad - he's just a fascinating presence before he even gets to the acting and he can act/interact with anybody really.

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Post by DeepArcher on Mar 17, 2021 18:38:51 GMT

God, there's so many. Will try to post some as I see them/think of them. For now I'll second the mentions of Stephen Graham and Richard Jenkins, two of my absolute faves. Jenkins especially is just the best. Impossible not to smile whenever he shows up in something.

So it goes.

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Favorite "character" actors working today? Mar 17, 2021 19:00:26 GMT pacinoyes and TerryMontana like this

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Mar 17, 2021 17:12:07 GMT pacinoyes said:

It's got to be Stephen Graham these days for me .........great in The Irishman, great as Capone in Boardwalk Empire - actually I don't think I've ever seen him be bad - he's just a fascinating presence before he even gets to the acting and he can act/interact with anybody really.

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Outstanding choice! His work with Scorsese is so damn great (Gangs of New York, The Irishman & of course last but not least his take on Al Capone in Boardwalk Empire was legendary for sure) . Dude is an enigma

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Favorite "character" actors working today? Mar 18, 2021 5:52:43 GMT

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Post by rhodoraonline on Mar 18, 2021 5:52:43 GMT

Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, and Willem Dafoe are my absolute favorites and total delights whenever they appear. My reaction is similar to Patton Oswalt though he is not exactly 'character' per the OP definition and also nowhere near the three greats I adore.

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Mar 18, 2021 5:52:43 GMT rhodoraonline said:

Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, and Willem Dafoe are my absolute favorites and total delights whenever they appear. My reaction is similar to Patton Oswalt though he is not exactly 'character' per the OP definition and also nowhere near the three greats I adore.

Are Harrelson and Dafoe "charactor actors"? They feel like Hollywood leading men to me.

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Mar 18, 2021 5:54:52 GMT stabcaesar said:

Mar 18, 2021 5:52:43 GMT rhodoraonline said:

Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, and Willem Dafoe are my absolute favorites and total delights whenever they appear. My reaction is similar to Patton Oswalt though he is not exactly 'character' per the OP definition and also nowhere near the three greats I adore.

Are Harrelson and Dafoe "charactor actors"? They feel like Hollywood leading men to me.

They may well be, but the number movies in which I've seen them pop up in supporting far outweigh their lead numbers...

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