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Actors that seem to only play one character
July 24, 2025, 09:15 PM
jljonesActors that seem to only play one character
You know the type. They take different roles but they play basically the same personality no matter if it’s an action thriller or romantic comedy.
Ryan Reynolds comes to mind.
Another is Billy Bob Thorton. He plays either Karl Childers or the same wise ass as Tommy Norris.
July 24, 2025, 09:19 PM
PeteFDeniro, al pacino, jason statham
July 24, 2025, 09:20 PM
OrgussSean Connery
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SpudgunJack Nicholson.
July 24, 2025, 10:40 PM
iron chefquote:
Originally posted by PeteF:
Deniro, al pacino...
Seriously
If you think they always play the same character, you haven't seen their best work. They have mostly been 'phoning it in' the past 25 years or so, I'll give you that.
July 25, 2025, 12:14 AM
k5blazerSam Elliot
July 25, 2025, 02:58 AM
12131Charles Bronson
Clint Eastwood
Always the quiet tough guys.
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July 25, 2025, 06:27 AM
PatriotJust about anyone who came from SNL or SCTV.
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July 25, 2025, 08:02 AM
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Adam Sandler
Will Farrell
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July 25, 2025, 08:54 AM
BigSwedeOwen Wilson
Been watching Stick on Apple. I am enjoying the show, not because of him though. He plays the same whiney asshole he always does
July 25, 2025, 08:55 AM
2000Z-71John Wayne
My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball. July 25, 2025, 09:34 AM
PASigGiancarlo Esposito
Breaking Bad
Revolution
Star Wars
He's basically the same bad guy, I'm sure there are other shows and movies I've missed.
July 25, 2025, 09:58 AM
DzozerKevin Costner is really good at playing Kevin Costner...
'veritas non verba magistri' July 25, 2025, 10:07 AM
myrottietyJason Statham. Every single Movie. He's literally the same guy.
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oddballquote:
Originally posted by iron chef:
quote:
Originally posted by PeteF:
Deniro, al pacino...
Seriously
If you think they always play the same character, you haven't seen their best work. They have mostly been 'phoning it in' the past 25 years or so, I'll give you that.
I agree, early in their careers, they were quite good in being able to play different characters. Travis Bickle, Vito Corleone, and Jake LaMotta- that is quite a diverse line up for De Niro, whose acting has become a parody of himself in the later part of his career.
But is seems the majority of movie stars/actors throughout history fit the "one character" premise of this thread, they simply can't deviate from their physical looks and traits, voice, mannerisms, etc. As mentioned, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, both made excellent films. But also Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Stewart, Spencer Tracy, guys who seem to mostly play themselves on screen.
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July 25, 2025, 11:32 AM
PrefontaineJesse Eisenberg. Same whiny bitch every film. Please quit acting. Go form a bowling team!
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July 25, 2025, 12:34 PM
RogueJSKquote:
Originally posted by 2BobTanner:
Adam Sandler
I suppose you haven't seen Uncut Gems... He plays against his usual type in that, and it's by far his best acting.
Similar to Robin Williams' serious turns in One Hour Photo, or Insomnia. Or Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, or Dark Crimes.
July 25, 2025, 12:52 PM
sigmonkey^^^
And, Reign Over Me.
As for, "Playing themselves..."
Danny DeVito
Jack Nicholson
Dwayne Johnson
Jeff Goldblum
Forrest Whittaker
Denzel Washington
Jake Gyllenhaal
Not saying any the majority of them are poor actors, and I like most of them and they fit when cast for when that is the persona of the character needed, and once in a while, some "break character" and it's a pleasant change.
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myrottietyquote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
quote:
Originally posted by 2BobTanner:
Adam Sandler
I suppose you haven't seen Uncut Gems... He plays against his usual type in that, and it's by far his best acting.
Similar to Robin Williams' serious turns in One Hour Photo, or Insomnia. Or Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, or Dark Crimes.
Jim Carrey in The Number 23.
Train how you intend to Fight
Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat. July 25, 2025, 02:15 PM
Green HighlanderWill Farrell immediately came to mind. He's so repetitive that I can't find humor in his performances.
Adam Sandler has actually has demonstrated some decent chops in serious roles. In addition to the ones already mentioned, I thought he was great in Spanglish and in Hustle playing a scout for the 76ers.
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