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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Top 10 Favorite Actors Part 2: 5-1


Here is the second and final part of my Top 10 Favorite Actors countdown. If you have not seen the first part, please click here to read it.

At Number 5: Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood is the ultimate tough guy and has played the two best movie cowboys on film, and there are almost no other actors like him around. There is something about his mannerisms and the way he talks that makes him a fun actor to watch, even if the movie he is in sucks. As a director Eastwood has made several great films including his overall best film, and personal favorite of mine, the Outlaw Josey Wales.
Best Movies: The Outlaw Joesy Wales, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Where Eagles Dare, Kelly's Heroes, Dirty Harry, A Fistful of Dollars, Unforgiven, Pale Rider, Trouble with the Curve,
Best Roles: Joesy Wales, Kelly, Harry Callahan, "Man With No Name",
 


At Number 4: James Stewart
James Stewart is an all too often forgotten actor. He has always been one of my favorite actors and I have yet to see a weak performance from him, even in a few below average films. Stewart has great charisma and always delivers excellent humor in all of his roles. Most of Stewart's best films come from his work with Alfred Hitchcock in the classic and unbelievably suspenseful Rear Window, and the almost as good Vertigo.
Best Movies: Rear Windo, Vertigo, The Naked Spur, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Destry Rides Again, It's a Wonderful Life, The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Philadelphia Story
Best Roles: L. B. "Jeff" Jeffries, John "Scottie" Ferguson, Howard Kemp, Mr. Hobbs, Destry,
 


At Number 3: Robert Downy Jr.
Robert Downey Jr., who I consider to be the best actor in the business right now. After drug abuse seemed to bring his career to an end, Downey was cast as Tony Stark and now he is one of the most successful actors around. From both a critical and entertainment standpoint, Robert Downey Jr. has consistently been giving brilliant performances, particularly as Tony Stark, that are unmatched among his peers. While not everyone agrees, and I am sure it will never happen, Downey should get serious Oscar recognition, especially for his latest performance in Iron Man 3. Alas, the Oscar board are a bunch of pompous bigots that will never even consider it, regardless Downey is the best.
Best Movies: Iron Man trilogy, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,
Best Roles: Tony Stark, Sherlock Holmes
 

At Number 2: Sean Connery
Sean Connery has been my second favorite actor for as along I can remember actually caring who the actors were in movies. He was hilarious in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, my tenth favorite movie of all-time, as Indiana's father, and he was, of course, James Bond. Daniel Craig might be a better Bond in terms of acting skill, but there will never be a better Bond than Connery. While Connery is best known for his role as Bond, he has given his best dramatic performance in the Untouchables; the movie in which he won his only Oscar and it was well deserved.
Best Movies: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, The Untouchables, Goldfinger, Dr. No, From Russia with Love,  The Hunt for Red October, The Rock, You Only Live Twice, Thunderball,
Best Roles: James Bond, Henry Jones Sir., Jim Malone,

 
At Number 1: Harrison Ford
Wow! How can one actor play so many iconic roles!? Harrison Ford has played my two favorite fictional heroes, Han Solo and Indiana Jones, to perfection, and he has been the star in several other of my favorite films. Unlike most of Ford's action movie star counterparts, he gives his characters an "very-man" quality that makes his characters human and relatable, which is present in most of his roles, particularly, Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Richard Kimble, and Rick Deckard just to name a few. It is a shame that he has never won an Oscar, although that might change with his recent performance in 42.
Best Movies: Star Wars Original Trilogy, Indiana Jones Trilogy, The Fugitive, Blade Runner, 42, Air Force One, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, 
Best Roles: Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan, Dr. Richard Kimble, Rick Deckard,

What are your thoughts on my list? Who are your favorite actors (if you haven't answered already)? Please comment below.
 
Below is my absurdly long list of honorable mentions in no particularly, and I am sure there are many actors that I am forgetting.
 
Honorable Mentions: Avengers cast, Firefly cast, Lord of the Rings cast, Star Wars Original cast, Michael Fassbender, Bruce Willis, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Conroy, Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Alec Guinness, Mel Gibson, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Gardner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, James McAoy, Charlton Heston, Hugo Weaving, Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, Sean Astin, Ewan McGregor, Tom Kane, Patrick Stewart, Liam Neeson, Mark Hamill, Denzel Washington, James Earl Jones, Michael Caine, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Christopher Eccleston, Jeff Bridges, Gary Cooper, Arnold Schwarzenegger,
 
 
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25 comments:

  1. R.D.J. and Harrison Ford are some of my favorite actors too!
    ~sw

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  2. I'd add Gran Torino to Clint Eastwood's good movie list :).

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    1. I haven't seen that movie yet, but it sounds as though I should. :)

      -James

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  3. Sean Connery is great and so is Harrison Ford! The Last Crusade is such a wonderful movie...they play off of each other so well. What do you think of Ender's Game?

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    1. Yes, the Last Crusade is amazing, it is one of my favorites. While I have not read the Ender's Game book, the movie does look rather cool. If you want hear more of my opinion on it, here is my review of the trailer.
      http://jandjproductions1809.blogspot.com/2013/05/enders-game-trailer-review.html

      -James

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  4. W/Eastwood, definitely Grand Torino is one of his great performances. How Harrison Ford has never won an Oscar (and received only one nomination) is astounding. Stewart is the consummate actor: from the 'aw-shucks' type in It's A Wonderful Life to the dark & twisted Vertigo (one of my all-time favorites), what could he NOT do?

    In your honorable mentions, you put down some of my favorite actors whom I'm convinced will have long and legendary careers: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I'd watch just about anything w/them.

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    1. I need to watch Grand Torine then. Glad to see we agree about Ford, but I am hoping that he will get a nomination for 42. Those are my thoughts as well about Stewart, he was an incredibly versatile actor. Vertigo is also one of favorites films.

      It will be quite intriguing to see how those actors progress in their careers because they have made some excellent career choices thus far.

      -James

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  5. I like Harrison Ford, he's so good with all his roles. I liked him in The Fugitive and Air Force One not to mention as Han Solo. :)

    Robert Downey Jr is awesome; he was great in US Marshals and is perfect as Tony Stark. I didn't like him as Sherlock Holmes but that's because I didn't like those movies in general so I'll give him slack for it. :P

    And I like Jimmy Stewart too. He's classic. :)

    ~Jamie

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    1. Ford is one of the best. :)

      I need to watch US Marshals since EDJ was in. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on those Sherlock films.

      Jimmy is one of the best! :)

      -James

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  6. Great list of actors!! :D I agree, Robert Downey Jr. is definitely a very good actor and I too wish he would get an Oscar for his performance in Iron Man 3(it was so believable and good! :D). And yes, I really like Harrison Ford and Sean Connery as well :D.
    My favorite actors are(the guy ones, anyway) - Ewan McGregor, Liam Nesson, Robert Carlyle, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Nathan Fillion, along with many others(basically the list I made recently of actors I wanted to work with).

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    1. Glad we agree, although I thought we would on our favorite actors. :) Yes, RDJ should really win an Oscar, he was amazing!

      -James

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  7. Great list across the board James.

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  8. Great list, James. A very well rounded list.

    B2B.

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  9. Awesome list! I love Jimmy Stewart as well - one of my favorite actors of all time. He often reminds me of my grandpa in the how he looks and the way he talks, which just makes me love him even more. XD I really liked Harrison Ford in the Star Wars films!

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    1. Thank you! That is cool that he reminds you of your grandfather. :) Ford was at his best in Star Wars!

      -James

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  10. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery are awesome! :D RDJ is great too, though I think I've only seen him in The Avengers. A few of my favorites are David Tennant, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, and Julie Andrews.

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    1. Glad we agree! :D I really need to watch more RDJ movies, but the ones I have seen him in are great. Excellent other choices! Hopefully I can work on my top actresses list soon. :)

      -James

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  11. Oh my goodness! I love that your favorite actor is Harrison Ford. He's been my second-favorite since I was like 14. Love him so much.

    My top ten are probably:

    1. John Wayne
    2. Harrison Ford
    3. Hugh Jackman
    4. Gene Kelly
    5. James Stewart
    6. Val Kilmer
    7. Ewan McGregor
    8. Sean Bean
    9. Gregory Peck
    10. Matt Damon

    They're ones that I will watch a movie just because they're in it, not because the movie interests me.

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    1. Great list you have, it is hard to top the Duke, he is a classic for sure. I also like the other actors on your list, particularly Stewart and Wayne of course.

      -James

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  12. Great picks, I had forgotten how good Jimmy Stewart is.

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    1. Thanks, you might want to watch some of his movies again, he was fantastic.

      -James

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  13. Great list! Especially Harrison. He's just amazing.

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