Favorite Obscure Actors?

Vgfian · 08-20-2011, 12:17 AM

Pretty self-explanatory.

Matt Frewer
Matt Frewer - IMDb

Though he's played in some decently well-known pictures, and is semi-famous, he's not exactly a household name either.

I first saw him act in the very (appropriately) over-the-top role of cat in the hat in "In Search of Dr. Seuss" (TV movie) when I was a kid, and have since also seen him in such movies as "The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire" (TV Movie) and "The Hound of Baskervilles" (also a TV movie) as the well-known sleuth Sherlock Holmes and in the superhero movie "Watchmen" (Actually NOT a TV movie, surprisingly) as Moloch. (I didn't actually know it was him at the time I saw it)

I've noticed that this actor has a fairly large range, and does a great job at over-the-topness when he has to, but in a good way.

If you clicked the IMDB link, you might've noticed he's also done much in the line of voice-over work as well. Which in many cases actually works well with over-the-topness.

Either way, he's one of my favorites, and I was just curious about some others that you may like to list.

EDIT: This topic applies to both TV and Movie actors, I wasn't sure if it fit better there or here, but the way I figure it, the best of acting talent is USUALLY shown off in movies, and not television programs, so yeah. Think of it what you will.

SephirothKirby · 08-21-2011, 12:09 AM

Damon Carney - IMDb

Dizzy · 08-21-2011, 01:09 AM

I don't know any obscure actors.

Next question.

Leinad · 08-21-2011, 03:35 AM

^Then why bother posting in this topic?

Reb brown
I'll admit the only full film of his I've seen is Space Mutiny, but I've seen plenty of clips of his preferred acting method.

**Loot** · 08-21-2011, 11:27 AM

I barely know any famous actors.

Problem, viggif?

Luigiman7 · 08-21-2011, 01:01 PM

my favorite actor is so obscure even i dont know who he is

Bomby · 08-21-2011, 10:09 PM

Lam Suet and Jo Koo: Two great actors in Hong Kong who mostly show up in bit parts.

Of course, if you consider that 90% of international actors are obscure to the anglosphere, then I can mention one of the most underrated actors on earth: Lau Ching-Wan. Big difference is that he gets his fare share of leading roles these days, after years of hard work.

**Valigarmander** · 08-21-2011, 10:10 PM

When I tell my friends that one of my favorite actors is Christopher Lee, most of them don't know who he is.

Does that count?

Dizzy · 08-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Wasn't he Doc Brown in Back to the Future?

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-22-2011, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valigarmander

Christopher Lee...Does that count?

Ooh, subtle; I like it!

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Booyakasha*** · 08-22-2011, 01:48 PM

^And it's a twofer, to boot. Nice one, Val.

**Valigarmander** · 08-22-2011, 02:14 PM

EXACTLY. ALL ACCORDING TO MY DESIGN.

***Booyakasha*** · 08-22-2011, 02:42 PM

Donald Pleasance is pretty rawsome. So are Brian Blessed and Derek Jacobi.

And Michael Gough.

And Peter Cushing and Basil Rathbone.

08-20-2011, 12:17 AM	#1
Vgfian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Listening to Seeking 7 Seven and giving out free hugs. :) Gender: Posts: 6,862 Thanks: 2,433 Thanked 398 Times in 311 Posts	Favorite Obscure Actors? Pretty self-explanatory. Matt Frewer Matt Frewer - IMDb Though he's played in some decently well-known pictures, and is semi-famous, he's not exactly a household name either. I first saw him act in the very (appropriately) over-the-top role of cat in the hat in "In Search of Dr. Seuss" (TV movie) when I was a kid, and have since also seen him in such movies as "The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire" (TV Movie) and "The Hound of Baskervilles" (also a TV movie) as the well-known sleuth Sherlock Holmes and in the superhero movie "Watchmen" (Actually NOT a TV movie, surprisingly) as Moloch. (I didn't actually know it was him at the time I saw it) I've noticed that this actor has a fairly large range, and does a great job at over-the-topness when he has to, but in a good way. If you clicked the IMDB link, you might've noticed he's also done much in the line of voice-over work as well. Which in many cases actually works well with over-the-topness. Either way, he's one of my favorites, and I was just curious about some others that you may like to list. EDIT: This topic applies to both TV and Movie actors, I wasn't sure if it fit better there or here, but the way I figure it, the best of acting talent is USUALLY shown off in movies, and not television programs, so yeah. Think of it what you will.

08-21-2011, 01:01 PM	#6
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08-21-2011, 12:09 AM	#2
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	Damon Carney - IMDb

08-21-2011, 01:09 AM	#3
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	I don't know any obscure actors. Next question.

08-21-2011, 03:35 AM	#4
Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: That place where I live. Gender: Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 48 Posts	^Then why bother posting in this topic? Reb brown I'll admit the only full film of his I've seen is Space Mutiny, but I've seen plenty of clips of his preferred acting method.

08-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	I barely know any famous actors. Problem, viggif?

08-21-2011, 10:09 PM	#7
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Lam Suet and Jo Koo: Two great actors in Hong Kong who mostly show up in bit parts. Of course, if you consider that 90% of international actors are obscure to the anglosphere, then I can mention one of the most underrated actors on earth: Lau Ching-Wan. Big difference is that he gets his fare share of leading roles these days, after years of hard work.

08-21-2011, 10:10 PM	#8
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	When I tell my friends that one of my favorite actors is Christopher Lee, most of them don't know who he is. Does that count?

08-21-2011, 10:11 PM	#9
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	Wasn't he Doc Brown in Back to the Future?

08-22-2011, 01:48 PM	#11
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	^And it's a twofer, to boot. Nice one, Val.

08-22-2011, 02:14 PM	#12
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	EXACTLY. ALL ACCORDING TO MY DESIGN.

08-22-2011, 02:42 PM	#13
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	Donald Pleasance is pretty rawsome. So are Brian Blessed and Derek Jacobi. And Michael Gough. And Peter Cushing and Basil Rathbone.