Who is your favorite actor of all time/what's your favorite roles of theirs?

[Greek777]

My all time favorite actor is Al Pacino, with his role in the Godfather being my favorite by far.

I'm a massive fan of his, and have seen most of his work (he has a shit ton of movies though, and some weird indy films I haven't seen)

The Godfather, Carlito's Way, Scarface, Heat, Scent of a Woman, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and Justice for All, Donnie Brasco.. hell this is just a small selection, and all of these are classics, some ranking among the best films ever.

This may be stereotypical, but De Niro has always been tied for first, or a very close 2nd in my book. Again, I don't need to explain WHY De Niro is so great - but come on...

Godfather part 2 as young Vito, Deer Hunter, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, Untouchables, RAGING BULL, King of Comedy, Once Upon a Time in America, HEAT, Casino, Goodfellas, A fuckin Bronx Tale... Fuck. When I sit here and list their roles, I think it's a tie between Pacino and De Niro, how can I choose one over the other?


So anyway.. what are your favorite actors, and favorite roles they've played? Film or TV is fine.

 

[Greek777]

And of course, an honorable mention to the man who pulled off literally the greatest role in film history...

Obviously Brando's career goes WELL beyond the Godfather - he may easily be considered the GOAT (hell I just watched On the Waterfront again last week, and my god was he amazing when he was young)... But as far as a single character, a single role throughout history? How can it get better than Don Corleone?

 

[Daglord]

mel gibson/martin riggs is up there.

 

[Jesus X]

I like Tom Cruise he has tremendous athleticism and balls, has made a ton of good films

Mel Gibson is also on that level.

 

[sparkuri]

Hmmm....

Probably Robert Redford.

Not only for his movies, many times pushing the envelope, but what he's done outside of them as well.
My idol growing up though was Charles Bronson.

I enjoy watching DDL work, because everything he touches is a work of art.
I also study Joaquin Phoenix.
And I like Denzel movies too, even though he's frequently the same.
What else can be said about Deniro that hasn't been said?
Neil McCauley & Max Cady were two of my favorite characters all-time.

 

[sparkuri]

Oh, and Tom Hardy has quickly become one of my favorite actors.
I'll watch every single one of his movies repeatedly. I love his characters.

 

[check it]

Oh, and Tom Hardy has quickly become one of my favorite actors.
I'll watch every single one of his movies repeatedly. I love his characters.

tom hardy is in this netflix show i started watching about gangsters...called peaky blinders. he's good. you should check it.

 

[Greek777]

Bronson is the man!!! I just watched the Valachi Papers the other day. Criminally under rated film IMO

@sparkuri - what other Bronson movies would you recommend to check out? I have only seen a few but every single one was great. He's one of those guys I've long been meaning to look into, go on a binge of all their work etc

Anything you post, I'll watch! Thanks man.

 

[Priziesthorse]

My all time favorite would be Robert De Niro.
Favorite role would be as Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy

My 2 favorite performances in the last 10 years are...

Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood
Joaquin Phoenix in The Master

 

[Ryann Von Doom]

Gibson - Riggs, Mad Max etc..
Arnold - The terminator, Conan, Dutch
Michael Biehn - Kyle reese, Hicks
Gary Oldman - Take your pick
Stallone - Cobretti, Rambo, Rocky etc..

I dont care about oscars and enjoy action/sci fi that never gets it due.

 

[Robbie Hart]

My all time favorite would be Robert De Niro.
Favorite role would be as Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy

My 2 favorite performances in the last 10 years are...

Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood
Joaquin Phoenix in The Master

Second time you've pointed this out.....Rupert, that is......is it that good?

 

[Greek777]

tom hardy is in this netflix show i started watching about gangsters...called peaky blinders. he's good. you should check it.

Thanks for posting, I had not heard of this before but I'm gonna check it out. Looked it up, seems pretty cooL!

 

[Greek777]

Second time you've pointed this out.....Rupert, that is......is it that good?

King of Comedy is AWESOME - have you seen it? if not, check that shit out ASAP

All the Scorsese/De Niro collabs are must watch stuff IMO

 

[Priziesthorse]

Second time you've pointed this out.....Rupert, that is......is it that good?

It's not what you would typically expect from Scorsese/De Niro film.

 

[TheContinentalOp]

Favourite actor/role/movie all in one:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hFTR6qyEo

 

[BJTT-Rizzo]

My idol growing up though was Charles Bronson.

I had a shirt with this image and title only with the chain link fence behind it. Mother fuckin Charlie Bronson!!!

 

[BJTT-Rizzo]

Godfather part 2 as young Vito, Deer Hunter, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, Untouchables, RAGING BULL, King of Comedy, Once Upon a Time in America, HEAT, Casino, Goodfellas, A fuckin Bronx Tale...

Don't forget his awesome role as Jack Burns! "YOU GOTTA SPIKE THOSE FOCKER!!!"

 

[SongExotic2]

No love for the goat?



I am disappoint

 

[Wild]

Joe Pesci: Goodfellas & Casino
Robert Deniro: Goodfellas, Godfather II, Heat
Al Pacino: Godfather I and II, Scarface, Heat
Denzel Washington: American Gangster, Training Days
Vince Vaughn: Swingers, Wedding Crashers, Old School, Couples Therapy

 

[SongExotic2]

Joe Pesci: Goodfellas & Casino
Robert Deniro: Goodfellas, Godfather II, Heat
Al Pacino: Godfather I and II, Scarface, Heat
Denzel Washington: American Gangster, Training Days
Vince Vaughn: Swingers, Wedding Crashers, Old School, Couples Therapy

Vince fucking Vaughn?


@Splinty get this fucker banned for trolling

 

[MMA.X]

Christopher walken any movie or skit

 

[TheContinentalOp]

Vince fucking Vaughn?


@Splinty get this fucker banned for trolling

You must not know Swingers or Made.... Vaughn was the shit back then.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqO6vJTUOkM



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTfYynN1-pM



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ccZdNUfPLQ

 

[SongExotic2]

Vince Vaughn has never acted in his life. He just plays Vince Vaughn doing stuff in a slightly different story

 

[Greek777]

Man training day was a bad ass flick. denzel ruled in it

King Kong ain't got shit on me

 

[Wild]

Vince Vaughn has never acted in his life. He just plays Vince Vaughn doing stuff in a slightly different story

And its awesome!