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Musicians As Actors - webby - 10-17-2006
Pretty good list so far! I thought of a couple more finally:
I thought Ludacris did all right in Crash. He may do some really good stuff in the future.
How could any of us forget La Striesand! Now there's a challenge - name another musician who was even nominated, much less won a major award for acting!
And I have to mention my all-time-forever-and-ever favorite, Paul Simon. Ok, his one attempt at feature length drama pretty much stunk, but he was damn funny on Saturday Night Live back in its heyday.
Musicians As Actors - Blake - 10-17-2006
Phil Collins actually did a really nice job in "Buster" and got lots of positive reviews at the time.
Blake
Musicians As Actors - cobalt - 10-17-2006
I just remembered about David Bowie in "The Man That Fell To Earth". I was so sad at the end when the scenes showed his family suffering. Maybe not the best movie, but memorable to me.
Musicians As Actors - webby - 10-17-2006
cobalt79 Wrote:I just remembered about David Bowie in "The Man That Fell To Earth". I was so sad at the end when the scenes showed his family suffering. Maybe not the best movie, but memorable to me.
Oh! And Labyrinth - he was good in that too. Nice one, Cobalt!
Musicians As Actors - Maggers - 10-17-2006
webby Wrote:Really? Suprisingly good? In what movie(s)? Remind me...
Mark Wahlberg is terrific in Scorcese's "The Departed."
Musicians As Actors - Maggers - 10-17-2006
Scott Miller Wrote:I thought you said musicians turned actors, so far I haven't seen anyone who qualifies.
Me, I say Dwight Yoakum has been excellent in several roles, but most notably in Sling Blade.
Ruben or Reuben Blades is also an accomplished actor.
Frank Sinatra and tons of others from that generation were more multifaceted as entertainers.
Elvis Presley.
As usual, Scott, you nailed this. Ruben Blades is great in everything I've seen him in. Dwight Yoakum (is that how it's spelled?) has been surprisingly good; I enjoyed him in "The 3 Burials of ...."
And Sinatra, what can you say?
Musicians As Actors - webby - 10-17-2006
Maggers Wrote:Mark Wahlberg is terrific in Scorcese's "The Departed."
I'm definitely going to have to see that movie after all the glowing reviews it's been getting here.
I also remembered that I thought he was pretty good in "The Perfect Storm". I guess he's been improving over time.
Musicians As Actors - Maggers - 10-17-2006
webby Wrote:I'm definitely going to have to see that movie after all the glowing reviews it's been getting here.
I also remembered that I thought he was pretty good in "The Perfect Storm". I guess he's been improving over time.
I'd forgotten about "Perfect Storm." Markie Mark was excellent! I understand he hates being called that.
Musicians As Actors - Ken Valentine - 10-17-2006
Maggers Wrote:And Sinatra, what can you say?
Sammy Davis Junior.
Now there was a great all-around entertainer!
Ken V.
Musicians As Actors - Maggers - 10-17-2006
Ken Valentine Wrote:Sammy Davis Junior.Heavens to Betsy! How could I forget Dean Martin, who I think was underated as an actor.
Now there was a great all-around entertainer!
Ken V.