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[CLOSED]***Baker's Dozen: Minor characters who stole the show


Films with a minor/insignificant character who stole the show because of a great performance by the actor/actress.

Since this is a matter of opinion...the rules will not be very strict for this one.

1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco

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1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco
2. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Alec Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Lf8GtMe4M
3. Aliens (1986) - Pvt. Hudson
4. Capricorn One (1978) - Telly Savalas
5. Manhunter (1986) - Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter
6. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Maggie Smith
7. The Norseman (1978) - Jack Elam
8. Sisters (1973) - Charles Durning
9. Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) - Bill Murray

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1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco
2. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Alec Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Lf8GtMe4M
3. Aliens (1986) - Pvt. Hudson
4. Capricorn One (1978) - Telly Savalas
5. Manhunter (1986) - Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter
6. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Maggie Smith
7. The Norseman (1978) - Jack Elam
8. Sisters (1973) - Charles Durning
9. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Bill Murray
10. The Villain (1978) - Paul Lynde

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1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco
2. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Alec Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Lf8GtMe4M
3. Aliens (1986) - Pvt. Hudson
4. Capricorn One (1978) - Telly Savalas
5. Manhunter (1986) - Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter
6. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Maggie Smith
7. The Norseman (1978) - Jack Elam
8. Sisters (1973) - Charles Durning
9. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Bill Murray
10. The Villain (1978) - Paul Lynde
11. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) - Tootie (Margaret O'Brien)

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1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco
2. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Alec Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Lf8GtMe4M
3. Aliens (1986) - Pvt. Hudson
4. Capricorn One (1978) - Telly Savalas
5. Manhunter (1986) - Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter
6. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Maggie Smith
7. The Norseman (1978) - Jack Elam
8. Sisters (1973) - Charles Durning
9. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Bill Murray
10. The Villain (1978) - Paul Lynde
11. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) - Margaret O'Brien
12. Gosford Park (2001) - Maggie Smith

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One of my favorite movies

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Maggie Smith is on this list twice, and I think she stole the show again in Downton Abbey.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KBAXMpklDU&t=96s
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This is the one scene that summarizes the whole being of the Dowager Countess!

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I think that entire list could easily be taken up with great Maggie Smith performances that stole the show via relatively minor/insignificant characters.

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You are correct.

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1. Quick Change (1990) - Philip Bosco
2. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Alec Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Lf8GtMe4M
3. Aliens (1986) - Pvt. Hudson
4. Capricorn One (1978) - Telly Savalas
5. Manhunter (1986) - Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter
6. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Maggie Smith
7. The Norseman (1978) - Jack Elam
8. Sisters (1973) - Charles Durning
9. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Bill Murray
10. The Villain (1978) - Paul Lynde
11. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) - Margaret O'Brien
12. Gosford Park (2001) - Maggie Smith
13. Office Space (1999) - Gary Cole

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You're next. Good list.

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