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comedians excelling in dramatic roles

posted 15 years ago by ThomasFooligan
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I think this movie ranks up there for great performances by actors who are generally considered comedians. I was trying to think of other roles like this but was having trouble coming up with a list. Maybe someone could help

Robin Williams - Good Will Hunting (one of the best performances of all time imo, let alone for a comedian)
Jim Carey - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Majestic

Having a little trouble recalling, maybe someone can add to the list.

[–] surreal_sista 11 years ago

Robin Williams - "Dead Poet's Society"
Nick Cannon - "The Killing Room"
Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, Dustin Hoffman: "Sphere"
Bryan Cranston - "Total Recall" 2013 version

those are the ones not mentioned in this thread, if you are still interested after all these years...

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[–] stillvendetta 9 years ago

Vince Vaughn in True Detective

[–] foster1234 10 years ago

I have found that comedians (not all)can do very well at serious drama, IF they're given a chance

I am not a fan of Jim Carey, except for The Majestic, and me, Myself, and Irene

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[–] omoxus 10 years ago

Chris Tucker in Dead Presidents.

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[–] J_Dilla 9 years ago

Steve Carell was brilliant in Foxcatcher, very serious dark role. Even Channing Tatum was good.

Jonah Hill Wolf of wallstreet, Moneyball.

[–] chinaskee-418-613225 9 years ago

Jackie Gleason in "Requiem For A Heavyweight" and "The Hustler" and Andy Griffith in "A Face In The Crowd."