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LOG IN Forgot Login? Register General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board Search Terms:  Search Within:  topics posts since 2019 2018 posts 2017 posts 2016 posts 2015 posts 2014 posts 2013 posts 2012 posts 2011 posts 2010 posts 2009 posts 2008 posts 2007 posts 2006 posts 2005 posts 2004 posts 2003 posts 2002 posts 2001 posts 2000 posts users  search tips  You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1 2 3      Non-Film Score Discussion: Are There Any 'Universally Liked' Actors?     1 2 3    NEXT   LAST   Last Post   Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 8:55 AM     By:   Jim Phelps   (Member) Is there now or has there ever been an actor or actress that might qualify? A performer whose appeal transcends a given generation?    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 9:02 AM     By:   SBD   (Member) Jimmy Stewart Cary Grant Tom Hanks    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 9:27 AM     By:   Solium   (Member) Well I bet in most cases it's going to be "older" actors, who's personal lives were more private. We just didn't have the smut on them. Today actors more freely express themselves, which usually makes ppl picks sides regarding likeability. My suggestions: Marilyn Monroe Dick VanDyke Harrison Ford (Always business like and keeps a private life)    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 10:06 AM     By:   mstrox   (Member) Paul Rudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 10:07 AM     By:   mstrox   (Member) Tom Hanks is a really great answer.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 10:14 AM     By:   Jim Phelps   (Member) Kevin Spacey and Gary Oldman may also be considered as such of currently-living actors. Of the old guard, Spencer Tracy remains pretty well respected, as does Paul Newman. Marilyn Monroe is a good choice. I would also include Audrey Hepburn. Seems like lots of girls go through an "Audrey Hepburn phase."    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 10:18 AM     By:   Jim Phelps   (Member) Tom Hanks is a really great answer. Indeed. So are James Stewart and (especially) Cary Grant--and oh how I adore them both in The Philadelphia Story!    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 11:04 AM     By:   Last Child   (Member) Ronald Reagan (?)    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 11:11 AM     By:   RoryR   (Member) "Universally Liked" makes me think of Universal studio, which makes me think of.... BORIS KARLOFF    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 11:26 AM     By:   Bill Carson, Earl of Poncey   (Member) Dont be silly, jim Universally-liked? On this forum???!!? No way. We cant agree on even classic scores and films let alone actors. There will always be someone who cant stand this actor or that actor. Good luck with that!    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 12:50 PM     By:   Mr. Jack   (Member) Paul Rudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rudd was honestly the first actor I thought of when I read the thread title. Aside from This Is 40, I can't think of an unlikable performance by him.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 12:56 PM     By:   Solium   (Member) All the British actors. Who doesn't love the British actors who invaded Hollywood? At least pre-2000's. Alec Guinness John Cleese Jonathan Pryce Ian McKellen Sean Connery (From Great Britain)    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 1:06 PM     By:   Solium   (Member) Paul Rudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rudd was honestly the first actor I thought of when I read the thread title. Aside from This Is 40, I can't think of an unlikable performance by him. Never heard of him until Ant-Man.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 5:44 PM     By:   Jim Phelps   (Member) Dont be silly, jim Universally-liked? On this forum???!!? No way. We cant agree on even classic scores and films let alone actors. There will always be someone who cant stand this actor or that actor. Good luck with that! I'm just trying to bring all FSMers together, Bill. (and as few replies there are on the Shirley Temple thread, one can safely guess that it ain't her).    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 7:42 PM     By:   WILLIAMDMCCRUM   (Member) Humphrey Bogart. Richard Burton.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 7:43 PM     By:   WILLIAMDMCCRUM   (Member) DP.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 7:50 PM     By:   Mr. Jack   (Member) Never heard of him until Ant-Man. Really? He's been a much-employed comic actor since the early 90's.    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 8:25 PM     By:   Solium   (Member) Never heard of him until Ant-Man. Really? He's been a much-employed comic actor since the early 90's. Nope, had no clue who he was. Well I actually though he was the guy who played Green Lantern. Adding to the list: Red Buttons    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 8:35 PM     By:   joan hue   (Member) Glad to see Paul Newman, and I would add Steve McQueen for transcending generations. Laurence Olivier went from leading man in Wuthering Heights to an amazing villain in The Marathon Man. He certainly covered many generations. I would also add James Garner and Meryl Streep. (Bill is in a way kind of correct about it being difficult to have universal agreement. I can't watch a movie featuring Marilyn Monroe, but to each his/her own.)    Posted:   May 19, 2016 - 8:48 PM     By:   Cmdr. Bond   (Member) Paul Rudd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rudd was honestly the first actor I thought of when I read the thread title. Aside from This Is 40, I can't think of an unlikable performance by him. Unfortunately, Paul Rudd is not universally liked. Tony Kornheiser, my favorite sports radio host notwithstanding, is at least one person who doesn't appreciate Rudd. I don't understand it. How can anybody not like Paul Rudd?! He's a Steelers fan, for goodness' sake!     Non-Film Score Discussion: Are There Any 'Universally Liked' Actors?    < 1 2 3  > >>  Go to page:  1 2 3   First Post    General Discussion • Trading Post • Non-Film Score Discussion  Profile • Preferences • Community Rules • Help/Contact • Search Board You must log in or register to post.   Go to page:  1 2 3

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