Comedic Actors in Dramatic Roles [REDUX]

[Tyler [Last Name]Participant Joined: Nov 19th, 2011 Topics: 372 Posts: 7034 View Predictions]

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I had one of these a year ago approx. but I want to know what your favourite comedic actors (or actors that are mostly in comedic films) that are in dramatic roles.

Here are mine:

Jesse Eisenberg – The Social Network
James Franco – 127 Hours
Jonah Hill – Moneyball
Sam Rockwell – Conviction
Jim Carrey – The Truman Show
Johnny Depp – Finding Neverland
Steve Carell – Foxcatcher (from what I’ve seen in the trailer) 
Bill Murray – Get Low
Albert Brooks – Drive 
Robin Williams – Good Will Hunting
Eddie Murphy – Dreamgirls 

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 108 Posts: 14550 View Predictions]

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Adam Sandler, Punch Drunk Love and Reign Over Me

Bill Murray Lost in Translation*, Get Low

Ben Stiller, Greenberg

Marlan Wayans Requiem for a Dream

Jim Carrey, Spotless Mind, Man on the Moon

Ryan Reynolds, Buried

Eddie Murphy, Dreamgirls

Robin Williams, One Hour Photo, Good Will Hunting

Don Rickles, Casino

Rodney Dangerfield,  Natural Born Killers

Patton Oswalt, Big Fan

Hank Azaria, Quiz Show, Shattered Glass

Albert Brooks, Drive*

Goldie Hawn, Sugarland Express

Jack Black, Bernie*

Zach Galifianakis, It’s Kind of a Funny Story

Phew. And others…

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[dude93Member Joined: Mar 31st, 2013 Topics: 58 Posts: 1000 View Predictions]

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Kristen Wiig in Friends With Kids … I know this is a comedy, and Wiig’s role was quasi-comedic, but she got to stretch her dramatic chops a bit in this role, and quite frankly, she was heartbreaking in the cabin scene, where it was revealed to everyone that her marriage was on the rocks.

She’s also got a few dramatic roles coming up which is great to see. She’s proving herself to be a really solid actress as well as being a hilarious comedienne. 

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[Halo_InsiderParticipant Joined: Jul 3rd, 2011 Topics: 59 Posts: 4244 View Predictions]

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I’d like to include Jerry Lewis for The King of Comedy.

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[Tye-GrrMember Joined: Nov 5th, 2010 Topics: 60 Posts: 6034 View Predictions]

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Jim Carrey, ‘Man on the Moon’ (and ‘Eternal Sunshine’ and ‘The Truman Show’)

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[GhostMember Joined: Jun 22nd, 2013 Topics: 22 Posts: 2535 View Predictions]

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I’m surprised nobody mentioned Mary Tyler Moore for Ordinary People.

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 108 Posts: 14550 View Predictions]

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I’d like to include Jerry Lewis for The King of Comedy.

Agreed. Jerry, who I think is a comic genius in many ways, is so damned sinister in his serious mode.

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[Halo_InsiderParticipant Joined: Jul 3rd, 2011 Topics: 59 Posts: 4244 View Predictions]

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[quote=”KeithHarrisonAllison”]I’d like to include Jerry Lewis for The King of Comedy.

Agreed. Jerry, who I think is a comic genius in many ways, is so damned sinister in his serious mode.

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Yes, indeed. Although I have to admit that while the cold pragmatism impressed me, I was even more enthralled with the monologue he gives at the end of the film. I thought he conveyed a surprising amount of empathy when forced to justify his attitude toward Rupert.  

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