by Vanessa M.
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January 4, 2007

Who Is Your Favorite Actor?

May 15, 2007 09:39 AM EDT
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Dead or Alive.... who is your Favorite.  I will count the first favorite actor from each comment.  I will keep my predicitons to myself.  Have fun, I can't wait to see your pics.

 

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Comments: 141

Barb S. May 15, 2007, 9:43am EDT
Wow, I don't really have one favorite actor. So, I will say Nicholas Cage -- I've really enjoyed his movies over the past several years.
michelle b. May 15, 2007, 9:44am EDT
Adam Sandler and Will Smith
Lani S. May 15, 2007, 9:50am EDT
Johnny Depp (more "Benny and Joon," less "Pirates of the Caribbean") and I'm beginning to see Zach Braff's potential as well.
Martha Jette, Author/Editor May 15, 2007, 9:50am EDT
If I'm in the mood for comedy, it has to be Canada's own Jim Carey. On the other hand, if I'd like a movie with a lot of suspense, I turn to Robert De Niro.
Anita R. May 15, 2007, 9:52am EDT
Paul Newman. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Polly Weifenbach May 15, 2007, 9:53am EDT
Johnny Depp (my absolute fave)

Robert DeNiro
Jack Nicholson
Tom Hanks
Michael Douglas
Joaquin Phoenix
t b. May 15, 2007, 9:55am EDT
Robert Redford, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford and Bruce Willis.
Peter Joseph Swanson May 15, 2007, 9:55am EDT
I'm so glad I get to vote for Joan Crawford again. Thanks to DVD I think the day will come when she is known for her great work, again, and not that nasty half fiction exaggerated "autobiography" her brat daughter wrote.
The Coffee Mom M. May 15, 2007, 9:55am EDT
Nicholas Cage and Al Pacino
Gretchen Clauser May 15, 2007, 9:58am EDT
Nicolas cage- what a diversity of character- all crazy delightful, and funny
Jamie C. May 15, 2007, 9:59am EDT
Tom Hanks (if you are counting only one - because he has such a broad range in his talent)

honorable mentions:
Will Smith (another great actor)
Orlando Bloom (just cuz he's a hottie)
Patrick Stewart (love his voice)
S. W. Vaughn May 15, 2007, 9:59am EDT
Gary Olson is absolutely phenomenal. He has a tremendous range.
*LORA* M. May 15, 2007, 10:02am EDT
Thomas Hayden Churchill, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Johnny Depp,
Melissa K. May 15, 2007, 10:04am EDT
Nicolas Cage
Kelley P. May 15, 2007, 10:04am EDT
Robert Lindsay is by far the most versatile and talented actor I've seen. From Song and Dance to Goofy to Serious to Assassin to Shakespeare and Dickens to Lover to Hero to Villian--he can do it all and convincingly.

And following close behind: Kenneth Branagh, Colin Firth, Sydney Poitier, and just because I love to watch him--Antonio Banderas.

KelleyP
Carol Lloyd May 15, 2007, 10:05am EDT
Doris Day
Mary Beth Magee May 15, 2007, 10:11am EDT
Tough question! My first love is, was and always will be John Wayne. Nowadays I greatly admire Harrison Ford (most of the time), Sam Neill (even as a villain he's brilliant) and since Dreamgirls I have a whole new appreciation for Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. And the wonderful Danny Glover is always great ... (and I'll stop now before I write a whole book...)
simon F. May 15, 2007, 10:12am EDT
Robert Lindsay, as in My Family and Citizen Smith? Cool!
I would have to say Samuel L Jackson just for Pulp Fiction.
Janet "Jax" B. May 15, 2007, 10:16am EDT
Will Smith, Harrison Ford, but my all time current actor has to be Tommy Lee Jones.

Jimmy Stewart or Carol O'Connor for dead actors.
Picture Me 3D Mel May 15, 2007, 10:17am EDT
I would have to say Matthew McConaughey.
Not only is he a pretty boy but also a rebel like in Dazed and Confused.
He is very sexy and handsome.
Kind of guy you wouldn't mind taking home to meet Mom and Dad :)
Sandra ~ D. May 15, 2007, 10:19am EDT
Sidney Poitier

There are lots more but he came to mind first
Susan S. May 15, 2007, 10:22am EDT
Like anybody else, I have a list....but I guess I'll put Robert De Niro at the top.
Jennifer W. May 15, 2007, 10:36am EDT
Val Kilmer. Always loved him, from his '80's career doing silly characters to his recent more serious work, he is convincing in all roles.

And more controversially, Brendan Fraser. He's done a lot of really bad films, but when I saw him in "Gods and Monsters" I realized he is a very skilled actor.

For women, I have to go with Cate Blanchett. Her ability to relay the emotion of her characters is incredible.
CyberGwen ! May 15, 2007, 10:37am EDT
John "Jack" Barrymore, I would give almost anything to have seen him on stage in his glory years. His early movies were good too.

Second place is a tie between Jimmy Stewart and Gary Cooper.
Paula B. May 15, 2007, 10:41am EDT
Tom Hanks
Tom Selleck
Olumide Akinwumi-Oke May 15, 2007, 10:48am EDT
I have enjoyed Nicholas Cage, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, Gene Hackman, Pierce Brosnan... Audrey Hepburn... so many who have influenced who I am today in the arts. Tom Selleck was another, Julia Roberts too.
LaTrice T. May 15, 2007, 10:55am EDT
I am gonna go off the beaten path and say Don Cheadle , He is an amazing actor with a terrific range and I venture to say one of the most underated actors in hollywood right now. If I am gonna go old school I would have to agree with the person above that stated Sidney Poitier. For pure skill and also another underrated actor I am gonna go with Mos Def, he gets pushed aside because he is a rapper but he is also a great actor ( not many people know he was a classically trained actor BEFORE he was a rapper. )
Whitney A. May 15, 2007, 10:56am EDT
George Clooney and Tom Hanks.
Megan H. May 15, 2007, 10:56am EDT
I like old movies, so probably Cary Grant :)
Erick H. May 15, 2007, 10:58am EDT
That is a tough question, there are several great actors out there. Off the top of my head I would have to say Morgan Freeman. He is a powerful actor who has the ability to transport you into another place and time with his subtle gestures and tone.
M B. May 15, 2007, 10:59am EDT
This is really difficult for me to narrow down. And by actor -- did you mean it to include actresses? I knew that veracular has changed -- I like a ton of them, Spencer Tracy, Marlon Brando, -- for women Elizabeth Montgomery, Katharine Hepburn and Audrey Hepburn.
Haley B. May 15, 2007, 11:04am EDT
Robin Williams for his work in Patch Adams and Will Smith for lightening up serious situations.
Haley B. May 15, 2007, 11:07am EDT
You are right M. I forgot about the classic Audrey Hepburn.
simon F. May 15, 2007, 11:19am EDT
I forgot. It has to be De Niro.
C A. May 15, 2007, 11:24am EDT
Jimmy Stewart
Gene Hackman
Paul Newman
Morgan Freeman
Al Pacino
John Wayne
Henry Fonda
Jack Nicholson
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ May 15, 2007, 11:38am EDT
Tom Hanks
Vanessa M. May 15, 2007, 11:46am EDT
I am sorry guys for the confusion. By actor I meant male actor. We did actresses a few weeks ago. :)
Michelle H. May 15, 2007, 11:52am EDT
I have many favorites, here is my list: Johnny Depp (love him in Pirates and in everything he does); Nicholas Cage; John Travolta; Robin Williams; Antonio Banderas; and Tom Welling (from Smallville).
Monica C. May 15, 2007, 11:54am EDT
Have many favorites- David James Elliott, John Allen Nelson, Noah Wyle
C A. May 15, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
Oops!! Almost forgot - Robert Duvall
Gary G. May 15, 2007, 12:21pm EDT
Christopher Walkin
There's nobody more fun to watch than Christopher in True Romance (in scene with Dennis Hopper) and Pulp Fiction.
L S May 15, 2007, 12:31pm EDT
My favorite actor is Colin Farrell. I know not everybody likes the movies that he is in, but I think he is a great actor.
Deven L. May 15, 2007, 12:38pm EDT
old school... Jose Ferrer especially in Cyrano De Bergerac 1950 oscar winning performance.

Modern... Harrison ford
andrew c. May 15, 2007, 12:41pm EDT
mel gibson have watched and waited for all his movies since mad max
Jeff M. May 15, 2007, 12:42pm EDT
Tom Hanks--anybody that can talk to a soccer ball and make it believable--and Forrest Gump is my all time favorite movie
Anne Marie A. May 15, 2007, 1:16pm EDT
Anthony Hopkins
Anne Marie A. May 15, 2007, 1:18pm EDT
Clive Owen
Alta B. May 15, 2007, 1:20pm EDT
George Clooney
Matt O. May 15, 2007, 1:24pm EDT
sean connery
Anne Marie A. May 15, 2007, 1:30pm EDT
Sean Connery, Christian Bale, Anthony Head, Ian Mckellan, Orlando Bloom, Bill Nighy,Viggo Mortenson, Colin Firth, Johnny Depp too many to list but I definitely like Brit actors
Jennifer M. May 15, 2007, 1:47pm EDT
Anthony Hopkins
Kenny S. May 15, 2007, 1:52pm EDT
I gotta go with Jeremy Piven, that guys awesome, also can't leave out Edward Norton, Cary Grant, Al Pacino, and Bruce Campbell greatest B-list actor ever.
Jennifer P. May 15, 2007, 2:07pm EDT
I would probably have to put Kevin Spacey at the top of the list followed by Harrison Ford, Nicholas Cage, Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Costner, and Matthew McConaughey.
Franklin Newman May 15, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
Robin Williams.
Amanda D. May 15, 2007, 2:33pm EDT
No favorite but my favorites are: Clive Owen, Nathan Fillion, Richard Gere, Viggo Mortenson and I second Kenny S that Bruce Campbell is super.

What about the gals? Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Julianne Moore are pretty awesome
Amanda D. May 15, 2007, 2:35pm EDT
oh, and James Dean was pretty intense in his short life.
Amanda D. May 15, 2007, 2:39pm EDT
And Johnny Depp is dreamy.

Ok, I'm done.
Pete S. May 15, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
This sort of question cannot be answered with one choice; too many styles, too many contexts. Buster Keaton? Cary Grant? Lee J. Cobb? For sheer brute force impressive acting ability, I would say Toshiro Mifune. For versatility, maybe Stanley Tucci, maybe Jack Lemmon. But this neglects Ralph Richardson, Peter O'Toole, Michael Caine, George C. Scott, Max von Sydow, Sean Connery, etc. etc. etc. Too many possibilities.
Terry Collett May 15, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
Alec Guinness
Julie R. May 15, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
Sir Anthony Hopkins without a doubt, but Johnny Depp is a close second.
kim simcock May 15, 2007, 2:58pm EDT
Johhny Depp, or my daughters will kill me. And yes i like him too !!
Nurse Nancy S. May 15, 2007, 3:03pm EDT
There is absolutely no doubt...Charlton Heston.

I fell madly in love at the age of 9 when I first saw Ben Hur.

Over the years, I have seen every film he was ever in. Even my hubby will call in from the other room to tell me that "Lover Boy" is on the tube...LOL
Erica L. May 15, 2007, 3:10pm EDT
Vin Diesel...he's so hot, and he acts very well too!
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. May 15, 2007, 3:12pm EDT
Julia Roberts
Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. May 15, 2007, 3:18pm EDT
For all around ability: Danny Kaye - singer, writer, dancer, comedian, actor, and in his youth - HOT!
Elisha E. May 15, 2007, 3:29pm EDT
I AM (just pretending...)!
luckky _. May 15, 2007, 3:56pm EDT
Charles Chaplin (I'm older)
Amorita R. May 15, 2007, 4:27pm EDT
Morgan Freeman
Alicia Storey May 15, 2007, 4:32pm EDT
I would have to say that my favorite actor is John Stamos
M M. May 15, 2007, 4:33pm EDT
Robert DeNiro.
Maria G. May 15, 2007, 4:39pm EDT
Cary Grant, he will always be my favorite. Although I have a very long list of actors I enjoy, Grant seems to always keep that number one spot =)
Boy, that's a tough one...
I can't say I have ONE favorite actor. I'd have to say:

Anthony Hopkins
Lawrence Fishbourne
Bruce Willis
Morgan Freeman
Samuel L. Jackson
Gary Oldman
Prad Pitt
Vin Diesel
Robin Williams
Will Smith
Tom Hanks
Johnny Depp
Bob Hoskins
Jet Li
Yun Fat Chow
Chris Tucker
George Clooney
Jim Carrey
Gene Hackman
Tommy Lee Jones
Eddie Murphy
Sean Connery
Gerald Depardieu

I don't know at this point who I left out, but there are so many fantastic actors, male and female, that i is ridiculous to try to name one. Why not ask,
"Who are your TEN favorite Actors of each sex living today?"
That might be a little easier on everyone.
Jerry S. May 15, 2007, 4:54pm EDT
I'll go with the first name that popped into my head: Harrison Ford.
samantha b. May 15, 2007, 5:45pm EDT
Anthony Hopkins
Machiavelli Dayupay May 15, 2007, 6:15pm EDT
1. Southern Sons
2. Kevin Bacon
3. Johnny Depp
4. Tom Cruise
5. Patrick Rafter
6. Leonardo di Caprio
7. Fabio
8. Bush
9. Duran Duran
10. Ethan Hawke
11. Sylvester Stallone
12. Patrick Swayze
13. Christopher Reeves
14. Kurt Cobain
15. Clive Barker
16. Kevin Costner
17. Paul Newman
18. James Dean
19. Rock Hudson
20. Steeve Reeves
21. Dave Draper
22. Gary Cooper
23. Montgomery Clift
24. Frank Sinatra
25. Andy Garcia
26. Clarck Gable
27. Cary Grant
28. Brad Pitt
29. Alec Balwin
29. Robert Redford
30. William Baldwin
31. Chris O' Donnel
32. Jon Bon Jovi
Tonya A. May 15, 2007, 6:53pm EDT
Probably Adam Sandler or Will Ferrell or Tom Hanks or maybe Jim Carey......love the funny guys, but if I had to pick one, Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore-now that's some funny stuff. As far as more serious actors go, I would say Michael Douglas. Too broad a spectrum!
Carolyn B. May 15, 2007, 7:16pm EDT
Too many to choose from, but after much consideration, I will have to pick
Nicholas Cage.
Stephanie B. May 15, 2007, 7:29pm EDT
Can't really do just one, but, if I had to say best of all time:


Cary Grant - there was just something about him I always loved to watch
Marielle M. May 15, 2007, 7:55pm EDT
I really like Sean Penn. It is difficult to pick the favorite: Robert Redford, Cary Grant, Jack Nicholson, Nicholas Cage, .... Jimmy Stewart. oh.... and who was the guy in American Beauty... KEVIN SPACEY... THAT GUY IS GREAT. He also played in a movie about Bobby Darin's life which was excellent.
Joe T. May 15, 2007, 8:14pm EDT
Sal Mineo!
KATHRYN SILVA CRAVALHO May 15, 2007, 8:20pm EDT
TO MANY TO COUNT IF I HAD TO SAY OLD MOVIE ACTOR
HENRY FONDA,TODAY KEANU REEVES,TOM CRUISE,HARRISON FORD.
Howard b. May 15, 2007, 8:25pm EDT
Mel Gibson, Johnny depp. sylvester stalone,clint eastwood, steve martin.adam sandler.
anna w. May 15, 2007, 8:39pm EDT
Gary Oldman,Johnny Depp and Alan Rickman. I think they are great.
Jeannie B. May 15, 2007, 8:44pm EDT
Spencer Tracy. Peter O'Toole. Tom Hanks.
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo May 15, 2007, 8:53pm EDT
Charlton Heston, Gary Cooper and Clark Gable
Lisa J May 15, 2007, 8:59pm EDT
Can I pick one dead and one alive? Please please please???

Dead: Jimmy Stewart (yay Bradford, PA!!!)

Alive: Brendan Fraser. The movies he chooses to act in are usually something I can watch with my children, and he has the good sense to not take himself too seriously.
Nan B. May 15, 2007, 9:01pm EDT
Old movies: love me some Cary Grant. New school: Will Smith!
Shun P. May 15, 2007, 9:13pm EDT
Sam Jackson off the top of my head...
Stephen E. May 15, 2007, 10:05pm EDT
Ben Affleck! Ha ha, just kidding. He sucks!
Elizabeth M. May 15, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
For Talent: Anthony Hopkins--not everyone can do justice to everyone from Hannibal Lechter to C.S. Lewis.

For Pure Appeal: Viggo Mortenson. (sigh)
Machiavelli Dayupay May 15, 2007, 10:21pm EDT
WAIT...WAIT...WAIT...

1. Jason Gedric
2. Pete Greene
3. Sebastian Bach - Skid Row
4. Prince Albert
5. Topper Harley
6. Naked Guns 33/3
7. Jean Claude van Damme
8. RIVER PHOENIX
9. James Cavaziel
10. Rob Lowe
11. Ralph Fiennes
12. The Beatles
13. Guns n Roses
14. Jimmy Morrison
15. Elvis Presely
16. Great Balls of Fire
17. Keanu Reeves
18. Jeff Bridges
19. Kurt Russel
20. Gin Blossom
21. Bruce Willis
22. Beckham
23. Ralph Moeller
24. Lou Ferrigno
25. Pearl Jam
26. Ghost
28. Toad the Wet Sprocket
29. Aeneid
30. Shakespeare
31. Vitaly Klitscho
32. Albert Eintein
31. Oscar dela Hoya
32. The Body of Arnold
33. Chuck Norris
34. Kiefer Sutherland
35. Led Zeppelin
36. Emilio Estevez
37. Morrisey
38. Daniel Day-Lewis
39. Mark Harmon
40. the Cydonia Mensae....
41. Scot Baeio
42. Phoebe Cates
43. Ralph Macchio....
44. Hunk Golden
45. The Critters
47. Zapped
48. Scott Baio
46. Romeo and Juliet
49. Jaws
50. Freddy Krueger
51. Jason
52. RICH GIRL...
53. The First Time I Love Forever and The King and Queen of Hearts...

and many others like B1...B2...B3...

HAHAHAHAKK...Hahahahakk....hahahhaha.....
JoDee V. May 15, 2007, 10:29pm EDT
Definitely Jack Nicholson...he is amazing! If you have never seen "Cuckoo's Nest", you have to check it out!
Jerri H. May 15, 2007, 10:50pm EDT
Nicholas Cage for me too
Shannon W May 15, 2007, 10:53pm EDT
Bruce Campbell all the way. I've always liked Johnny Depp since I was a teenager but Bruce is first, then Johnny. ::insert dreamy sigh here::: ;)
Rene N. May 15, 2007, 10:55pm EDT
This is too hard. lol. I love so many. I love Christian Slater especially Robin Hood, and of course kevin costner. Then Nicholas cage for me too. Then after that would be Robin Williams, Will Smith, Jack Bauer lol no Keifer Southerland, Johnny Depp, Tim Allen (just because of Toy Story lol) I could go on and on.. love movies.
Lisa M. May 15, 2007, 11:01pm EDT
Great list here - can't wait to see the final results :)
Katherine M. May 15, 2007, 11:07pm EDT
If I must name one favorite it has to be ... Sean Connery
Heather R. May 15, 2007, 11:42pm EDT
Ok for my top fave, I'm think Gary Oldman. But I've got to mention my favorites of the classics: Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and Rock Hudson.
Michelle M. May 16, 2007, 12:18am EDT
Oh far too many to count, but I'd have to say I love John Cusack because he seems like just the normal funny nice guy. He seems like someone you could walk up to and he'd be really nice and normal with you. I also love Jude Law, Harrison Ford, Chris Noth, Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Grant, RICHARD GERE, and John Corbett.
Anita V. May 16, 2007, 1:03am EDT
Don Knotts