Best actor of all time...

[Mr Moustache]

Pacino and De Niro have done way to much shit to be the outright great actor, you're allowed make one or two but they've been constantly churning out rubbish the last few years now.

 

Very very true. The last 2 great performances either of them put in was ironically in Heat - 13 years ago.

 

Modern day (as in last 20 years) you're probably looking at the likes of Denzel for consistently good performances and the same in terms of career choices.

 

For all time I really couldn't even begin to hazard a guess. Al/Bobby are up there like with Brando, Olivier and dare I say Newman? Not a classical actor but even in his later years he could still put in a good peformance.

 

I honestly dont think anybody with a front bum can touch Meryl Streep for sheer range. Jodie Foster comes close and maybe Katherine Hepburn.

 

Maria Conchita Alonso I'm afraid only makes the Top 10 :whistle:

[Section_31]

Honourable mention for Gene Hackman too.

[Mr Moustache]

Honourable mention for Gene Hackman too.

 

I cant believe I forgot Gene, my fave actor of all time. I'm going to stick a knitting needle down my Japs eye to punch myself. He is a Leg-end.

[Anny Road]

Richard Burton.

Sir John Gielgud.

[King Emlyn]

John Cassavetes. De Niro is obviously good but for me he's become a bit of a parody of himself.

[Anny Road]

De Niro is good but plays one part. May as well be Joe Pesci.

[TonyTNT]

Steve Guttenberg. Tom Hanks got all the roles Guttenberg should have had. Steve's a genius.

 

He'd peaked after 3 men and a little lady,,,,

[Chuck Fadanoid]

Dustin Hoffman anyone? Definately, definately a good actor.

 

I'll get my coat.

[Newport]

Steve just couldn't handle the Police Academy success

[kopboy11]

Sean Penn,Richard Harris &Dean Gaffney.

[TonyTNT]

I think Jack Nicholson is worth a shout, I watched a few good men the other day again, he makes that film just for that final court room rant. Throw in One flew over the cukoos nest and the shining and he has good case.

[Section_31]

Sean Penn,Richard Harris &Dean Gaffney.

 

Now we're talking!

[Chuck Fadanoid]

I think Jack Nicholson is worth a shout, I watched a few good men the other day again, he makes that film just for that final court room rant. Throw in One flew over the cukoos nest and the shining and he has good case.

 

You want the truth?

[billybonzo]

No Brian Blessed ?

*shakes head*

[RoboRiise]

I reckon it's too hard to call but my personal favourites are probably Jake Gyllenhall and Kevin Spacey. Don't think I've seen enough performances from the supposed greats to make a judgement on who's the best ever, at the minute I'd probably say De Niro from the range of roles I've seen him play.

 

I think the best TV performance is a bit easier to decide, and I'd go for Martin Sheen on The West Wing.

 

Ardal O'Hanlon in "My Hero".

 

I infer from the entirely commendable lack of Affleck that Chris hasn't seen this thread.

 

 

 

Yes, it's De Niro for me. Granted he's chosen some poor films recentlybut that doesn't change what he's done. Kevin Spacey isn't far behind him though imo, he's utterly believable in pretty much everything of his I've seen.

[JMARKH]

I agree as De Niro in Raging bull is one of the best performances ever but they're really taking the gloss of their career.

If a De Niro film or Pacino film comes out now there's no way i'll rush out to see it as you know its more rubbish which is really sad to say.

 

Ye they have done some poor ones I must admit, money talks! its mad to think that they have only been in one film together (heat) which was quite a good film, I know they where both in godfather 2 but at different times and not onscreen together, apparently tho their is a new film coming out called righteous kill with both of them in, hope its a good un.

[JohnnyH]

For me the best actor out there at the moment is Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Amazing in everything he does.

[Woo]

Suprised to see Samuel L Jackson hasnt been mentioned here, personally I think Denzel Washington, as he seems to be in my favourite films for my generation.

[loadsoftrophies]

Suprised to see Samuel L Jackson hasnt been mentioned here, personally I think Denzel Washington, as he seems to be in my favourite films for my generation.

 

Samuel L Jackson plays the same character in every film he has ever made.

[Woo]

As far as i know he has only played a jedi once :whistle:

[dirty_sanchez]

Samuel L Jackson. Ha haha hahahahahahahahaaaa.

 

Christopher Walken.

[Rafa Shankly]

best actor right now and for many a year now tbh is denzel without a doubt,all time is brando without a doubt.

 

2 of the greatest acting performances of all time are denzel in glory and brando in waterfront.

[Dirk]

Karen Matthews.

[Captain]

I'd go with Bob De Niro as well. Fantastic actor, and can play a vast array of characters.

[Chuck Fadanoid]

I'd go with Bob De Niro as well. Fantastic actor, and can play a vast array of characters.

 

Has anyone seen him in The King Of Comedy? Quality stuff.