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by gone on February 21st, 2007
Edward Norton ~ American History X, Fight Club, The Impressionist, The Painted Veil, etc.
by Azimythe on January 18th, 2008
Forest Whitaker doesn't command a lot of attention, but has been making a great career.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001845/
by RFlagg on February 14th, 2007
William H. Macey.
He's an incredibly unique actor, with a very distinctive air about him that makes him stand out and grab your attention in just about any role.
And I for one don't think he gets half the respect he deserves.
by Azimythe on January 18th, 2008
Djimon Hounsou has been doing some great work!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005023/
by travis bickle on February 15th, 2007
Helena Bonham Carter.
She's played so many unique eccentric characters, that I just can't help loving, for years, but I never really knew who she was until recently.
by schlieffenska on February 9th, 2007
Charlie Chaplin. <3333 Truely wonderful artist.
by Halskiisaklink on February 9th, 2007
Geoffrey Rush.
by sylkyfyne on February 20th, 2007
Hugh Laurie from the show house.. I love that show.
by PrettyPirate on February 9th, 2007
Sean Bean.
by Dale_S6370 on January 30th, 2011
Gary Oldman is by far the most underrated actor of our times. He is prolific in his work and has taken roles that vary from dramatic character work such as in "Bram Stoker's Dracula", to the drug addict cop in "the Professional", to the banal good-guy police officer in the Batman series. He's a chameleon, and shows a commitment to his craft that is unwaveringc n bereIn addition, and please forgive the repetition, some of his smaller character roles are mind-blowing, , like in "True Romance" and the hiddeously scarred former victim of Hannibal Lecter in "Hannibal". He blends in , hasn't sold out, and truly BECOMES his characters, which is, afterall, what acting is supposed to be abou. It's a shame he's not given bigger roles so he can really strut hi stuff.
by samuel_bilbrey@yahoo.com on May 17th, 2010
willem dafoe
by Universe Of Life on February 9th, 2007
Guy Pearce
A great talent
A true artist
Its no longer about the talent required to create art
Its about the time to create money ...
by Just Me on September 1st, 2010
Benicio Del Toro. He churns out brilliant performances everytime he is in front of the camera. The man is a chameleon and can play any role given to him. I would like to see him get more recognition.
by Aristocles on February 21st, 2007
Don Cheadle always gives top-notch performances and I never hear much about him.
Johnny Depp is all hype but for the wrong reasons; I can't think of a more versatile actor. To me he always seems completely in tune with his characters, as diverse as they may be. Examples are "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Blow."
by Oni1Az on August 31st, 2010
Keanu Reeves
by tripwire on February 9th, 2007
Probably some guy called "Terry Beumont" whom I've never even heard of and just made up. But I bet he's out there somewhere being ignored!
by garion335 on September 6th, 2010
John Cusack. Dude is one of the hardest working guys in the business.
by eric on December 29th, 2007
Steve Buscemi
by Invidious on November 6th, 2010
Bruce Capbell.
by Anonymous on September 4th, 2010
by breakstress on September 1st, 2010
Mark Ruffalo's a really good actor.
So is John Cusack.
And Cara Seymour's good too.
by Rogan11 on August 31st, 2010
John Candy is a favorite of mine; he is just a happy smiley guy and I enjoy the movies he played in
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on August 31st, 2010
John C Reilly
by Someguy on February 21st, 2007
Giovanni Ribisi - awesome actor
He is the new Steve Buscemi
by smart9426 on February 20th, 2007
They're all way over-rated, IMO
by lady fuschia on February 20th, 2007
Maggie Gyllenhall. Although maybe she's not old enough to be rated at all much yet, but I think we will see great things from her in years to come. She was fabulous in Secretary and Stranger Than Fiction. She has a quirkiness about her but it doesn't take over so much that you don't get to the characters.
by Miss. Tandra on February 19th, 2007
jim carry He is truely amazing
by SaraZita on February 18th, 2007
Goran Visjnic
by Alaskacatalog on February 18th, 2007
Underrated= not acknowledged for as much talent as they have.
FOR YEARS, I have always thought it was Eddie Murphy. But Dream Girls finally caused everyone to see it.
He is extremely versatile, but comedians have NEVER been given the credit they deserve...
by miGhty85 on February 9th, 2007
Phillip Seymore Hoffman
by melbee on February 9th, 2007
George Clooney.... mmmmmmmmm George Clooney
by MicrocosmicOrbit on September 4th, 2010
The presidents...all of them. Most politicians
by Moon Unit on August 31st, 2010
Often say, an indie actor that is regarded highly may just prefer not to do big film stuff and so would appear 'underrated' but really they are very well regarded in the style and genre of film they enjoy.
Some actors have been nominated for the big Oscars more than once and people still don't know about them because their films aren't particularly mainstream- Samantha Morton is one of these.
She is absolutely captivating in my opinion.
by JALEXT on August 31st, 2010
I have two: Giovanni Ribisi, Gary Oldman
by APACHEmeansENEMY on November 14th, 2007
Gael Garcia Bernal and Guy Pearce.
by Gonzo on February 21st, 2007
Bill Nighy. what a guy.
by unknown on February 21st, 2007
Just about any comedic actor or actress. Comedy is the hardest thing to pull off well and gets the least amout of credit. Carey Grant for instance.
by Eagle2 on January 31st, 2007
Who Grant - is that how you spell it - the english actor who is just lame. He doesn't even act its the same person all the time
by Thomas_Edison .. oh so sexy on June 22nd, 2011
Hunter Parrish!!
by someone0067 on June 7th, 2011
James Gardner
by cogitoergosum on September 1st, 2010
Michael Sheen (UK)
by Temporary Name on September 1st, 2010
William Dafoe is one of the greatest actors of all time by far
by Marky Mark on August 31st, 2010
Diane Lane
by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on July 17th, 2009
I have always thought Sean Penn was very underrated although in the last couple of years he seems to be winning the war of recognition.
by Nod.Coltsfan on July 17th, 2009
There are alot of choices, but pretty much any great tv actor. Benjamin McKenzie is typically underrated but getting noticed.
by Pecks bad boy on July 17th, 2009
Winona Ryder. No wait...don't say no. If you watch her performance in "The Age of Innocence", you will see a layered construct of character of so much complexity. I living breathing real person that is living in the moment and doing it so effortlessly that you don't see the work behind it. I can think of no actress her equal who is so under rated. You can see it in Everything she does. From Beetljuice to Edward Sissorhands. She is like a female Anthony Hopkins. +3
by Jennie thanks all of you ABers on January 31st, 2009
Vin Diesel
by shadephoenix on February 21st, 2007
Giovani Ribisi definetely the most under rated actor.
by DavidHume on February 18th, 2007
Bruno Ganz. He played Damiel in Wings of Desire, probably my favourite film ever. More recently he played Hitler in Downfall. Being German he never seems to get the credit e deserves, but I think he is a brilliant actor.
by Redundant on February 14th, 2007
Lindsay Lohan
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by bigkado69 on February 21st, 2007
He was one I was thinking of also. Although the movie wasn't that great, "Death to Smoochy" featured a hilarious Edward Norton.
by Aristocles on February 21st, 2007
Yeah- I agree. He was also in Rounders and Primal Fear. Did a great job in both.
by CSWarn on April 5th, 2007
Great actor but can't really agree that he's underrated. He's pretty well known and respected.
by Aquatic Eagle on August 31st, 2010
Underrated!?! HE'S A HOUSEHOLD NAME!
by In-Stereo-Type on September 6th, 2010
By the way did you mean the illusionist?
by sin090 on March 21st, 2011
Robert Ryan
by qcbucki on September 17th, 2011