I'm not sure if this is a valid topic, I see too much serious topics in the General section and I wanted to make a topic about the idea below.
What if your country had to be perceived by others via an actor. If you had to summarize your country and its culture, put a representative into defining your country for what it may be stereotypically known for.
It could be anyone, but the downside of this interesting idea is that mainstream actors or actresses are the ones people will recognize more as well as the fact that mainstream movies is a capitalistic view of how a country is underlined or remembered (Independence Day for USA anyone?).
In any case, I asked this question to fellow TL users SirJolt, to which he said (on Twitter: @SirJolt) Cillian Murphey for Ireland
So what do you guys think? What actor would be embody on other people see your country in a sense? It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries. Like for me, for instance, I wanted to go for Hugh Grant for the U.K., purely because when I think of the U.K, I think of him (Notting Hill, Love Actually, etc.)
Try and state why and particular movies that helped sort of guide your decision~
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
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I think we could all wish that a bunch of super-awesome actors and actresses could represent our country, but I think the most realistic one would be Tom Cruise, because he's relatively hip, loud, action-based, and a scientologist.
Christoph Waltz He's got German and Austrian citizenship, but meh he's smart a good actor and pretty cool. Til Schweiger was probably mentioned here already, he seems quite succesfull aswell. And you probably know bioth from inglorious bastards.
Stellan Skarsård I have met him personally and you will not find a more down-to-earth guy, despite international fame.
I have not even the slightest clue who that guy is
I'm 100% sure you've seen lotsa stuff with him in it. Good will hunting, girl with the dragon tattoo, hell he was even on entourage for a bit. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001745/.
Norway.... hmmm... we don't really have any international ones I think? But everyone from Norway should know Arve Opsahl.
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
I'm pretty sure i'm one of the seven people outside of the uk who've ever heard of father ted
Stellan Skarsård I have met him personally and you will not find a more down-to-earth guy, despite international fame.
I have not even the slightest clue who that guy is
Why would you even say this? I know him. It's nothing to do with scandinavian brotherhood. I know him from huge hollywood productions. Thor? Arthur? Angels & Demons? Mama Mia (No homo, it's a girlmovie - but still)... freaking Pirates of the Carribean, where he plays Bootstrap Bill? Tons of other movies? You've never heard of him?
Harrison Ford, the guy was even the president in a movie so he already has lots of experience. My second choice would be Clint Eastwood for obvious reasons.
Stellan Skarsård I have met him personally and you will not find a more down-to-earth guy, despite international fame.
I have not even the slightest clue who that guy is
Why would you even say this? I know him. It's nothing to do with scandinavian brotherhood. I know him from huge hollywood productions. Thor? Arthur? Angels & Demons? Mama Mia (No homo, it's a girlmovie - but still)... freaking Pirates of the Carribean, where he plays Bootstrap Bill? Tons of other movies? You've never heard of him?
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
The actor: Klaus Kinski The country: Germany The movies: Nosferatu the Vampyre; Fitzcarraldo; Cobra Verde and many other great ones! Why?: Because of not only being a gifted actor but also because of being a unique human being; may he rest in peace.
Die Fälscher - The Counterfeiters Because in this movie he portraits a counterfeiter with Jewish ancestors getting caught by the nazis to produce fake English currency. He really catches the pragmatism and the conflict many people here felt during WWII. Also his interviews make him sound much more "Austrian" than Waltz who is often picked instead. He's just has "it".
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On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
Hell yes!
Samuel L Jackson is the man, and he's in freakin everything.
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
I wish he could represent America, but I think he's just too bad ass. On the plus side, he does have a cheese burger in that picture...
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : [ Dermot Morgan ]
Casino Royal, Arthur, The Three Musketeers and tons of danish ones.
Extreme cool actor! didn't know he is danish, gz xD. I am not danish, but I alway associate Inez Bjørg David with denmark when I think about ... well danish actors :D
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The fun thing is that he ALWAYS plays some eastern european coldblooded baddy. I've never seen him play a swede.
Casino Royal, Arthur, The Three Musketeers and tons of danish ones.
Get outta here- those movies are nothing compared to Flickering Lights and Adams Apples. Still funny he made it to Hollywood.
...Are both danish movies... But yeah, those are absolutely amazing The Green Butchers (De Grønne Slagtere) is also fantastic... Are you danish or what? Your tag says Germany o.O
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Austrian. (Hense the German accent).
Yes he is austrian, but with how long he's lived in america, and the fact that he was the governor of california, I'd say he's more of an american now.
So for America I agree with Harrison Ford. He's basically how America wants to see itself, the bad boy rebel with a heart of gold who all the ladies love. Indiana Jones AND Han Solo? How could you be more American?
I also see a bunch of people talking about the UK, and I kind of think that's a problem - avatars for England, Scotland, and whichever Ireland is in the uk, would all be different IMO. For Scotland, I would think it would have to be Sean Connery. He basically already did define how the rest of the world thinks of Scots.
I struggled with this for a while, but then it came to me in waves of glorious... obviousness. I'm ashamed I didn't think of him earlier.
Stephen Fry
I really have no idea how widely exposed he is outside of the UK, but he's a national treasure and I can't get enough of him.
1) He's really, really intelligent. It's not acting, but he is known for hosting a panel show, QI, which is very entertaining and based all around our misconceptions and our knowledge in general. I know it's shown in some other countries, so maybe people have heard of it. Seriously, if you have a localized one, check out ours. Stephen's just so smart it's unreal.
2) He speaks very frankly and seems to focus heavily on common sense. I like that.
3) He was in one of my favourite series of all time, Blackadder. It's hilarious, and I recommend all series (except maybe the 1st, which is completely different in style as they changed the characters a bit in the 2nd and onwards and it worked much better.) It also has Hugh Laurie (i.e. House) and Rowan Atkinson (the main character, Blackadder, otherwise known as Mr. Bean) so there's no shortage of good actors in it.
4) He's overcome tremendous personal hardship to get to where he is today. He's been on the brink of taking his own life before, and still suffers from bipolar disorder. But he didn't let that stop him being goddamn awesome.
Man of the moment Keanu Reeves has shown his generosity by giving away £50 million of his earnings from the Matrix sequels. The 38-year-old decided to hand over the money to the unsung heroes of the sci-fi blockbusters - the costume and special effects teams.
Keanu is expected to make a total of £70 million from the films, thanks to a deal which guarantees him a 15 per cent profit-share, so he will still net around £20 million. Asked about his prodigious act of generosity, the actor said he already had enough cash. "Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," he declared.
And it's not the first time the Beirut-born star has shown his jaw-dropping benevolence. While shooting the films in Australia he amazed the team of stuntmen by giving them each a £6,000 Harley Davidson motorcycle. And the actor, whose sister has leukaemia, has also channelled millions into cancer research.
His gift to the Matrix series' 29 behind-the-scenes whiz-kids will see each of them receiving £1.75 million.
He seems like a nice guy. Aside from him being generous and nice, he's also immortal.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Austrian. (Hense the German accent).
Yes he is austrian, but with how long he's lived in america, and the fact that he was the governor of california, I'd say he's more of an american now.
So is Ridley Scott American aswell? I dont think so, he was born literally 5 minutes from where I live and although he has lived in America for years and years, he is still British and always will be.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Austrian. (Hense the German accent).
Yes he is austrian, but with how long he's lived in america, and the fact that he was the governor of california, I'd say he's more of an american now.
So is Ridley Scott American aswell? I dont think so, he was born literally 5 minutes from where I live and although he has lived in America for years and years, he is still British and always will be.
If he can't become president, he is not American. End of discussion
On April 01 2012 05:37 SgtCoDFish wrote: I struggled with this for a while, but then it came to me in waves of glorious... obviousness. I'm ashamed I didn't think of him earlier.
Stephen Fry
I really have no idea how widely exposed he is outside of the UK, but he's a national treasure and I can't get enough of him.
1) He's really, really intelligent. It's not acting, but he is known for hosting a panel show, QI, which is very entertaining and based all around our misconceptions and our knowledge in general. I know it's shown in some other countries, so maybe people have heard of it. Seriously, if you have a localized one, check out ours. Stephen's just so smart it's unreal.
2) He speaks very frankly and seems to focus heavily on common sense. I like that.
3) He was in one of my favourite series of all time, Blackadder. It's hilarious, and I recommend all series (except maybe the 1st, which is completely different in style as they changed the characters a bit in the 2nd and onwards and it worked much better.) It also has Hugh Laurie (i.e. House) and Rowan Atkinson (the main character, Blackadder, otherwise known as Mr. Bean) so there's no shortage of good actors in it.
4) He's overcome tremendous personal hardship to get to where he is today. He's been on the brink of taking his own life before, and still suffers from bipolar disorder. But he didn't let that stop him being goddamn awesome.
It really bugs me when people just post a picture of someone and nothing else. :S
Has any of his shows been called off because of his disorder? I could not imagine anyone with Bipolar being able to host a show whilst in a depressive period.
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The fun thing is that he ALWAYS plays some eastern european coldblooded baddy. I've never seen him play a swede.
Even funnier that swedes forget our twice oscars nominated actor von Sydow. Leagues above this guy.
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The fun thing is that he ALWAYS plays some eastern european coldblooded baddy. I've never seen him play a swede.
Even funnier that swedes forget our twice oscars nominated actor von Sydow. Leagues above this guy.
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The fun thing is that he ALWAYS plays some eastern european coldblooded baddy. I've never seen him play a swede.
Even funnier that swedes forget our twice oscars nominated actor von Sydow. Leagues above this guy.
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
He's a big dude, he's loud, he's hilarious, he's awesome. Not to mention that's he's into Metal/Rock, which is right up USA's alley, imo. (Note: He's not the adorable fuzzy RED creature -- that's Elmo. He's the big one!)
Notable "recent" movies: School of Rock, Kung Fu Panda (1 and 2), Tropic Thunder, The Holiday, King Kong, Tenacious D: the Pick of Destiny, and Shallow Hal.
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The fun thing is that he ALWAYS plays some eastern european coldblooded baddy. I've never seen him play a swede.
Didn't he play a Swede in Minority Report? Or Jurassic Park 2? I'm pretty sure he has some lines in Swedish in those two movies anyway.
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
In terms of actors that are just really good and haven't been mentioned, Britain's got Colin Firth, who has been in everything and is truly an actor's actor. Mentioned before but without context, Daniel Day-Lewis. That guy is amazing.
For USA, I don't think anybody's mentioned Tom Hanks, but if you look at the depth with which he's tackled his most famous roles, he's truly an icon.
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
On April 01 2012 06:34 semantics wrote: man what a sausage fest.
Actor = Male Actress = Female
so you admit you didn't read the op?
It could be anyone, but the downside of this interesting idea is that mainstream actors or actresses are the ones people will recognize more as well as the fact that mainstream movies is a capitalistic view of how a country is underlined or remembered (Independence Day for USA anyone?).
As the implication is that it can be a male or female.
I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
On April 01 2012 03:28 Torte de Lini wrote: It doesn't have to be about your country because sometimes a country is too small or not fully culturally recognized in a very choked industry, but feel free to suggest actors for other people's countries
alright then, im from USA!!!
and this was my EASY CHOICE )))
If someone doesnt know what movie that is from, you need serious help!
MMMmmmm. That is a tasty burger!
Who eats burgers for breakfast??
They are the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.
Blargh, I can't think of the last Norwegian movie I really really liked. I can't bring myself to like (or watch) most of the movies in the Norwegian industry, not to mention that there's not that many (for obvious reasons)
Could I cheat and use sweden? I'm half swedish (technically quarter brazilian, quarter swedish though) so because I'm hopelessly lost about Norwegian films, I'll use that. I'm also assuming that it's not specific to actor, as in male-only. That would be kind of silly, so i'm assuming that's not the case.
Actress: Noomi Rapace
Country: Sweden (because I'm somewhat of a cheating bastard)
Reason: Her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish/Danish movie adaption of the Millennium series (which is much better than the recent English film, by the way [/hipster]) is what led me to my decision. Lisbeth Salander is one of my favorite female characters as of recent, if not just for the fact that she's really really different from the typical female damsel-in-distress-esque character type.
Oh, and by the way, I'll list the original titles of the Millennium series, because the English names (except for the second one) were surprisingly completely different.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo = Men Who Hate Women The Girl Who Played with Fire = Same as English title The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest = The Air-Castle that was Blown Up (was a little hard to translate, makes more sense in Swedish)
Stephen Fry; I think he captures what England is about with his whitty sense of humor and his vast vocabulary. Don't get more English than this man, very respected Actor too
For the England, the actress I would pick is the beautiful, graceful Keira Knightley:
From films like The Duchess, Pirates of the Caribbean, A Dangerous Method, Never Let Me Go, Star Wars, etc.
The reason why is that I think she is very ladylike without being prudish or anything, at least this is how she comes across in interviews. In the films I've seen her in she has always acted the part exceptionally (never saw Domino, but I heard she wasn't great in it...). Talking of Domino, I saw in an interview on Jonathon Ross that her character did a strip tease at one point and she refused and had a "bum double" in to do the scene. I find that endearing, very principled.
On April 01 2012 05:37 SgtCoDFish wrote: I struggled with this for a while, but then it came to me in waves of glorious... obviousness. I'm ashamed I didn't think of him earlier.
Stephen Fry
I really have no idea how widely exposed he is outside of the UK, but he's a national treasure and I can't get enough of him.
1) He's really, really intelligent. It's not acting, but he is known for hosting a panel show, QI, which is very entertaining and based all around our misconceptions and our knowledge in general. I know it's shown in some other countries, so maybe people have heard of it. Seriously, if you have a localized one, check out ours. Stephen's just so smart it's unreal.
2) He speaks very frankly and seems to focus heavily on common sense. I like that.
3) He was in one of my favourite series of all time, Blackadder. It's hilarious, and I recommend all series (except maybe the 1st, which is completely different in style as they changed the characters a bit in the 2nd and onwards and it worked much better.) It also has Hugh Laurie (i.e. House) and Rowan Atkinson (the main character, Blackadder, otherwise known as Mr. Bean) so there's no shortage of good actors in it.
4) He's overcome tremendous personal hardship to get to where he is today. He's been on the brink of taking his own life before, and still suffers from bipolar disorder. But he didn't let that stop him being goddamn awesome.
It really bugs me when people just post a picture of someone and nothing else. :S
Has any of his shows been called off because of his disorder? I could not imagine anyone with Bipolar being able to host a show whilst in a depressive period.
According to the wiki page, they had to cancel a stage production he was in because he was going through a bad time
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
you never managed to think of:
or
or
Tbh I don't recognize any of them ;p
WHAT? First one is James McAvoy, ie Professor X in xmen first class, 2nd is Robert Carlyle as Begbie in trainspotting, 3rd is Brian Cox,as Colonel Stryker i believe being stabbed by Hugh Jackman's wolverine in the pic lol
On April 01 2012 03:40 Noocta wrote: BUT my choice would be
I've only seen him in the one movie, but a fantastic choice. The movie was brilliant, and he played the part SO well. A good actor could easily have made certain parts of that film come across, er, perverted. A really good actor would have managed to avoid that but wouldn't have conveyed the same building of a relationship, and take on a father role whilst barely talking.
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
Connery, Connolly, John Barrowman, David Tennant (lol), Gerald Butler.
Personally, would go for Connery as well.
Then you have like...Robert Carlyle, James McAvoy, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Cummings. All amazing, but like i said before...i think it's gotta be Sean Connery
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Austrian. (Hense the German accent).
I actually think he's a great choice. Represents the foundations the USA was founded on.
He arrives in America with little, and makes it big in the property business, body building and acting business, and now is mayor of California. If that doesn't represent the "American Dream", freedom created by capitalism, and the love of entrepreneurialism (probably not a word) I'm not sure what does!
On April 01 2012 05:02 Kallehoe wrote: Sweden only has one great actor.. Peter Stormare
Known for:
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There we go. I was looking for him. I'm sure lots of you thought he was Russian.
Close second Stellan Skarsgård. Famous for a variety of block buster movies, among them Pirates of the Carribean 2 & 3, King Arthur, The Hunt for the Red October, Ronin and many more. He's been active for a long time and is an established actor. And he always performs well in whatever role he's playing.
There's also Max von Sydow but I think he's too inactive these days, having already passed his prime.
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : [ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
I really don't expect anyone outside of Finland to know him, but in Finnish cinema he is a legend. He has starred in countless movies, won loads of awards, and he is an allround badass outside cinema, too. He is a very good singer and sportsman and a winner of multiple random national contests, f.e. amateur boxing and falling (yes, falling).
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
you never managed to think of:
or
or
Tbh I don't recognize any of them ;p
WHAT? First one is James McAvoy, ie Professor X in xmen first class, 2nd is Robert Carlyle as Begbie in trainspotting, 3rd is Brian Cox,as Colonel Stryker i believe being stabbed by Hugh Jackman's wolverine in the pic lol
I didn't recognize any of them too, perhaps you should actually post their names with the picture next time instead of acting surprised when others don't recognize them. One of my pet peeves on the internet are people who do this, so annoying.
On April 01 2012 03:39 Equity213 wrote: I nominate Rob Wells of the Trailer Park Boys for Canada.
I agree with Rob Wells for Canada, but only if he uses rickyisms (obviously)!
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
Connery, Connolly, John Barrowman, David Tennant (lol), Gerald Butler.
Personally, would go for Connery as well.
Then you have like...Robert Carlyle, James McAvoy, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Cummings. All amazing, but like i said before...i think it's gotta be Sean Connery
On April 01 2012 03:40 Noocta wrote: I guess France is going to be
now. ( Jean dujardin, The Artist main actor in case people don't recognize him )
BUT my choice would be
I'm not a French man ... but i think there is a guy that represents France in a more elegant and authentic way. Gérard Depardieu ... mabe not in his current shape, but in his elder films. When i see him i always think he represents French lifestyle pretty well
If not Marlon Brando would be the obvious US choice I think. Dominant performances for most of his career, modified the way most actors perceived how to prepare and played many different roles effectively. (Plus he became extremely overweight towards the end of his life). As to whether or not he actually was a true "method" actor that's more up for debate (he had classical acting training as well).
Apocalypse Now, Godfather, A Streetcar Named Desire. Those are just 3 I can name off the top of my head.
On April 01 2012 10:05 emc wrote: for me, it would be Morgan Freeman, he's black, gay and a fucking badass with science.
On April 01 2012 09:57 Philo wrote: Cant beleive this thread went 9 pages and he hasnt been picked once.
holy shit balls, read my mind
Morgan Freeman?? Gay?? wuuuut
Googling "morgan freeman gay" didn't give any results that indicated that he really is gay. Some speculation (based on him having his right ear pierced...) but nothing solid what so ever.
On April 01 2012 10:05 emc wrote: for me, it would be Morgan Freeman, he's black, gay and a fucking badass with science.
On April 01 2012 09:57 Philo wrote: Cant beleive this thread went 9 pages and he hasnt been picked once.
holy shit balls, read my mind
Morgan Freeman?? Gay?? wuuuut
Googling "morgan freeman gay" didn't give any results that indicated that he really is gay. Some speculation (based on him having his right ear pierced...) but nothing solid what so ever.
Do people really think morgan freeman is gay...because he got his right ear pierced?! Oh my...
On April 01 2012 10:05 emc wrote: for me, it would be Morgan Freeman, he's black, gay and a fucking badass with science.
On April 01 2012 09:57 Philo wrote: Cant beleive this thread went 9 pages and he hasnt been picked once.
holy shit balls, read my mind
Morgan Freeman?? Gay?? wuuuut
Googling "morgan freeman gay" didn't give any results that indicated that he really is gay. Some speculation (based on him having his right ear pierced...) but nothing solid what so ever.
Do people really think morgan freeman is gay...because he got his right ear pierced?! Oh my...
Dolph Lundgren, because of his spiky hair, his ice cold demeanor, and his big muscles
... and his genius IQ.
This post sounded like sarcasm (if it isn't then this post is a waste). So here you go:
"After graduating from high school with straight-A grades, in the late 1970s he spent some time in the United States on various academic scholarships, studying chemistry at Washington State University and Clemson University.
...
After serving his mandatory two years in the Swedish Marine Corps at the Amphibious Ranger School, he enrolled at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering.
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In 1982, Lundgren graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, finishing with the highest results in his class. "
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
Tang Wei, because this is a country where you can be successful, talented, quite good looking, and still get completely cut in a communist propaganda film because of a previously political incorrect movie.
Alternatively, Jet Li for living the Chinese Dream, which is to go to America.
Dolph Lundgren, because of his spiky hair, his ice cold demeanor, and his big muscles
... and his genius IQ.
This post sounded like sarcasm (if it isn't then this post is a waste). So here you go:
"After graduating from high school with straight-A grades, in the late 1970s he spent some time in the United States on various academic scholarships, studying chemistry at Washington State University and Clemson University.
...
After serving his mandatory two years in the Swedish Marine Corps at the Amphibious Ranger School, he enrolled at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering.
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In 1982, Lundgren graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, finishing with the highest results in his class. "
Dolph Lundgren, because of his spiky hair, his ice cold demeanor, and his big muscles
... and his genius IQ.
This post sounded like sarcasm (if it isn't then this post is a waste). So here you go:
"After graduating from high school with straight-A grades, in the late 1970s he spent some time in the United States on various academic scholarships, studying chemistry at Washington State University and Clemson University.
...
After serving his mandatory two years in the Swedish Marine Corps at the Amphibious Ranger School, he enrolled at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering.
...
In 1982, Lundgren graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, finishing with the highest results in his class. "
Man of the moment Keanu Reeves has shown his generosity by giving away £50 million of his earnings from the Matrix sequels. The 38-year-old decided to hand over the money to the unsung heroes of the sci-fi blockbusters - the costume and special effects teams.
Keanu is expected to make a total of £70 million from the films, thanks to a deal which guarantees him a 15 per cent profit-share, so he will still net around £20 million. Asked about his prodigious act of generosity, the actor said he already had enough cash. "Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," he declared.
And it's not the first time the Beirut-born star has shown his jaw-dropping benevolence. While shooting the films in Australia he amazed the team of stuntmen by giving them each a £6,000 Harley Davidson motorcycle. And the actor, whose sister has leukaemia, has also channelled millions into cancer research.
His gift to the Matrix series' 29 behind-the-scenes whiz-kids will see each of them receiving £1.75 million.
He seems like a nice guy. Aside from him being generous and nice, he's also immortal.
I was gunna say Jim Carrey or someone else whose funny for Canada, but I change my mind to Keanu. What a baller.
On April 01 2012 11:23 Neo21803 wrote: Hugo Weaving Australia Captain America: The First Avenger, V for Vendetta, The Hobbit: Part 1, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, The Wolfman
I think Australia wins whatever contest of ballerness there is.
For the US, there are way too many iconic and talented actors to choose from. But I think gregory peck is the best because he is the true american gentleman.
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
Connery, Connolly, John Barrowman, David Tennant (lol), Gerald Butler.
Personally, would go for Connery as well.
Then you have like...Robert Carlyle, James McAvoy, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Cummings. All amazing, but like i said before...i think it's gotta be Sean Connery
Best actress we ever had by far, even got nominated to an oscar :D
But the ultimate brazilian to me is this guy: It feel like crying everytime I look at his picture, can't think of one person representing brazil better than him
On April 01 2012 11:02 emc wrote: ok, I think the american one is actually this guy:
he was an actor AND a president, how much more bad ass can you be
I thought a lot of people are rather bitter towards Reagan in the states... but clever, never would of remembered him as an actor
nah, even with the whole republican/democrat conflicts, regan is generally regarded as a fine president. unless u literally sucked most presidents are looked at fondly as time passes
Clint Eastwood United States of America Invictus, Dirty Harry series, Rawhide, Gran Torino, Dollars Trilogy, Million Dollar Baby, Sgt. Kelly's Heroes, Space Cowboys, Letters From Iwo Jima, Changeling.
Co-Star in Flight of the Concords. Won an oscar. Pretty well universally loved down here. One of those little guy made good stories that us Kiwis love so much. Looks damned good in a suit too.
Dolph Lundgren, because of his spiky hair, his ice cold demeanor, and his big muscles
... and his genius IQ.
This post sounded like sarcasm (if it isn't then this post is a waste). So here you go:
"After graduating from high school with straight-A grades, in the late 1970s he spent some time in the United States on various academic scholarships, studying chemistry at Washington State University and Clemson University.
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After serving his mandatory two years in the Swedish Marine Corps at the Amphibious Ranger School, he enrolled at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering.
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In 1982, Lundgren graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, finishing with the highest results in his class. "
I don't get how Swedes can pick Peter Stormare. He's about as far from Swedish as you can get. He's American all the way apart from place of birth. Garbo or the Skarsgårds perhaps?
On April 01 2012 15:30 meatbox wrote: Actors are evil people lol.
For Australia I was going to say Hugh Jackman but he is actually too much of a good guy, so not evil! Russel Crowe would be perfect cept he was born in New Zealand, thou he does own a Sydney rugby team and I used to see him at my local shops now and then.
Filmography Trailer Park Boys (TV) (2001–2008) Virginia's Run (2002) Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) Hobo With a Shotgun (2011) The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour (TV) (2011) Jackhammer (2012) Archer (TV) (2012) - (Special guest star) Bilko Goon (2012) *Cameo Appearance*
On April 01 2012 03:40 Noocta wrote: I guess France is going to be
now. ( Jean dujardin, The Artist main actor in case people don't recognize him )
BUT my choice would be
I'm not a French man ... but i think there is a guy that represents France in a more elegant and authentic way. Gérard Depardieu ... mabe not in his current shape, but in his elder films. When i see him i always think he represents French lifestyle pretty well
Most french would laugh at this, because Depardieu is not classy at all. He recently got involve in an stupid news because he pissed inside a plane while being drunk as fuck. But he's a great actor yeah.
She beats robert de niro ala Raging bull. She went to this change to step in to her latest role of falling model... The change was really fast just like Finland (except in finland the changes are mostly positive but it can go as fast in the other direction in small countries)
For the USA: Lots of good actors here, but it comes down to these two + Show Spoiler +
VS I'm also kinda surprised no one mentioned Bruce Willis yet
UK: Again lots of good actors but it has to be Stephen Fry. (I'm kinda sad noboby mentioned Alan Rickman yet :/) Australia: Hugh Jackman. I mean come on he even stars in a movie called Australia (+ he's Wolverine) Italy: I'm very surprised that no one has mentioned Roberto Benigni yet. Movies: Life is beautiful, Night on Earth (a very good Movie by Jim Jarmusch, kinda related to this topic.) + Show Spoiler +
Japan: Takeshi Kitano, host of the famous TV Show Takeshi's Castle and Director/Actor in Movies such as Brother, Violent Cop, Hana Bi, Kikijuro's Summer and Battle Royale. (But I guess for Japanese People he's a bit too "Western") + Show Spoiler +
Dennis Storhøi (to the left), remembering stumbling across this movie and realizing it was in fact the norwegian actor i thought it was, felt a small sense of pride in how he represents the norse heritage.
or
Bjørn Floberg, seeing "Uro" and "Uno" made me fear this man.
We know shit about acting, but we can beat you up.
Didn't you see him troll that commentator, can't remember his name. Pretty decent acting tbh :D
Edit: Mauro Ranallo is the name of the commentator, here's the vid
And yeah I'd probably pick Alexander Skarsgård for Sweden. Loved him in Generation Kill, love him in True Blood, seems really down to earth in interviews.
On April 01 2012 22:11 Bartuc wrote: Not very accurate (more based on ideal representation of country than reality I mean :p ) but I'd pick Rutger Hauer for the Netherlands:
More recent picture.
Ps America tried this once already, Ronald Reagan.
On April 01 2012 12:41 LaSt)ChAnCe wrote: uh.... really guys? no tom cruise for usa?
First page I posted him, bro
On April 01 2012 03:40 DarkPlasmaBall wrote: For America:
I think we could all wish that a bunch of super-awesome actors and actresses could represent our country, but I think the most realistic one would be Tom Cruise, because he's relatively hip, loud, action-based, and a scientologist.
Will Farrell not because he's an amazing actor or anything but because the way I see him in my head as a loud mouth guy who has some good parts though most of his crap is a fail and he hasn't aged well since his prime. This sounds quite good for my good ole USA we had some great time though it was running on a bit of a gimmick and needs to change its game plan a bit.
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
The only other actor I could think of was Ewan McGregor XD
you never managed to think of:
or
or
Tbh I don't recognize any of them ;p
WHAT? First one is James McAvoy, ie Professor X in xmen first class, 2nd is Robert Carlyle as Begbie in trainspotting, 3rd is Brian Cox,as Colonel Stryker i believe being stabbed by Hugh Jackman's wolverine in the pic lol
I didn't recognize any of them too, perhaps you should actually post their names with the picture next time instead of acting surprised when others don't recognize them. One of my pet peeves on the internet are people who do this, so annoying.
On April 01 2012 03:39 Equity213 wrote: I nominate Rob Wells of the Trailer Park Boys for Canada.
I agree with Rob Wells for Canada, but only if he uses rickyisms (obviously)!
Not acting surprised, genuinely surprised, that someone Scottish, posting in a famous actors for your countries thread, did not recognise three of scotlands most famous actors, considering the first one was the main character in probably the biggest summer blockbuster of last year, the second is from probably the most famous scottish movie of all time etc...
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
Agreed haha.
If you're after larrikin spirit, you should nominate Sam Worthington - word on the street is, he went through NIDA completely stoned.
Heath Ledger would have been a good pick, too, I guess.
Dancer in the Dark is probably one of my most detested films of all time, though, to be fair, it wasn't entirely Bjork's fault - mostly it was the fact that I don't think it achieved what it was trying to, stylistically, and also it was damn depressing.
Saving hundreds of jews from certain death during WWII, then making an Oscar winning movie and still feeling like he could have done more. Mad props to him!
On April 01 2012 21:33 Zrana wrote: Patrick Goddamn Stewart!
But..but.. Jean-Luc is french!!!
Also, for Germany, even though outside of Germany nobody might know him and his work is quite old (may he rest in peace), he was the most German of us all: Loriot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicco_von_Bülow
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 10:30 TheSwamp wrote:
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
He's not really ours . But I nominate him for New Zealand.
On April 01 2012 10:56 absalom86 wrote: Iceland:
No one.
I'm sure you have great actors, but if you won't name one - Bjork then! She was good in Dancer in the Dark.
On April 01 2012 09:05 Lowell wrote:
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
Agreed haha.
If you're after larrikin spirit, you should nominate Sam Worthington - word on the street is, he went through NIDA completely stoned.
Heath Ledger would have been a good pick, too, I guess.
Dancer in the Dark is probably one of my most detested films of all time, though, to be fair, it wasn't entirely Bjork's fault - mostly it was the fact that I don't think it achieved what it was trying to, stylistically, and also it was damn depressing.
Heath is a good choice for the same reasons, although I'd pick him after Rush. I think for the older generation I'd pick Rush and for the younger I'd pick Ledger.
Dancer in the Dark was a huge success. Björk won Best Actress at Cannes and it received the Palme d'Or. There were plenty of people who loved it and who hated it. Your comment makes it sound like the film was universally detested, when really, it would be fair to say it received mixed reviews. If you don't like Lars von Trier, or Björk, or the movie that's fine though.
As for Worthington, I quite liked him in Terminator but I think that Avatar was a piece of crap. Whether that's his fault or not, I wouldn't try to judge, although I'd lean towards it not being his fault at all. Whilst I haven't seen Somersault, none of his other performaces have amazed me. Being stoned at NIDA isn't my idea of a larrakin though.
I know they seemed extremely weird but... They teach us how to live, how to resist against goverment, how to see life... Thats hard but my vote goes to Kemal Sunal. Rest in peace and thank you so much for everything.
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 10:30 TheSwamp wrote:
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
He's not really ours . But I nominate him for New Zealand.
On April 01 2012 10:56 absalom86 wrote: Iceland:
No one.
I'm sure you have great actors, but if you won't name one - Bjork then! She was good in Dancer in the Dark.
On April 01 2012 09:05 Lowell wrote:
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
Agreed haha.
If you're after larrikin spirit, you should nominate Sam Worthington - word on the street is, he went through NIDA completely stoned.
Heath Ledger would have been a good pick, too, I guess.
Dancer in the Dark is probably one of my most detested films of all time, though, to be fair, it wasn't entirely Bjork's fault - mostly it was the fact that I don't think it achieved what it was trying to, stylistically, and also it was damn depressing.
Heath is a good choice for the same reasons, although I'd pick him after Rush. I think for the older generation I'd pick Rush and for the younger I'd pick Ledger.
Dancer in the Dark was a huge success. Björk won Best Actress at Cannes and it received the Palme d'Or. There were plenty of people who loved it and who hated it. Your comment makes it sound like the film was universally detested, when really, it would be fair to say it received mixed reviews. If you don't like Lars von Trier, or Björk, or the movie that's fine though.
As for Worthington, I quite liked him in Terminator but I think that Avatar was a piece of crap. Whether that's his fault or not, I wouldn't try to judge, although I'd lean towards it not being his fault at all. Whilst I haven't seen Somersault, none of his other performaces have amazed me. Being stoned at NIDA isn't my idea of a larrakin though.
Well, I did say "my", and I'm not going to derail this thread over your interpretation of larrikin. I wasn't a huge fan of, say, Superbad, as a film, either, but I suppose I wasn't its target audience - whereas I wrote my thesis on film musicals, and watching Dancer in the Dark still made me go "wtf".
On April 01 2012 21:33 Zrana wrote: Patrick Goddamn Stewart!
But..but.. Jean-Luc is french!!!
Also, for Germany, even though outside of Germany nobody might know him and his work is quite old (may he rest in peace), he was the most German of us all: Loriot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicco_von_Bülow
damn ... you won the german part ... allthough i'd like to add mr. klaus kinski:
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 10:30 TheSwamp wrote:
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
He's not really ours . But I nominate him for New Zealand.
On April 01 2012 10:56 absalom86 wrote: Iceland:
No one.
I'm sure you have great actors, but if you won't name one - Bjork then! She was good in Dancer in the Dark.
On April 01 2012 09:05 Lowell wrote:
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
Agreed haha.
If you're after larrikin spirit, you should nominate Sam Worthington - word on the street is, he went through NIDA completely stoned.
Heath Ledger would have been a good pick, too, I guess.
Dancer in the Dark is probably one of my most detested films of all time, though, to be fair, it wasn't entirely Bjork's fault - mostly it was the fact that I don't think it achieved what it was trying to, stylistically, and also it was damn depressing.
Heath is a good choice for the same reasons, although I'd pick him after Rush. I think for the older generation I'd pick Rush and for the younger I'd pick Ledger.
Dancer in the Dark was a huge success. Björk won Best Actress at Cannes and it received the Palme d'Or. There were plenty of people who loved it and who hated it. Your comment makes it sound like the film was universally detested, when really, it would be fair to say it received mixed reviews. If you don't like Lars von Trier, or Björk, or the movie that's fine though.
As for Worthington, I quite liked him in Terminator but I think that Avatar was a piece of crap. Whether that's his fault or not, I wouldn't try to judge, although I'd lean towards it not being his fault at all. Whilst I haven't seen Somersault, none of his other performaces have amazed me. Being stoned at NIDA isn't my idea of a larrakin though.
Well, I did say "my", and I'm not going to derail this thread over your interpretation of larrikin. I wasn't a huge fan of, say, Superbad, as a film, either, but I suppose I wasn't its target audience - whereas I wrote my thesis on film musicals, and watching Dancer in the Dark still made me go "wtf".
Whoops, misread that as 'the' rather than 'my'. My apologies . As for one's definition of larrakin though, I gave mine, and you gave yours. You should nominate Sam Worthington if you like :D. And as for target audiences and derailing, what I said about Avatar was no different than what you said about Bjork and Dancer (although I understand you're saying you were more the target audience for Dancer). And discussing our choices here is fine, it's not derailment, it's one of the purposes of the thread.
Movies that influence: Indiana Jones Air Force One Clear & Present Danger Patriot Games Cowboys & Aliens (why not hes a badass in that movie too) Star Wars
honorable mentions: Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood. All could represent awesomely.
1) Alain Delon. Crazy irl, but an incredible actor, a well-known face. But his best roles are in italian movies imho (Rocco e suoi fratelli <3). His elegance (and arrogance) are close to France's image I guess. 2) Michel Simon. Because he's the best French actor ever.
For Italy it would be Carlo Pedersoli and Mario Girotti! Oh you know 'em... + Show Spoiler +
When i think of France i think of Luis de Funés! + Show Spoiler +
Difficult for Germany, but definately not Til fucking Schweiger. He can't act for shit and doesn't seem very smart... Kinski was a Genius, but i wouldn't want to have anything to do with him irl. Oliver Korittke seems like a cool guy, though internationally unknown. + Show Spoiler +
USA: Henry Fonda!, Clint Eastwood England: Michael Caine, Ralph Fiennes Ireland: Brandon Gleeson, Peter O'Toole Scotland: Sean Connery, Billy Connolly Canada: Donald Sutherland (not mentionend yet? wtf)
Worked with the best : Visconti, Melville, Godard Starred in The leopard, The Sicilian Clan, The Red Circle, and Borsalino, where he played the character of Rocco Siffredi. Yup, you-know-who named himself after this guy.
Became famous on TV with Les Nuls, who had a reccurent comedy program. He is also an occasionnal TV host. Sadly, most of his movies are crap and not funny at all. His works include : Didier, The taste of others, Asterix : Mission Cleopatra, La Cité de la Peur
A slob, a drunk, and extremely vulgar with that. Considered a great actor worldwide though. Starred in Green Card, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Last Metro
Lame actor with a huge ego who thinks he is funny. But he is not. Had success reciting other people's jokes, but his interviews reveal he is just an arrogant prick. Starred in Les Visiteurs, Les Bronzés, Le Père Noël est une ordure
Beautiful, classy, and the brains to match it. And poor taste in men (was the life partner of Depardieu) Starred in That Obscure Object of Desire, For Your Eyes Only
also i didnt know christophe lambert was french.. i always pronounced it cristopher lambert in a really american way haha maybe because i havent watched a movie with him since i was a child
On April 01 2012 04:50 grs wrote: The actor: Klaus Kinski The country: Germany The movies: Nosferatu the Vampyre; Fitzcarraldo; Cobra Verde and many other great ones! Why?: Because of not only being a gifted actor but also because of being a unique human being; may he rest in peace.
I second that. Germany really doesn't have many good actors, but this guy must be one of the biggest actors of all time.
This was a nice thread before I started to think for a candidate for my own country and if someone is going to post Samuli Edelman's pic here I'll come into your house and punch you in the face.
On April 02 2012 00:14 Golden Ghost wrote: Although Rutger Hauer is probably the most famous I think we are better represented by Derek de Lint
Sorry mate, but for me the only one that represents our glorious country could be:
Huub Stapel as Johnnie Flodder in Flodder (1986). Oh and he's known for better roles too not just Dick Maas crap. Because let's face it, 90% of the Netherlands is inhabited by types like him.
Worked with the best : Visconti, Melville, Godard Starred in The leopard, The Sicilian Clan, The Red Circle, and Borsalino, where he played the character of Rocco Siffredi. Yup, you-know-who named himself after this guy.
Became famous on TV with Les Nuls, who had a reccurent comedy program. He is also an occasionnal TV host. Sadly, most of his movies are crap and not funny at all. His works include : Didier, The taste of others, Asterix : Mission Cleopatra, La Cité de la Peur
A slob, a drunk, and extremely vulgar with that. Considered a great actor worldwide though. Starred in Green Card, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Last Metro
Lame actor with a huge ego who thinks he is funny. But he is not. Had success reciting other people's jokes, but his interviews reveal he is just an arrogant prick. Starred in Les Visiteurs, Les Bronzés, Le Père Noël est une ordure
Beautiful, classy, and the brains to match it. And poor taste in men (was the life partner of Depardieu) Starred in That Obscure Object of Desire, For Your Eyes Only
Poor US voters in here. They got too many options xD I'd suggest De Niro, Eastwood or Bogart, just three out of roughly 10 that instantly come to mind^^
On April 01 2012 14:46 Waxangel wrote: I'll pretend I'm Irish so I can say Liam Neeson
Yes, I wanted to say the same. He doesn't sound at all Irish :x
Ahh yes he doesn't sound like someone who people from outside UK&Ireland view as typically Irish but you may not know that he's from Northern Ireland. We sound weird up here (Living NI atm) :D (I swear I would upload my voice but I don't want to alarm you!)...
On April 01 2012 08:19 Latchy wrote: No Aussies Yet?
Fine
Geoffrey Rush (and I dont mean the Monkey by the way)
Geoffrey Rush is my pick too. Amazing actor and a really down-to-earth, lovely guy. He also continues to support Australian theatre and is really approachable in person.
Films: Quills, Shine, Munich, Elizabeth, Ned Kelly, King's Speech and stage work.
Lots of stage acting/singing + independent films + X-Men, The Prestige, Swordfish & Australia.
Hugo Weaving/Geoffrey Rush/Mel Gibson have better filmography's but don't personify aussie blokes in my mind.
I semi-agree, but for me, Rush evokes the larrakin spirit of Australia better. But that's just a preference thing. Love Hugh Jackman. However Gibson came to aus when he was 12, so technically American.
On April 01 2012 10:30 TheSwamp wrote:
On April 01 2012 07:46 Scribble wrote: I feel like, sadly, Mel Gibson probably best represents the ideals of the majority of Americans. Perhaps that's too cynical. I'm not sure what American actor, in an ideal world, I would have represent the US. If it doesn't have to be an American; Ricky Gervais. If the country were to somehow sync its collective ideals to one actor, Ricky Gervais would be the person I'd like it to sync up with.
He's not really ours . But I nominate him for New Zealand.
On April 01 2012 10:56 absalom86 wrote: Iceland:
No one.
I'm sure you have great actors, but if you won't name one - Bjork then! She was good in Dancer in the Dark.
On April 01 2012 09:05 Lowell wrote:
On April 01 2012 03:55 Hairy wrote: What the hell - you're talking about the best actor to represent Ireland and no mention of this guy? : + Show Spoiler +
[ Dermot Morgan ]
He kind of looks like Daniel Radcliffe from the future oO
Agreed haha.
If you're after larrikin spirit, you should nominate Sam Worthington - word on the street is, he went through NIDA completely stoned.
Heath Ledger would have been a good pick, too, I guess.
Dancer in the Dark is probably one of my most detested films of all time, though, to be fair, it wasn't entirely Bjork's fault - mostly it was the fact that I don't think it achieved what it was trying to, stylistically, and also it was damn depressing.
Heath is a good choice for the same reasons, although I'd pick him after Rush. I think for the older generation I'd pick Rush and for the younger I'd pick Ledger.
Dancer in the Dark was a huge success. Björk won Best Actress at Cannes and it received the Palme d'Or. There were plenty of people who loved it and who hated it. Your comment makes it sound like the film was universally detested, when really, it would be fair to say it received mixed reviews. If you don't like Lars von Trier, or Björk, or the movie that's fine though.
As for Worthington, I quite liked him in Terminator but I think that Avatar was a piece of crap. Whether that's his fault or not, I wouldn't try to judge, although I'd lean towards it not being his fault at all. Whilst I haven't seen Somersault, none of his other performaces have amazed me. Being stoned at NIDA isn't my idea of a larrakin though.
Well, I did say "my", and I'm not going to derail this thread over your interpretation of larrikin. I wasn't a huge fan of, say, Superbad, as a film, either, but I suppose I wasn't its target audience - whereas I wrote my thesis on film musicals, and watching Dancer in the Dark still made me go "wtf".
Whoops, misread that as 'the' rather than 'my'. My apologies . As for one's definition of larrakin though, I gave mine, and you gave yours. You should nominate Sam Worthington if you like :D. And as for target audiences and derailing, what I said about Avatar was no different than what you said about Bjork and Dancer (although I understand you're saying you were more the target audience for Dancer). And discussing our choices here is fine, it's not derailment, it's one of the purposes of the thread.
I backed the original Geoffrey Rush nomination about seven pages ago - in which I said I'd come to the thread intending to nominate Hugh Jackman but conceded that Geoffrey Rush was probably a better choice.
Do we even need to go into the films? Titanic, Aviator, Shutter Island, Romeo and Juliet, Inception....
I can't tell if serious or trollin'...but I still think it's funny how you pick this cat, and then neglect the only three movies he was actually good in.
IE: Gangs of New York, The Departed, and Blood Diamond.
Do we even need to go into the films? Titanic, Aviator, Shutter Island, Romeo and Juliet, Inception....
I can't tell if serious or trollin'...but I still think it's funny how you pick this cat, and then neglect the only three movies he was actually good in.
IE: Gangs of New York, The Departed, and Blood Diamond.
On April 01 2012 15:30 meatbox wrote: Actors are evil people lol.
For Australia I was going to say Hugh Jackman but he is actually too much of a good guy, so not evil! Russel Crowe would be perfect cept he was born in New Zealand, thou he does own a Sydney rugby team and I used to see him at my local shops now and then.
Well his wife is older than him, I can tell he's a good bloke, unlike most actors.
Movies that influence: Indiana Jones Air Force One Clear & Present Danger Patriot Games Cowboys & Aliens (why not hes a badass in that movie too) Star Wars
honorable mentions: Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood. All could represent awesomely.
movies that influence with Harrison Ford and you dont mention Bladerunner!?
also just noticed some said this:
On April 02 2012 02:21 Uraeus wrote: The class and elegance of Christophe Lambert The French JC VanDamme. Embarrassingly low culture too. Starred in Fortress, Highlander, Greystoke
True he has done some pretty bad movies, ie mortal kombat, but to say hes low on culture when hes been in films such as White Material is pretty insulting to an actually very well rounded actor.
You probably never heard of him but based on his career, influence on Polish cinema and culture, and general awesomeness he's the right pick.
They don't make actors like that any more... He's playing in the movies, theatre, directing, voice acting and teaching in the academy of arts as a professor (he's even a rector at Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków). His son is also an amazing actor.
I just wish he can win with cancer he's battling now
Gah, I was just about to post Sam Neill after noticing no one else had! Definitely NZ's best choice!
For Australia, has to be Russell Crowe or Heath Ledger. Yeah Crowe was born in NZ but everyone identifies him as Australian and he has an Aussie accent, not a Kiwi accent, so yeah
On April 01 2012 03:57 Neo21803 wrote: Japan Ken Watanabe Inception, The Last Samurai, Memoirs of a Geisha, Letters from Iwo Jima, Batman Begins
It's cute bro but it's sad.
I don't know what is japanes feelings, but for me, japan actor who represents Japan is Takeshi Kitano. He may be weird in Japan, but in the world he's an artist.
On April 03 2012 01:20 Makra wrote: Gah, I was just about to post Sam Neill after noticing no one else had! Definitely NZ's best choice!
For Australia, has to be Russell Crowe or Heath Ledger. Yeah Crowe was born in NZ but everyone identifies him as Australian and he has an Aussie accent, not a Kiwi accent, so yeah
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sunshine, Tomorrow Never Dies
I see your Russel Crowe and raise you Geoffrey Rush + Show Spoiler +
Shine (Oscar win) Le Miserables, Shakespeare in love Pirates of the Carribean Finding nemo (come on how aussie can you get!) Munich Kings Speech (Nominated for Oscar)
Elizabeth (Nominated for Oscar) The Talented Mr. Ripley The Lord of the Rings Coffee and Cigarettes The Aviator I’m Not There (as fucking Bob Dylan!) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Hanna
Edit: Actually maybe Tonie Collette is a better representative. She's a little funkier than Cate. Either of them are better than Nicole Kidman.
On April 02 2012 00:14 Golden Ghost wrote: Although Rutger Hauer is probably the most famous I think we are better represented by Derek de Lint
Sorry mate, but for me the only one that represents our glorious country could be:
Huub Stapel as Johnnie Flodder in Flodder (1986). Oh and he's known for better roles too not just Dick Maas crap. Because let's face it, 90% of the Netherlands is inhabited by types like him.
oh my god... :D the flodders are the second best thing you've provided the world with after grubby
On April 03 2012 01:20 Makra wrote: Gah, I was just about to post Sam Neill after noticing no one else had! Definitely NZ's best choice!
For Australia, has to be Russell Crowe or Heath Ledger. Yeah Crowe was born in NZ but everyone identifies him as Australian and he has an Aussie accent, not a Kiwi accent, so yeah
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sunshine, Tomorrow Never Dies
I see your Russel Crowe and raise you Geoffrey Rush + Show Spoiler +
Shine (Oscar win) Le Miserables, Shakespeare in love Pirates of the Carribean Finding nemo (come on how aussie can you get!) Munich Kings Speech (Nominated for Oscar)
Elizabeth (Nominated for Oscar) The Talented Mr. Ripley The Lord of the Rings Coffee and Cigarettes The Aviator I’m Not There (as fucking Bob Dylan!) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Hanna
Edit: Actually maybe Tonie Collette is a better representative. She's a little funkier than Cate. Either of them are better than Nicole Kidman.
Well, we're not discussing who the best actor or actress is here. Those you mentioned are probably greater actors than mine, but I think Crowe, Ledger and Kidman are more iconic. Just my opinion though
On April 03 2012 01:20 Makra wrote: Gah, I was just about to post Sam Neill after noticing no one else had! Definitely NZ's best choice!
For Australia, has to be Russell Crowe or Heath Ledger. Yeah Crowe was born in NZ but everyone identifies him as Australian and he has an Aussie accent, not a Kiwi accent, so yeah
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Sunshine, Tomorrow Never Dies
I see your Russel Crowe and raise you Geoffrey Rush + Show Spoiler +
Shine (Oscar win) Le Miserables, Shakespeare in love Pirates of the Carribean Finding nemo (come on how aussie can you get!) Munich Kings Speech (Nominated for Oscar)
Elizabeth (Nominated for Oscar) The Talented Mr. Ripley The Lord of the Rings Coffee and Cigarettes The Aviator I’m Not There (as fucking Bob Dylan!) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Hanna
Edit: Actually maybe Tonie Collette is a better representative. She's a little funkier than Cate. Either of them are better than Nicole Kidman.
Well, we're not discussing who the best actor or actress is here. Those you mentioned are probably greater actors than mine, but I think Crowe, Ledger and Kidman are more iconic. Just my opinion though
I see both sides but I prefer Rush and Ledger. And as someone mentioned, Guy Pearce actually does embody a lot of aussies qualities. For me, Crow will always be a Nz'er. Feels wrong trying to claim him. He spent 15-21 in NZ and was born there. Although he's a little ours too I guess. Kidman and Crow are also too mainstream for me.
On April 01 2012 03:40 Noocta wrote: I guess France is going to be
now. ( Jean dujardin, The Artist main actor in case people don't recognize him )
BUT my choice would be
NEEEEVEEEER :
Tahar Rahim for A Prophet, I dont give a fuck about the fact that he is french, he deserved a billion oscars for his perfomance, and the movie is probably my favorite (which is a miracle since I actually hate our cinema of the past 20 years except for maybe 5 movies)
And if not Rahim:
Cassel, for La Haine and few other great perfomances
P.S: Dujardin is nice, seems like a nice guy, but I frankly dont find him to be the amazing french actor everyone is talking about, he is really good, even when out of his confort zone (comedy) but he didnt get a really great role yet. And Reno is simply a bad actor, he just got a face, and you'll notice his best perfomances are always ones where he dont talk much and dont have to act (= Leon The Professional)
I doubt anyone with good knowledge of Japanese cinema can disagree with him as my choice. Starred in most of Ozu Yasujiro's films (the most Japanese of directors) and many others, as well as having a supporting role for 30 years in Otoko wa tsurai yo (the most Japanese of movie series). Worked as an actor from the 30s to the 90s.
If the person needs to be alive... maybe Asano Tadanobu for modern Japan:
Note: I am a mutt of an Asian, having blood and hacing lived in a bunch of countries, but I just identify with Japanese cinema the best so I chose to pick it as my country for this thread.
On April 04 2012 14:52 lichter wrote: Does the person have to be alive?
If not I would vote Ryu Chishu for Japan:
I doubt anyone with good knowledge of Japanese cinema can disagree with him as my choice. Starred in most of Ozu Yasujiro's films (the most Japanese of directors) and many others, as well as having a supporting role for 30 years in Otoko wa tsurai yo (the most Japanese of movie series). Worked as an actor from the 30s to the 90s.
If the person needs to be alive... maybe Asano Tadanobu for modern Japan:
Note: I am a mutt of an Asian, having blood and hacing lived in a bunch of countries, but I just identify with Japanese cinema the best so I chose to pick it as my country for this thread.
I'm not an expert on japanese cinema, I dislike a lot of popular japanese movies (and I focused way more on korean cinema, since it's for me the best in the world recently), but Takeshi Kitano would be clearly my choice, as an actor and as a director I feel like he really pictures something about Japan and the peculiar mindset and culture of the country. I just fell in love with his movies, Kikujiro is, imho, really representative of Japan, and, man that movie made me cry for no reason, and I dont cry easily, like at all, only 2 movies made me cry, Breathless out of Korea and this one, I feel like even if he is well known he should be more popular, especially his "non violent" movies, Kids Return and Kikujiro, who are for me master piece in Cinema. Also, I never quite heard about how he is perceived in Japan, the reception to his movies, despite the fact that he is an incredibly well known celebrity there, mostly for his comedy duo 20 years ago and his colorful personality. By the way for anyone interested in Takeshi Kitano, a french filmmaker shot some kind of a documentary / interview on him, you really should check that out, his life and the way he sees things are really interesting, and he's one of the most charismatic / impressive person I've seen, despite his constant calm attitude.
On April 02 2012 00:14 Golden Ghost wrote: Although Rutger Hauer is probably the most famous I think we are better represented by Derek de Lint
Sorry mate, but for me the only one that represents our glorious country could be:
Huub Stapel as Johnnie Flodder in Flodder (1986). Oh and he's known for better roles too not just Dick Maas crap. Because let's face it, 90% of the Netherlands is inhabited by types like him.
may i add armin müller-stahl to the (very) few good actors we have?
funny thing is, we are sending every good actor we have to america. the shit that germany produces here (movies or series) are just plain bullshit and unwatchable nowadays ... makes me cry
On April 04 2012 15:55 mahO wrote: I'm not an expert on japanese cinema, I dislike a lot of popular japanese movies (and I focused way more on korean cinema, since it's for me the best in the world recently), but Takeshi Kitano would be clearly my choice, as an actor and as a director I feel like he really pictures something about Japan and the peculiar mindset and culture of the country. I just fell in love with his movies, Kikujiro is, imho, really representative of Japan, and, man that movie made me cry for no reason, and I dont cry easily, like at all, only 2 movies made me cry, Breathless out of Korea and this one, I feel like even if he is well known he should be more popular, especially his "non violent" movies, Kids Return and Kikujiro, who are for me master piece in Cinema. Also, I never quite heard about how he is perceived in Japan, the reception to his movies, despite the fact that he is an incredibly well known celebrity there, mostly for his comedy duo 20 years ago and his colorful personality. By the way for anyone interested in Takeshi Kitano, a french filmmaker shot some kind of a documentary / interview on him, you really should check that out, his life and the way he sees things are really interesting, and he's one of the most charismatic / impressive person I've seen, despite his constant calm attitude.
Kitano I would consider my favorite Japanese director for the 10 years from 1992 - 2002. As a director I believe he is better respected in the West, especially after his series of odd introspective films (Takeshis', Kantoku banzai, Achilles to kame) which as far as I can remember were not viewed well in Japan (I do not currently live there). He did win a Kinema Jumpo (what I consider the most important Japanese film award) but that was way back in '97 for Hanabi. He is certainly a strange creature but I am pretty sure most still admire him. My favorite of his is Kikijuro no natsu as well, and I do also like Sonatine, Hanabi and Dolls. However the thread was more about actors than directors, I think, that's why I didn't mention him. I also don't think that he can truly be considered representative of the nation, not through longevity (Ryu), tradition (Ryu), nor currentness (Asano, et al). His movies probably best encapsulated 90s Japan (along with maybe Aoyama Shinji to name a few), but as an actor, definitely not.
The thing is, I don't agree with the idea that a character or director that best represents the perceived exoticism or cultural quirkiness of Japan should be it's representative (although I do choose the most modern of modern leading men in Asano if modernness is required). Instead, someone absolutely ordinary, seemingly unexceptional, modest, and most of all timeless, I think would best represent the country. And that is why I chose Ryu Chishu.
If I had to choose a director, I would not even choose Ozu. I would choose Yamada Yoji.
Edit: I would also like to mention my distate for most (but not all) of contemporary Japanese cinema and culture, especially the garbageman that is Sono Sion and everything he represents. There are still modern greats such as Koreeda Hirokazu and maybe Aoyama Shinji to name two I still like.
Robert Downey Jr. Because he's not only pretty bad-ass, but likes to pretend he's British. He's either loved or loathed. He has a sextape. He's been through rehab. (Okay, that's a lot of actors.) And he also pretends that he's very very smart. (Note - by pretend, I mean he acts in roles that showcase that feature.)
Although, truthfully, the US could really break it down regionally - as a single country we still have some pretty distinct cultural divides between far flung areas.
Northeast (NYC, Boston) - Take your pick of either Dennis Leary or Willem DaFoe (they're interchangable nowadays anyways ) D.C. - Samuel L. "motherfucking" Jackson Central North (the "Heartland") - Bruce Campbell, a true Man's Man's Man "Dirty" South - Nicholas Cage; if ever there was a guy that I expect to say "Oh yeah? Hold my beer and watch this..." West Coast (South) - Gary Busey. Funny, not a bad guy really, but insane
Others are possible, but that's just off the top of my head from work.
Really love some of the choices here, interesting to see what different countries think of themselves. America for me is always linked with Bruce Campbell, dunno why. That man is amazing
Mexico another easy one, the most purely undistilled mexican alive - Danny Trejo
Germany - Christopher Plummer (Yes I know he is a canadian actor, but he plays so many german people hes the first I think of)
Britain gets the saggiest person, my number one favorite playdough face - Gordon Ramsay John Cleese and Jeremy Clarkson in a close second, Michael Caine gets disqualified for being too easy.
Was Spain even a question? Antonio Banderas
France can have François Berléand
For Japan he may be a voice actor, but it still counts. Norio Wakamoto
Worked with the best : Visconti, Melville, Godard Starred in The leopard, The Sicilian Clan, The Red Circle, and Borsalino, where he played the character of Rocco Siffredi. Yup, you-know-who named himself after this guy.
Became famous on TV with Les Nuls, who had a reccurent comedy program. He is also an occasionnal TV host. Sadly, most of his movies are crap and not funny at all. His works include : Didier, The taste of others, Asterix : Mission Cleopatra, La Cité de la Peur
A slob, a drunk, and extremely vulgar with that. Considered a great actor worldwide though. Starred in Green Card, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Last Metro
Lame actor with a huge ego who thinks he is funny. But he is not. Had success reciting other people's jokes, but his interviews reveal he is just an arrogant prick. Starred in Les Visiteurs, Les Bronzés, Le Père Noël est une ordure
Beautiful, classy, and the brains to match it. And poor taste in men (was the life partner of Depardieu) Starred in That Obscure Object of Desire, For Your Eyes Only
Helmut Qualtinger. This guy did it all: cabaret, singing, poetry, making Austria reflect its own history (Herr Karl), launching a major newspaper hoax (he said that the famous inuit poet "Kobuk" would arrive at a set date at vienna's biggest trainstation, created a lot of media attention but then it was just him. this was in 1951 mind you) He got some international fame for playing a monk in "The name of the rose" alongside Sean Connery. Too bad he is dead already
Marianne Mendt, mostly because she is a drunkard like Qualtinger. On the serious side, her role of "Gitti Schimek" in the cult series "Kaisermühlenblues" is why i'd award her. or + Show Spoiler +
Bibiana Zeller. She always played "weird" women, for example Ilse Kottan, wife of a policeman in maybe the biggest cult series in austria "Kottan".
For germany I'd pick cristoph waltz, suits pretty well in my opinion. Both from clishees and reality. Megan fox is good too, cause germany is so damn sexy :D
The easiest pick is by far UK with michael caine, just the perfect british gentleman (batmam, harry brown (great movie btw))
On April 04 2012 23:40 GoSuChicken wrote: For germany I'd pick cristoph waltz, suits pretty well in my opinion. Both from clishees and reality. Megan fox is good too, cause germany is so damn sexy :D
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