Top Ten Most Overrated Actors/Actresses of All Time

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[Baynative]

Kilmer's performance in Tombstone deserved an Oscar in my opinion. Over the years he has played a varying range of characters, lost and gained weight to fit the part and sold the role rather than himself.

Starring with him in that movie was Kurt Russell who also transforms himself into the character. He has gone from comedy to drama and played a wide range of characters alwaays leaving 'Kurt Russell' at the door. Going from Elvis Presley in "Elvis", then Captain Ron, the hapless ocean going bum, to portraying US Olympic hockey team coach Herb Brooks in "Miracle" is not something a lot of actors seem capable of.

On the other side of that coin are guys like Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Redford that are always just Tommy or Robert on a different set.

Of course, my opinions mean little because I am not educated in the trade and like many audiences, I am drawn to the personality of the actor himself. To refute my own comments, I offer Robert Duvall. He has very much the same look and personality in every role he tackles. But, I find him very compelling. I like the way he moves, and expresses himself and I enjoy watching any of his work, even if I've seen it before.

Back to Kilmer's performance in Tombstone; another classic biographical portrayal that (still) moves me is Gary Busey as Buddy Holly.

[buccaneer81]

with Adam Sandler.

Speaking of overrated...along with every other SNL alum since 1987.

[Mach9]

Excellent! Barbra Streisand?

[cripplecreek]

Brad Pitt’s best role was as Geoffrey Goins in 12 Monkeys. Spoiled rotten rich kid playing at being a revolutionary. Very apt for today’s occupy movement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l_U2xXb9VI&feature=relmfu

[ladyvet]

I can't believe it took 40 post's to find his name.

[BerniesFriend]

Must whole heartedly disagree with putting Katherine Hepburn on that list..”Bringing Up Baby” “Philadelphia Story” “African Queen” “Lion in Winter” and “On Golden Pond” movies represent nearly five decades of movie excellence..and then the Tracy/Hepburn films were just silly fun (except “Guess Who is Coming To Dinner”)..

[DollyCali]

I must take exception to this list. Will not detail but will say all of them have had their terrible movies (hey captialism works in Hollywood - pay me enough N I will do your crappy movie) and many of them have put in fine performances over the years.

The photography & advanced techniques in editing have made for better showing of performances.

Just like music, art and food.. we each have our tastes & likes/dislikes.

George clooney has had some interesting roles.. not sure he is a good or bad actor (again I have seen him both) but he is mighty fine to look at!!!

[Kimmers]

I think the list for bad actors far exceeds the list for good actors.....

I think Jennifer Aniston could be on the list.....

[PUGACHEV]

How could you possibly make a list of the ten most overrated actors and leave off Silvester Stallone, Steven Segal, and Michael Douglass

[al baby]

Barney Rubble was one hell of an actor !!!

[Lucky2]

Kevin Costner although nice on a lady’s eyes, is the worst actor of all time. That Robin Hood movie should prove my point.

[Stentor]

The Razor’s Edge was hilarious. Bill Murray had me rolling on the floor. I wasn’t supposed to? Murray is funny just standing there. See everything he’s in. Love to see him play Lady Macbeth.

[buccaneer81]

Julia Roberts was the eighth choice of the producers had. In order of being offered the part, here's who turned it down:

Karen Allen

Molly Ringwald

Meg Ryan

Mary Steenburgen

Daryll Hannah

Valeria Golino

Jennifer Jason Leigh

[Finny]

The MOST underrated actor in Hollywood that was in Tombstone: Kurt Russell. Sure, a lot of times he plays himself, but other times -- Miracle, Dark Blue, (he should have at LEAST gotten Oscar nominations for both of them) Soldier, Tombstone -- he plays uniquely different personalities.

Val Kilmer ... listen, I loved his pretty, gentle version of Doc Holiday in Tombstone (which I've seen so many times I don't even know why I watch it because I've got the script memorized; first line: "Y'all killed two cowboys." Last line: "Room service!"), and he was magnificent as Jim Morrison in The Doors ... but honestly? Dennis Quaid's meaner, skinnier, feistier Doc Holliday in the otherwise much-inferior Costner-produced Wyatt Earp, was better in nearly every way. Frankly, I think Quaid deserved at least an Oscar nomination for it. Now THAT is blasphemy, I know, but I think Kilmer's performance was way overrated in Tombstone, and that (as usual) Kurt Russell's performance was way underrated.

Well, I've done my good deed for the day, mayor.

[al baby]

Jack from Sea Hunt 1961

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vk7eJwww1g

[LS]

Agree on Streep. I think she’s one of the best. To me the single most overrated Hollywood personality is Jennifer Anniston. Every time I see one of her movies, I go, “How in the WORLD did she ever get major film contracts?”

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Will Ferrell plays the same character in every movie.

I like Bill Murray but in some appearances I get the same vibe that my father stated about all of his movies that he acts like he's doing us all a favor by being on the screen. Haven't seen him around town yet but have went to some of the same places he does. Not trying to see him but it would be cool if I did.

[snowstorm12]

Julia Roberts

[buccaneer81]

10) Frank Sinatra

One good performance in "The Manchurian Candidate."

[Stentor]

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Miami Blues. Perky. Some of her anyway.