Mainstream film/television actors that you cant get enough of

Bamb0 · 26 Apr 2026, 03:06 PM

One of my favourites is Gene Hackman

Enemy of the state

Harrison Ford - The Fugitive,6 days seven nights

Tsunami · 27 Apr 2026, 11:14 PM

I am not that focused on actors and actresses, more on the subject of the film. Who is in it doesn't matter that much to me. And most films I watch are not mainstream (= no Hollywood productions or other films with big budgets, I prefer the so-called "arthouse" cinemas or "independent cinema").

If I have to single out one actor though: Anthony Hopkins.

His role as Hannibal was just fantastic acting. It's a pity this man is coming at a really high age, so I don't know if he will continue his acting career. But he is an amazing actor.

As an actor I'm not a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio (simply because he plays in the type of films I'm not really into), but I do admire how he uses his fame for charity and for trying to awaken the world about the problems our planet and its societies are facing. If you are famous and your voice is being heard, it's always nice if you use it for the good cause. Hats off to Leonardo for that.

hadaso · 28 Apr 2026, 01:34 AM

Thee are some actors I like enough that I would check out a film just because they play in it.

Some of them:

Maggie Smith.
Helena Bonham Carter.
Adam Driver.
Dustin Hoffman.
And many more...

A good actor would play well a variety of very different types of characters.

Bamb0 · 29 Apr 2026, 01:03 AM

Yes Dustin is excellent in Tootsie!

He is a character actor which I think is why..

sterdeus · 29 Apr 2026, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamb0

Yes Dustin is excellent in Tootsie!

He is a character actor which I think is why..

Interesting how you mention this movie. I just tried watching it yesterday but I couldn't get through it. I think modern movies have ruined me to try and enjoy older movies.

One thing I want to mention is to try and separate their ability from the human. There are a few actors who I used to really like but found out something about their personal life that I didn't agree with. For instance, I used to like Edward Norton but found out he's a bit of a d%ck.

chrisretusn · 29 Apr 2026, 04:42 PM

I've been thinking on this for a while. I am come up blank, mainstream or otherwise.

28 Apr 2026, 01:34 AM	#3
hadaso Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Holon, Israel. Posts: 5,217	Thee are some actors I like enough that I would check out a film just because they play in it. Some of them: Maggie Smith. Helena Bonham Carter. Adam Driver. Dustin Hoffman. And many more... A good actor would play well a variety of very different types of characters.

26 Apr 2026, 03:06 PM	#1
Bamb0 The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,371	One of my favourites is Gene Hackman Enemy of the state Harrison Ford - The Fugitive,6 days seven nights

27 Apr 2026, 11:14 PM	#2
Tsunami The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown Posts: 2,618	I am not that focused on actors and actresses, more on the subject of the film. Who is in it doesn't matter that much to me. And most films I watch are not mainstream (= no Hollywood productions or other films with big budgets, I prefer the so-called "arthouse" cinemas or "independent cinema"). If I have to single out one actor though: Anthony Hopkins. His role as Hannibal was just fantastic acting. It's a pity this man is coming at a really high age, so I don't know if he will continue his acting career. But he is an amazing actor. As an actor I'm not a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio (simply because he plays in the type of films I'm not really into), but I do admire how he uses his fame for charity and for trying to awaken the world about the problems our planet and its societies are facing. If you are famous and your voice is being heard, it's always nice if you use it for the good cause. Hats off to Leonardo for that.

29 Apr 2026, 01:03 AM	#4
Bamb0 The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,371	Yes Dustin is excellent in Tootsie! He is a character actor which I think is why..

29 Apr 2026, 04:42 PM	#6
chrisretusn Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 959	I've been thinking on this for a while. I am come up blank, mainstream or otherwise.