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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I was listening to a bit of Sid James on the wireless earlier and it struck me that whatever I've seen him in, he has resolutely remained Sid James all the way through.

Who else would you class as being a one note actor and don't all shout out Steven Seagull

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was listening to a bit of Sid James on the wireless earlier and it struck me that whatever I've seen him in, he has resolutely remained Sid James all the way through.

Who else would you class as being a one note actor and don't all shout out Steven Seagull

J.R. no...Erm Ken Barlow.

Jason Statham?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jackie Chan.

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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx"

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Arnie?

Clint Eastwood, almost

Bruce Willis

Jean Claude Van Damme

John Wayne, dont count really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was listening to a bit of Sid James on the wireless earlier and it struck me that whatever I've seen him in, he has resolutely remained Sid James all the way through.

Who else would you class as being a one note actor and don't all shout out Steven Seagull

I love it when his character is called sid

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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx"

I think you are right, unless you count Jaws 4, where he just sleepwalked through the filming...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

David Jason

Christopher Eccleston

Clive Owen

Sean Bean

They are always the same wooden character.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Liam neeson, his roles may vary but he's still exactly the same,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

that guy with the moustache and side parting, um err usually in black and white films, er doesn't smile much, mostly in a uniform. damn it. On the tip of my tongue..

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By *ench and StripeCouple
over a year ago

Stenalees

Keanu reeves

Samual l jackson

Charlton heston

Idris elba ( great actor but seems very typecast)

Tom cruise for quite a chunk ( generic action hero)

Jim carrey

Vin desiel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx"

What about Zulu?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The one that has always got me was Sean Connery

But here's the interesting, and perhaps most endearing thing about him.

Despite the fact that he always speaks with the same accent etc, and is undoubtedly 'Sean Connery' he remains believable in whichever role he's playing.

Take, for example, his role as Captain Marco Ramius in 1990's The Hunt For Red October where he plays a Russian Submarine commander with a Scottish accent.

Or how about his role as Dr Henry Jones in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where he plays Indiana Jones' dad - with a scottish accent

But completely believable in both roles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Barbara Windsor. Hugh Grant. Danny Dyer. To be fair it might not be their fault. You can't always be in a position to choose your roles to get to show your diversity. Can't see Babs and Danny "Malcolm" Dyer in Romeo and Juliette though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The one that has always got me was Sean Connery

But here's the interesting, and perhaps most endearing thing about him.

Despite the fact that he always speaks with the same accent etc, and is undoubtedly 'Sean Connery' he remains believable in whichever role he's playing.

Take, for example, his role as Captain Marco Ramius in 1990's The Hunt For Red October where he plays a Russian Submarine commander with a Scottish accent.

Or how about his role as Dr Henry Jones in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where he plays Indiana Jones' dad - with a scottish accent

But completely believable in both roles"

And a Spaniard in Highlander...

"Sho tell me, what is this haggis"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The one that has always got me was Sean Connery

But here's the interesting, and perhaps most endearing thing about him.

Despite the fact that he always speaks with the same accent etc, and is undoubtedly 'Sean Connery' he remains believable in whichever role he's playing.

Take, for example, his role as Captain Marco Ramius in 1990's The Hunt For Red October where he plays a Russian Submarine commander with a Scottish accent.

Or how about his role as Dr Henry Jones in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where he plays Indiana Jones' dad - with a scottish accent

But completely believable in both roles"

Don't forget Zardos. I'm shuddering at the thought of that now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Barbara Windsor. Hugh Grant. Danny Dyer. To be fair it might not be their fault. You can't always be in a position to choose your roles to get to show your diversity. Can't see Babs and Danny "Malcolm" Dyer in Romeo and Juliette though."

Watch Danny Dyer in borstal boy. Very different from his other work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bugs bunny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watch Danny Dyer in borstal boy. Very different from his other work. "

I doubt I could watch it. The title alone is off putting enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ben whatsisname from Daredevil. I don't think he has any facial expression other than blank

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watch Danny Dyer in borstal boy. Very different from his other work.

I doubt I could watch it. The title alone is off putting enough.

It's not at all like the title suggests. It's about an irish fellow being befriended by an English chap in borstal and their ensuing relationship. Dyer acts very well in it and it's not at all like his normal roles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Along side Sid James..... Kenneth Williams....OOOOOOOH Matron

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sean Connery - same character every time - even as a 'Russian' on the hunt for Red October!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And a Spaniard in Highlander...

"Sho tell me, what is this haggis""

Oh yes, i'd almost forgotten about that one, lol

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Definitely Tom Cruise...

Rich Hall's take on him is still one of the funniest things I've ever heard...wait for the denouement!

Rich Hall - The Tom Cruise Sketch: http://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Don't agree with MIchael Caine though, he's played some brilliantly diverse roles over the years, particularly as he's got older.

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx

What about Zulu?"

He was rather posh in that, until the shit hits the fan and he starts shouting....then you can hear the old "you were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off" creeping in

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By *onnyeasygoingMan
over a year ago

Somewhere on the M62 between 24 and 14

I would love to see Vinnie Jones tackle Shakespeare...

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By *ngel n tedCouple
over a year ago

maidstone

"I would love to see Vinnie Jones tackle Shakespeare..."

and maybe smash his head in the door.....oh forsooth

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By *jeeffMan
over a year ago

leeds

nick cotton where's the spog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Along side Sid James..... Kenneth Williams....OOOOOOOH Matron

Kenneth Williams was a very good character actor. He did a lot of stage work, nothing like the carry ons or Hancock.

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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Definitely Tom Cruise...

Rich Hall's take on him is still one of the funniest things I've ever heard...wait for the denouement!

Rich Hall - The Tom Cruise Sketch: http://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k"

I like Rich Hall. He's brilliant live

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Laurel & Hardy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Colin Firth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hugh Grant - he's always a kind of posh nitwit . Four weddings , Bridget Jones, Notting Hill, Two weeks notice .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The magnificently quintessential authority of ....

James Robertson Justice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx"

He played a kick-ass Scrooge in Muppets Christmas Carol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely Tom Cruise...

Rich Hall's take on him is still one of the funniest things I've ever heard...wait for the denouement!

Rich Hall - The Tom Cruise Sketch: http://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k

I like Rich Hall. He's brilliant live

Saw him at the comedy store in Manchester. He did two sets, one stand up, the other as Otis Lee cranshaw and his band. I'm sure he's Moe's son from the Simpsons.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Cupid Stunt....."and then my clothes fell off, which was important for the artistic effect of the plot. Anyway, it was all done in the best possible taste"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ray Winston..beautiful daughter too, tho id be bricking it if I walked in an he was the father stood waiting ha

Scum

Quadrophenia

Love Honour &Obey

Sexy Beast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Liam neeson every film is the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

James Earl Jones.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ray Winston..beautiful daughter too, tho id be bricking it if I walked in an he was the father stood waiting ha

Scum

Quadrophenia

Love Honour &Obey

Sexy Beast

......."

All brilliant films though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jim Carrey...he just pulls faces....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would say Kristen Stewart but I'm note sure she even has one note.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Elmer Fudd

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Michael Caine! Always sounds the same. Cockney wide boy! Xx

I thought that, but Educating Rita was a bit different

True - and I was thinking that when I posted - but I think it was his only deviation from his norm! Xx"

He played a toff in Zulu.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ben whatsisname from Daredevil. I don't think he has any facial expression other than blank "

Watch gone girl... Seriously

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Colin Firth."

I disagree... In his Oscar nominated role a single man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jim Carrey...he just pulls faces....

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely Tom Cruise...

Rich Hall's take on him is still one of the funniest things I've ever heard...wait for the denouement!

Rich Hall - The Tom Cruise Sketch: http://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k

I like Rich Hall. He's brilliant live

Saw him at the comedy store in Manchester. He did two sets, one stand up, the other as Otis Lee cranshaw and his band. I'm sure he's Moe's son from the Simpsons."

He is one of my fav comedians.

I nominate Canoe Reeves. So fecking wooden.

Danny Trajo always plays Danny Trajo... but I do like him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any and all soap actors, they just play themselves.

The only film actor I can think of who's really type cast is Hugh grant and maybe the bird from titanic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anthony Hopkins always plays varying degrees of Hannibal Lector

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By *olly RogererMan
over a year ago

Braintree

And no one mentions johnny depp.

Typecast much!

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By *ndykinkyMan
over a year ago

STOKE-ON-TRENT

Michael was posh in Zulu

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By *olly RogererMan
over a year ago

Braintree

"Michael was posh in Zulu"

Michael was AMERICAN in "on deadly ground"

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Michael was German in "The Eagle has Landed"....that is a German from just south of Bermondsey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"that guy with the moustache and side parting, um err usually in black and white films, er doesn't smile much, mostly in a uniform. damn it. On the tip of my tongue.."

Hitler?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Colin Firth.

I disagree... In his Oscar nominated role a single man"

Did he play a slightly awkward, upper class Englishman with one face expression (a look of dull disapproval) by any chance?

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