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    Top 5 Comedians Turned Actor(Actress)

    No particular order:

    1.) Tom Hanks
    Now here's a real success story, eh? Once upon a time Tom Hanks was a beloved icon of mine from stupid comedies in the '80s like Splash and Volunteers. Now he's an Oscar contender almost every time he signs on the dotted line. Who would have thought that when he was busy stuffing his bra on the set of Bosom Buddies?


    2.) Robin Williams
    Williams is one of the most successful comedians-turned-dramatic actors on this list. He's also among the most talented. In recent years he has shined in serious fare like Good Will Hunting and One Hour Photo. He just doesn't shine in comedies (anymore).


    3.) Bill Murray
    Murray is my favorite kind of success story. The guy was murdered in his first stab at drama when he made The Razor's Edge in 1984. Slowly but surely though, the guy has turned himself into a viable dramatic - and Oscar nominated - actor to reckon with. The problem is I think the public still wants to see Bill do more comedies and I think they definitely have had their fill of Wes Anderson collaborations.


    4.) Steve Martin
    Here's another pretty smooth transition. How does an audience buy serious turns like the ones in Grand Canyon or The Spanish Prisoner when the guy on screen was both The Man With Two Brains and The Jerk? That's no small feat. All he needs is this thermos... and this remote control... and this ashtray... and this lamp... and that's all he needs! Except this magazine... and this chair ...
    Great in Parenthood, PT & A, and Roxanne.

    5.) Jim Carrey
    Poor Jim Carrey. The guy is a pretty darn good dramatic actor but he gets little box office love for it. Audiences just have no desire to see him go legit.

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    BONUS!! Chris Rock
    Things got a little too positive around these parts so I had to mention at least one total artistic disaster. Chris Rock is one of the top three comedians working today. One problem, though: he can't act. He's smart. He's funny. He can't act. Even in not-so-serious fare like Lethal Weapon or Bad Company he just isn't believable. And it's a bad thing that his best performance in a movie is as Pookie, the crackhead in New Jack City. I love the guy but it must be said.

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    Who would you say the top 5 are?

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    What about Seinfeld?

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    i never knew tom hanks was a comedian
    jim carrey
    bill murray, awesome in kingpin..mccracken..lol
    fuck robin williams
    def. steve martin

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZION View Post
    What about Seinfeld?
    He made a movie?

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    Quote Originally Posted by thrEE6MAfia View Post
    i never knew tom hanks was a comedian
    He used to do stand-up years ago.

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    Bee Movie grossed over 100 million $$$, and I believe it was nominated for a Golden Globe.

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    I didn't mean that. He was a voice more than anything.

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    Chevy Chase and Bill Murray I love their sarcasm and use of dry humor.

    John Candy-one of the all-time best,would have liked to see more movies from him.

    Eddie Murphy-Back in the 80's when he knew how to use the f-bomb.

    Either Steve Martin or Dan Aykroyd for my last choice,I enjoy watching most of their movies.

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    He also wrote the script. O well, what do I care. So I guess when you say turned actors or actress you meant ONLY movies?? My bad.

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    a lot of those were in improv troops, not actual stand ups. Still it's comedy on stage....

    as for my picks:

    1.Dane Cook
    2.Dane Cook
    3.Dane Cook




    (Kidding, I can't stand him.)

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    Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy ( Trading Places...one of my fav comedies) Plus I met Dan Aykroyd last month, he's a nice guy.
    John Candy (Gotta love Uncle Buck)
    Chevy Chase ( National Lampoons Vacation and Fletch...love em)

    The fifth place could be anyone really, no one in particular.

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    Norm McDonald
    Chris Farley
    David Spade
    Rob Schnider
    Chris Kattan

    Most of the people I watched on SNL during the days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by choptop2 View Post
    a lot of those were in improv troops, not actual stand ups. Still it's comedy on stage....

    as for my picks:

    1.Dane Cook
    2.Dane Cook
    3.Dane Cook




    (Kidding, I can't stand him.)
    Haha, I was going to make that joke... you bitch.


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    David Spade
    Rob Schnider
    :boxing: Those two suck balls. 2 of the most annoying men ever.

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    Better then the newer comedians like Vaughen and Wilson. Maybe their movies just suck too much balls. Because Spade had a lot of funny movies. I have always had a guitly pleasure for Dickie Roberts.

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    Owen Wilson = Ball sucker.
    Luke Wilson = OK in my book.

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    Louis C.K if you can count him with his Lucky Louie show

    There's so many, all the SNL people like David Spade, Norm McDonald, Chris Farley, Will Farrell, Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, to just name a few.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BooBerry View Post
    Owen Wilson = Ball sucker.
    Luke Wilson = OK in my book.
    So you like both of them then?

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    Will Farrell and Sandler are pretty good too. Gotta love Old School and happy Gilmour.

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