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To think very few actors can act drunk convincingly?

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Toopulululu · 16/12/2024 00:06

Just that really, especially on soaps. They just don’t seem to be able to do it convincingly. Can anyone act drunk convincingly without actually getting drunk?

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QueSyrahSyrah · 16/12/2024 08:25

Jodie Comer in Prima Facie plays drunk while also narrating herself being drunk at one point, convincingly.

Justlovedogs · 16/12/2024 08:24

I can remember my school drama teacher telling us that the two hardest things to act were drunk and a role that is significantly younger than you are - and that was more than 40 years ago!
George Cole in Minder was brilliant.

Figgygal · 16/12/2024 08:21

the80sweregreat · 16/12/2024 04:29

Linda and Phil actors on Eastenders have done a good job of it !

Agree
Drunk Phil is legendary but kellie bright is currently doing an amazing job too

WingBingo · 16/12/2024 08:21

The advice was to act like a drunk person trying to appear sober.

RumpleDumple · 16/12/2024 08:20

@CalicoPusscat I saw it when it came out and really enjoyed it. I hadn't read the book. My friend who had read the book thought it was just OK.

Jostuki · 16/12/2024 08:17

If ^

Jostuki · 16/12/2024 08:17

I'd you want to see great acting by someone portraying a drunk then this is a masterpiece -

Jcee · 16/12/2024 08:15

I thought Paul Kaye and Tanya Franks in Pulling did it very well

Bubblesgun · 16/12/2024 08:07

no alcohol was served

To think very few actors can act drunk convincingly?
Bubblesgun · 16/12/2024 08:01

Madd Mikkelsen in Another Round - excellent film and acting especially drunk

LozzaChops101 · 16/12/2024 08:01

I rewatched Last Tango in Halifax recently, and Ronnie Ancona was the worst drunk I’ve ever seen on screen!

TheYeaSayer · 16/12/2024 07:57

Ha! I also just opened the thread to say Richard E Grant in Withnail and I!

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 16/12/2024 07:51

The director of Withnail and I, Bruce Robinson, made Richard E. Grant get drunk before filming started so he would know what it was like. Can't imagine that was medically approved, but it did the trick!

Babycatsarenice · 16/12/2024 07:51

Her out of Bridesmaids on the flight.

Aintnobodygottime · 16/12/2024 07:50

We were rewatching Gavin and Stacey last night and commented on how well done the hen night drunkeness is done. ‘The thing is, when all’s said and done…’.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 16/12/2024 07:50

kittyfayne · 16/12/2024 07:29

Best drunk acting ever is Conleth Hill in Car Share.

Best drunk Smurf acting ever too. By a country mile 😆

Grin To be fair, there's probably not much competition for the best drunk Smurf acting award, but yes, he would get it. I loved that episode. Loved the whole series, actually.

ClaireEclair · 16/12/2024 07:49

Tom Burke (Strike) is convincing. And Jennifer Aniston was too in Friends. She had to do it twice! When she decided she was over Ross and then in Vegas when she got drunk with Ross after he drew on her face. Her “I’m good baby, how you doin?” to Joey was hilarious!

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 16/12/2024 07:48

CalicoPusscat · 16/12/2024 06:58

Oh c'mon ever seen With Withnail & I?? Richard E. Grant best drunk ever! IRL he can't drink alcohol as he can't process it

Opened the thread specifically to say this!

susiedaisy1912 · 16/12/2024 07:47

@HelpMeGetThrough

Especially when they went to the rave and Martin Clunes barffed on the camera. That episode was so funny.

Yep I still remember that episode 😁

tuvamoodyson · 16/12/2024 07:40

tsmainsqueeze · 16/12/2024 07:35

Sue's 'dad' in Rita sue and Bob too.

Just about to say that! Willie Ross…best drunk ever!

Laureolaaa · 16/12/2024 07:40

Father Jack Hackett? What a character. Feck!

ElfAndSafetyBored · 16/12/2024 07:37

Sskka · 16/12/2024 07:34

That bloody guy, I hated him so much. And why was he cockney when she was northern? Did Americans think it was the same accent?

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I hated him and her mother. They dragged down every scene they were in.

ElfAndSafetyBored · 16/12/2024 07:37

Gary Oldman in Friends? 🤣

tsmainsqueeze · 16/12/2024 07:35

Sue's 'dad' in Rita sue and Bob too.

Sskka · 16/12/2024 07:34

SidekickSylvia · 16/12/2024 07:20

I loved Moira's drunk acting in Schitt's Creek, but she was delightfully bonkers anyway.

The worst drunk acting I've seen was Daphne's brother in Frasier. Complete ham.

That bloody guy, I hated him so much. And why was he cockney when she was northern? Did Americans think it was the same accent?