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Who do you think is the best alive actor?

216 replies

halloween41 · 04/05/2025 09:02

Cate Blanchett for me; Blue Jasmine, Carol, Veronica Guerin, Notes on a Scandal… I could go on but I think that she’s just phenomenal. Who would you pick?☺️

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halloween41 · 06/05/2025 14:33

@AustralianCrunchI love Christoph Waltz, his range from Inglorious to Django is incredible!!

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halloween41 · 06/05/2025 14:34

@Misswright88 just x posted but yes, he’s amazing!

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Lorrainedrops · 06/05/2025 17:10

Watch inside I'm dancing, it's a great film...tear jerker though so have your tissues ready.

Lorrainedrops · 06/05/2025 17:14

Unforgettablefire · 04/05/2025 10:37

James McAvoy. I hadn’t heard of him until I watched split and he blew my mind, never seen anything like it.

I'd recommend Inside I'm dancing. It's a tear jerker so have tissues at the ready.

Eatinpeachesonthebeaches · 06/05/2025 17:20

Has Ben Wishaw has a mention yet ? He's been brilliant in everything I've seen him in.

Lorrainedrops · 06/05/2025 17:33

Judi Dench, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Jonny Depp, Tom hanks, Morgan freeman, Daniel Hayes, James McAvoy, Al Pacino, Martin Freeman, Anthony Hopkins .. So many great actors.🎬

Porkchopexpress · 06/05/2025 17:42

Tilda swinton.

XxSideshowAuntSallyx · 06/05/2025 17:47

David Tennant, he was brilliant in Des.

Toby Jones

Jason Watkins

David Jason

Coffeeishot · 06/05/2025 19:20

I saw MacBeth in the Cinema recently David Tennant was outstanding, I don't think I've disliked anything he has been in, although series 2 of good omens was meh

CameltoeParkerBowles · 06/05/2025 20:27

halloween41 · 04/05/2025 09:02

Cate Blanchett for me; Blue Jasmine, Carol, Veronica Guerin, Notes on a Scandal… I could go on but I think that she’s just phenomenal. Who would you pick?☺️

Not to mention Tar! She's fantastic in that, too..

Misswright88 · 06/05/2025 22:33

Cool thread! It’s got me thinking…best British actor- that’s an interesting thought 🤔.

stonebrambleboy · 06/05/2025 23:39

angela1952 · 06/05/2025 14:28

Does it matter? Have you passed a law?

Angela, just start a new thread of dead actors. I nominate Paul Schofield.

BrandyandGinger · 06/05/2025 23:42

CityofOliveBranch · 05/05/2025 21:02

Some of my favourite male actors not yet mentioned (I don’t think) are:

Edward Norton
Matthew McConnaughey
Michael Shannon
Bryan Cranston
Sam Rockwell

Edward Norton is so versatile. Primal Fear and American History X are such brilliant films.

Unforgettablefire · 07/05/2025 10:41

Lorrainedrops · 06/05/2025 17:14

I'd recommend Inside I'm dancing. It's a tear jerker so have tissues at the ready.

Off to have a look at IMDb thanks!

Arlanymor · 07/05/2025 19:04

halloween41 · 06/05/2025 14:32

@Arlanymorboth amazing choices, Fiennes has been one of my top three actors for years. I was lucky enough to see him on stage last year in Macbeth, he was amazing.

I saw Macbeth too, even thinking about it now transports me back, he is so compelling isn’t he?

Hoplolly · 07/05/2025 19:13

Eatinpeachesonthebeaches · 06/05/2025 17:20

Has Ben Wishaw has a mention yet ? He's been brilliant in everything I've seen him in.

I absolutely love him.

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