You can only watch one actor's movies for the rest of your life....

doubledragon · June 29, 2021 2:54PM

who do you choose?

doubledragon · June 29, 2021 3:03PM

I can't believe my wife picked John Travolta. What is so great about this ridiculous movie?

doubledragon · June 29, 2021 3:07PM

I can't count how many times I've been forced to listen to this song, forced! I know the lyrics by heart.

Whether you're a brother, or whether you're a mother, you're stayin alive, stayin alive.

blurryface · June 29, 2021 3:14PM

samuel l jackson.

several reasons:

just so many of them
get the tarantino movies
get the marvel movies
some star wars
m. night movies
list goes on and on really...

Bullsitter · June 29, 2021 3:17PM

After thinking about it I have Eastwood and Nickolson tied for first.

doubledragon · June 29, 2021 3:31PM

It comes down to two guys for me, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino, both brilliant actors. The movie Heat was a dream come true, to see both of them, one the good guy, one the bad guy, playing a game of cat and mouse with eachother. If I had to choose, I would go with Robert De Niro, there's just something about him.

LandrysFedora · June 29, 2021 3:33PM

Jimmy Stewart

2dueces · June 29, 2021 4:06PM

Bogie. 82 movies. You wouldn’t have to watch the same one again for almost 3 months. And of course he is a classic.

SDSportsFan · June 29, 2021 4:07PM

John Wayne!

Steve

1951WheatiesPremium · June 29, 2021 4:45PM

John Cazale played Fredo.

John Holland Cazale was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.

Short list of movies but I thought him worth a mention, especially with his having died young.

Justacommeman · June 29, 2021 7:35PM

EZ.

Jack Nicholson

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dallasactuary · June 29, 2021 8:56PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:
John Cazale played Fredo.

Cazale was, in my opinion, the GOAT actor, and I could watch, and have watched, any of his movies multiple times. But, if I'm going to watch only one actor's movies for the rest of my life it's going to be someone who made more than 5 movies. Even I have my limit for how many times I'll watch the same movie. (I think the Dirty Dozen is still the champ for Most Rewatched, but Jack Reacher may take the title eventually).

My pick would be Robert Duvall. I still get the Godfather movies (the two greatest movies ever made), To Kill a Mockingbird, True Grit, M * A * S * H, Sling Blade, Lonesome Dove, and so many more great movies. Oh yeah, and Jack Reacher.

perkdog · June 30, 2021 1:22AM

Two of my top movies are “The Good Sheppard” and “The curious case of Benjamin Button”. But I cannot pick either Damon or Pitt. Tough call to pick one. I think I’d take Robert Deniro

1951WheatiesPremium · June 30, 2021 2:45AM

If you get their TV catalog too, then my actual answer (and maybe the correct answer) would be veteran character actor James Hong. At 442 credits covering nearly 70 years, you have most of the great TV and tons of great movies.

Plus?

Potential new content!

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0393222/filmotype?ref_=m_nm_flmg

keets · June 30, 2021 3:10AM

John Wayne, end of discussion.

jay0791 · June 30, 2021 4:08AM

Not that I like all their movies

John Wayne
Tom Cruise
Clint Eastwood
Jimmy Stewart

perkdog · June 30, 2021 4:10AM

Tom Cruise, Robert Deniro, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks are all in my top echelon of movies

1951WheatiesPremium · June 30, 2021 4:25AM

Seinfeld! Four!

Born in Minnesota. 😉

2dueces · June 30, 2021 4:34AM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:
John Cazale played Fredo.

John Holland Cazale was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.

Short list of movies but I thought him worth a mention, especially with his having died young.

John Cazale was a legend. Everyone of his movies won Academy Awards. If you are a fan of John you must read about his relationship with Meryl Streep. After reading it I have an incredible opinion of her. Plus 3 Academy Awards doesn’t hurt her credibility.

1951WheatiesPremium · June 30, 2021 4:42AM

@2dueces said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:
John Cazale played Fredo.

John Holland Cazale was an American actor. He appeared in five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.

Short list of movies but I thought him worth a mention, especially with his having died young.

John Cazale was a legend. Everyone of his movies won Academy Awards. If you are a fan of John you must read about his relationship with Meryl Streep. After reading it I have an incredible opinion of her. Plus 3 Academy Awards doesn’t hurt her credibility.

I brought him up because I love his work and his story tragic.

Life is short; live it.

1951WheatiesPremium · June 30, 2021 4:49AM

As for film, I don’t know if people realize how many movies are made great because of the supporting cast.

Often times they are the reason a movie achieves greatness.

As for The Duke? I love his work and only wished he’d shown more of his range as an actor. He was very funny and barely did any comedies. I think Red River and The Quiet Man are probably my favorites.

I thought both True Grit ‘s were very good, though I’m partial to the original.

JoeBanzai · June 30, 2021 5:00AM

Jack Elam would be a good choice, he was in a lot of good movies, mostly Westerns though.

Harrison Ford was in a lot of great movies, other than the obvious "Raiders" and "Star Wars" "Witness" was enjoyable.

Robert Shaw was great. His scene in "Jaws" where he talks about the USS Indianapolis always brings chills.

In the vein of Cazale, Another "John" Cassavetes was a great actor who doesn't get mentioned with the "Big Guys".

Also enjoyed a lot of Eastwood's and Mel Gibson's stuff.

Tough answer, Harrison Ford I guess.

1948_Swell_Robinson · June 30, 2021 6:30AM

Burt Lancaster. Versatile and compelling. His role as the old Moonlight Graham in Field of Dreams is still one of the most endearing characters in cinematic history. Long illustrious career. He also played Jim Thorpe, so there is another sports connection for him

Diniro lost me. I can't watch any of his stuff anymore as he is basically the same character over and over....and now you see his personality in real life. No thanks. Punting Diniro.

JoeBanzi, good call on Robert Shaw. I agree with that performance. It's compelling, and it makes you think that he was actually on the Indianapolis. I'll take that any day over that 'snarled' face performance Diniro gives all of his characters.

stevek · June 30, 2021 7:01AM

I can't pick a single actor. But if i had to pick a single director, it would be Stanley Kubrick.

His mix of movies include war, sex, violence, dark comedy, futuristic drama, and more. What's there not to like? LOL

He actually met his pretty wife on the set of Paths of Glory, which in my opinion is the greatest anti-war movie ever made.

stevek · June 30, 2021 7:16AM

I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

Alfonz24 · June 30, 2021 7:24AM

Gene Hackman

Popeye Doyle
Norman Dale

2dueces · June 30, 2021 7:39AM

Eli Wallach. Great actor and a really nice human being. Saw him in Vegas and he was over joyed someone recognized him and wanted pictures with him. The Good, the bad and the Ugly. Classic!

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 7:45AM

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

stevek · June 30, 2021 8:52AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 9:01AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

stevek · June 30, 2021 9:45AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 9:53AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

stevek · June 30, 2021 9:56AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

Hydrant · June 30, 2021 9:57AM

I'm thinking about it. Problem is the lead actor whose movies I like the best is not who I consider to be the best actor. Best actor in my opinion....Jimmy Stuart because he could do anything..... comedy and drama and Westerns, ......everything. And great at them all.

keets · June 30, 2021 10:19AM

I am quite well rounded and know lots and lots of actors and actresses from the 1930's to date, but I'm coming up empty with this Jimmy Stuart guy.

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 10:29AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

1951WheatiesPremium · June 30, 2021 10:45AM

@keets said:
I am quite well rounded and know lots and lots of actors and actresses from the 1930's to date, but I'm coming up empty with this Jimmy Stuart guy.

I think he made breakfast sausages; he was great in the commercials.

stevek · June 30, 2021 11:04AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 11:08AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

Don't answer that door, it could be a gorilla looking for food, they're mean when they're hungry!

stevek · June 30, 2021 11:15AM

I'm confused now.

Was it Jimmy Stuart or James Stuart?

stevek · June 30, 2021 11:16AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

Don't answer that door, it could be a gorilla looking for food, they're mean when they're hungry!

I'd be in deep trouble.

I wouldn't mind feeding it, but who the heck knows what gorillas eat?

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 11:20AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

Don't answer that door, it could be a gorilla looking for food, they're mean when they're hungry!

I'd be in deep trouble.

I wouldn't mind feeding it, but who the heck knows what gorillas eat?

I would think lettuce would be on the menu, get rid of all your lettuce!

stevek · June 30, 2021 11:23AM

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

Don't answer that door, it could be a gorilla looking for food, they're mean when they're hungry!

I'd be in deep trouble.

I wouldn't mind feeding it, but who the heck knows what gorillas eat?

I would think lettuce would be on the menu, get rid of all your lettuce!

Lettuce it is. I'll sprinkle some bits of fruit on there for flavor such as apple, pear, cherry, strawberry...hope I didn't miss any.

doubledragon · June 30, 2021 11:30AM

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:

@doubledragon said:

@stevek said:
I was thinking about it. Still can't choose one.

i'm surprised Kirk Douglas hasn't been mentioned?

We're going to need an answer by the end of the day, we have to know! If no answer is given, we'll have to take you into custody!

Mickey Mantle who starred in Safe at Home.

Now you're just being difficult! If anyone needs me, I'll be hanging out in the Mike Tyson gorilla thread for the rest of the day!

I caved to the pressure of posting on a sports card forum.

i admit it.

Don't worry, we've all been there. The next time you're out and about, there's an awesome video in the Tyson gorilla thread of a monkey jumping out of a tree and splatting on the ground and living to tell about it!

I closed that thread.

The Gorilla-Tyson debate is over, finished.

First you refuse to choose an actor, now you're closing down Tyson gorilla threads? You're out of control today!

There are some very loud knocks at my door right now.

Probably just solicitors trying to sell something.

Don't answer that door, it could be a gorilla looking for food, they're mean when they're hungry!

I'd be in deep trouble.

I wouldn't mind feeding it, but who the heck knows what gorillas eat?

I would think lettuce would be on the menu, get rid of all your lettuce!

Lettuce it is. I'll sprinkle some bits of fruit on there for flavor such as apple, pear, cherry, strawberry...hope I didn't miss any.

Alfonz24 · June 30, 2021 11:33AM

Barney Rubble

LandrysFedora · June 30, 2021 1:28PM

@keets said:
I am quite well rounded and know lots and lots of actors and actresses from the 1930's to date, but I'm coming up empty with this Jimmy Stuart guy.

Did you see It's A Wonderful Life (1942)?

LandrysFedora · June 30, 2021 1:29PM

@LandrysFedora said:

@keets said:
I am quite well rounded and know lots and lots of actors and actresses from the 1930's to date, but I'm coming up empty with this Jimmy Stuart guy.

Did you see It's A Wonderful Life (1942)?

Sorry 1946.

LandrysFedora · June 30, 2021 1:38PM

@stevek said:
I'm confused now.

Was it Jimmy Stuart or James Stuart?

Steve I've seen it both ways. Seems like Jimmy is used more.

2dueces · June 30, 2021 2:51PM

@LandrysFedora said:

@stevek said:
I'm confused now.

Was it Jimmy Stuart or James Stuart?

Steve I've seen it both ways. Seems like Jimmy is used more.

I think it’s pronounced Jimmy Stewart but I could be wrong. 😂
And if you really want star power “The man who shot Liberty Valance
Jimmy Stewart
John Wayne
Lee Marvin
Vera Miles
Andy Devine
John Carridine
Strother Martin
Lee Van Cleef
Denver Pyle

Now that’s a cast!

Hydrant · June 30, 2021 2:56PM

Jon Wayine was good in "The Green Barays."

stevek · June 30, 2021 3:40PM

@2dueces said:

@LandrysFedora said:

@stevek said:
I'm confused now.

Was it Jimmy Stuart or James Stuart?

Steve I've seen it both ways. Seems like Jimmy is used more.

I think it’s pronounced Jimmy Stewart but I could be wrong. 😂
And if you really want star power “The man who shot Liberty Valance
Jimmy Stewart
John Wayne
Lee Marvin
Vera Miles
Andy Devine
John Carridine
Strother Martin
Lee Van Cleef
Denver Pyle

Now that’s a cast!

Seen it. I'd call it a good entertaining movie, but not a great movie. Just my humble opinion.

You're right about the cast - star power galore!

You can only watch one actor's movies for the rest of your life....

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