Ten Overlooked Actors and Actresses

Ten Overlooked Actors and Actresses

As with many movies that come out every year, there are many actors and actresses available to fill the roles for those specific movies. Some are old while some are really new to the field. I am sure you all have your favorites but this particular list is about those ten actors that are mostly overlooked while the cast for a movie is being decided. It’s not because they are bad actors; no, they are all very talented and I am sure you will agree, but for some reason you still do not see these guys in a lot of different movies. Enjoy the read.

10. NICHOLAS SADLER

Nicholas is an American actor who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Apple valley High School and was accepted into Julliard School’s Drama Departments while still a senior. He worked in theatre in New York for a while before he was casted in The Doors by Oliver Stone. He also worked in Sometimes They Come Back based on a novel by Stephen King. He is also known for his role in the movie mobsters. Disclosure, Twister and Scent of a Woman are the movies in which he played some major roles.

9. DAVID SPADE

He is an American actor and TV personality who was born on the 22^nd July of 1964. He became famous in the 1990s when he was casted in Saturday Night Live with the help of his friend Dennis Miller. He was casted in Just Shoot Me! from 1997 till the year 2003. He plays Russell Dunbar in the sitcom Rules of Engagement which airs on CBS. His acting career began in 1987. He has one daughter named Harper. He is all set to star in the movie Grown Ups 2 which will be released in the year 2013.

8. WINONA RYDER

I am sure you are familiar with this particular actress. I personally think she is really pretty. She was born on the 29^th October of 1971 and is an American actress. She debuted with her film Lucas which was released in 1986. She has won one Golden Globe Award and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Age of Innocence that came out in year 1993. She also won an Academy Award nomination for her role in Little Women. She has appeared in movies such as Star Trek and Black Swan and is a terrific actress.

7. JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS

Julia was born on the 13^th January of 1961. She is an American actress, comedienne and producer. She is known for her roles in Seinfeld and her current series called Veep. Her acting career began in the year 1982 and has received two Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award and five Screen Actors Guild Awards throughout her career. If you consider the Emmy Award nominations history, she is one of the most nominated actresses yet she is overlooked most of the times. I am sure you will agree that her acting talents are no less than the majority out there.

6. JESSICA BIEL

Jessica Claire Biel was born on the third March of year 1982. She is a singer, model and an actress from America. Her acting career began in the year 1996 and she is best known for her role in the series 7^th Heaven. She has worked in films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade: Trinity, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The A-Team and Total Recall (came out this year). You would be interested to know that she is engaged to Justin Timberlake. The engagement happened in the year 2012; quite a long time for an engagement don’t you think?

5. BETTE MIDLER

Bette was born on the 1^st December of year 1945. She happens to be a singer, comedian and an actress from America and is mostly known by her stage name The Divine Miss M. She starred in movies such as The Rose, Ruthless People and For The Boys. Her career began in the year 1965 and since then she has won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three Emmy Awards and a special Tony Award. As a singer, she has sold around 30 million albums globally. It’s safe to say that she has seen success in every step she took.

4. CALISTA FLOCKHART

Calista Kay Flockhart was born on the 11^th November of year 1964. She is mostly known for her work on the television. If you remember the comedy series Ally McBeal, Calista played the title character. For that particular character, she won a Golden Globe Award. She happens to be the wife of Harrison Ford and I am sure he needs no introduction. Her acting career began in the year 1989. She is a very talented actress and it surprises me that she does not appear in many movies. Now, whether that’s out of choice or not, is uncertain.

3. KANE HODDER

Kane Warren Hodder was born on the 8^th April of year 1955 in Auburn, California, United States. He is a stuntman, author and an American actor. He portrayed horror icons as Jason Voorhees in the four films from the series Friday the 13^th. He is also one of the three people to ever portray Freddy Krueger. His acting career started in the year 1983.

2. KEITH COOGAN

Keith Coogan was born on the 13^th January of 1970 in Palm Springs, California, United States. Do you guys remember the actor Jackie Coogan? Well, this guy happens to be his grandson. He is an American actor with his career beginning in the year 1976. He received a Young Artist Award for his work in the Knight Rider series for the episode A Good Day at White Rock. His acting career began with many different TV commercials with his first one for McDonald’s.

1. COURTNEY GAINS

Courtney Gains takes the first spot. He was born on the 22^nd August of 1965 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He starred in movies like Children of the Corn, Hardbodies, Lust in the Dust, Back to the Future, Can’t Buy Me Love, Wing Commander III and Memphis Belle during the 1980s and he received success. His acting career started in the year 1984 and he has also released a solo album which is not all that popular. Nonetheless, he is a brilliant actor in my opinion.

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