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Familiar Faces, pt. 2
Back once again (a saga that continued...?) with a list of familiar faces but maybe not so familiar names.
LINDA HUNT
While you may not see this little lady very much, you’ll definitely recognize the voice. Over nearly half of her work has been contributed to her narrative talents such as Grandma Willow in Pocahantas, Gaia in the God of War video game series, and “Management” in the HBO series Carnivále. Her voice has even been used beyond the medium of film and video games. Though, not to discount her more memorable roles in Kindergarten Cop and Dune. She won a Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Year of Living Dangerously alongside Mel Gibson. She was the first to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex probably due in part to Turner Syndrome - a rare genetic disease.
TIMOTHY SPALL
Harry Potterers will pick this Brit out quite quickly - due to his role as Peter Pettigrew in the HP series. Spall has played numerous roles, all with an accent, but all ranging from different characters. To his curious and naive personality in The Last Samurai to his slimy, venomous portrayal as Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd, Spall has become quite a useful supporting actor. You’ll see him in the upcoming Alice in Wonderland and The Damned United.
JEFFREY JONES
Two words - Edward. Rooney. Jones made his break to stardom for his Golden Globe nomination in Amadues but the antagonist Ed Rooney from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made him quite the cultural icon. Since then, Jones has been speckled among many other films and genres. You’ll see him in as A.W. Merrick in the HBO series Deadwood, Eddie Barzoon in The Devil’s Advocate, and Criswell from Ed Wood.
BETH GRANT
One of my favorite supporting actresses out there. A lot of her roles has her as a naggy, uptight, snooty pants often abusing her authority - and its fantastic every time! Her role as Kitty Farmer in the successful Donnie Darko will have you re-assess your commitment to Sparkle Motion. She’s also starred in the more recent Extract, No Country For Old Men, and a small cameo as Dwight’s babysitter in the NBC series “The Office”. Ms. Grant also has the high honors of being one of Chucky’s body count...
LUIS GUZMAN
There hasn’t been a time where this guy didn’t make me laugh, even in his more serious roles like Traffic and Boogie Nights. Often playing the comic relief, Guzman still has the muscle to be a disliked character (a la Benny “The Coyote” in Fast Food Nation). Guzman can also be seen in small roles like Yes Man, Lemony Snicket, The Count of Monte Cristo, and voicing the volatile gangster Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. He also provided voice talent for Beverly Hills Chihuahua (I dont even want to underline that shit), but I assume like most other people he’s trying very hard to put that far, far, far, far behind him. I mean -- wouldn’t you?
In case you missed it the first time, here it is in German:
OK...I’ll stop.
LINDA HUNT
While you may not see this little lady very much, you’ll definitely recognize the voice. Over nearly half of her work has been contributed to her narrative talents such as Grandma Willow in Pocahantas, Gaia in the God of War video game series, and “Management” in the HBO series Carnivále. Her voice has even been used beyond the medium of film and video games. Though, not to discount her more memorable roles in Kindergarten Cop and Dune. She won a Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Year of Living Dangerously alongside Mel Gibson. She was the first to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex probably due in part to Turner Syndrome - a rare genetic disease.
TIMOTHY SPALL
Harry Potterers will pick this Brit out quite quickly - due to his role as Peter Pettigrew in the HP series. Spall has played numerous roles, all with an accent, but all ranging from different characters. To his curious and naive personality in The Last Samurai to his slimy, venomous portrayal as Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd, Spall has become quite a useful supporting actor. You’ll see him in the upcoming Alice in Wonderland and The Damned United.
JEFFREY JONES
Two words - Edward. Rooney. Jones made his break to stardom for his Golden Globe nomination in Amadues but the antagonist Ed Rooney from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made him quite the cultural icon. Since then, Jones has been speckled among many other films and genres. You’ll see him in as A.W. Merrick in the HBO series Deadwood, Eddie Barzoon in The Devil’s Advocate, and Criswell from Ed Wood.
BETH GRANT
One of my favorite supporting actresses out there. A lot of her roles has her as a naggy, uptight, snooty pants often abusing her authority - and its fantastic every time! Her role as Kitty Farmer in the successful Donnie Darko will have you re-assess your commitment to Sparkle Motion. She’s also starred in the more recent Extract, No Country For Old Men, and a small cameo as Dwight’s babysitter in the NBC series “The Office”. Ms. Grant also has the high honors of being one of Chucky’s body count...
LUIS GUZMAN
There hasn’t been a time where this guy didn’t make me laugh, even in his more serious roles like Traffic and Boogie Nights. Often playing the comic relief, Guzman still has the muscle to be a disliked character (a la Benny “The Coyote” in Fast Food Nation). Guzman can also be seen in small roles like Yes Man, Lemony Snicket, The Count of Monte Cristo, and voicing the volatile gangster Ricardo Diaz in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. He also provided voice talent for Beverly Hills Chihuahua (I dont even want to underline that shit), but I assume like most other people he’s trying very hard to put that far, far, far, far behind him. I mean -- wouldn’t you?
In case you missed it the first time, here it is in German:
OK...I’ll stop.
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Comment by Chig Champa on October 21, 2009 at 4:42pm - You may also remember Jeffrey Jones from that time he got arrested for making child pornography.
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Comment by Cameron on October 19, 2009 at 8:32pm - Luis Guzman is awesome!
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Comment by The Jean Genie on October 19, 2009 at 1:55am -
CLINT HOWARD
Everyone knows this guy, but who the hell is he?
Clint Howard is Ron Howard's brother. He's starred in over 80 films since the 1970's such as:
Tango & Cash
Rocketeer
Backdraft
Apollo 13
Austin Powers
Ed TV
The Grinch who stole Christmas
Cinderella Man
Halloween
Frost/Nixon
Night at the Museum 2
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Comment by Costanza on October 18, 2009 at 4:51pm - Didnt Jeffrey Jones get arrested for child porn?
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Comment by ryante on October 17, 2009 at 11:01pm - I love this blog series. Keep it up!
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Comment by KrissKross on October 17, 2009 at 1:32pm - Cam, I love Community! and that statue was awesome!
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Comment by BOWENARROW on October 17, 2009 at 12:50pm - Jeffrey Jones was awesome in Amadues and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. He's one of my favorite actors that we rarely see. I didn't know he was in Deadwood. Everyone keeps telling me how great that show is and now knowing that Jones is in it it gives me an even better excuse to check it out. I guess it's time to Netflix another series I've been missing out on.
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Comment by Cam on October 17, 2009 at 11:58am - Did anyone else see Community where they had Luis Guzman statue?
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