Ten Actors Who’ve Got More Than Just A Pretty Face

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One thing we can’t deny is that a lot of Hollywood actors are good-looking. Their pretty faces grace the cover of magazines displayed on the news-stands we pass by. Or in the commercials that come up on our television. Some even get featured in music videos.

However, while it pays to look good in Hollywood, an outstanding performance given by an actor is the true gem when it comes to watching a movie. I believe an actor can make or break a movie’s plot. A great actor has the ability to let the character he’s portraying overshadow his appearance or celebrity status. Just as they say true beauty is what’s on the inside, I say the true beauty of actors is watching them transform into their character on screen. Beautiful acting is all about disappearing into your character, making that character real and alive.

A good performance isn’t the only thing that flourishes one’s acting career. An actor’s capacity to be versatile is also an appealing attribute because it prevents type casting. If an actor can play multiple roles, then that actor has the tendency to stand out in every character he portrays.

Taking this into consideration, let’s look at ten actors who’ve proved to us that acting is more than having just a pretty face.

Check out the next page to find out who’s on the list.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Thomas/1807181629 Scott Thomas

    I would also add, Charlise Theron, her roles in Monster and Young Adult makes her very versatile

    • Efe Dada

      Yes, she’s an excellent choice. And one of my favorite actresses, too.

  • Hi

    Jennifer Lawrence

    • Efe Dada

      She was great in Silver Linings Playbook! And to think she’s just 22

  • Tt

    Ryan Gosling is a great choice but failing to mention two of his best performances isn’t. His acting in Drive and The Believer are shocking, aggressive and lovable. Simply amazing…..he may be the best actor of his generation.

    • Efe Dada

      I’ve not actually seen The Believer, I should watch that. But I agree about Drive. He was pretty good in it, though I was more blown away by his performance in Blue Valentine, which was why I mentioned it.

      • Tt

        He did The Believer right after Remember the Titans, and is maybe his best work. Haven’t seen it in a while but it has his auction tape in the special features with director commentary on how he won him over for the role, good stuff. Murder by Numbers with Michael Pitt is also underrated. I can’t wait until The Place Beyond the Pines comes out next month on DVD. And his writing/directing debut comes out next year! I love the fact that he remains a factor in the indie film market when Hollywood would love him in The Hobbit or something like it.

        • Efe Dada

          I’ll definitely have to check it out then, thanks. I too am excited about The Place Beyond The Pines.

  • Sujith

    Definitely Monica Belucci

  • http://www.facebook.com/suh.watt.skee Aaron Sawatsky

    TOM HARDY!!!!

  • Joe

    You didn’t mention Gosling’s performance in “Half-nelson” which he got a best actor Oscar nomination for ;)