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It's common sense that adding talented actors to a great script will increase the finished film's chances of success. However, if film history has shown anything, it’s the extent to which even a large stable of talent can't always rescue a movie. Indeed, there are a number of notorious flops which failed with critics despite having some of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-actors-said-about-flops/pierce-nahigyan">industry’s biggest names attached to them</a>.Some films&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notorious-flops-that-made-money/nathan-gibson">manage to earn a lot of money</a> at the box office in spite of critical hatred. Others never quite catch on with either audiences or critics, revealing just how fickle the magic of the movies can really be. Check out these 14 critically bad movies with good actors and vote on the biggest disappointment below.

14 Critically Bad Movies With Good Actors

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Thomas West

Lists about action stars and characters who are eternally sweaty and smeared with dirty blood, having just leapt out of reach of another fiery explosion.


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Whoa Facts

Actors can develop reputations for how they behave off-screen as well as based on the roles they take. Typecasting aside, some actors have definitely become synonymous with masculine energy. Or, simply put, they're macho.These men may fight, talk sh*t, drive fast, and boast big muscles - but they're not always <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-can-fight/mike-mcgranaghan">action stars</a>, per se. They often protect and defend others, stand up to injustice, and present a bravado that's both impressive and intimidating. We know them when we see them, and we kind of count on them to bring manliness to any role - whether they want to or not.&nbsp;Actors like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/burt-reynolds-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Burt Reynolds </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sean-connery-stories/shane-fraser">Sean Connery</a> have long been considered macho. Nostalgic favorites like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-sylvester-stallone-rambo-facts/jacob-shelton">Sylvester Stallone</a> and Bruce Willis have, too. And performers with relatively short resumes continue to fall under that label all the time. When it comes to the most macho actors we could think of, the guys on this list definitely qualify. And, finding out more about them may have puffed up our chests a bit, too.

Facts About 14 Quintessential Macho Actors That Prove They're Tougher Than Leather

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Looking closer at the actors who have played cold-blooded bad guys—and totally nailed it.

Playing the Villain

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Actors are often typecast as a specific type of character. Those who become defined as &quot;good guys (or girls)&quot; and &quot;heroes&quot; wind up playing, more often than not, good guys and heroes. When actors play&nbsp;the same kinds of roles over and over again, it can be easy for audiences to start accepting them only in those roles.

But actors often like to stretch and challenge themselves by taking roles <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superhero-actors-you-forgot-played-villains/josh-plainse" target="_blank">outside the bounds</a> of their typical persona. Just as a comedian might be eager to take on a dramatic role, an actor known mainly for playing a hero might relish the chance to finally take on a true baddie. Sometimes the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-played-both-superheroes-and-supervillains/anncasano" target="_blank">role reversal</a> is successful and goes down as one of the performer&#39;s most loved performances; other times, it&#39;s a bad fit, or audiences are simply unable to accept the star in an unfamiliar role.

Here are some of the actors who have generally played&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-trustworthy-celebrities/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">trustworthy</a>&nbsp;characters but <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-broke-type-casting/anncasano" target="_blank">broke away from that typecasting</a> to play a villainous role. Which of these risks paid off?

The Best Villain Performances By Actors Who Always Play The Hero

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The Best Villain Performances By Actors Who Always Play The Hero 

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The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/television-shows-most-episodes/ranker-tv">longer a TV show runs</a>, the more successful it is, and the more opportunity it has to tell its many, many stories. However, longevity carries its own risks, particularly when it comes to sitcoms, which can grow old and tired the longer they are on the air. Because of this, series often find it necessary to inject some new energy into the cast to give it a boost.One of the most effective means of doing so is to bring in a new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/overqualified-sitcom-guest-stars/saim-cheeda">heavy-hitting cast member</a>, and many shows have used a new cast member (or members) to shake things up in productive ways.&nbsp;

TV Shows That Brought In A Ringer To Level Up The Cast

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Every so often, a movie casts the perfect pair of Hollywood stars. Getting the casting just right so the actors have great charisma is no easy task, but it happens. When it's truly successful, you can rest assured another project will arise somewhere down the line involving the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-action-movie-duos/jacob-shelton">same pair</a>.This list highlights some of the best movies that saw a return to form, with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-movie-duos/josh-plainse">acting duos</a> who proved themselves in a different project earlier in their careers. These combinations weren't perfect just once - they're cases of lightning striking twice with absolutely unmatchable chemistry.

15 Times Actors Reunited And Lightning Struck Twice

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Fun trivia about the most interesting actors in the biz.

Fascinating Actor Facts

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How do we define an “underrated” actor or actress? Typically, it’s a character actor who’s appeared in dozens if not hundreds of movies and TV shows without quite reaching the upper echelon of stardom. That’s no knock on these performers’ talents. In fact, they’ve often proven their abilities to carry films with leading roles in independent movies, or they’ve won major awards.&nbsp;Just like any sampling of the population, performers from this subcategory come from all walks of life, and have all kinds of backstories. Some have famous relatives. Others have shocking medical histories. Still others might have hidden passions or talents. These biographical details might not affect their work on camera, but they’re interesting all the same. Here are 12 underrated actors from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-90s-actors/cortland-jacoby">1990s </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-00s-actors/cortland-jacoby">2000s</a> with shocking stories to tell.

12 Underrated Actors with Shocking Stories to Tell

Jim Rowley

People describe their experiences working with stars of all ages in all environments.

Stars on Stars

Weird History

While most actors are able to compose themselves enough to deliver believable performances during the filming process, it's often later revealed that <a href=" https://www.ranker.com/list/co-stars-who-hated-each-other/jacob-shelton">co-stars from our favorite films</a> and TV shows <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-couples-who-hated-each-other-in-real-life/donn-saylor">openly despised one another</a> when the cameras weren't rolling.&nbsp;As with any other job, a little animosity between co-stars is to be expected. Acting is an art form, and actors may <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-refused-to-work-together/anncasano">refuse to work </a>with one another because their methods are just incompatible. However, some actors have developed a reputation for being “difficult” to work with in almost any situation. That can be because their backstage demands are too much for crews to handle, because of general “diva” behavior, or because they genuinely believe they know what's best for everyone else on set.&nbsp;Sometimes these “difficult” reputations are overblown or even the result of mean-spirited gossip. Many of these temperamental actors' co-stars have nothing but good things to say about them. But, every now and then, some celebrity's behavior is so atrocious that co-stars are willing to risk their own reputations to tell the truth. Below, find our list of 12 actors who are difficult to work with, according to their costars.

12 Actors Who Are 'Difficult' To Work With, According to Co-Stars

12 Actors Who Are Difficult to Work With

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There were lots of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-action-star-movies/griffin-peters">grade-A action stars</a> in the 1980s, from Charles Bronson to Sylvester Stallone to Jackie Chan. They and others have delivered an insane number of thrills to audiences. Who could forget Bruce Willis taking on terrorists in an office building in Die Hard? Or Arnold Schwarzenegger coming from the future to kill Sarah Connor in The Terminator? These are the action movies we cherish because they got it exactly right.Those same stars have been prolific enough to have their share of underrated movies. These films <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-action-movie-flops/sergio-pereira">didn't light up the box office</a> or make the same impression as their biggest blockbusters. Nevertheless, they contain the core elements fans come looking for. The next time you're in the mood to check out an '80s action hero in a lesser-known role, try one of these titles, which didn't get the love they deserved.

13 Underrated Second-Tier Movies From '80s Action Heroes

Underrated Second-Tier Movies From '80s Action Heroes

Mike McGranaghan

Looking at standout roles, unforgettable performances, and behind-the-scenes drama of famous and forgotten actors.

Casting Calls

Studying actors who played the same role offers the opportunity to see how approaches vary, and to compare very different takes on the same character. You can study&nbsp;what the individual stars bring, or how they find their own angles to come at the part. In some cases, one actor might do something brilliant, while the other is weak. Other times, you get lucky and see two really unique, effective takes.&nbsp;

The reasons for the &quot;same character different actor&quot; phenomenon are varied. It can be because the same source material was adapted for the screen more than once. Another reason is that occasionally actors play a real person in separate films. A few cases on this list are even kind of bizarre coincidences. In almost every instance, though, one of the performances is better-known than the other.&nbsp;

Whatever the reason, we suspect you either don&#39;t know or don&#39;t remember that these famous folks played the same character onscreen. Vote up the connections you think are coolest.

Actors You Didn't Realize Played The Same Character

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War movie actors and camaraderie go hand in hand. Actors get pretty close to one another (physically and emotionally) while contending with the elements of a rugged outdoor set. Compare this to actors hitting their marks in a&nbsp;cushy soundstage on a Hollywood lot. However, that closeness does not always produce positive results. Some of the biggest conflicts in filmmaking history developed on war movie sets.

The following are both positive and negative stories involving notable war movie actors, as told by their co-stars.&nbsp;&nbsp;

What Actors In War Movies Were Really Like, According To Their Co-Stars

Shane Fraser

Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous.

What's In a Name?

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If you've ever wondered how to say actor names, you might have just guessed the pronunciation based on how the celebrity names are spelled. Yet many actors have come forward to point out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-mispronounced-names/elle-tharp">names we're saying wrong</a>.As you read how to pronounce some of these famous names, you might find that some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/commonly-mispronounced-famous-things/molly-weinfurter">mispronunciations</a> are a surprise!

Nostalgic Actors' Names We've Been Mispronouncing - And How To Say Them

Molly Weinfurter

It's been another amazing week for finding some new interviews, plus a few that managed to slip through the cracks of the web! Between <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tweets-about-chris-evans/ramya-jaishankar-1">Chris Evans</a> talking about being “perfect” for his role in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scott-pilgrim-details-trivia/erin-maxwell">Scott Pilgrim</a>, Stephen King explaining the origin of his love for clowns, or Leslie Nielsen bringing a fart machine to an interview, not only is the content they're creating amazing but so are the moments spent promoting it!Whether you were raised on TV or not, enjoy this list of interviews we found this week!

15 Of The Funniest Interview Moments We Found This Week

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Entertainment Franchises

For an up-and-coming actor, signing onto a film that is projected to spawn <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movie-sequels/ranker-film">sequels</a> carries the promise of a potential cash cow and long-term employment. In order to bring about a successful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-launched-multiple-franchises/mike-mcgranaghan">franchise</a>, that first installment must enthrall audiences and make a ton of money that surpasses the mark of a modest hit.When a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-with-forgotten-signature-franchises/k-krombie">box office failure</a> nips a franchise in the bud, the star typically moves onto another project quickly, for the sake of their earnings, as well as their reputation. Thus, it's easy to forget the number of established movie stars who appeared in more than one failed franchise despite overall successful careers.&nbsp;

13 Actors With Multiple Failed Franchises

Actors With Multiple Failed Franchises

K. Krombie

Looking through our fingers and ranking the best, scariest, dumbest, etc. characters in classic, creative, and totally forgettable horror movies.

Night Terrors

For a certain type of horror fan, it's not enough to enjoy <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-iconic-horror-villains-by-state/christopher-shultz">classic horror movies</a> by rewatching them over and over again. For those whose fandom goes a bit deeper than that, it's even better to learn about how those films were made. Naturally, horror often deals with intense subject matter - it is, after all, scary - and this can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horrific-horror-movie-stories/juliet-bennett-rylah">affect performers</a> as much as the audience. Filming these roles can also be physically demanding, whether you're getting blasted with freezing water, having your mouth stuffed with bees, or literally being stabbed.&nbsp;Luckily for those horror fans, the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> behind some of the genre's most iconic characters have opened up about the experience.&nbsp;

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About The Actors Who Play Our Favorite Horror Villains

Even though acting and music are often considered two different branches of the performing arts, there are numerous instances where they mesh with one another. In fact, actors frequently have very interesting and revealing things to say about the musicians with whom they sometimes share the screen.This is especially true when the musician in question has turned to acting, something which has happened with increasing frequency over the past few decades. Thus, it’s especially fascinating to see how those who have committed themselves to the craft of acting can have unique insights into their counterparts, their methods, and their foibles.&nbsp;

Actors Talk About Working With Famous Musicians

Firsthand Accounts

For actors, a role in a movie or TV show may require filming an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-talk-uncomfortable-sex-scenes/lauren-glen">awkward sex scene</a> or extreme physical <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-shirtless-scene-prep/jonathan-kantor">training for a shirtless scene</a>, but that's the nature of the job. For A-list celebrities, the fame and fortune that comes with that job overrides any momentary discomfort or embarrassment.&nbsp;But when roles are either too physically demanding, or require nudity, or a level of tedium A-listers won't put up with, then it's time for the body double to step in. While these performers are expected to place themselves in these same awkward situations, sometimes facing great danger or possible injury for a fraction of the pay their celebrity doppelgangers earn, their names and work are relatively unknown by even the most enthusiastic film lovers.&nbsp;This list features action-packed behind-the-scenes stories directly from the actors we've seen in our favorite movies and shows, even if we didn't realize it at the time.&nbsp;

12 Stories From The Stunt Doubles Of Famous Actors

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You'd listen to Michael Caine talk all day, right? And surely you'd watch Ian McKellan in just about any movie Hollywood decided he should be in. Why? Because they're two of the best living English actors, along with the other English men on this list. These <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest living actors</a> from England aren't just handsome and don't just come with a great accent, they're truly talented actors who have all made film history.Who are the top living English actors? These men (whether retired or still working) are still gracing the earth and many are turning out excellent performances in hit movies, like Christian Bale and Benedict Cumberbatch. The best at what they do, these English actors win awards left and right, from BAFTAs to Golden Globes, and are popular with film-going audiences the world over.This list features the greatest living English actors including Christian Bale, Michael Cane, Colin Firth, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, Sean Bean, John Cleese, Jude Law, Hugh Laurie, and Rupert Everett. Don't see your favorite living actor from England? Add him below so other film fans can vote. Then, be sure to vote and rerank the list according to who you think are the best English <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-celebrities-you-didn-and-_39_t-realize-are-still-alive/carly-kiel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors still alive</a> today.&nbsp;

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Some of the best actors of all time hail from England, and whether you love these English men for their acting talents or just their accents, there's no denying that many of these English actors are among some of the best actors in film history. Whether living or dead, these men made England a top source for acting talent in Hollywood and will go down in history as the best.Who are the all-time top English actors in film history? Some of these actors from England became famous for roles as Americans, as Jedi (hi, Alec Guinness!), as detectives, and any number of other memorable characters. There's just something about these English gentlemen that movie audiences love, and their fantastic acting abilities have made many of them award winners as well.This list features the greatest English actors of all time including Charlie Chaplin, Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale, Cary Grant, David Niven, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Alan Rickman. Don't see your favorite actor from England? Add him below so other film fans can vote. Then, be sure to vote and rerank the list according to who you think are the best English actors to have ever graced the screen.

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The Best English Actors of All Time

Best English Actors of All Time

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Sure, Colin Farrell is a handsome bad boy, but what about all those other great Irish actors? This list of the best Irish actors of all time reaches back in film history to rank the greatest male actors to have ever hailed from Ireland. Hollywood just wouldn't be the same without Lawrence of Arabia and a whole bunch of James Bond films, and those movies wouldn't be what they were without a few of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-irish-actors-working-today/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top Irish actors</a> ranked here.Who are the best Irish actors ever? The land of Erin has given the world many good actors, who have played iconic roles, been part of blockbuster and classic films, and represented Ireland on the big screen for decades. Great classic Irish actors like Peter O'Toole and Richard Harris are listed here, along with more modern talents like Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, and Pierce Brosnan. Think of your favorite movie, and there just might be a good Irish actor starring as the leading man.This list features the top Irish actors of all time including Peter O’Toole, &nbsp;Liam Neeson, Noel Purcell, Tony Doyle, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Harris, and Colin Kenny. Don't see your favorite actor from the Eire? Add him below so other film fans can vote. Then, be sure to vote and rerank the list according to who you think are the best Irish actors to have ever graced the screen.

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The Best Irish Actors of All Time

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Scotland

There have been plenty of great Scottish actors throughout film history, but which male Scottish actors working today are the greatest? This list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-scottish-actors-of-all-time/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Scottish actors</a> working today ranks today's best Hollywood actors hailing from Scotland, both from the big screen and on television. From Oscar winners to Emmy nominees, these great actors are killing it these days, turning in great performances in recent years.This list ranks the highest-rated Scottish actors working today from best to worst. These great actors are all from somewhere in Scotland, but are popular actors all over the world. Today's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-scottish-actors-of-all-time/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top Scottish actors</a> go deep into their roles, perfecting their performances, whether comedic or dramatic, and many are handsome to boot!The greatest Scottish actors working today who are ranked on this list include Gerard Butler, Ewan McGregor, Dougray Scott, Kevin McKidd, Billy Boyd, Dayton Callie, John Hannah, Billy Connolly, and Ewan Bremmer. If there’s an actor listed here that you think is the absolute best in the movie industry today, vote him up.&nbsp;