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I think Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman is one of the best examples of this.

@ItsGregKon

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh that's a good pick

@eskimo7176

2 жыл бұрын

Uff! How can someone miss that?

Steve Carrell on Miss Sunshine was something that has impact since the first scene he is on. Robin Williams was also very powerful on other films like Awakenings, The Fisher King and Dead Poets Society. And my favorite has to be Jim Carrey. I knew that comedians doing drama had something special but he had the thing that showed they are the best to do this.

Why is it they make for such good dramatic actors? Because they tend to understand pain and dealing with pain well-“I laugh to keep from crying; I tell jokes to keep from screaming into the void” was a quote I remember from one of Robin Williams’ earlier interviews

The entire basis of comedy, specifically standup, is to be observational so you can point out/play off the flaws of society. It’s why so many comedians are depressed: it’s their job to observe the world and the world kinda sucks. That’s why comedians make strong dramatic actors: They’re trained to observe, feel, and play with life’s goings on. Drama is just switching that last step from comedic absurdism to dramatic realism.

Surprised that you didnt mention Carell in Foxcatcher.

@marksams6251

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! And Jim Carey in #23

Bill Murray in Lost in Translation is hard to beat

One of my favourites is Peter Sellers' performance in Being There. Sandler's, Williams' and Carrey's are also among the most moving performances I've seen from comedians.

I think my nr. 1 is Robin Williams in one hour photo.

Really love this list! I think you nailed all of the great dramatic performances by comedians! You also make a really great theory as to why comedians get cast in these roles! Awesome video!

Nothing to say just 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Your sequels better than the original, and comedians who turned dramatic, are why I subscribed. Good job, keep it up.

Robin Williams made me fall in love with his dramatic acting and with literature from Dead Poets Society.

The Big Short? I think that Steve Carell's role as John Dupont in Foxcatcher is more serious than that.

My favorite dramatic performance of Robin Williams would have to be Awakenings it was also his favorite film of his own

no matter what role Kristen Wiig is in, my dad laughs every time bc he thinks of her on SNL lol

I'm a bit late to the party here, and I'm glad to see Albert Brooks included on this list, but I do think it's worth noting that his first mainstream movie role was Taxi Driver--Brooks is a comedian to be sure, but has always had a toe in more serious films.

Extremely disappointed in youse for not mentioning Williams' performances in Insomnia, 1 Hour Photo, and HOLY SHIT What Dreams May Come! Sorely tempted to downvote for that omission! Only thing saving you the horrid disgrace of a single meaningless imaginary internet point loss is that Good Will Hunting is my absolute favorite movie of all time :P

I find it funny people point out that Adam Sandler acts like a man child in his comedy movies, but people don't even bring up that Will Ferrell literally does the same schtick.

deffinatly Robin Williams number 1 and how about John Ritter he also went from comedy to serious projects

What about Pete Davidson in King of Staten Island?

Definitely agree with the number one

I agree with Pedro Silva: You got the right Nr. 1 (Robin Williams) but the wrong film. I found him way more touching in Awakenings and Dead poets society. But nevertheless: thanks for the great video ;-)!

@marksams6251

2 жыл бұрын

Robin Williams in One hour Photo, Insomnia and What dreams may come are some of his others.

Charlie Chaplin in the great dictator is in my opinion the best. He was a great comedian but the speech in that movie is so serious and impactful.

no peter sellers?

Perhaps Paul Giamatti in "John Adams"?

rowan atkinson is deadly serious as maigret which is a big shift from mr bean and balckadder.

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

How could you miss Jack Lemon in China Syndrome.

i want to add to jim carry (Kidding) one my favorite show ever plz watch it

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Jason Segal over Jamie Foxx????? WTH! Foxx won an Oscar for Ray. HELLLO! And no Eddie Murphy? John Goodman? And ummm next to Robin Williams the best all around actor ever, Tom Hanks!!!!!!

It would have been helpful if you had clarified the title as ..."American Comedians..." and saved wasting the time of 95% of the world's population

Uncut Gems sucks

The implication that all comedic actors make strong dramatic performers is completely and utterly wrong. It's just plain rubbish. Just because there are a few who managed to do it, that does not mean they all can and in reality, for every one who has made it there are 20 who failed. The whole premise is wrong. Some performers are so good that they can perform comedy or drama, THAT is what is going on. That's why there are dramatic actors who then turn out to be great at comedy too; like Leslie Nielson or Alec Baldwin, off the top of my head, who both started as dramatic actors. There's no magic in being a comedian that makes them great dramatic actors. Sorry, this is a FAIL...