Character actors who should get more shots at starring roles:

[wickerwoman]

Male: Sean Bean.

Actually, every movie should have Sean Bean. The more lines the better.

Female: Anna Paquin.

Every movie should have Sean Bean and Anna Paquin.

Discuss...

[OneBlueSky]

1. speaking of character actors, anyone remember this guy?

he happened to be a friend of mine back in the late 60s and early 70s . . . unfortunately, he passed away in 1983, but will be remembered for his many film and tv appearances . . . if not by name then by his unforgettable face . . .



Mike Kellin was a very solid actor who was most enjoyable to watch. His coarse-featured face, tired eyes and flat, monotone voice suggested that he had lived hard and fast. He was most often cast as tough guys...good and evil. His portrayals were fascinating and memorable to be sure. He was born Myron Kellin in Hartford, Connecticut on April 26, 1922. He was educated at Boston University and Trinity College. He served with the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander during World War II and after the war studied acting and playwriting at the Yale School of Drama. He worked in some 50 plays and won an Obie Award for his work in "American Buffalo." He made his Broadway debut in 1949 in "At War With the Army" and eventually earned a Tony nomination for the Musical "Pipe Dream." He was married to actress Sally Moffat, daughter of Sylvia Field Truex of an earlier marriage. He was also active in the Fortune Society, a prisoner's rights group. His film debut was in the film version of "At War With the Army" in 1950 as Sgt. McVey. His other film credits include: "Hurricane Smith" (1952) as Dicer; "Lonelyhearts" (1959) as Frank Goldsmith; "Wackiest Ship in the Army" (1960) as Chief Mate MacCarthy; "The Great Impostor" (1960) with Tony Curtis, as Thompson; "Hell Is for Heroes" (1962) as Pvt. Kolinsky; "The Boston Strangler" (1968) as Julian Soshnick; "Riot" (1969) as Bugsy; "The People Next Door" (1970) as Dr. Margolin; "Fools Parade" (1971) as Steve Mystic; "Freebie and the Bean" (1974) as Lt. Rosen; "Midnight Express" (1978) as Mr. Hayes; "The Jazz Singer" (1980) as Leo; "Just Before Dawn" (1981) as Ty and "Sleepaway Camp" (1983) as Mel, his last film. He was very active in television and was a regular on: "Bonino" (1953) as Rusty; "Honestly Celeste" (1954) as Marty Gordon; "The Wackiest Ship in the Army" (1965-66) as C.P.O. Willie Miller; "Seventh Avenue" a mini-series (1977) as Morris Blackman and "Fitz and Bones" (1981) as Robert Whitmore. He appeared in made for TV movies including: "Assignment: Munich" (1972); "The Connection" (1973) and F.D.R.: the Last Year (1980) as Andre Gromyko. He guested on series including: "Naked City"; "The Untouchables"; "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"; "Twilight Zone"; "Lost in Space" and "Barney Miller." He died on August 26, 1983 of cancer in Nyack, New York at the age of 61.

from "Great Characer Actors" . . . http://www.dougmacaulay.com/kingspud/sel_by_actor_index_1_page.php?requested_page=3

[Tom_Foolery]

2. I remember him well. n/t

[m-jean03]

3. Christopher Walken.

Love 'im to death!

[ForrestGump]

4. He first leaped to mind for me, too, though

I'm sure I could think of a ton more if I tried.

Gary Sinese, for a start.

[AntiCoup2K4]

5. Oh now there's a shock...

Forrest Gump giving props to Lieutenant Dan :evilgrin:

[ForrestGump]

6. Ice cream, Lieutenant Dan!