Top 10 Actors Whose Best Performances Were Hardly Watched
VOICE OVER: Jennifer Silverman
WRITTEN BY: Joe Shetina
Some of Hollywood's finest have delivered unforgettable performances that few saw at the time. Join us as we highlight extraordinary acting in overlooked films, featuring Ryan Reynolds' gritty turn in “Mississippi Grind,” Kristen Stewart's chilling role in “Personal Shopper,” Jennifer Aniston's raw emotion in “Cake,” Michael Fassbender's harrowing portrayal in “Hunger,” and more. From Robert De Niro's unsettling “The King of Comedy” to Philip Seymour Hoffman's complex role in “Synecdoche, New York,” these actors proved their range in films that didn't get their due when released. Watch, appreciate, and discover the hidden brilliance in these underseen cinematic treasures.
- #10: Ryan Reynolds
- #9: Kristen Stewart "Personal Shopper" (2016)
- #8: Jennifer Aniston
- #7: Matthew McConaughey
- #6: John Travolta
- #5: Michael Fassbender
- #4: Philip Seymour Hoffman
- #3: Scarlett Johansson
- #2: Ashley Judd
- #1: Robert De Niro
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