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There’s one last memorable movie line to share. “Why does everything in my life have to be such a disaster?” So laments Joyce Brabner in American Splendor. This real life comic book enthusiast was portrayed by Hope Davis in her Golden Globe nominated performance. How difficult it is to recognize Davis, an attractive blond, under that dark wig and large glasses in this award winning movie based on the true life of graphic novelist Harvey Pekar. As her co-star (Academy Award winner Paul Giamatti) described in an interview, “She has never shied away from the challenging or unflattering, and in the process has brought to the surface the humanity in a diverse array of characters, no matter how outlandish they may initially appear.” Critics view Davis as a gifted Indie film actress now receiving attention for her flawless performances in several recent studio films. Watch her staring with Nicolas Cage as a chilly suburban housewife in The Weather Man, or with Greg Kinnear as one half of a gullible married couple in last year’s hit The Matador. She’s the somewhat ditzy bride- to-be daughter in About Schmidt with Jack Nicholson and a tragically self-involved mother in Hearts in Atlantis. Families might enjoy Duma, a mild adventure peril about the bond between a cheetah and a boy in South Africa.
Do you have a favorite "lesser known" actress? Would you like to nominate one you feel deserves more recognition? Please share your thoughts.
Comments (3)
How about Dabney Coleman--the guy you love to hate. I remember the day he tried to pick up my sister in Pat O'Brien's in the French Quarter. Up to that time I'd never heard of him. Now I catch his name everywhere. No, he didn't get to 1st base with my sister even though he bought her 3 Hurricanes. (She has a hollow leg)
Posted by Joyce | December 7, 2006 10:43 AM
Posted on December 7, 2006 10:43
Both great choices. I would add Joan Cusack ( I just saw School of Rock on television and remembered how underrated she is). She is always hilarious, and everyone forgets that she was nominated for an oscar for her role in Working Girl in 1988.
Posted by Paul | December 3, 2006 9:10 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 21:10
Hope Davis is a great actress---I am glad you recognized her. I would add Amanda Plummer to the list. She was spectacular in Pulp Fiction, and has done lots of excellent work!
Posted by hollywoodphil | December 1, 2006 8:47 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 20:47