Originally posted by Sicilian Babe:
One of my favorite character actors is Hector Elizondo. I think he brings great depth to even the tiniest role. Who could forget him as the hotel manager in Pretty Woman?
Boy...do I agree with THAT !!!
In fact for that very role in 'Pretty Woman', I was really annoyed that Elizondo was not given at least an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor.
Amazing that (unless I missed it) no one has listed the great Walter Brennan and kudos to Don V for including him in the original list. I guess the current day actors are a bit more visible.
Other WONDERFUL character actor from Hollywood's golden days...Melvyn Douglas and my all time favorite...Claude Raines.
Re Pacino/DeNiro...true they are established stars, leading men. But each has proven adept at so-called 'character actor' roles, for example Pacino in 'Dick Tracy' and DeNiro in 'Meet the Parents'.
YaddaYaddaYadda....
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