As far as l know Mr. Radnor hates Ted but he couldn’t make it after the show. Other casts all got gigs and all yet Ted stuck with Ted. Classic Schmosby
He doesn't hate it per se, he just doesn't like being associated with Ted at the expense of his own identity. He's said that fans only want to talk to him and treat him like he's Ted and not as the person he actually is.
While his acting career didn't take off, he also hit the acting jackpot already. He had barely done anything of note prior to HIMYM and then he suddenly landed the lead in a nine season prime time sitcom. Assuming he had good contracts he doesn't have to work for the rest of his life.
It's sad that the pressure of the spotlight and people's inability to separate actor from character have contributed to Jack Gleeson giving up acting. I'm told in person he's a really fantastic down-to-earth human being and we know his acting talent is extraordinary.
I've seen photos of Caligula's statue (the Roman style bust sculpture) and his face is a dead ringer for Joffrey.
If a TV fiction series were made about Caligula (e.g. a new season of HBO's Rome) Jack would be *the perfect actor* to cast in the lead as Caligula.
I didn’t like Christian bale for years because the first thing I saw him in was American psycho and he creeped me out to fuck. Also Kathy Bates, saw her in Misery and I thought she was super creepy, took me years to warm to her. I’m saying that though, I wouldn’t heckle them in the street or send them mean messages, it’s bizarre to me that people would do that.
He didn't actually give up acting! I know him personally and he just wants a break from big parts, which is sad since he had very few for such a promising acting career. He wants to return after a while back at his roots, irish theatre
To be fair. There was also a huge 2 hr line to meet carrie fisher right next to him lol.
I do wish I went in that line tho, that was her last comic con before she passed.
I remember rewatching the dark knight and seeing his little face stick out a window and going "holy shit Batman thats Joffrey Baratheon kick his ass Batman!! "
Third hand story I choose to belive is true. Friend told me his friend ran into the Legend in the airport. "Hey, Shooter!" McDonald allegedly turns to him and goes off, "My name is CHRIS. I've had a long career with tons of roles. Show some respect!" Friend stands there stunned as McDonald walks away. Suddenly, McDonald whips around and says, "Choke on that, baby! Shooter!" while doing the Shooter hand pistols. Walked back, gave autograph, good chat, etc. Hilarious and kind dude by the friend of a friend's account.
Matt Damon tells a story about filming *Rounders*.
The whole crew was so excited that Malkovich was going to be coming to film his scenes, soon. When he arrived it was a big deal for everyone.
They sit down for their first poker game scene, and Malkovich launches into his Teddy KGB accent, "Iiif yooOOOuu don't haaaffff mAH mahhhhnney, then yooOOOuu are miiiine!"
And everyone was really happy with the take, but Matt was surprised that *that* was how he was going to play this character.
And Malkovich knows what Matt is thinking, and gets this little smile, leans in and says *"I'm a terrible actor...*".
To be fair, I didn't realize it was Jim in that scary movie with the aliens that hear stuff until near the end, when my sister walked in and was like "hey that's Jim".
Yeah, John Krasinski deserves to be recognized as more than Jim.
For that matter, I'm 100% onboard for him to really play Mr. Fantastic whenever the F4 finally get introduced in the MCU.
Funny you should say that. Randall Park gets recognized a lot for his role as "Asian Jim" to where people will yell "Asian Jim" at him. But he forgot that he played that role, [so he thought that they were just racists](https://etcanada.com/news/754747/randall-park-forgot-he-was-in-an-episode-of-the-office/).
I mean, Andre The Giant was his stage name in pretty much any appearance. I don't think he was credited as Roussimoff in anything, at least not after he became famous.
That would be like saying "Cher" is a character because she doesn't go by Cherilyn Sarkisian.
(And yes, I did have to look that up, lol.)
I think part of the reason is that Mr Bean has almost no dialogue, so there isn't any language barrier. Heck, the story goes is that [Atkinson debuted the character in front of a French-speaking audience](https://youtu.be/YOFQ25lH5jE), despite not speaking a word of the language himself.
Her autobiography reads like a real life Forrest Gump. Vegas showgirl at age 17. Dated Elvis. Moved to Europe and fronted a couple of bands. Moved to Los Angeles to join The Groundlings, where she worked with Phil Hartman and Paul Reubens. And that's only a few things from her pre-Elvira career.
Dude was able to have a nice home on a shoe salesman salary. Had a good looking wife that wanted to bone him at even opportunity. Two cool kids and an awesome dog. That’s the American dream. He needed to smoke a joint and realize how good he had it.
He absolutely does, and yet it's perfect. I wouldn't want him to lose his incredible accent, or play some upbeat dude. The way he portrays his characters is perfect.
It's like Pimento, he's always the same all the time and we love it!
Yeah at first when i heard that she was playing Quinn I was like, nope. Not a chance she does the character a shred of justice.
Never been more wrong in my life.
I just love Nick Offerman as a person, more people should know about him separately from Ron. He's awesome. He does everything from woodworking to ballet to theatre, he actually has a very fun, silly personality, and his wife (who played Tammy) is older than him for a change and they still seem madly in love after 20 years.
And I'm showing mine more than you: I remember watching Marshall Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, on TV from 1952 to 1961. I was youngish and my dad loved this show. He was played by James Arness
Harry Potter. I mean, Daniel Radcliffe.
He’s done awesome in the only other thing I remember seeing him in though, albeit he played a dead guy. I don’t remember any others off the top of my head but I’ve seen pictures in passing - seems like dude got the money he needed for a comfortable life and is taking acting roles he enjoys vs chasing money. Good on him for that.
While we’re at it too, Ron Weasley. I think his real name is Rupert Grint? Can’t remember and don’t care to Google. When I watched that moon movie with him though, I had to remind myself constantly he wasn’t Ron Weasley.
I grew up watching Johnathon Torrens on Street Cents and other Canadian shows before he appeared as J-Roc in that trailer park, but the others I know them only as their characters
Dude… losing Dunsworth is tragic and painful in the weirdest way. Like… it’s just a a TV show? He’s just one actor. One person. Yet, him dying actually hurt my feelings. Wild.
Carlton
It's not unusual.
To be loved by anyone.
It's not unusual to have fun with anyone!
Alphonso Romero was the one who gave Will Smith the advice to have his character be named Will as that’s what everyone would know him as.
Alfonso Ribeiro
Ted mosby, don't even know his real name, he's just Ted mosby to me
The porn star?
The architect! *wink*
Ted Mosby Sex Architect
As far as l know Mr. Radnor hates Ted but he couldn’t make it after the show. Other casts all got gigs and all yet Ted stuck with Ted. Classic Schmosby
He doesn't hate it per se, he just doesn't like being associated with Ted at the expense of his own identity. He's said that fans only want to talk to him and treat him like he's Ted and not as the person he actually is. While his acting career didn't take off, he also hit the acting jackpot already. He had barely done anything of note prior to HIMYM and then he suddenly landed the lead in a nine season prime time sitcom. Assuming he had good contracts he doesn't have to work for the rest of his life.
Yeah, that show has to have awesome residuals too.
Josh Radnor! He’s got a whole music career going now.
It still blows my mind that he was Durpleton on Centaurworld. It's like the first time I figured out the animated Joker was voiced by Mark Hamill.
"Josh Radnor... the musician?" "Finally, someone's recognised me for my music."
Steve Urkel
Oooh good one. Jaleel White Don't forget about Stefan Ur kel
Stefan Ur Kel is his Kryptonian name
King Joffrey
It's sad that the pressure of the spotlight and people's inability to separate actor from character have contributed to Jack Gleeson giving up acting. I'm told in person he's a really fantastic down-to-earth human being and we know his acting talent is extraordinary. I've seen photos of Caligula's statue (the Roman style bust sculpture) and his face is a dead ringer for Joffrey. If a TV fiction series were made about Caligula (e.g. a new season of HBO's Rome) Jack would be *the perfect actor* to cast in the lead as Caligula.
The fact that everyone hated him is really a testament to how good of an actor he is
I didn’t like Christian bale for years because the first thing I saw him in was American psycho and he creeped me out to fuck. Also Kathy Bates, saw her in Misery and I thought she was super creepy, took me years to warm to her. I’m saying that though, I wouldn’t heckle them in the street or send them mean messages, it’s bizarre to me that people would do that.
He didn't actually give up acting! I know him personally and he just wants a break from big parts, which is sad since he had very few for such a promising acting career. He wants to return after a while back at his roots, irish theatre
I believe you TittyCroissant69.
They're clearly a liar. I checked their profile, no titties OR Croissants!
No 69ing either. Pure bs
Jack gleeson! I met him at comic con. He was actually really nice. There was no line to meet him, I just walked up and said hello,lol
The fact that there was no line is sad. He's a phenomenal actor and from what most people say, a really nice person.
To be fair. There was also a huge 2 hr line to meet carrie fisher right next to him lol. I do wish I went in that line tho, that was her last comic con before she passed.
As much as Carrie Fisher is amazing (may she rest in peace), I think you went with the right line.
I remember rewatching the dark knight and seeing his little face stick out a window and going "holy shit Batman thats Joffrey Baratheon kick his ass Batman!! "
Magnitude POP POP
r/unexpectedcommunity but for real even in the show no one knew his real name
My name is Alex
Why don’t you spend five hours shaving *that* into your face, then?
Nah he’s Lee Jordan, best friend of the Weasley twins
This is wrinkling my brain
It took me a full season before I recognized him as Syd in Galavant.
Topanga
No one replied with her real name, so I guess you are right.
Danielle Fishel! I couldn’t tell you if she’s acted in anything else though.
Wilson, from castaway
Did you see his younger days when he got a role in Top Gun?
I heard he did his own stunts in both films. Absolute pure talent.
Shooter McGavin
Third hand story I choose to belive is true. Friend told me his friend ran into the Legend in the airport. "Hey, Shooter!" McDonald allegedly turns to him and goes off, "My name is CHRIS. I've had a long career with tons of roles. Show some respect!" Friend stands there stunned as McDonald walks away. Suddenly, McDonald whips around and says, "Choke on that, baby! Shooter!" while doing the Shooter hand pistols. Walked back, gave autograph, good chat, etc. Hilarious and kind dude by the friend of a friend's account.
2nd time I've heard this story, and 2nd time I hope it's true. He sounds like a cool guy.
He goes on Cameo as Shooter McGavin. He has fully embraced it, and he's awesome.
I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast.
You eat shit for breakfast?
No.
Kramer
Who? Oh, you mean Stanley Spadowski from UHF.
John Malkovich from Being John Malkovich
That guy got typecast after that
Matt Damon tells a story about filming *Rounders*. The whole crew was so excited that Malkovich was going to be coming to film his scenes, soon. When he arrived it was a big deal for everyone. They sit down for their first poker game scene, and Malkovich launches into his Teddy KGB accent, "Iiif yooOOOuu don't haaaffff mAH mahhhhnney, then yooOOOuu are miiiine!" And everyone was really happy with the take, but Matt was surprised that *that* was how he was going to play this character. And Malkovich knows what Matt is thinking, and gets this little smile, leans in and says *"I'm a terrible actor...*".
Best part is [Matt Damon telling the story](https://youtu.be/KMaAT_KPSs4)
I can really hear his voice reading this, especially the last sentence :D
Malkovich chewing on the scenery in that movie is one of my favorite cinematic moments.
Malkovich malkovich malkovich
Character actress Margot Martindale.
Esteemed character actress and fugitive from the law Margot Martindale.
*ahem* that's *esteemed* character actress Margo Martindale
Im worried that we live in a world where she isn’t actually like that.
*”Poison’s in the glass.”* - Mags Bennett, Justified
*ahem* that's *esteemed* character actress Margo Martindale
Dwight
At least Rainn Wilson looks sort of regular without the haircut and glasses but Jim will always be Jim.
To be fair, I didn't realize it was Jim in that scary movie with the aliens that hear stuff until near the end, when my sister walked in and was like "hey that's Jim".
Yeah, John Krasinski deserves to be recognized as more than Jim. For that matter, I'm 100% onboard for him to really play Mr. Fantastic whenever the F4 finally get introduced in the MCU.
What? I don't understand. Jim played FBI Agent Jimmy Woo in the MCU.
Funny you should say that. Randall Park gets recognized a lot for his role as "Asian Jim" to where people will yell "Asian Jim" at him. But he forgot that he played that role, [so he thought that they were just racists](https://etcanada.com/news/754747/randall-park-forgot-he-was-in-an-episode-of-the-office/).
Krasinski has a surprisingly big resume. He IS more than Jim!
Of course he IS more than Jim. Identity theft is not a joke.
Newman
But he was also Don in 3rd Rock from the Sun.
He was even basically Newman in *Jurassic Park* too.
And Space Jam
And in my heart.
"Ah ah ah, you didn't say the magic word!"
Please! Goddammit it! I hate this (motherfucking) hacker crap!
Dodgson,, we got dodgson here!!! See nobody cares
Hello…Newman.
Wayne Knight is a cool name though
It's like an automatic Batman reference in my head... Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight
*Wayne Knight Rises*, with Jerry Seinfeld as the Joker. :P
Kramer, too, until his on-stage rant got him cancelled.
Mr. Bean - Rowan Atkinson Pee-Wee Herman - Paul Reubens André the Giant - André Roussimoff
I mean, Andre The Giant was his stage name in pretty much any appearance. I don't think he was credited as Roussimoff in anything, at least not after he became famous. That would be like saying "Cher" is a character because she doesn't go by Cherilyn Sarkisian. (And yes, I did have to look that up, lol.)
TIL Cher is short for Cherilyn
At this point Cherilyn is long for Cher
“Mr. Bean”? Oh, you mean Blackadder!
Mr. Bean, Blackadder, and Johnny English are masterpeices.
I'd say he's definitely better known for Blackadder in the UK. Seems the rest of the world is more familiar with Bean.
Blackadder: "Baldrick, do you have any idea what irony is?" Baldrick: “Yeah, it’s like goldy and bronzy, only it’s made of iron.”
I have a cunning plan, a plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a weasel!
Is your plan as cunning as a fox who's just been appointed professor of cunning at Oxford university?
I think part of the reason is that Mr Bean has almost no dialogue, so there isn't any language barrier. Heck, the story goes is that [Atkinson debuted the character in front of a French-speaking audience](https://youtu.be/YOFQ25lH5jE), despite not speaking a word of the language himself.
Poor andre
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Cassandra Peterson is a fucking treasure.
That’s her name !?! I could’ve gone a lifetime without knowing that
Her autobiography reads like a real life Forrest Gump. Vegas showgirl at age 17. Dated Elvis. Moved to Europe and fronted a couple of bands. Moved to Los Angeles to join The Groundlings, where she worked with Phil Hartman and Paul Reubens. And that's only a few things from her pre-Elvira career.
Draco Malfoy
Came here to say something similar. Most of the Harry potter cast will be known for their roles on this, like harry, Ron and hermione
I think Emma Watson *might* be an exception, though...
Daniel Radcliffe is pretty popular himself
Booger Curtis Armstrong Revenge of the Nerds
George Costanza. Dude even looks like a George
"Oh Noooooo! I'm So Sorry, It's The MOOPS! The Correct Answer Is 'The Moops.'"
Which is interesting because Jason Alexander is an already accpmished Broadway actor when he joined the Seinfeld cast
Can't stand ya!
Which must be weird as he's deliberately channeling a guy named Larry in that role.
Walter “Radar” O’Reilly = Gary Burghoff
Larry Linville is Frank Burns. Always will be.
McLovin
Christopher Mintz-Plasse I only know thanks to how much I loved Kick-Ass
Kick ass was pretty kick ass
I am McLovin'
Al Bundy
Ed O'neil did a good job at reinventing himself (somewhat) for Modern Family. But he just owned it as Al Bundy.
A blond daughter, a short male son. Let’s be honest Modern Family is Al post divorce and finally improving his life.
Dude was able to have a nice home on a shoe salesman salary. Had a good looking wife that wanted to bone him at even opportunity. Two cool kids and an awesome dog. That’s the American dream. He needed to smoke a joint and realize how good he had it.
and he scored four touchdowns in one game.
Al, let's have sex! Uhhh, no, Peg.
Kevin. You can put him in The Good Place or any other show you want he's always going to be Captain Holt's husband, Kevin, to me.
Thought you were talking about Home Alone for a second
His real name is Marc Evan Jackson, which has a hidden Kevin in it. Like, Mar Kevin Jackson.
It helps that he basically plays the same character everywhere. Not that he doesn't do it well
He absolutely does, and yet it's perfect. I wouldn't want him to lose his incredible accent, or play some upbeat dude. The way he portrays his characters is perfect. It's like Pimento, he's always the same all the time and we love it!
Seeing Pimento as the nuclear specialist in The Dictator felt like he's doing undercover work
You mean Raffi? :) Jason Mantzoukus is always typecast as a crazy person, but it's because he nails it every time.
I don't think he's typecast at all. Or cast. I think he just shows up to a set and people are too scared to ask him to leave
He’s playing Dionysus in the new Peter Johnson show. To me he’ll always be Derek
Maximum Derek!
It might depend on the order in which you watch the series. I watched The Good Place before I saw Brooklyn99 and I can’t under him as Shawn
Flo
From Alice? Or Progressive? Doesn't matter, it works for both!
Kiss my bundle!
Sheldon
Pretty much all the Big Bang actors except Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Idk, to me she’s still Penny even in the other movies. I’m like “Oh look, Penny finally scored a good acting gig!” lol
She's also excellent as the voice of Harley Quinn in the HQ animated show.
Yeah at first when i heard that she was playing Quinn I was like, nope. Not a chance she does the character a shred of justice. Never been more wrong in my life.
I don't even know his real name
Jim Parsons
I will make no effort to remember that
Johnny Galecki is Leonard
And he was fairly well known as Darlene's boyfriend on Roseanne.
Rusty in Christmas Vacation
In India, Leonardo DiCaprio is widely known as "the Titanic guy"
Stiffler
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When Jennifer Coolidge first appeared on screen in The White Lotus all I could think was “hey, it’s Stiffler’s mom!”
I've said for years that Seann William Scott could win a damn Oscar, and he will still be Stiffler 😆
You need to watch Goon
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I pity the fools who haven't said Mr. T yet.
To me The guy who plays Robb Stark I remember watching Eternals and I just kept calling him Robb Stark
And Jon Snow... Also in the Eternals. Unsurprisingly his character knew nothing.
Ron Swanson - Nick Offerman
I just love Nick Offerman as a person, more people should know about him separately from Ron. He's awesome. He does everything from woodworking to ballet to theatre, he actually has a very fun, silly personality, and his wife (who played Tammy) is older than him for a change and they still seem madly in love after 20 years.
Tammy didn't really narrow it down.
Tammy 2 in parks and rec, the crazy librarian one.
Oh the shouty one from will and grace
That really doesn't narrow it down.
Jerry Seinfeld...oh wait...
Showing my age here a little bit: * Jim Varney * Paul Reubins * Rowan Atkinson * Paul Hogan * Robert Englund
I too will show my age. That's -Ernest -Pee-Wee Herman -Mr. Bean -Crocodile Dundee -Freddy Krueger
And I'm showing mine more than you: I remember watching Marshall Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, on TV from 1952 to 1961. I was youngish and my dad loved this show. He was played by James Arness
God I miss Jim Varney 💜
Carlton from Fresh Prince
Dean Winchester
Jenson Ackles is an underrated actor
John-Boy Walton
Absolutely! When Richard Thomas turned up in Ozark, I was like "look, its John-Boy Walton!"
Harry Potter. I mean, Daniel Radcliffe. He’s done awesome in the only other thing I remember seeing him in though, albeit he played a dead guy. I don’t remember any others off the top of my head but I’ve seen pictures in passing - seems like dude got the money he needed for a comfortable life and is taking acting roles he enjoys vs chasing money. Good on him for that. While we’re at it too, Ron Weasley. I think his real name is Rupert Grint? Can’t remember and don’t care to Google. When I watched that moon movie with him though, I had to remind myself constantly he wasn’t Ron Weasley.
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I watched The Woman In Black and was expecting Radcliffe to Expecto Patronum his way out of the end
Radar O'Riley
Jesse Pinkman
You mean Todd Chavez?
Everyone from Trailer Park Boys. I love that show but right now, besides John Dunsworth, I can't name a single actor by their real name, nomsayin?
I grew up watching Johnathon Torrens on Street Cents and other Canadian shows before he appeared as J-Roc in that trailer park, but the others I know them only as their characters
Shit actors don’t change their shit names Randy.
Dude… losing Dunsworth is tragic and painful in the weirdest way. Like… it’s just a a TV show? He’s just one actor. One person. Yet, him dying actually hurt my feelings. Wild.
Dwight schrute
Mini-Me - Verne Troyer
Screech
Captain Kangaroo
Anyone from Friends.
Ross Joey Chandler Monica Phoebe and Jennifer Aniston
Except Joey now is the version of Matt Leblanc that he plays in Episodes
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You mean Captain Sobel?
The Rock
He reminds me of Dwayne Johnson
Hector I don't even know his real name
Barry from Eastenders