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Actors <-> Musicians
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Sometimes, actors who have established an acting career become musicians. Sometimes, it's the other way round. Although this is not an especially revered group of musicians as such, this thread is for sharing your appreciation for the artistry of such people.
I'll kick things off with an old classic, Mr. Richard Harris.
I'll kick things off with an old classic, Mr. Richard Harris.
Richard Harris (1930 - 2002)
Richard Harris' last role was that of Albus Durabledore in the first two Harry Potter movies. Before that, he had a long career as an actor both on stage and in front of the camera, was an iconic machoman, alcoholic, had a haunted mansion that he sold to Jimmy Page, became a knight in Denmark and Malta .. Of course he also tried music.
There are quite a few Richard Harris albums out there, but he's most known for his "original" recording of MacArthur Park, written by Jimmy Webb. You probably know it even if you think you don't. Here it is!
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It's actually quite sophisticated for a 60s pop song!
So .. your turn.
Richard Harris' last role was that of Albus Durabledore in the first two Harry Potter movies. Before that, he had a long career as an actor both on stage and in front of the camera, was an iconic machoman, alcoholic, had a haunted mansion that he sold to Jimmy Page, became a knight in Denmark and Malta .. Of course he also tried music.
There are quite a few Richard Harris albums out there, but he's most known for his "original" recording of MacArthur Park, written by Jimmy Webb. You probably know it even if you think you don't. Here it is!
[youtube]su3JdzUUuH4[/youtube]
It's actually quite sophisticated for a 60s pop song!
So .. your turn.
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Actors <-> Musicians
Haha, Jackie Chan's brilliant
He should stick to his movies, though .. and caf
Haha, Jackie Chan's brilliant
He should stick to his movies, though .. and cafCharlie Scene [3LK)
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Rilo Kiley and 30 SeconRAB to Mars are obvious ones.
A lot of people don't realize Ricky Gervais was in a band in the '80s. I can't post the video right now because of work filters, but it's funny. You should look it up.
A lot of people don't realize Ricky Gervais was in a band in the '80s. I can't post the video right now because of work filters, but it's funny. You should look it up.
imported_!@#$%
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It would be utterly remiss of me if I didn't mention the musical stylings of one very famous sci fi actor... of course, the unmistakeable tones of...
William Shatner
William Shatner
spazzdaily
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What? No mention of The Labyrinth?
And I'm asking that question without any hint of irony, I thought he was awesome in that movie.
And I'm asking that question without any hint of irony, I thought he was awesome in that movie.
Johnny Depp
i've mentionned his 90s album P on more than one occasion here. he's apparently played on some Oasis tracks, some soundtracks for his films, and with Shane MacGowan. but i like P best, featuring Gibby Haynes from the butthole surfers on vocals and random drummers and bassist (including Flea on some tracks).
here's their cover of Abba's Dancing Queen - YouTube - P - Dancing Queen
i'm also old enough to remeraber Don Johnson's foray into pop music in the late 80s, same as Patrick Swayze. sometimes ability from one art doesn't translate that well to the other.
also the band Dogstar featured Keanu Reeves on bass, and apparently Richard Gere has a ridiculous collection of Les Pauls but i don't know if he's really tried branching out into music.
Chevy Chase is also a noted musician having played with both Steely Dan and Paul Simon.
i've mentionned his 90s album P on more than one occasion here. he's apparently played on some Oasis tracks, some soundtracks for his films, and with Shane MacGowan. but i like P best, featuring Gibby Haynes from the butthole surfers on vocals and random drummers and bassist (including Flea on some tracks).
here's their cover of Abba's Dancing Queen - YouTube - P - Dancing Queen
i'm also old enough to remeraber Don Johnson's foray into pop music in the late 80s, same as Patrick Swayze. sometimes ability from one art doesn't translate that well to the other.
also the band Dogstar featured Keanu Reeves on bass, and apparently Richard Gere has a ridiculous collection of Les Pauls but i don't know if he's really tried branching out into music.
Chevy Chase is also a noted musician having played with both Steely Dan and Paul Simon.
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Not a huge star in either music or acting, but she is always around. Juliette Lewis.
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Tom Waits is absolutely phenomenal in an otherwise piss poor film, namely Coppola's Dracula. Waits was also great in Down By Law.
Roger Daltrey (The Who) has been in his fair share of bad films but he is brilliant in the film McVicar- a true life film of a notorious British criminal that is a classic gritty 80's film with a great score to boot.
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Roger Daltrey (The Who) has been in his fair share of bad films but he is brilliant in the film McVicar- a true life film of a notorious British criminal that is a classic gritty 80's film with a great score to boot.
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Wow! I'd have never pinned Johnny Depp as a musician in his spare time...
Hey a good example of a Musician turned actor... none other than Mr. Phil Collins! He's had a nuraber of movie roles, the most notable of which was "Buster" for which he provided a song for the soundtrack, his cover of "Groovy Kind of Love"... I also know that in his pre - genesis days he was in theatre to some degree, and he has starred in a few not very high profile movies...
Hey a good example of a Musician turned actor... none other than Mr. Phil Collins! He's had a nuraber of movie roles, the most notable of which was "Buster" for which he provided a song for the soundtrack, his cover of "Groovy Kind of Love"... I also know that in his pre - genesis days he was in theatre to some degree, and he has starred in a few not very high profile movies...
PACCAPACCA
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Joe Strummer was a great actor.
Welshblade1
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Ricky Nelson became
Rick Nelson
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Oh yea and that dude from The Wonder Years became Marilyn Manson. No?
Rick Nelson
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Oh yea and that dude from The Wonder Years became Marilyn Manson. No?
sutherngal_00
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I thought was just an unconfirmed rumour! If it is true that would indeed be funny!
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...is basically what I was going to say as well as this...
With a few exceptions, I don't really think he's a very good actor at all - very wooden and uncharismatic with most of the roles I've seen him in. Exceptions are the Man Who Fell To Earth (where he basically played himself anyway), Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (even if Tom Conti steals the show with that one) and this...
^ It doesn't erabed, so click twice to play. It's a 20 minute short film he wrote (directed by Julien 'Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle' Temple) as an extended promo for his Blue Jean single, and is actually surprisingly good stuff. If you've got plenty of time to kill, kick back and enjoy...
David Bowie
With a few exceptions, I don't really think he's a very good actor at all - very wooden and uncharismatic with most of the roles I've seen him in. Exceptions are the Man Who Fell To Earth (where he basically played himself anyway), Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (even if Tom Conti steals the show with that one) and this...
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^ It doesn't erabed, so click twice to play. It's a 20 minute short film he wrote (directed by Julien 'Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle' Temple) as an extended promo for his Blue Jean single, and is actually surprisingly good stuff. If you've got plenty of time to kill, kick back and enjoy...