Most annoying current movie actor

trripleplay · 01-03-2003, 05:45 PM

I'm guessing there will be a lot of "Other" answers on this one. Tell us which actor makes you want to avoid any movie with him in it.

trripleplay · 01-03-2003, 06:04 PM

To answer my own question, I voted for Nicholas Cage and Hugh Grant (notice they were the first ones I put on the list of choices). Cage is just unbearable to watch and listen to -- whines like a sick bassett hound. And I can't seem to pin down why I dislike Hugh Grant so much. He just seems so...so...British!!!

Anyway, the 9 actors on the list were compiled from a quick Google search of the phrase "annoying actor". So, whether you think your favorite actor should be on that list or not, somebody out there thinks so.

gyb13 · 01-03-2003, 06:22 PM

These are my picks (in order, more or less) for most annoying. There are others I thought of, but who fall under 'bad actors' (Joseph Fiennes, Keanu, Seagal, etc) or 'not funny' (Tom Green, recent non-Shrek Eddie Murphy, DeNiro attempting comedies, etc) moreso than 'annoying'

Hugh Grant
Reese Witherspoon
Nicolas Cage
Lisa Kudrow
Freddie Prinze Jr
David Schwimmer
Tim Allen
Rodney Dangerfield
Whoopi Goldberg
Damon Wayans
Julie Andrews
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sandra Bullock

Skip · 01-03-2003, 08:36 PM

Cage is most annoying from your list; but when combining annoyance and exposure ratings, Tom Cruise (from Louisville) must be number 1. For just plain most annoying because he's a dumbass, it's Adam Sandler. Somewhere in between you have Keanu.

For lifetime achievement as the "Can be a quality actor but one who blows it more often than not" award it's Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Gene Wilder (the most annoying yet brilliant conundrum I can think of), Costner (Get off muh land), and (lately) DeNiro ... with the obvious winner being Chase.

Gosfgiants · 01-03-2003, 08:43 PM

Nicholas Cage did a bit of redeeming in my eyes recently in Adaptation. He turns in a terrific performance in a duel role in an offbeat film. Check it out.

Hugh Grant makes me want to punch him everytime I see him, even in ads. I think the last thing I saw him in was Small Time Crooks, and hated him in that.

What, no Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, or Sandra Bullock? Each on these women may be easy on the eyes, but their horrible acting makes me want to kill myself.

Skip · 01-03-2003, 10:29 PM

I thought this was actor, not actress ... though after further review the poll choices to make it a mixed gender bag. Oops, sorry, Hugh and Leo confused me there for a sec.

JamesI · 01-04-2003, 12:49 PM

I can't stand Martin Lawrence. Just too obnoxious.

WiredTiger · 01-04-2003, 01:17 PM

Richard Gere. I don't think he has ever been anything that I have liked (I've never seen "Officer and a Gentleman" though).

Duque · 01-04-2003, 02:26 PM

Ben Affleck - followed close behind by DiCrapio

Craig S. · 01-04-2003, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Duque
Ben Affleck - followed close behind by DiCrapio

Ben Affleck would definitely be near the top of my list. Dicaprio gained a little in my view by his role in Catch me if you can. What I find more annoying than Leo is the following he often gets in the media.

pwdennis · 01-04-2003, 02:59 PM

Alec Baldwin

smug
sanctimoneous
phony

Skip · 01-04-2003, 03:13 PM

You mean he didn't really move out of the US following fall of 2000? (Not political, just skewering a true idiot who could've been the next Bond if he'd just stuck with the Clancy movies)

JamesI · 01-04-2003, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skip
You mean he didn't really move out of the US following fall of 2000? (Not political, just skewering a true idiot who could've been the next Bond if he'd just stuck with the Clancy movies)

Baldwin should have not left that role. Harrison Ford did well in it, but I just can't accept Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan?

trripleplay · 01-04-2003, 06:15 PM

How's this for a line-up?

The Hollywood Hams
(World's Most Annoying Movie Actors)

Catcher: Nicholas Cage -- his constant whining will drive the opposing hitters absolutely nuts

1st Base: Hugh Grant -- stick him at first, where he doesn't have to move, just stand there and look awkward

CF: Steve Buscemi -- deep, deep center, preferably with the bill of his cap pulled down over his face

3B: Leonardo DiCaprio -- got to have him in the infield, so we'll at least attract some young ladies to the ballpark

Left Field: Alec Baldwin, unless he has finally followed through on his promise to leave the country after George Bush was elected

SS: Tim Curry -- this twinkle-toes can probably do a pretty decent short stop dance

Right Field: Martin Lawrence -- keep his foul mouth far in the outfield

2B: David Schwimmer -- hardly qualifies as a movie actor, but second is the only place left to put this dope

LHP: Owen Wilson -- space cadet definitely fits the sothpaw mold

Relief Pitcher: Jim Carrey -- now that's what I call a herky-jerky motion

pathogan · 01-04-2003, 07:19 PM

...he is so bad he makes my teeth hurt

View Poll Results: Who is the most annoying current movie actor?
Nicholas Cage	3	18.75%
Hugh Grant	2	12.50%
Steve Buscemi	1	6.25%
Leonardo DiCaprio	0	0%
Owen Wilson	0	0%
Tim Curry	0	0%
Jim Carrey	0	0%
Martin Lawrence	4	25.00%
Keanu Reeves	0	0%
Other (tell us who)	7	43.75%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
trripleplay NetShrine All-Star Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 114	Most annoying current movie actor I'm guessing there will be a lot of "Other" answers on this one. Tell us which actor makes you want to avoid any movie with him in it. __________________ "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." [Rogers Hornsby]

01-03-2003, 06:04 PM	#2
trripleplay NetShrine All-Star Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 114	To answer my own question, I voted for Nicholas Cage and Hugh Grant (notice they were the first ones I put on the list of choices). Cage is just unbearable to watch and listen to -- whines like a sick bassett hound. And I can't seem to pin down why I dislike Hugh Grant so much. He just seems so...so...British!!! Anyway, the 9 actors on the list were compiled from a quick Google search of the phrase "annoying actor". So, whether you think your favorite actor should be on that list or not, somebody out there thinks so. __________________ "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." [Rogers Hornsby]

01-03-2003, 06:22 PM	#3
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	These are my picks (in order, more or less) for most annoying. There are others I thought of, but who fall under 'bad actors' (Joseph Fiennes, Keanu, Seagal, etc) or 'not funny' (Tom Green, recent non-Shrek Eddie Murphy, DeNiro attempting comedies, etc) moreso than 'annoying' Hugh Grant Reese Witherspoon Nicolas Cage Lisa Kudrow Freddie Prinze Jr David Schwimmer Tim Allen Rodney Dangerfield Whoopi Goldberg Damon Wayans Julie Andrews Arnold Schwarzenegger Sandra Bullock __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

01-03-2003, 08:43 PM	#5
Gosfgiants NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,136	Nicholas Cage did a bit of redeeming in my eyes recently in Adaptation. He turns in a terrific performance in a duel role in an offbeat film. Check it out. Hugh Grant makes me want to punch him everytime I see him, even in ads. I think the last thing I saw him in was Small Time Crooks, and hated him in that. What, no Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, or Sandra Bullock? Each on these women may be easy on the eyes, but their horrible acting makes me want to kill myself. __________________ It'll always be Pacbell Park Beat LA!!!

01-03-2003, 08:36 PM	#4
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Cage is most annoying from your list; but when combining annoyance and exposure ratings, Tom Cruise (from Louisville) must be number 1. For just plain most annoying because he's a dumbass, it's Adam Sandler. Somewhere in between you have Keanu. For lifetime achievement as the "Can be a quality actor but one who blows it more often than not" award it's Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Gene Wilder (the most annoying yet brilliant conundrum I can think of), Costner (Get off muh land), and (lately) DeNiro ... with the obvious winner being Chase.

01-03-2003, 10:29 PM	#6
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	I thought this was actor, not actress ... though after further review the poll choices to make it a mixed gender bag. Oops, sorry, Hugh and Leo confused me there for a sec.

01-04-2003, 12:49 PM	#7
JamesI Netshrine Vacuum Cleaner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Potsdam, N.Y. Posts: 3,723	I can't stand Martin Lawrence. Just too obnoxious.

01-04-2003, 01:17 PM	#8
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	Richard Gere. I don't think he has ever been anything that I have liked (I've never seen "Officer and a Gentleman" though).

01-04-2003, 02:26 PM	#9
Duque NetShrine's Desperado Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,638	Ben Affleck - followed close behind by DiCrapio __________________ Bad Andy It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

01-04-2003, 02:59 PM	#11
pwdennis NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 2,503	Alec Baldwin smug sanctimoneous phony __________________ "I would submit that if the world survives for a million years, perhaps its finest hour may be that in the last half of the 20th century, when the power to blow up the world rested in the hands of a few men in two very unsophisticated and suspicious countries, we didn't do it, and one American, Richard Nixon, moved the cold war away from permanent confrontation toward victory. How could any wrong that he did compare with that?" - John Sears

01-04-2003, 03:13 PM	#12
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	You mean he didn't really move out of the US following fall of 2000? (Not political, just skewering a true idiot who could've been the next Bond if he'd just stuck with the Clancy movies)

01-04-2003, 06:15 PM	#14
trripleplay NetShrine All-Star Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 114	How's this for a line-up? The Hollywood Hams (World's Most Annoying Movie Actors) Catcher: Nicholas Cage -- his constant whining will drive the opposing hitters absolutely nuts 1st Base: Hugh Grant -- stick him at first, where he doesn't have to move, just stand there and look awkward CF: Steve Buscemi -- deep, deep center, preferably with the bill of his cap pulled down over his face 3B: Leonardo DiCaprio -- got to have him in the infield, so we'll at least attract some young ladies to the ballpark Left Field: Alec Baldwin, unless he has finally followed through on his promise to leave the country after George Bush was elected SS: Tim Curry -- this twinkle-toes can probably do a pretty decent short stop dance Right Field: Martin Lawrence -- keep his foul mouth far in the outfield 2B: David Schwimmer -- hardly qualifies as a movie actor, but second is the only place left to put this dope LHP: Owen Wilson -- space cadet definitely fits the sothpaw mold Relief Pitcher: Jim Carrey -- now that's what I call a herky-jerky motion __________________ "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." [Rogers Hornsby]

01-04-2003, 07:19 PM	#15
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	TOM HANKS ...he is so bad he makes my teeth hurt

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