10 Actors: Lesser Known Outstanding Performances

Multi-generational actors, meaning the ones that have been around for decades invariably become well known for a specific performance.   A signature performance so to speak.  I thought of some of these actors and the first thought that would come to me would be the signature performance.  Then I thought, well, I wonder if he was great in something else - a great performance that is not as well known as the signature performance.   I thought of ten actors.  I am going to list them one by one.  Next to their name will be the film they are best known for ( and the year it was released), beneath that will be the lesser known, yet outstanding performance (also with the year of release).  Here we go:


1. Anthony Hopkins:  "The Silence of the Lambs"   1991
                                    "The Elephant Man"              1980


2. Dustin Hoffman:     "Kramer vs Kramer"              1979
                                    "Papillon"                               1973


3. Daniel Day Lewis    "Lincoln"                               2012
                                     "My Left Foot"                      1989


4. Tom Hanks                "Forrest Gump"                    1994
                                       "Saving Private Ryan"         1998

5. Philip Seymour Hoffman     "Capote"                    2005
                                        "Charlie Wilson's War"       2007


6. Michael Caine            "Hannah and her Sisters"     1986
                                        "Educating Rita"                  1983


7. Michael Douglas         "Wall Street"                        1987
                                        "Fatal Attraction"                 1987


8. Robin Williams            "Mrs. Doubtfire"                 1993
                                         "Good Will Hunting"          1997

9. Al Pacino                      "The Godfather"                 1972
                                          "Glengarry Glen Ross"       1992


10. Robert DeNiro            "Raging Bull"                      1980
                                          "Angel Heart"                      1987

In taking a look at this list I feel I should add that both performances are outstanding.  I just think there may be some film fans out there who haven't seen the lesser known performances.  If you haven't, I suggest you do.  And, as with all lists, my choices are subject to debate.  I welcome any comments.....

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