e.g robin williams in one hour photo, eric bana in chopper, lee evans in that other film...the list goes on
2006-09-23 11:09:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The majority of actors will say that comedy is the hardest to perform - so if these stand-ups are already good at "in your face" comedy, they can most likely pull off any role if they are true actors - which Robin Williams is.
2006-09-23 15:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by michael c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in order to be really funny when doing stand up, they have to be a little bit loony or "out there". So, basically, the psycho roles in films are their true personalities shining through.
2006-09-23 11:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because comedians are better at character acting than normal actors are.
2006-09-27 08:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by stumiroquai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they're laughing on the outside and growling on the inside .
2006-09-23 11:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Jerry Seinfeld? Got to watch that 'always' stuff.
2006-09-23 11:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
all hiding a painful past, actings a great way to let it out in disguise ;-)
2006-09-23 11:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by pendlewrenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is art imitating life.
2006-09-23 11:17:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot like tommy tiernan are probably actually phsycotic,
2006-09-23 12:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by oconnorhurls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's who they are in real life.
2006-09-23 11:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋