Which Actor is Your Raison d'Etre?- Page 2

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:19pm

I was fortunate enough to see it live during my first trip to London when I was 15. It was and still remains one of the most extrodinary theatre experiences I've had.

[TheAudrey3]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:21pm

Neil Patrick Harris.

A lot of people dislike him, but I just love his work, and just about anything he does screams "enthralling" at me.

[TabooPhan1]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:23pm

I've only ever had the opportunity to see the filmed production, but if that was so amazing I could only IMAGINE what the performance was like in person...

[Katecab99]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:25pm

Ms. Patti LuPone, without a doubt!

However, Audra, Sutton, Mazzie and Cerveris are my supplements

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:26pm

One needs legumes with an entree.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:28pm

Carol Channing.

Simply put: No Channing, no life.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:30pm

but of course!

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:34pm

How did this thread make hot already with only 402 views?

I thought you needed 500.

Must be the heat these actors generate.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:35pm

Garland Girl- PUT NAMES

[theatrewolf]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:39pm

Hands down for me Dame LuPone (in my eyes anyway). Chenowith, LuPone, Mazzie, Butz and did I mention LuPone?!

[evilNpunk]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:44pm

Updated On: 12/2/14 at 05:44 PM

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:49pm

For being-Julie Andrews
For being an actor-Raul Esparza

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:51pm

Yes, there is no need for shame...

Declare it!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:51pm

Carolee Carmello.

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:53pm

For whom are you a fanning fighting fish?

[alliez92092]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:53pm

As of right now? Julia Murney. But at the end of the day it's Idina Menzel (don't shoot me) and Julia.

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 5:55pm

Fan your flames here!

[queendork]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:05pm

Updated On: 8/10/06 at 06:05 PM

[justme2]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:05pm

How can anyone not know who Mary Wickes is? Love her in so many films....the younger crowd may remember her from Sister Act, but I love her in Now Voyager...she was indeed, a treausre.


edit: this was for those who wanted garland to "put names"

Updated On: 8/9/06 at 06:05 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:07pm

For whom does your savoir flare?

[GodIHopeIGetIt]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:10pm

Bernadette... and The Andrews.

((edit - Raul Esparza too!)) Updated On: 8/9/06 at 06:10 PM

[camp_actor]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:24pm

Clare Higgins is the one who inspires me. Deeply.
Sadly, those who only see Broadway things probably wont know her, as far as I know she's strictly a London lass!

Michael Gambon, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Audra-Audra-Audra [Who does she think she is?! Bring her in here!], Janie Dee...

God, there are so many. That's the problem: so many different actors represent different things that inspire me. All actors are different, so how can I just pick one or two? There are hundreds of actors who I have been inspired by or who have made me say "WOW" or who have made me weep with sadness, delight or both. How can you narrow it down and say "This one actor is my raison d'etre."

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:28pm

Ah, camp_actor, for you life is a bouillabaisse of actors...

[commasplice]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:32pm

Dittoing Bobby: Carolee Carmello.

[justme2]

Posted: 8/9/06 at 6:37pm

It's hard for me too...if I had to choose one, it would be based on the following criteria...would I watch any movie or stage performance of this person, no matter what.

The first name that comes to mind is Walter Huston. Never failed in any performance. He made the most insipid plot of the 30's movie come to life with his performances. Never saw him on stage myself, but from what I've studied...he was widely hailed there as well.

I can't think of any performers today that cause the same reaction.