All time favorite actress?

[diamondsnake]

Mine would be Michelle Pfeiffer. Who is your favorite actress?

[Ali]

Tie between Stockard Channing and Emma Thompson.

With Allison Janney a close third.

[DownOnRodeo]

Cate Blanchett can't seem to put a foot wrong.

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by Ali
Tie between Stockard Channing and Emma Thompson.

With Allison Janney a close third.

I love Stockard Channing, esp, in Grease and Practical Magic!

[DownOnRodeo]

As soon as I see Stockard Channing I think of that line 'A hickey from Kennicky (sp)!'

lol

[golddustchic]

OMG...I have so many favorite actresses. Here are my top three:

Bonnie Bedelia-highly underrated actress who always brings such intelligence to her roles. Favorite film: Bad Manners, 1998.

Madeline Kahn-one of, if not the most brilliant comedienne to every walk this earth. She was the ultimate scene stealer. She was also so great when showing her dramatic chops as well (i.e. Judy Berlin and even Paper Moon) Favorite film: What's Up Doc?, 1972.

Barbara Harris-a beautiful and unique actress who always brougt a great energy to any movie she was in. She could be funny, vulnerable, powerful and every time just so convincing. I love this woman. Favorite film: Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?, 1971.

Well, I guess I've babbled enough.

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by golddustchic
OMG...I have so many favorite actresses. Here are my top three:

Bonnie Bedelia-highly underrated actress who always brings such intelligence to her roles. Favorite film: Bad Manners, 1998.

Madeline Kahn-one of, if not the most brilliant comedienne to every walk this earth. She was the ultimate scene stealer. She was also so great when showing her dramatic chops as well (i.e. Judy Berlin and even Paper Moon) Favorite film: What's Up Doc?, 1972.

Barbara Harris-a beautiful and unique actress who always brougt a great energy to any movie she was in. She could be funny, vulnerable, powerful and every time just so convincing. I love this woman. Favorite film: Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?, 1971.

Well, I guess I've babbled enough.

I must be real out of the loop because I haven't heard of any of these ladies. :p

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Actresses who are no longer with us - Elizabeth Montgomery and Lee Remick

My absolute fave tho is Sigourney Weaver

Pip

[strandinthewind]

Originally posted by golddustchic
. . . Madeline Kahn-one of, if not the most brilliant comedienne to every walk this earth. She was the ultimate scene stealer. She was also so great when showing her dramatic chops as well (i.e. Judy Berlin and even Paper Moon) Favorite film: What's Up Doc?, 1972 . . .

Beloved in my heart always, she was just amazing. Of all of her brilliant and lambent stuff, I think I loved her in "Blazing Saddles" most ("I am SO TIRED . . . let's face it, from the waist down - Its kaput!" :laugh: ). She was also brilliant in "Holiday Nuts" with Steve Martin. I just loved her and miss her on the screen.

Gloria Swanson was also a huge fav. of mine. Talk about your independant woman in the teens and 20's. Swanson was America's first real movie star. To quote Photoplay circa around 1925 - "Goria Swanson was the second movie star to earn a million dollars and the first to spend it" :laugh: (Mary Pickford was the first to earn a million dollars). Swanson refused to let the studio tell her not to have her baby for it would ruin her career. She had five husbands, most of which she divorced because they were cruel and/or tried to make her submissive. She lobbied and testified before Congress in the 50's for better nutrtion in schools. She painted a day poster for the UN's Year of the Woman. She was one of the first women ever to have their own television show - "The Gloria Swanson Hour." She was an opera singer. She was nominated three times for an Academy Award ("Sadie Thompson" - which she defied the Hayes code to make and beat out every male producer who tried to stop her, "The Tresspasser" - her first talkie, and, of course, "Sunset Blvd." Interestingly, she will be immortalized as "Norma Desmond," but she was FAR more than that and certainly was not the character of Norma Desmond, although she was brilliant as her and probably could relate a little.

Bette Davis and Meryl Streep could and can also do no wrong.

There are others, but these stand out for me.

:cool:

[laurie816]

Without a doubt....Katherine Hepburn:nod:

[strandinthewind]

Yep!!!!!!! Kate was just great!!!!!!

[DownOnRodeo]

Pip - Sigourney is my pick too!

Absolutely hilarious in Galaxy Quest and brilliant in her many other (diverse!) roles.


I'm also a big fan of Jodie Foster (Contact being one of my top films), but don't worry - not enough to shoot a president over! :laugh: Although the current president... :rolleyes:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by DownOnRodeo
As soon as I see Stockard Channing I think of that line 'A hickey from Kennicky (sp)!'

lol

To you from me, Pinky Lee.;)

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

I can't pick one.

I'm thinking Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Jean Stapleton, Jodie Foster, Jane Alexander.
Honorable Mention to Nicole Kidman - I've only seen her in The Others, but if her other performances compare...

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon
Actresses who are no longer with us - Elizabeth Montgomery and Lee Remick

My absolute fave tho is Sigourney Weaver

Pip

My mom loves Lee Remick.
Remember that movie The Competition? They used to run it all the time when we first got cable.

- Jake

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
My mom loves Lee Remick.
Remember that movie The Competition? They used to run it all the time when we first got cable.

- Jake
Glad to know someone else has heard of her! I usually get blank looks when I mention her. Most people remember her from The Omen. She had stunning blue eyes

Pip

[dissention]

Ohmigod, I have too many favorites to count. I'll make a list. :laugh:

Ellen Burstyn (she can do no wrong...ahem, "Requiem for a Dream")
Madeline Kahn ( :laugh: I thought she was her best in "Clue")
Susan Sarandon (Atlantic City, White Palace, and Dead Man Walking especially)
Jessica Lange (Music Box is one of her best)
Sigourney Weaver (never made a movie I didn't like)
Holly Hunter (she can really do no wrong; she is truly gifted and one of the best in history)
Catherine Deneuve (so, so sexy)
Lesley Ann Warren (there's just something about her that I really love)
Jodie Foster (spellbinding is the only word that could describe her!)
Cate Blanchett (totally awesome, she made some GREAT movie last year)
Helen Mirren (what a class act)

I'm sure I'll think of many, many more!

[dissention]

Originally posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon
Glad to know someone else has heard of her! I usually get blank looks when I mention her. Most people remember her from The Omen. She had stunning blue eyes

Pip

She was beautiful and I always thought that she looked like she could be Margot Kidder's sister. :nod:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by dissention
She was beautiful and I always thought that she looked like she could be Margot Kidder's sister. :nod:

:eek:
Margot Kidder's features are sharp; Lee's face was pretty square with wide eyes. I don't see it.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by dissention

Madeline Kahn ( :laugh: I thought she was her best in "Clue")
Holly Hunter (she can really do no wrong; she is truly gifted and one of the best in history)

I love Madelyn in Paper Moon and Holly in Broadcast News.

BTW, who can forget Ruth Gordon in Harold and Maude & Rosenmary's Baby!

- Jake

[strandinthewind]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
I love Madelyn in Paper Moon and Holly in Broadcast News.

BTW, who can forget Ruth Gordon in Harold and Maude & Rosenmary's Baby!

- Jake

Yep!

and my fav. from RB "such a nice young couple - here's your vitamen drink" :eek:

Also, Lee Remick was indeed beautiful!!

And, Dissention ITA with your list as well!!!

So much for me having ONE fav. :laugh:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by strandinthewind
Yep!

and my fav. from RB "such a nice young couple - here's your vitamen drink" :eek:


"Did she eat the mouse (mousse)?":laugh:

- Jake

[dissention]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
I love Madelyn in Paper Moon and Holly in Broadcast News.

BTW, who can forget Ruth Gordon in Harold and Maude & Rosenmary's Baby!

- Jake

Harold and Maude is one of the best movies ever made!!!! :D

And you *really* need to rent yourself some Holly Hunter. If I was to recommend some, I'd go for these:

Miss Firecracker (you'll die laughing!)
The Positively True Adventures of the Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom (oh...my...gah)
Living Out Loud (she's gorgeous in this movie!)
Raising Arizona
The Piano
Thirteen
Levity

She's amazing. :nod:

[dissention]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
:eek:
Margot Kidder's features are sharp; Lee's face was pretty square with wide eyes. I don't see it.

- Jake

Watch Brian De Palma's "Sisters" and quickly follow it with "The Omen." I guarantee you'll see it. :nod:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by dissention
Harold and Maude is one of the best movies ever made!!!! :D

And you *really* need to rent yourself some Holly Hunter. If I was to recommend some, I'd go for these:

Miss Firecracker (you'll die laughing!)
The Positively True Adventures of the Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom (oh...my...gah)
Living Out Loud (she's gorgeous in this movie!)
Raising Arizona
The Piano
Thirteen
Levity

She's amazing. :nod:

I despised Miss Firecracker.

Raising Arizona:
"I need me a baby! They got more'N they can handle!"
"Mind you don't cut yourself, Mordecai!"
:laugh:

- Jake

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I liked Holly Hunter in Always... and total contrast in Copycat (which also had the wonderful Sigourney!

I can't believe I forgot Shirley MacLaine... she is fabulous!

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally posted by dissention
Watch Brian De Palma's "Sisters" and quickly follow it with "The Omen." I guarantee you'll see it. :nod:
Hmm... will have to try to look out some pictures....

[GypsySorcerer]

-Dame Judi Dench
-Kate Winslet
-Jessica Lange
-Cate Blanchett


And a few from the days of yore:
-Bette Davis
-Natalie Wood
-Marilyn Monroe

[TheBlueLamp]

I have a few favourites:

Bette Davis: (esp. in What Ever Happened To Baby Jane is an all time fave)

Joan Crawford: (probably moreso than Bette. I loved her in WEHTBJ, Queen Bee and Strait-Jacket)

Kathleen Turner: That voice! Great in War Of The Roses and Serial Mom

Sigourney Weaver: I love anything she's in esp. the Alien series, Gorillas In The Mist and Working Girl

and for some reason Melanie Griffith: I think she looks pretty weird nowadays but I really enjoy her acting. I thought she was great in Working Girl.

Finally I'd add in her mother Tippi Hedren. When I was a kid she was one of my first crushes after seeing The Birds on TV. I think she was underrated in Marnie. Even though I wouldn't call her a great actress, her turns in those two Hitchcock movies made her a favourite of mine.

Nick

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by TheBlueLamp
I have a few favourites:

Bette Davis: (esp. in What Ever Happened To Baby Jane is an all time fave)

Joan Crawford: (probably moreso than Bette. I loved her in WEHTBJ, Queen Bee and Strait-Jacket)

Kathleen Turner: That voice! Great in War Of The Roses and Serial Mom

Sigourney Weaver: I love anything she's in esp. the Alien series, Gorillas In The Mist and Working Girl

and for some reason Melanie Griffith: I think she looks pretty weird nowadays but I really enjoy her acting. I thought she was great in Working Girl.

Finally I'd add in her mother Tippi Hedren. When I was a kid she was one of my first crushes after seeing The Birds on TV. I think she was underrated in Marnie. Even though I wouldn't call her a great actress, her turns in those two Hitchcock movies made her a favourite of mine.

Nick

As you said, Melanie is Tippi's daughter. When she visited her mom on a movie set (The Birds?), Hitchcock told little Melanie he had a present for her. It was a doll that was made to look like Tippi and it was in a small coffin. Tippi was furious with Hitchcock after that. Melanie talked about this incident in the 1980s and the interview is quoted in some book I own.

- Jake

[dissention]

Originally posted by TheBlueLamp
and for some reason Melanie Griffith: I think she looks pretty weird nowadays but I really enjoy her acting. I thought she was great in Working Girl.

I saw her last summer on Broadway when she was in "Chicago" and was really, really good. She played Roxie. :)

I forgot to include her in my list, but she's one of my faves. She's made a lot of good movies. Ever see "Something Wild" with her and Ray Liotta? That's one of my favorites!

[golddustchic]

Originally posted by TheBlueLamp

Finally I'd add in her mother Tippi Hedren. When I was a kid she was one of my first crushes after seeing The Birds on TV. I think she was underrated in Marnie. Even though I wouldn't call her a great actress, her turns in those two Hitchcock movies made her a favourite of mine.

Nick

Yes!!

Marnie is one of my favorite movies of all time and so many people haven't heard of it:eek: I'm glad someone else appreciates it. And Tippi was great in that one: "There...there now.":)

[darklinensuit]

Can't believe I forgot Glenn Close.
Amazing she has never won the Oscar.

- Jake

[cliffdweller]

Hmmmm....this is hard. I really like Julianne Moore, but I don't know if she's my favorite actress of all time.

Shirley MacLaine is always great, albeit kooky. She was just so kick ass in Terms of Endearment!

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
:eek:
Margot Kidder's features are sharp; Lee's face was pretty square with wide eyes. I don't see it.

- Jake

Isn't it so sad for Margo Kidder? I always thought that she was such a great actress and then someone found her one day wandering around like a homeless person speaking incoherently like a schizophrenic! Looks like Anne Heche is taking up her legacy.

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
I despised Miss Firecracker.

Raising Arizona:
"I need me a baby! They got more'N they can handle!"
"Mind you don't cut yourself, Mordecai!"
:laugh:

- Jake

"Hurry up son, I'm in dutch with the wife."

I could quote that movie all day!

[macmar71]

Ashley Judd
Sandra Bullock

[dissention]

Originally posted by cliffdweller
Isn't it so sad for Margo Kidder? I always thought that she was such a great actress and then someone found her one day wandering around like a homeless person speaking incoherently like a schizophrenic! Looks like Anne Heche is taking up her legacy.

Actually, they found her naked under some strangers porch, babbling about someone trying to kill her and brandishing a razor that she had used to cut off her hair and slice her head up. :eek: I'm glad she got help (she's manic depressive), because she's a great actress. :)

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by dissention
Actually, they found her naked under some strangers porch, babbling about someone trying to kill her and brandishing a razor that she had used to cut off her hair and slice her head up.

:eek: :distress:

[dissention]

Originally posted by cliffdweller
:eek: :distress:

I kid you not. :( They committed her for quite awhile.

[GardenStateGirlie]

I really do like Julianne Moore, Kate Winslet, Gwenyth Paltrow, Emma Thompson and Cate Blanchett...and of course, like I have to even mention her...Catherine Deneuve.

I just saw the film Thirteen the other night with Holly Hunter...she played a rather good role.

[dissention]

Originally posted by GardenStateGirlie
I just saw the film Thirteen the other night with Holly Hunter...she played a rather good role.

The scene where she was asking her daughter if she ate that day was amazing. She was fantastic in that movie.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally posted by dissention
The scene where she was asking her daughter if she ate that day was amazing. She was fantastic in that movie.

The movie itself was really sad and depressing but she and Evan Rachel Wood were damn good.

[golddustwoman77]

I would have to say that I have a few favs (in no order):

(1) Joan Crawford ( I just love her in Grand Hotel, Dance Fools Dance, Mildred Pierre, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?)

(2) Bette Davis (I love her in Of Human Bondage, Jezebel, All About Eve, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?)

(3) Donna Reed ( I love her in It's A Wonderful Life, From Here to Eternity, and on her show--The Donna Reed Show.)

(4) Patty Duke ( I love her in The Miracle Worker, Valley of the Dolls, and on her show---The Patty Duke Show.)

(5) Anne Bancroft (I love her in The Miracle Worker, The Graduate, and Great Expectations.)

(6) Elizabeth Taylor (I love her in Giant, Cat on A Hot Tin Roof, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and Butterfield 8.)

(7) Susan Hayward (I love her in I Want to Live!, I'll Cry Tomorrow, and The Stolen Hours.)

(8) Joanne Woodward ( I love her in The Three Faces Of Eve, The Long, Hot Summer, Rachel, Rachel, and the Sound and the Fury.)