There are so many films that I could pull three actors from and classify each one according to their types. I have so many favorite actors that no matter what kind of film they are in I will more than likely watch it because of them. The three actors I want to classify are Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, and Michael Madsen. These actors are very well known and very popular. It’s hard to classify these actors but when it comes to Johnny Depp he is a very diverse actor, you could say he falls under the wild card actor because he can be put in any role and do a phenomenal job. When it comes to Al Pacino, what a great actor. Al Pacino is very diverse but plays roles of mobster flawlessly. We could classify Al Pacino as an interpreter because he is always put in a role as a well-known mobster and can pull off being a gangster. Michael Madsen I would classify as an interpreter as well. Michael Madsen has a diverse roll in many movies but is an intense actor and ever role he plays it’s hard to see anyone else in his place.
When it comes to Johnny Depp being a wild card actor you would have to sit through so many movies. Recently I watched him in a undercover FBI movie where he makes his way into a mob life and falls way to deep undercover. There was one scene where they put a hit out on a main mobsters son, and to prove he wasn’t a snitch he was about to shoot this guys son until the FBI broke through and took both Johnny Depp and Al Pacino into custody. Now on the other hand Johnny Depp doesn’t have to even physically be in a movie, his personality and voice is all he needs. Just like in the movie Rango where he played a sheltered chameleon who has an identity crisis. Rango is an computer animated movie and Johnny’s personality shines right through to the characters.
Al Pacino is a interpreter in every movie he plays in. He is well known for the mobster movies he has acted in. He is always placed in a well-known role and interprets the role to a tee. He befriended Johnny Depp in Donny Brasco and brought him in the mobster scene. He was very into his role and plays a very good gangster. When you first see him in this role it’s like he was just born to be part of the mob, he looks, feels, and creates this amazing persona. Now Michael Madsen is classified just as Al Pacino is. He is an interpreter and is always put into a roll that seems diverse but he make the part so intense, he brings out a specific feeling when you watch him on film. You couldn’t put anyone in his place because it wouldn’t be the same.
The one actor I want to focus on specifically is Johnny Depp. Now talk about one of the greatest actors. He has such a great skill and personality that I believe he could take any role and make is amazing. You could not put Johnny Depp in one specific category; he can shine in any category he is placed in. Even all the films he has been in you are so shocked when you see him act in something so different. I’ve posted a lot of clips in this blog about Johnny Depp being a mobster and the persona he puts on and then there’s one where he is just a voice but you can tell he has such diversity when it comes to acting. He could never just play one type of movie; he will forever be the wild card.
Donnie Brasco – Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.” YouTube. mcsashoto, 29 June 2008. Web. 20 June 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocgGc-l5LuQ>.
Donnie Brasco (7/8) Movie CLIP – If You’re a Rat… (1997) HD.” YouTube. Movieclips, 7 Oct. 2012. Web. 20 June 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT8o1fvTB5Q>.
Johnny Depp Acting In Rango: A Behind the Scenes Look.” YouTube. Pursuitist Luxury, 24 Dec. 2010. Web. 20 June 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDyYGBL0HKw>.