1/13/08 Actors/Actresses over 50

BuddyDebbie · 01-13-2008, 10:30 AM

Who is your favorite actor or actress over 50 and why?

Joshjb · 01-13-2008, 12:23 PM

Michael Emerson. Why? Have you seen his acting? Need I say more? His speeches seriously give me the shivers. He is so incredibly talented, it's crazy. lol

smileyone · 01-13-2008, 02:16 PM

I have to admit I really loved the acting style of the late great Jerry Orbach.... Of Law & Order fame! He also did acting roles in films such as Dirty Dancing amongst others... He was also the voice of Lumiere in Disney's Beauty & The Beast! Even though Law & Order remains a brilliant programme I still really miss Lenny Briscoe in it!!!

Jerry Orbach... R.I.P. ..... Rest In Paradise!!!

meimei42 · 01-14-2008, 06:55 AM

Who can even tell when someone is over 50 anymore? Aren't some of the desperate housewives over 50 now?

I have no idea, my mind is drawing a blank. Is Jake's dad over 50 on Jericho? Probably, I'll pick him.

TheEditor · 01-14-2008, 11:52 AM

Wow, I didn't realize Emerson was that old. And I'm wit smiley, Jerry Orbach was a national treasure, and at least in reruns, people will always remember how much texture and brilliance he added to a pretty standard cop role.

Meimei: yes, Jake's dad (aka Major Dad Gerald McRaney) is over 50, and he rules. If you thought he was good in Jericho, check out his work on the last season of HBO's Deadwood. Brilliant stuff. And as for DH ladies, Marcia Cross is the oldest at 45 (46 in March).

While there are many great actors over 50, my current vote goes to Edward Herrmann. Great as Richard Gilmore, he was recently awesome on Grey's Anatomy and even showed up in a tiny cameo on the last 30 Rock. Coincidentally, like Michael Emerson, Herrmann also won a Guest Actor Emmy for his work on The Practice.

meimei42 · 01-14-2008, 01:02 PM

Edward Herman is made of awesome! I love him in The Lost Boys!

And those DH ladies are getting close. In a few years we can throw them on the list! LOL.

Joshjb · 01-14-2008, 01:08 PM

Ah yes! Edward Herrmann is definitely another great choice! Brilliant actor!

Mei, I'm not sure DHW will be going on for that long. But if it then I'll definitely put them on the list because those ladies are made of awesome. Especially Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman are brilliant actresses.
Ok, sorry. A bit off topic.

ladytex01 · 01-14-2008, 05:21 PM

I remember seeing Jerry Orbach perform in person in the musical Chicago. He was awesome ... and he is missed. L&O isn't the same without him.

BuddyD · 01-15-2008, 10:30 AM

This isn't necessarily TV related, but I'm obsessed with old British actors. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, etc. I imagine them all sitting around having tea together and swapping filthy jokes. Don't ask me why.

lila · 01-15-2008, 03:56 PM

William Fichtner, though he's not that much over 50 (he's 51 if I'm right). But he's still an awesome actor.
And Mary McDonnell and Michael Hogan are also great on BSG.

01-13-2008, 10:30 AM	#1
BuddyDebbie Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,028,867	1/13/08 Actors/Actresses over 50 Who is your favorite actor or actress over 50 and why? __________________

01-13-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
Joshjb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,289	Michael Emerson. Why? Have you seen his acting? Need I say more? His speeches seriously give me the shivers. He is so incredibly talented, it's crazy. lol __________________

01-13-2008, 02:16 PM	#3
smileyone Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 8,436	I have to admit I really loved the acting style of the late great Jerry Orbach.... Of Law & Order fame! He also did acting roles in films such as Dirty Dancing amongst others... He was also the voice of Lumiere in Disney's Beauty & The Beast! Even though Law & Order remains a brilliant programme I still really miss Lenny Briscoe in it!!! Jerry Orbach... R.I.P. ..... Rest In Paradise!!! __________________ Adaptable, Alluring, Ambitious, Bewitching, Caring, Contrary, Desirable, Energetic, Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Fair-Minded, Gorgeous, Heroic, Instinctive, Lively, Outspoken, Precious, Proud, Sensible, Senseous, Stylish, Trustworthy, Vivacious, Witty and Wonderful.... I AM WHISTLER!!! GONE BUT TRULY NEVER FORGOTTON!!! Not too sure whether I am actually dead or not yet, cause it IS, by any standards, only a small flesh wound!!! Don't worry though... cause in true PB style... I'll be back very soon, right after I get my new, much sought after, Company styled head air vent filled in!!!

01-14-2008, 06:55 AM	#4
meimei42 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11,818	Who can even tell when someone is over 50 anymore? Aren't some of the desperate housewives over 50 now? I have no idea, my mind is drawing a blank. Is Jake's dad over 50 on Jericho? Probably, I'll pick him. __________________ AV by ewlyn on Livejournal

01-14-2008, 01:02 PM	#6
meimei42 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11,818	Edward Herman is made of awesome! I love him in The Lost Boys! And those DH ladies are getting close. In a few years we can throw them on the list! LOL. __________________ AV by ewlyn on Livejournal

01-14-2008, 11:52 AM	#5
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	Wow, I didn't realize Emerson was that old. And I'm wit smiley, Jerry Orbach was a national treasure, and at least in reruns, people will always remember how much texture and brilliance he added to a pretty standard cop role. Meimei: yes, Jake's dad (aka Major Dad Gerald McRaney) is over 50, and he rules. If you thought he was good in Jericho, check out his work on the last season of HBO's Deadwood. Brilliant stuff. And as for DH ladies, Marcia Cross is the oldest at 45 (46 in March). While there are many great actors over 50, my current vote goes to Edward Herrmann. Great as Richard Gilmore, he was recently awesome on Grey's Anatomy and even showed up in a tiny cameo on the last 30 Rock. Coincidentally, like Michael Emerson, Herrmann also won a Guest Actor Emmy for his work on The Practice.

01-14-2008, 01:08 PM	#7
Joshjb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,289	Ah yes! Edward Herrmann is definitely another great choice! Brilliant actor! Mei, I'm not sure DHW will be going on for that long. But if it then I'll definitely put them on the list because those ladies are made of awesome. Especially Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman are brilliant actresses. Ok, sorry. A bit off topic. __________________

01-14-2008, 05:21 PM	#8
ladytex01 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 57,566	I remember seeing Jerry Orbach perform in person in the musical Chicago. He was awesome ... and he is missed. L&O isn't the same without him. __________________

01-15-2008, 10:30 AM	#9
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,005	This isn't necessarily TV related, but I'm obsessed with old British actors. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, etc. I imagine them all sitting around having tea together and swapping filthy jokes. Don't ask me why.

01-15-2008, 03:56 PM	#10
lila I heart Towel Day Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The 13th Colony Posts: 8,748	William Fichtner, though he's not that much over 50 (he's 51 if I'm right). But he's still an awesome actor. And Mary McDonnell and Michael Hogan are also great on BSG. __________________

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