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down our picks for the top 10 famous TV
actors who could not make it in movies
you crazy what if I can’t get the car
there well maybe you can’t but I can
if you like this video then you’ll love
the original content over at our sister
channel ms mojo your source for all
things pop culture celebrity and
entertainment for this list we’re
looking at actors and actresses who hit
gold on the small screen but failed to
really cement themselves in Hollywood it
doesn’t mean they only starred in
terrible movies or found absolutely no
work but that they never reached the
same level of success or fame on the big
screen since they seem to be destined
for bigger and better things
ladies what are you doing here oh I was
just talking to number 10 January Jones
earning a couple of Golden Globe
nominations for her portrayal of Betty
Draper on Mad Men Jones showed she
possessed acting talent to go along with
her good looks though she had had other
movie roles her big screen break came in
2011 when she starred as Emma Frost in
Matthew Vaughn’s x-men first class
although the movie received positive
reviews her performance was criticized
for being OneNote and bland whether it
was the writing or the acting the entire
character was dropped for the sequel
after Mad Men called it quits January
Jones stayed on TV with the last man on
earth I’m sorry
number 9 like I’ll see how Michael si
Hall is not only an established TV actor
but also a proven live performer with
Chicago William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline
and Lazarus featured on his expansive
resume since hitting the scene in the
early 2000s though he’s only appeared in
a handful of films while others tried
and failed to make the jump to the big
screen Michael seems happy focusing
mostly on theatre and TV with the
occasional movie sprinkled in the memory
of killing you will have to be enough
separating the actor from a character is
easier said than done especially when
they’re as iconic as Dexter Morgan or
David Fisher number 8 Mischa Barton
peeking his Marissa Cooper on the OC
Mischa Barton s career has been in a
downhill spiral ever since leaving the
hit show in an interview with
tonight the former teen idol mentioned
that she needed a break from the
Hollywood scene after season 3 appearing
in over 25 movies since her departure
Misha found herself relegated to bargain
bin fodder like virgin territory’ zombie
killers and you and I Barton would
return to television with her stint on
Dancing with the Stars
but it wasn’t long until she was
eliminated number 7 Melissa Joan Hart I
still have to go to school mm-hmm unfair
a staple of the TV scene during the 90s
Melissa was somewhat of an icon for
teenage girls due to leading roles on
Clarissa explains it all and Sabrina the
Teenage Witch come on it’s not that bad
you take five thousand naps a day known
for her girl next door persona and a
winning smile the American actress
struggled to get a foot in Hollywood’s
door with studios seeming reluctant to
cast her in a big-budget role Hart
attempted to kick-start a movie called
Darcy’s walk of shame in 2013 but less
than three percent of the goal was
reached at least Melissa and Joey was
popular enough to last four seasons
number six Alexis Bledel talent can only
take you so far Gilmore girl served as a
great showcase for Alexis Bledel who
quickly became a fan favorites with her
layered portrayal of Rory Gilmore
following seven seasons most were
expecting to see the Texas actress of
transitioning to a leading lady
unfortunately box-office bombs like the
good guy and The Conspirator are hardly
the best ways to launch a career while
Alexis went back to television with Emmy
winning work in The Handmaid’s Tale her
performance as Becky in Sin City will
probably forever be her big-screen
highlight you sold us out I didn’t have
no choice number 5 Matthew Perry is a
little upset I’ve managed to upset a
mass-murderer
things looked so promising when the
whole nine yards came out maybe there
was a place for Perry sarcastic style of
humor on the big screen
then it’s practically laughs free
sequels stumbled its way into theaters
to a critical tongue-lashing appearing
in only a handful of features since then
Matthew Perry continues to prove his
chops on the small screen in various TV
dramas comedies and miniseries
with friends destined to be shown in
reruns until the Sun collapses on itself
we doubt Chandler is crying too much
about his lack of a move
career though number four Matthew Fox
during its initial run lost was a
full-blown pop-culture phenomena as the
series progressively got weirder and
weirder most found themselves either
loving or hating it you’re trying to
talk to me I can’t hear you right in the
middle stood Matthew Fox’s Jack Shepard
while not trying to find a way back to
the island Fox jumped from one critical
disappointment to the next with smokin
aces Speed Racer and vantage point after
lost ended Fox delivered a fun
performance in the box office bomb Alex
Cross and was essentially reduced to an
extra in World War Z number three laura
Prepon thank God for orange is the new
black before entering a woman’s prison
and after that 70s show laura Prepon
appeared in a handful of feature-length
productions that at best could be
described as forgettable at worst
there was Carla a poorly conceived
biopic based on serial killers Paul
Bernardo and Karla Homolka which sits at
an impressive zero percent on Rotten
Tomatoes as of October 2017 a few bit
roles later Laura returned to the small
screen for a half-dozen one-off
appearances on hits like castle medium
and house nobody wants to hear about
that stuff reader stone number 2 Aaron
Paul honestly after Breaking Bad
anything would have been a step back but
of all things need for speed really
Aaron Paul is a great actor with one too
many critical failures on his resume you
may want to close your eyes for this
while need for speed turned a profit
critics toured a new one and following
it up with appearances in the lackluster
a long way down and Exodus gods and
Kings certainly didn’t help matters
while Aaron scored a few decent
secondary roles in I in the sky and
central intelligence do not expect to
see Jesse leaving a blockbuster anytime
soon I made up the black badger raked up
a blood bag and happy
before we unveil our topic here are a
few honorable mentions edy there are a
thousand single men in Fairview why do
you have to date my ex-husband you’re
engaged to somebody else what do you
care it’s awkward we take on our drivers
we tee up and go sailing up into the sky
holds there for a moment and then hey
Parker my god Eddie oh my spider-sense
is tingling if you know what I’m talking
about
number one kaley cuoco it might seem
premature to describe Kaylee’s movie
career as a flop based on what we’ve
seen so far though this sitcom star
seems better suited for the small screen
she starred in around ten movies since
the launch of the Big Bang Theory and
most have come and gone without leaving
much of an impression meanwhile her
performances in Alvin and the Chipmunks
the road ship and The Wedding ringer won
her a Razzie for worst Supporting
Actress in short K Lee’s movie career is
about as impressive as Penny’s do you
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other great clips from WatchMojo and
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watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 famous TV
actors who could not make it in movies
you crazy what if I can’t get the car
there well maybe you can’t but I can
if you like this video then you’ll love
the original content over at our sister
channel ms mojo your source for all
things pop culture celebrity and
entertainment for this list we’re
looking at actors and actresses who hit
gold on the small screen but failed to
really cement themselves in Hollywood it
doesn’t mean they only starred in
terrible movies or found absolutely no
work but that they never reached the
same level of success or fame on the big
screen since they seem to be destined
for bigger and better things
ladies what are you doing here oh I was
just talking to number 10 January Jones
earning a couple of Golden Globe
nominations for her portrayal of Betty
Draper on Mad Men Jones showed she
possessed acting talent to go along with
her good looks though she had had other
movie roles her big screen break came in
2011 when she starred as Emma Frost in
Matthew Vaughn’s x-men first class
although the movie received positive
reviews her performance was criticized
for being OneNote and bland whether it
was the writing or the acting the entire
character was dropped for the sequel
after Mad Men called it quits January
Jones stayed on TV with the last man on
earth I’m sorry
number 9 like I’ll see how Michael si
Hall is not only an established TV actor
but also a proven live performer with
Chicago William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline
and Lazarus featured on his expansive
resume since hitting the scene in the
early 2000s though he’s only appeared in
a handful of films while others tried
and failed to make the jump to the big
screen Michael seems happy focusing
mostly on theatre and TV with the
occasional movie sprinkled in the memory
of killing you will have to be enough
separating the actor from a character is
easier said than done especially when
they’re as iconic as Dexter Morgan or
David Fisher number 8 Mischa Barton
peeking his Marissa Cooper on the OC
Mischa Barton s career has been in a
downhill spiral ever since leaving the
hit show in an interview with
tonight the former teen idol mentioned
that she needed a break from the
Hollywood scene after season 3 appearing
in over 25 movies since her departure
Misha found herself relegated to bargain
bin fodder like virgin territory’ zombie
killers and you and I Barton would
return to television with her stint on
Dancing with the Stars
but it wasn’t long until she was
eliminated number 7 Melissa Joan Hart I
still have to go to school mm-hmm unfair
a staple of the TV scene during the 90s
Melissa was somewhat of an icon for
teenage girls due to leading roles on
Clarissa explains it all and Sabrina the
Teenage Witch come on it’s not that bad
you take five thousand naps a day known
for her girl next door persona and a
winning smile the American actress
struggled to get a foot in Hollywood’s
door with studios seeming reluctant to
cast her in a big-budget role Hart
attempted to kick-start a movie called
Darcy’s walk of shame in 2013 but less
than three percent of the goal was
reached at least Melissa and Joey was
popular enough to last four seasons
number six Alexis Bledel talent can only
take you so far Gilmore girl served as a
great showcase for Alexis Bledel who
quickly became a fan favorites with her
layered portrayal of Rory Gilmore
following seven seasons most were
expecting to see the Texas actress of
transitioning to a leading lady
unfortunately box-office bombs like the
good guy and The Conspirator are hardly
the best ways to launch a career while
Alexis went back to television with Emmy
winning work in The Handmaid’s Tale her
performance as Becky in Sin City will
probably forever be her big-screen
highlight you sold us out I didn’t have
no choice number 5 Matthew Perry is a
little upset I’ve managed to upset a
mass-murderer
things looked so promising when the
whole nine yards came out maybe there
was a place for Perry sarcastic style of
humor on the big screen
then it’s practically laughs free
sequels stumbled its way into theaters
to a critical tongue-lashing appearing
in only a handful of features since then
Matthew Perry continues to prove his
chops on the small screen in various TV
dramas comedies and miniseries
with friends destined to be shown in
reruns until the Sun collapses on itself
we doubt Chandler is crying too much
about his lack of a move
career though number four Matthew Fox
during its initial run lost was a
full-blown pop-culture phenomena as the
series progressively got weirder and
weirder most found themselves either
loving or hating it you’re trying to
talk to me I can’t hear you right in the
middle stood Matthew Fox’s Jack Shepard
while not trying to find a way back to
the island Fox jumped from one critical
disappointment to the next with smokin
aces Speed Racer and vantage point after
lost ended Fox delivered a fun
performance in the box office bomb Alex
Cross and was essentially reduced to an
extra in World War Z number three laura
Prepon thank God for orange is the new
black before entering a woman’s prison
and after that 70s show laura Prepon
appeared in a handful of feature-length
productions that at best could be
described as forgettable at worst
there was Carla a poorly conceived
biopic based on serial killers Paul
Bernardo and Karla Homolka which sits at
an impressive zero percent on Rotten
Tomatoes as of October 2017 a few bit
roles later Laura returned to the small
screen for a half-dozen one-off
appearances on hits like castle medium
and house nobody wants to hear about
that stuff reader stone number 2 Aaron
Paul honestly after Breaking Bad
anything would have been a step back but
of all things need for speed really
Aaron Paul is a great actor with one too
many critical failures on his resume you
may want to close your eyes for this
while need for speed turned a profit
critics toured a new one and following
it up with appearances in the lackluster
a long way down and Exodus gods and
Kings certainly didn’t help matters
while Aaron scored a few decent
secondary roles in I in the sky and
central intelligence do not expect to
see Jesse leaving a blockbuster anytime
soon I made up the black badger raked up
a blood bag and happy
before we unveil our topic here are a
few honorable mentions edy there are a
thousand single men in Fairview why do
you have to date my ex-husband you’re
engaged to somebody else what do you
care it’s awkward we take on our drivers
we tee up and go sailing up into the sky
holds there for a moment and then hey
Parker my god Eddie oh my spider-sense
is tingling if you know what I’m talking
about
number one kaley cuoco it might seem
premature to describe Kaylee’s movie
career as a flop based on what we’ve
seen so far though this sitcom star
seems better suited for the small screen
she starred in around ten movies since
the launch of the Big Bang Theory and
most have come and gone without leaving
much of an impression meanwhile her
performances in Alvin and the Chipmunks
the road ship and The Wedding ringer won
her a Razzie for worst Supporting
Actress in short K Lee’s movie career is
about as impressive as Penny’s do you
agree with our picks check out these
other great clips from WatchMojo and
subscribe for new videos every day
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