I want you to come with me I didn’t do
anything I said I want you to come with
me
they’re acting choices may not win them
many awards but to their diehard fans
these actors and actresses are better
than any a list celebrity bit off his
head
like a gingerbread man
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
cult actors I’m gonna lock his
ah like a chicken head for this list
we’ve selected actors and actresses who
may not have necessarily made a name for
themselves through a list movies and
projects but still possess some special
traits that have made them stand out
over the years thanks to their large fan
followings they’ve attained cult status
you
[Music]
I don’t don’t shot a bow in I pray jewel
to you reticent number 10
nathan fillion well you don’t have to
die alone everybody dies alone handsome
likeable and just a little offbeat
Fillion first developed a cult following
a star of Joss Whedon’s Firefly a sci-fi
series that cast him as captain of the
spaceship serenity is that even remotely
possible you tell me you’ve been
studying with there done tour
the show was cancelled after only one
season but Nathan Fillion along with
Firefly itself has developed a loyal fan
base over the years he reprised his role
as Captain Mal Reynolds in the film
serenity but it was his musical turn as
Captain Hammer in Whedon’s online
miniseries dr. Horrible’s sing-along
blog that won him a new legion of fans
since then he starred in the
award-winning TV series castle and lent
his voice talent to an ever-growing list
of animated programs only now do I see
that biotics so work number nine
Vincent Price darkness falls across the
land the midnight hour is close at hand
morbid creepy but undeniably debonair
and sophisticated this Yale graduate
brought an air of class to his many
roles in B horror movies inspired by the
works of Edgar Allen Poe
how ugly night comes breathing at his
heels even with the violent darkening of
the Sun to close the day of Hector’s
life is done frequently playing maniacs
hell-bent on revenge
Vincent Price played his roles to the
hilt cackling his way into our
imaginations price was unafraid to play
monstrous characters and in fact part of
prices appeal as a villain was the humor
he could inject into these sinister
roles you shouldn’t have done that my
dear
it is Kathy his distinctive voice also
contributed to his ability to create
tension in films he had an unmistakable
classically trained voice which was rich
deep and sometimes had an eerily
unsettling quality as demonstrated in
Michael Jackson’s Thriller we may not
always root for anti-heroes but we can’t
deny that we’re captivated by him and
almost anything he’s done
Vincent is assemble the rest of the
panel so I’ll just let you do the
introduction server right guy right
thank you
number eight steve buscemi we know he’s
being tired I’m very sad about that but
some fellas are lucky and some eight
having acted in many indie films from
the late 80s and 90s Steve Buscemi is
also recognized by his appearances in
Adam Sandler films stop yelling at me
often playing that slimy supporting
character you love to hate
Buscemi has played in half a dozen Coen
Brothers films so far known for his
distinctive eyes and look he usually
plays the cowardly loser but came close
to leading man status when he portrayed
the romantic interest of sorts or Thora
Birch in the film Ghost World
I think only stupid people have good
relationships that’s the spirit
Steve Buscemi ‘he’s trademark accent and
intriguing appearance have netted him
many supporting roles in Hollywood films
over the years while HBO’s Boardwalk
Empire earned him mainstream success in
the early 21st century I’m not angry
Nate you were only doing your job
number seven Pam Grier but you know how
them dealin junkies okay put anything
into it stretch another toe arguably the
leading female star of the
blaxploitation movement of the 1970s is
one lady you don’t want to mess with
whether she was crusading to keep drugs
off the streets of her neighborhood or
putting potential sex offenders in their
place Pam Grier fought against the
tyranny of the man vigilante justice
it’s as American as apple pie more than
20 years later she experienced a
resurgence in her popularity as the
title character in Quentin Tarantino’s
Jackie Brown she was a sex symbol but
because of her sheer badass qualities
she also symbolized the growing
empowerment of women and
african-americans in action movie roles
I don’t care who you were you have no
right to come against gay man that damn
and what role could have fit this
description better than coffee a nurse
by day who hides razor blades in her
afro it seems like I’m in a dream
and I’m still in this dream Howard and
it wouldn’t take much for me to kill you
now
number six Dennis Hopper let me down his
insulting my wife and you’re going to
answer for it known for playing
dangerous over-the-top villains in
movies like Waterworld and speed Dennis
Hopper began his acting career in his
late teens while playing in movies
alongside James Dean he then directed
the massive counterculture hit Easy
Rider
which did much to emphasize his
rebellious image
oh we represented them man somebody
needs haircut due to his admitted drug
use later in his career his off-screen
persona of wild and unpredictable
behavior hurt his chances of getting
cast in many movies
however director David Lynch gave him a
second chance by allowing him to play
frankbooth in blue velvet and an
all-time great character was born Husson
young love letter
straight from my heart burn when he
passed away in 2010 Dennis Hopper left
us with a slew of characters that were
intimidating to watch and strange enough
to be unforgettable
[Music]
number five Robert Englund please cause
this here’s God you may not recognize
this actor’s name but if you’re a horror
fan you’ll definitely recognize the
grotesquely burned face and sharp blade
fingers of Freddy Krueger the fact that
he’s played the seemingly indestructible
villain of the Nightmare on Elm Street
series eight times on the big screen so
far earns him this spot alone but it
should be noted that Robert Englund has
appeared in more than 75 feature films
throughout his 40 years as an actor
that being said typecasting has never
been so effective you shouldn’t have
buried me having made such an indelible
mark on pop culture Freddy Krueger was
named the 40th top villain in the
American Film Institute’s 100 heroes and
villains list and it’s all thanks to
England’s
excellent work
number four Kurt Russell you didn’t kill
me now snake I’m too tired one of the
best actor director partnerships in the
world of cult films Kurt Russell and
John Carpenter had a string of memorable
projects together that played out like
veritable checklists for badass sci-fi
and action films you’re gonna have to
sleep sometime ago really sleeper child
meanwhile early 21st century appearances
in The Fast and the Furious franchise
and Quentin Tarantino films keep Kurt
Russell in the public eye well you like
writing stories so much once you tell me
the story it brings you here while he
has occasionally exercised his dramatic
chops for example when acting alongside
Meryl Streep he really nails the whole
overconfident wisecracking hero of B
movies this all-american good guy is
definitely somebody we want on our side
when things go south it would have been
a while before you started yet
since you going the other way I’m afraid
have to start getting scared immediately
number three Christopher Lee do sit down
subject chops is so much better absorbed
with the knees bent for over 65 years he
played in some of the most famous horror
and sci-fi classics his resume includes
the mummy Dracula Frankenstein a Bond
villain and appearances in the Star Wars
prequels and the Lord of the Rings
trilogy meaning he was truly the elder
statesman of cult movies against the
pilot award that can be no victim
Christopher Lee began his career making
horror films in the UK often appearing
next to Peter Cushing a cult actor in
his own right tall dark and commanding
leap laid the villain to Cushing’s hero
in several films in fact he played the
villain so well Lee almost exclusively
portrayed bad guys throughout his entire
career six bullets to your one I only
need one number two Tim Curry okay okay
that’ll kill me he’s managed to play a
wide array of different characters and
made each of them his own whether he
portrays a sweet transvestite from
another world or a truly evil demon in
clown form Tim Curry always entertains
and leaves his unmistakable mark on a
demanding role you all seem to be very
anxious about something all right it
says Sean Daly I fell down Oh miss
Gillis would you like to come this
register the English actor has made a
career in Hollywood for over four
decades steering clear of leading man
roles in favor of strange or
unconventional characters
what’s also evident in his acting is his
wicked sense of humor which makes it fun
to watch him as characters like penny
wise in it even though he’s also scaring
the living daylights out of us kiss me
fat boy before we unveil our number one
pick here are some honorable mentions
like when people if he which this is the
moss
you’ll never get credit for my discovery
who’s going to believe a talking head
get a job in a sideshow why an
intelligent young man like yourself
should make such a foolish fatal mistake
ha ha
second date no time
[Applause]
and they know please we’re friends to
the end remember this and friend
[Music]
this is for you new people I only have
one room everyone fights no one quits
you don’t do your job I’ll shoot you
where do you work I’m freelancing huh
why don’t you get a job as a waitress I
am NOT a waitress all right then why
don’t you try to get a job at a cleaning
shop do you realize how broke I am what
do you want me to do huh I don’t have a
job
I’m a loser shoot me number one Bruce
Campbell hail to the king baby
if Chin’s could kill we’d be stone-cold
dead right now there are some actors who
can command an army of fans with a mere
raised eyebrow and this man is one of
them get older can’t even cuss someone
have it bother
everything he did was either worthless
or sadly amusing most famous for his
appearances in the Evil Dead series he
has thrilled a Legion of horror movie
fans by dispatching demons using badass
methods and topping off the bloodshed
with an ironic quip movie he’s embodied
characters and fantasy worlds on TV as
well and made many appearances as the
comical thief attala cus on Hercules The
Legendary Journeys and it’s spin-off
Xena Warrior Princess it all starts with
a tune rolling around in your head next
thing you know you’re humming at work
ain’t you Bruce Campbell always knows
how to poke fun at himself which endears
him to his fans even more hail to the
king
indeed next time you unleash an ancient
demon call that Buffy chick do you agree
with our list your shoot is over which
cult actors are your favorite even for
the humor of it
do not wear red for more entertaining
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com what are your
orders
Haider take them to the desert as the
traitor suggested
you
[Music]
anything I said I want you to come with
me
they’re acting choices may not win them
many awards but to their diehard fans
these actors and actresses are better
than any a list celebrity bit off his
head
like a gingerbread man
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
cult actors I’m gonna lock his
ah like a chicken head for this list
we’ve selected actors and actresses who
may not have necessarily made a name for
themselves through a list movies and
projects but still possess some special
traits that have made them stand out
over the years thanks to their large fan
followings they’ve attained cult status
you
[Music]
I don’t don’t shot a bow in I pray jewel
to you reticent number 10
nathan fillion well you don’t have to
die alone everybody dies alone handsome
likeable and just a little offbeat
Fillion first developed a cult following
a star of Joss Whedon’s Firefly a sci-fi
series that cast him as captain of the
spaceship serenity is that even remotely
possible you tell me you’ve been
studying with there done tour
the show was cancelled after only one
season but Nathan Fillion along with
Firefly itself has developed a loyal fan
base over the years he reprised his role
as Captain Mal Reynolds in the film
serenity but it was his musical turn as
Captain Hammer in Whedon’s online
miniseries dr. Horrible’s sing-along
blog that won him a new legion of fans
since then he starred in the
award-winning TV series castle and lent
his voice talent to an ever-growing list
of animated programs only now do I see
that biotics so work number nine
Vincent Price darkness falls across the
land the midnight hour is close at hand
morbid creepy but undeniably debonair
and sophisticated this Yale graduate
brought an air of class to his many
roles in B horror movies inspired by the
works of Edgar Allen Poe
how ugly night comes breathing at his
heels even with the violent darkening of
the Sun to close the day of Hector’s
life is done frequently playing maniacs
hell-bent on revenge
Vincent Price played his roles to the
hilt cackling his way into our
imaginations price was unafraid to play
monstrous characters and in fact part of
prices appeal as a villain was the humor
he could inject into these sinister
roles you shouldn’t have done that my
dear
it is Kathy his distinctive voice also
contributed to his ability to create
tension in films he had an unmistakable
classically trained voice which was rich
deep and sometimes had an eerily
unsettling quality as demonstrated in
Michael Jackson’s Thriller we may not
always root for anti-heroes but we can’t
deny that we’re captivated by him and
almost anything he’s done
Vincent is assemble the rest of the
panel so I’ll just let you do the
introduction server right guy right
thank you
number eight steve buscemi we know he’s
being tired I’m very sad about that but
some fellas are lucky and some eight
having acted in many indie films from
the late 80s and 90s Steve Buscemi is
also recognized by his appearances in
Adam Sandler films stop yelling at me
often playing that slimy supporting
character you love to hate
Buscemi has played in half a dozen Coen
Brothers films so far known for his
distinctive eyes and look he usually
plays the cowardly loser but came close
to leading man status when he portrayed
the romantic interest of sorts or Thora
Birch in the film Ghost World
I think only stupid people have good
relationships that’s the spirit
Steve Buscemi ‘he’s trademark accent and
intriguing appearance have netted him
many supporting roles in Hollywood films
over the years while HBO’s Boardwalk
Empire earned him mainstream success in
the early 21st century I’m not angry
Nate you were only doing your job
number seven Pam Grier but you know how
them dealin junkies okay put anything
into it stretch another toe arguably the
leading female star of the
blaxploitation movement of the 1970s is
one lady you don’t want to mess with
whether she was crusading to keep drugs
off the streets of her neighborhood or
putting potential sex offenders in their
place Pam Grier fought against the
tyranny of the man vigilante justice
it’s as American as apple pie more than
20 years later she experienced a
resurgence in her popularity as the
title character in Quentin Tarantino’s
Jackie Brown she was a sex symbol but
because of her sheer badass qualities
she also symbolized the growing
empowerment of women and
african-americans in action movie roles
I don’t care who you were you have no
right to come against gay man that damn
and what role could have fit this
description better than coffee a nurse
by day who hides razor blades in her
afro it seems like I’m in a dream
and I’m still in this dream Howard and
it wouldn’t take much for me to kill you
now
number six Dennis Hopper let me down his
insulting my wife and you’re going to
answer for it known for playing
dangerous over-the-top villains in
movies like Waterworld and speed Dennis
Hopper began his acting career in his
late teens while playing in movies
alongside James Dean he then directed
the massive counterculture hit Easy
Rider
which did much to emphasize his
rebellious image
oh we represented them man somebody
needs haircut due to his admitted drug
use later in his career his off-screen
persona of wild and unpredictable
behavior hurt his chances of getting
cast in many movies
however director David Lynch gave him a
second chance by allowing him to play
frankbooth in blue velvet and an
all-time great character was born Husson
young love letter
straight from my heart burn when he
passed away in 2010 Dennis Hopper left
us with a slew of characters that were
intimidating to watch and strange enough
to be unforgettable
[Music]
number five Robert Englund please cause
this here’s God you may not recognize
this actor’s name but if you’re a horror
fan you’ll definitely recognize the
grotesquely burned face and sharp blade
fingers of Freddy Krueger the fact that
he’s played the seemingly indestructible
villain of the Nightmare on Elm Street
series eight times on the big screen so
far earns him this spot alone but it
should be noted that Robert Englund has
appeared in more than 75 feature films
throughout his 40 years as an actor
that being said typecasting has never
been so effective you shouldn’t have
buried me having made such an indelible
mark on pop culture Freddy Krueger was
named the 40th top villain in the
American Film Institute’s 100 heroes and
villains list and it’s all thanks to
England’s
excellent work
number four Kurt Russell you didn’t kill
me now snake I’m too tired one of the
best actor director partnerships in the
world of cult films Kurt Russell and
John Carpenter had a string of memorable
projects together that played out like
veritable checklists for badass sci-fi
and action films you’re gonna have to
sleep sometime ago really sleeper child
meanwhile early 21st century appearances
in The Fast and the Furious franchise
and Quentin Tarantino films keep Kurt
Russell in the public eye well you like
writing stories so much once you tell me
the story it brings you here while he
has occasionally exercised his dramatic
chops for example when acting alongside
Meryl Streep he really nails the whole
overconfident wisecracking hero of B
movies this all-american good guy is
definitely somebody we want on our side
when things go south it would have been
a while before you started yet
since you going the other way I’m afraid
have to start getting scared immediately
number three Christopher Lee do sit down
subject chops is so much better absorbed
with the knees bent for over 65 years he
played in some of the most famous horror
and sci-fi classics his resume includes
the mummy Dracula Frankenstein a Bond
villain and appearances in the Star Wars
prequels and the Lord of the Rings
trilogy meaning he was truly the elder
statesman of cult movies against the
pilot award that can be no victim
Christopher Lee began his career making
horror films in the UK often appearing
next to Peter Cushing a cult actor in
his own right tall dark and commanding
leap laid the villain to Cushing’s hero
in several films in fact he played the
villain so well Lee almost exclusively
portrayed bad guys throughout his entire
career six bullets to your one I only
need one number two Tim Curry okay okay
that’ll kill me he’s managed to play a
wide array of different characters and
made each of them his own whether he
portrays a sweet transvestite from
another world or a truly evil demon in
clown form Tim Curry always entertains
and leaves his unmistakable mark on a
demanding role you all seem to be very
anxious about something all right it
says Sean Daly I fell down Oh miss
Gillis would you like to come this
register the English actor has made a
career in Hollywood for over four
decades steering clear of leading man
roles in favor of strange or
unconventional characters
what’s also evident in his acting is his
wicked sense of humor which makes it fun
to watch him as characters like penny
wise in it even though he’s also scaring
the living daylights out of us kiss me
fat boy before we unveil our number one
pick here are some honorable mentions
like when people if he which this is the
moss
you’ll never get credit for my discovery
who’s going to believe a talking head
get a job in a sideshow why an
intelligent young man like yourself
should make such a foolish fatal mistake
ha ha
second date no time
[Applause]
and they know please we’re friends to
the end remember this and friend
[Music]
this is for you new people I only have
one room everyone fights no one quits
you don’t do your job I’ll shoot you
where do you work I’m freelancing huh
why don’t you get a job as a waitress I
am NOT a waitress all right then why
don’t you try to get a job at a cleaning
shop do you realize how broke I am what
do you want me to do huh I don’t have a
job
I’m a loser shoot me number one Bruce
Campbell hail to the king baby
if Chin’s could kill we’d be stone-cold
dead right now there are some actors who
can command an army of fans with a mere
raised eyebrow and this man is one of
them get older can’t even cuss someone
have it bother
everything he did was either worthless
or sadly amusing most famous for his
appearances in the Evil Dead series he
has thrilled a Legion of horror movie
fans by dispatching demons using badass
methods and topping off the bloodshed
with an ironic quip movie he’s embodied
characters and fantasy worlds on TV as
well and made many appearances as the
comical thief attala cus on Hercules The
Legendary Journeys and it’s spin-off
Xena Warrior Princess it all starts with
a tune rolling around in your head next
thing you know you’re humming at work
ain’t you Bruce Campbell always knows
how to poke fun at himself which endears
him to his fans even more hail to the
king
indeed next time you unleash an ancient
demon call that Buffy chick do you agree
with our list your shoot is over which
cult actors are your favorite even for
the humor of it
do not wear red for more entertaining
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com what are your
orders
Haider take them to the desert as the
traitor suggested
you
[Music]
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