# Actors known for dramatic roles that find later success in comedy?

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**Created:** [April 30, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-known-for-dramatic-roles-that-find-later-success-in-comedy/620459 "2012-04-30T23:55:11Z")\
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Jon Hamm is making a name for himself as a good comic actor (SNL, 30 Rock, Bridesmaids), after his success with Mad Men and smaller roles in other dramatic pieces (The Unit, The Town, etc.).

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**Post date:** [May 12, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-known-for-dramatic-roles-that-find-later-success-in-comedy/620459/62 "2012-05-12T01:39:33Z")

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> [@nivlac](#):
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> I’m surprised that no one has mentioned that great actor **Eddie Albert**. Who would’ve thought that he would be so funny in _Green Acres_ after a long career in dramatic roles (twice nominated for an Oscar). And, yes, I really like the silliness of _Green Acres_.

So you never saw Roman Holiday?

Eddie Albert had a mix of roles and often played comedic sidekicks.

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