# Actors you don't like anymore **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** actor-characters\ **Created:** [August 28, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458 "2022-08-28T03:31:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/61 "2022-08-31T03:59:00Z")
you know the only “good guy” role I’ve liked him in was space cowboys and he was smarmy even then ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/62 "2022-08-31T05:00:12Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > and the prettiest body and front end ever put on a mid sized Ford. I loved my dad’s '70 T-bird. it was very pretty. The last of the good-looking T-birds. ---
**Author:** ![Bootb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/63 "2022-08-31T05:35:57Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > We’re watching Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), in which [Charles Coburn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coburn) (1877-1961) acts. We watch a lot of movies on TCM, and we see him frequently. I just can’t get past that he was a White Supremacist. If racism is your “do not cross” line, you’re going to have a hard time finding anybody from that generation that you **can** watch. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/64 "2022-08-31T12:39:46Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > I watched it because I had a Gran Torino. Mine was a '69. I had a '73 Gran Torino, just one year after the movie’s, which I believe was a '72. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/65 "2022-08-31T13:33:52Z")
> [@Bootb](#): > > If racism is your “do not cross” line, you’re going to have a hard time finding anybody from that generation that you **can** watch. It’s true that racism was commonplace back then. But most actors were not members of a [White supremacist group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%27_Councils). ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/66 "2022-08-31T15:27:32Z")
I emailed TCM the other day saying that they should comment on Coburn’s glaring flaw. I just got a generic reply thanking me and saying my comments have been forwarded to their programming department. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/67 "2022-11-17T12:23:44Z")
I actually can’t remember too many movies that I enjoyed with Randy Quaid, other than Independence Day, of course, but I wouldn’t even be tempted to watch anything with him in it these days. Braveheart was my all time favorite movie and I hate Mel Gibson for ruining that for me. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/68 "2022-11-17T13:13:23Z")
> [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > I actually can’t remember too many movies that I enjoyed with Randy Quaid, other than Independence Day, of course, but I wouldn’t even be tempted to watch anything with him in it these days. I don’t like Independence Day, but he is very funny in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and the original Vacation movie, where he also briefly shows up. However, Christmas Vacation 2 showed that he is, at best, a funny side character that should not be explored further. And, yes, if you did not realize, there is a sequel to Christmas Vacation. No, Chevy Chase is not in it. But, yeah, Randy Quaid will never work again. Doesn’t stop his character in Christmas Vacation being funny to me, though. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/69 "2022-11-17T13:34:38Z")
I’m not sure I’ve ever watched one of those movies. I’ve never been a fan of that kind of comedy. I’m sure that isn’t one of my better traits. 🙂 While I’m here though, and in a blatant attempt to redeem myself, if I may ask a favor of the universe, please never ruin Princess Bride for me. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/70 "2022-11-17T14:38:52Z")
I try not to let actors’ political views prevent me from enjoying their work. The problem is that those that have gone full-on QANON also seem to have lost the ability to act, by and large. Perhaps the same mental degeneration that’s causing them to believe insane conspiracy theories has killed off their other faculties. Leaving aside the perpetual D-listers like Sorbo and Baio, when was the last time Jon Voight gave a decent performance? Eastwood as noted is making tepid pointless films. James Woods seems to have retired. I suppose some of that could be chalked up to age but still, it’s a sad state of affairs. Speaking of mental deterioration, Randy Quaid used to be quite a decent actor and has picked up a few awards and nominations over the years. When did he go off the rails? He won an acting award in 2008 (for _Real Time_), but by 2011 he was self-producing _Star Whackers_. Seems to have come on suddenly. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/71 "2022-11-17T14:41:11Z")
I came in here to say Cosby. Completely unwatchable for me. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/72 "2022-11-17T18:04:38Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > when was the last time Jon Voight gave a decent performance? As much as I can’t stand the guy, he was pretty good in _Ray Donovan._ Unlike Baio and Sorbo, Voight can act. It’s a shame he’s such an asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/73 "2022-11-18T00:17:10Z")
I was trying to think if I would find Bill Cosby’s “Himself” special funny still. I might just a bit because it really was hilarious, but I don’t think I can watch him without feeling a bit sick. What a failure of a man. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/74 "2022-12-02T23:48:17Z")
I thought there was a thread about Andy Dick, and maybe there is somewhere, but this will have to do. Anyway, this very controversial YouTuber did an analysis of him and I thought it was worthy of being shared. (This guy actually did one on GG Allin without use of profanity.) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/NKU9OTKdRBQ/maxresdefault.jpg "Forgettable Comedic Actor Makes a Comeback as a Criminal | Andy Dick Case Analysis") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKU9OTKdRBQ) ---
**Author:** ![Loggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/75 "2022-12-04T14:51:12Z")
I agree about the posters who mentioned DeNiro and Pacino, its been a downhill race to the bottom in this century for both. BUT i think they both did excellent performances in The Irishman, mostly dues to the great director i assume. Pesci also worth mentioning. Agree with posters that mentioned Cosby, Smith and others. Randy Quaid on the other hand, i feel has done a lot of great roles. He is crazy now, but wont stop me from watching movies with him in. How about Roman Polanski, ive enjoyed a ot of his movies trough the years, and still do. Despite him being who he is… ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/76 "2022-12-04T15:15:21Z")
> [@Loggins](#): > > Randy Quaid on the other hand, i feel has done a lot of great roles. He is crazy now, but wont stop me from watching movies with him in. What great roles did he have that aren’t Cousin Eddie or that nutty guy in Independence Day? I’m not doubting, just wondering. I really only remember those and him losing his mind the last decade or so. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/77 "2022-12-04T15:16:18Z")
> [@Loggins](#): > > How about Roman Polanski, ive enjoyed a ot of his movies trough the years, and still do. Despite him being who he is… He did act in Rush Hour 3…but is he really an actor mainly? ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/78 "2022-12-04T15:48:15Z")
I find I can still listen to Cosby’s stand-ups from the sixties. OTOH, I will not watch another rerun of _The Cosby Show_ ever again. Not that it hadn’t degenerated into Cos’ Moral Soapbox toward the end of its run… Even if all the allegations about date-raping hadn’t come about, I was already soured on Bill when I found out he cold-cocked Tommy Smothers at the Playboy Mansion. _Dick_ move. (No puns intended) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/79 "2022-12-04T18:48:37Z")
> [@CaptMurdock](#): > > I find I can still listen to Cosby’s stand-ups from the sixties. OTOH, I will not watch another rerun of _The Cosby Show_ ever again. Not that it hadn’t degenerated into Cos’ Moral Soapbox toward the end of its run… I thought about watching “Himself” from 1981. I found it to be hilarious at one point, just incredibly hilarious. Now, I just don’t think I can listen to Cosby talk about family life at all. I’m not embarrassed to say that I really looked up to Bill Cosby. Now, even his doctorate isn’t real. Nothing about him was real. ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458/80 "2022-12-05T00:35:23Z")
He was in **The Last Picture Show** and its lesser-known sequel, **Texasville**. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in [**The Last Detail**.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Detail) His other notable films include **Paper Moon, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Bound for Glory, Midnight Express, Parents, Days of Thunder, Kingpin** , and **Brokeback Mountain**. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-dont-like-anymore/970458.md?page=5)