What musicians have made for decent to good actors in TV, theater, films

[Mike Daniels]

David Bowie comes to mind as probably the best of the sub-set although that is probably due to his studies in theater and mime.

Dwight Yokum was pretty good in the Panic Room and I've heard he's been good in the one or two other films he's been in.

Ice-T is fun to watch in Law and Order:SVU and Ice Cube has also given some strong performances in some of his roles.

Hear Mick Jagger was pretty good as a gigilo (big surprise) in a small role from a relatively recent film as well.

Any others I'm missing?
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Now for the flip side:

Musicians that shouldn't be allowed into a movie/film studio ever again even as a part of tour group unless they are there strictly to work on a soundtrack:

Prince, Sting, Madonna

[WI_DEM]

1. Johnny Cash

did some credible tv and film work.

[Melodybe]

14. Tom Waits, like Johnny Cash he is just inherently cool

he has done some really great work.

I love him in Down by Law.

[BurtWorm]

24. John Lurie was great in that and Stranger than Paradise.

I saw Down by Law as sort of a clash of NY and LA cool in the persons of Lurie and Waits. Interesting film.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

35. Have you seen Fishing With John?

It's out on DVD now.

John Lurie takes various hip celeb-friends (Matt Dillon, Dennis Hopper, etc.) on exotic fishing adventures. It's very silly.

[BurtWorm]

37. No I haven't seen it.

Sounds like a gas, though.

[auburngrad82]

32. Funny, I'm listening to Beautiful Maladies right now

The Island Years. My favorite on the cd is I Don't Want To Grow Up.

[msgadget]

2. Will Smith

Harry Connick jr (sp?)
Whitney Houston
Queen Latifa
Ice Cube
Isaac Hayes
Lou Rawls
Lena Horne

Edit: forgot some oldies

[stlchic]

3. Queen Latifah (sp?)

She was outstanding in "Chicago", and has had some other decent roles besides...

[Mike Daniels]

13. Totally forgot about Will Smith and Queen Latifah

Can't believe I forgot Will Smith as he is definitely the most successful transition from music to film.

[bif]

4. Bjork in "Dancer in the Dark"

Unbelievable job. She won a Palme D'Or at Cannes for her roll in that movie, I believe.

[J-Lo Biafra]

5. Ice Cube was great in "Boyz N' the Hood"

I'm not familiar some of his other work, though.

[AlCzervik]

15. 3 Kings, Dead Presidents, Anaconda

[RoundRockD]

6. Don't forget Barbra Streisand. n/t

[msgadget]

21. How could I have forgotten her?!

Also forgot:
DMX (seek rehab, man)
Ja Rule
Liza Minelli (can't remember if she sang or acted first)
Dean Martin
Did somone say Frank Sinatra already?

[NashVegas]

7. Ruben Blades is Wonderful

Big scene stealer in Milagro Beanfield War and The Two Jakes.

[MuseRider]

18. Yes, he is

very good.

[skypilot]

8. Mark Wahlberg aka Marky Mark

*

[BattyDem]

11. You beat me to it!

Glad to see I'm not the only one who likes him. :toast:

[skypilot]

17. I think some people are reluctant...

...to admit that they like someone who used to be in a boy band but I give credit where credit is due.

[BattyDem]

9. I'll probably get flamed for this, but I like ...

Mark Wahlberg :)

[Jessica]

10. Donnie Wahlberg

[Ruffhowse]

12. Hoyt Axton, Mark Wahlberg, Cher

[John Q. Citizen]

16. Chris Christopherson, Hoyt Axton, The Beatles,

Elvis, Bing Crosby, Sinatra, Dean Martin,

[Mike Daniels]

19. A lot of big producers and directors thought Elvis had potential

Unfortunately, Col. Parker was only interested in what could generate the most profit for the least amount of effort and effectively shut down any chance the King had to develop his talents in that field.

[Kat45]

20. Jon Bonjovi was pretty good in a couple of things

(I forget what I saw him in.) Before he tried his hand at acting, he actually took some acting lessons. I have some respect for a person who tries to learn something about the craft of acting rather than feel that their celebrity entitles them to roles, whether they know anything about acting or not.

[DelawareValleyDem]

29. Saw him in Moonlight & Valentino

and thought he did a good job

[Samurai_Writer]

33. He was great in "Pay It Forward"

Played the drunken, abusive, neglectful husband/father quite realistically.

[tsakshaug]

22. Levon Helm

[DelawareValleyDem]

30. Sinatra

Even won an Oscar

[Marnieworld]

23. eminem

go ahead flame me but I love him!

[JimmyJazz]

25. Mandy Moore was very funny in Saved.

[nytemare]

26. Bette Midler and Cher

The all around entertainers. Bette Midler's comedy is funny as hell too.

[mattclearing]

27. Sting.

Fine in Lock, Stock. Not so much so in Dune. :)

[mattclearing]

28. I'm still waiting for Snoop Dogg to make an Oscar-worthy Performance.

eom

[calico1]

31. I think Sinatra was an outstanding

actor and could have made it as an actor alone if he hadn't been a singer. Cher is also a very talented actress. Other good ones include Harry Connick Jr., Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Sting and Mark Walberg. I think Barbra Streisand had very good comedic talent and was good in "screwball" comedies. Love her old movie "What's Up Doc" with Ryan O'Neal and also "For Pete's Sake." Two of her funniest.

[AngryAmish]

34. Dwight Yokum in Sling Blade

[Rabrrrrrr]

36. David Bowie was my first and immediate choice

Sinatra was okay. Sting was great in "Dune", though I've not seen him in anything else - not that I know of, anway, so I really can't comment on him. Seems like he'd be a bit of a one-trick pony.

Bowie, though - awesome acting on film, awesome acting on stage (incredible in "Elephant Man").

[NamVetsWeeLass]

38. Will Smith is a great actor. I also really liked 8 Mile

so I have to throw Eminem in there too. Ice-T is really good on Law and Order SVU. Ice Cube has turned in some decent performances as well.... I have to agree with you on Prince and Madonna. Sting I could watch simply because he fascinates me.

[RiffRandell]

39. Mos Def. n/t