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16 comedy actors who pulled off great dramatic performances in serious roles
16 comedy actors who pulled off great dramatic performances in serious roles
Jacob SarkisianMay 26, 2020, 21:00 IST
Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, and Steve Carell were all lauded for their dramatic performances, but only Carell earned an Oscar nomination.Cinelou Releasing/Warner Bros. Pictures/Netflix/A24/Sony Pictures Classics
Comedic actor Adam Sandler came close to an Oscar nomination for his dramatic turn in the Safdie Brothers' "Uncut Gems," which was released on Monday May 25 on Netflix.
Plenty of other actors and actresses mostly known for comedies have tried their hand in dramatic roles, including Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Melissa McCarthy, and Bill Murray.
Here are 16 of the best performances by comedy actors in serious films, ranked in chronological order.