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Alan Brady's Hair · 09-09-2014, 05:19 PM

There's a thread for worst sitcom actress, so I thought I'd start one for worst actor. I tend not to pick on kids. These are after some cursory thought, and there are lots of others out there. So many standup comedians have turned into awful actors that they might warrant their own category:

Jim Bouton ("Ball Four," 1970s): he was really a baseball player and it showed. Didn't even really parley his baseball into an acting career - has only four acting credits in imdb.

Ashton Kutcher: no explanation needed.

Harry Anderson: unfortunately stretched "Night Court" into moralistic areas that Anderson wasn't equipped to handle.

Mike Ferrell: flip side to Anderson, hired to help bring MASH in a dramatic direction, gave a flat reading of pretty much anything comic.

Jerry Seinfeld: represents the standup comedians, although he claws back some points for making fun of his lack of ability within the show.

Others?

Sal · 09-09-2014, 07:52 PM

You want more? I'll give you more, starting with the men of Full House:

Bob Saget - His last name rhymes with what he reminds me of.

John Stamos - His hair has more talent than he does.

Dave Coulier - Dumber than a bag of rocks, and just as funny.

Tony Danza - Who died and made him "Boss"?.

Kirk Cameron and Alan Thicke - I went through many "Growing Pains", mainly jnside my colon, trying to watch them act.

Will Smith - I don't know what's worse: his acting, his music, or his children.

David Hasselhoff - No explanation needed.

Jaleel White - Ditto.

The Wayans Brothers - "In Living Color" was a success because of Jim Carrey, something they have never understood with every series they have done since.

David Spade - The worst sitcom actor on television today. Consistently putrid in everything he has ever done, both on TV and in movies.

Andy Richter - Tried to control the universe but failed miserably on all of his series.

McLean Stevenson - His record for sitcom failures post-MASH may never be broken, although Matthew Perry is giving it a good try.

Wawwie · 09-09-2014, 08:09 PM

Not a sitcom actor, but an "actor" : Nicholas Cage

Sitcom actor: I'll go with Tony Danza for now, but I need to think about it more.

factsoflife · 09-09-2014, 08:24 PM

Tony Danza for sure! Terrible actor.

John Travolta was GOD AWFUL on Welcome Back Kotter.

I would also mention Jon Cryer. talk about a terrible actor.

Then there is the sad sack that is Joey Lawrence. Just a terrible actor void of any actual range.

Jim Belushi on According to Jim. Talk about lack of talent.

Jeff Foxworthy comes to mind as well; so does Tim Allen.

Wawwie · 09-09-2014, 08:34 PM

^^^^ John Travolta, YES!!! Thank you for reminding me. He is also a TERRIBLE actor.

Fontaine · 09-09-2014, 10:51 PM

Mike Farrell owns this category. I can't remember a single time on that series where I genuinely laughed at anything Farrell ever said or did.

Patty Duke · 09-09-2014, 11:08 PM

Tom Arnold wins the worst award!

SitcomsOffline · 09-10-2014, 12:24 AM

Patrick Warburton (he should stick to voice acting)

Dick Sargent

Every male actor on "Friends" except Matt LeBlanc (he did an EXCELLENT job playing Joey Tribbani, especially early on)

Kevin James

Ray Romano

Brad Garrett

biffbronson · 09-10-2014, 02:17 AM

Larry Pennell, who played "Dash Riprock" on The Beverly Hillbillies: I've seen his worked critiqued negatively in print on a couple of occasions, although I thought he did a good job when he guested on Family Affair.

UMFaninMD · 09-10-2014, 10:44 AM

Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men. How hard could it be to play yourself, and even he couldn't pull it off on that show. I haven't seen Anger Management so I don't know if he's improved.

HauntedThunderman94 · 09-10-2014, 03:19 PM

Mark Addy from Still Standing. Not funny at all.

TMC · 09-10-2014, 04:37 PM

The Ten Worst Actors Ever On TV

vampirevsrobot · 09-11-2014, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsOffline

Patrick Warburton (he should stick to voice acting)

Dick Sargent

Every male actor on "Friends" except Matt LeBlanc (he did an EXCELLENT job playing Joey Tribbani, especially early on)

Kevin James

Ray Romano

Brad Garrett

Yikes, really? I have to disagree.

Brad Garrett won 3 Emmys for his role and in my opinion 100% completely helped turn the show around from it's mediocre first season to the classic ensemble cast it later became.

Also Romano snagged a win one year as well. As annoying as his voice is and yes he still remains obviously insecure to this day, this guy has some acting chops, he proved that in "Men of a Certain Age" and "Parenthood".

Yesha · 09-11-2014, 08:34 AM

I might say The Trouble With Tracy is the worst sitcom I believe I watched ever.. I Don't know with worst sitcom actors..

SitcomsOffline · 09-11-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vampirevsrobot

Yikes, really? I have to disagree.

Brad Garrett won 3 Emmys for his role and in my opinion 100% completely helped turn the show around from it's mediocre first season to the classic ensemble cast it later became.

Also Romano snagged a win one year as well. As annoying as his voice is and yes he still remains obviously insecure to this day, this guy has some acting chops, he proved that in "Men of a Certain Age" and "Parenthood".

Everybody Loves Raymond had excellent writing and an excellent supporting cast.

That said, especially after watching the bloopers, neither Garrett nor Romano came across as very versatile to me. Instead, it seemed like they were just playing themselves.

Garrett, at least, proved this with the failed sitcom "'Til Death" and his lack of major roles since then. Part of this accolades alone probably came from the fact that he reminds people of Herman Munster with his stature and voice...

I will admit though, I haven't watched "Parenthood" nor "Men of a Certain Age." I will also admit that Jerry Seinfeld is much worse...

09-09-2014, 05:19 PM	#1
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,825	Worst sitcom actor? There's a thread for worst sitcom actress, so I thought I'd start one for worst actor. I tend not to pick on kids. These are after some cursory thought, and there are lots of others out there. So many standup comedians have turned into awful actors that they might warrant their own category: Jim Bouton ("Ball Four," 1970s): he was really a baseball player and it showed. Didn't even really parley his baseball into an acting career - has only four acting credits in imdb. Ashton Kutcher: no explanation needed. Harry Anderson: unfortunately stretched "Night Court" into moralistic areas that Anderson wasn't equipped to handle. Mike Ferrell: flip side to Anderson, hired to help bring MASH in a dramatic direction, gave a flat reading of pretty much anything comic. Jerry Seinfeld: represents the standup comedians, although he claws back some points for making fun of his lack of ability within the show. Others?

09-09-2014, 07:52 PM	#2
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,174	You want more? I'll give you more, starting with the men of Full House: Bob Saget - His last name rhymes with what he reminds me of. John Stamos - His hair has more talent than he does. Dave Coulier - Dumber than a bag of rocks, and just as funny. Tony Danza - Who died and made him "Boss"?. Kirk Cameron and Alan Thicke - I went through many "Growing Pains", mainly jnside my colon, trying to watch them act. Will Smith - I don't know what's worse: his acting, his music, or his children. David Hasselhoff - No explanation needed. Jaleel White - Ditto. The Wayans Brothers - "In Living Color" was a success because of Jim Carrey, something they have never understood with every series they have done since. David Spade - The worst sitcom actor on television today. Consistently putrid in everything he has ever done, both on TV and in movies. Andy Richter - Tried to control the universe but failed miserably on all of his series. McLean Stevenson - His record for sitcom failures post-MASH may never be broken, although Matthew Perry is giving it a good try.
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09-09-2014, 08:24 PM	#4
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	Tony Danza for sure! Terrible actor. John Travolta was GOD AWFUL on Welcome Back Kotter. I would also mention Jon Cryer. talk about a terrible actor. Then there is the sad sack that is Joey Lawrence. Just a terrible actor void of any actual range. Jim Belushi on According to Jim. Talk about lack of talent. Jeff Foxworthy comes to mind as well; so does Tim Allen.
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09-09-2014, 08:09 PM	#3
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	Not a sitcom actor, but an "actor" : Nicholas Cage Sitcom actor: I'll go with Tony Danza for now, but I need to think about it more.

09-09-2014, 08:34 PM	#5
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	^^^^ John Travolta, YES!!! Thank you for reminding me. He is also a TERRIBLE actor.

09-09-2014, 10:51 PM	#6
Fontaine Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 16, 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 160	Mike Farrell owns this category. I can't remember a single time on that series where I genuinely laughed at anything Farrell ever said or did.

09-10-2014, 12:24 AM	#8
SitcomsOffline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2013 Posts: 492	Patrick Warburton (he should stick to voice acting) Dick Sargent Every male actor on "Friends" except Matt LeBlanc (he did an EXCELLENT job playing Joey Tribbani, especially early on) Kevin James Ray Romano Brad Garrett

09-10-2014, 10:44 AM	#10
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men. How hard could it be to play yourself, and even he couldn't pull it off on that show. I haven't seen Anger Management so I don't know if he's improved.

09-10-2014, 03:19 PM	#11
HauntedThunderman94 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2013 Posts: 495	Mark Addy from Still Standing. Not funny at all.

09-10-2014, 04:37 PM	#12
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09-11-2014, 08:34 AM	#14
Yesha Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 24, 2014 Location: USA Posts: 43	I might say The Trouble With Tracy is the worst sitcom I believe I watched ever.. I Don't know with worst sitcom actors..
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