PLAYING AGAINST TYPE

Olivia Newton John-Grease

Sometimes in a movie we will see an actor play against type with great results. The surprise of seeing someone we associate with a certain type of role delivering a performance or creating an icon in a different genre/style is always a welcome one.

Henry Fonda-Once upon a time in the west

Sigourney Weaver-Galaxy Quest

Robin Williams-Insomnia

Henry Winkler-Night shift

Ernest Borgnine-Marty

Sylvester Stallone-Copland

John Candy-JFK

Ryan O'Neal-The Driver

Mike Myers-Inglourious Basterds

John Malkovitch & Jim Davidson-Colour Me Kubrick: A true story...ish

Cameron Diaz-Being John Malkovitch