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Poll: Which Actor's Appearance in a Film Surprised You the Most?

A poll by jalapenoman
Which actor's appearance in a film did you find the most shocking? Who surprised you the most by appearing in "that kind" of movie? For example, choices could be a comedic actor doing a dramatic role or a Shakespearean actor in a slasher film or a dramatic actor singing in a musical.

Discuss here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/245302436

Results of 3,590 votes:

  1. 1.

    Tom Cruise

     
    in "Tropic Thunder" (suggested by The-Social-Introvert)
  2. 2.

    Al Pacino

     
    in "Jack & Jill" (suggested by Mega-Wizard)
  3. 3.

    Steve Carell

     
    in "Foxcatcher" (suggested by teriekwilliams-46153)
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