Musicians are often seen as poor actors and there are many examples of why this theory has come into effect. One only has to see Mick Jagger in Ned Kelly to realise that what they give a film in star power they often manage to lose it in competence and believability. However, there are some diamonds in the this vast amount of rough- some musicians who have managed to pull off some very good performances that have shocked both critics and audiences alike. These show that there are some musicians who can actually make the leap from the album studio to the movie studio. Just to be clear this list is done with people that identify mostly as musicians. Therefore Hugh Laurie and Robert Downey Jr do not count as they are actors first and foremost (as good as their albums are). N.B. This list will no doubt be controversial and there may be spoilers. So, beginning at No. 6...
6. Jack White As Elvis In 'Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story'
Ok, I know this is just a cameo and many will be a little put out that I decided to put it in when really the scene only goes for about 3 minutes. You are all entitled to that view. Furthermore, I realise that there will be those who will be a bit confused as to why I decided to put this performance on here at all if that's the case. The simple truth of the matter is that I find Jack White's performance as Elvis really funny. I admit that Elvis is possibly not the hardest part to play and that as a true-life interpretation it may not be brilliant ( there may be another performance based on a famous person that makes it on the list- tee hee ) but you do miss his character when he leaves the film and you often kinda wish that he had more time. Is it a fantastic Oscar worthy performance? No. But I do think it's surprisingly funny and so it takes the bottom place on my list. So there.