10 Awesome Actors Who Automatically Improve Any Movie By Their Presence
1. A Side Of Sarcasm - Bill Murray
We close our list with a man whose mere presence inspires mirth. Bill Murray has made a career out of turning so-so movies into gut-busters. When a filmmaker taps Murray to bring his aloof and sardonic persona to a mediocre movie, viewers get the sense that Murray is totally aware that hes working with less than stellar material.
Murray's wry sarcasm always makes the audience feel like hes in on the joke and the audience can in turn laugh along with the poker-faced thespian. This phenomenon is on full display in Murray's signature role as the bemused ghost hunter, Peter Venkman.
Ghostbusters' highly unique premise and story is elevated to classic status by Murrays deadpan mockery of the events unfolding around him. No matter what the film, Bill Murray would invariably improve it. Even flops like Garfield and Hyde Park at Hudson would be significantly worse if Bill Murray was absent from the proceedings. This legendary funny man nailed role after hilarious role in the 70s, 80s, and 90s starring in classic films like Caddyshack, Stripes, and Groundhog Day.
In the 2000s Murray began winning critical accolades for his dramatic chops, earning an Academy Award Nomination for his role in Lost in Translation. Murray has become a pop culture icon with a massive cult following and an always welcome addition to any ensemble.