They're not the most well-known, they don't make the most money, and they don't always get the credit they deserve, but the best character actors make an indelible mark on any movie. Generally considered to be an actor who avoids leading roles in favor of supporting ones, character actors often play eccentrics or characters that would be harder for a traditional actor to tackle. In some ways, by taking on limited roles, character actors are able to maximise their impact and leave a more substantial impression on a film. Known for their versatility, work ethic, and willingness to blend into a film, character actors are some of the most important performers in Hollywood. To make this list, an actor must still be actively making movies, and they were ranked by a combination of their resumes and abilities...
10. John Goodman
A frequent collaborator of the Coen Brothers, John Goodman has been portraying charismatic characters on our screens for over three decades. Originally a football player at Missouri State university, Goodman eventually began performing on stage and in commercials. His breakthrough came in the 1986 film True Stories, but he didn't become an in-demand actor until his roles in 1987's Raising Arizona as well the TV show Roseanne. Since then he has turned in memorable roles in movies such as Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski, Monsters Inc., O Brother Where Art Thou, and The Artist among many others. Capable of playing in both comedies and dramas, frequently mixing them in the Coen Brother movies, Goodman brings an instant likability to any character he plays, a gift that makes him one of the premier character actors working today.