10 Comedians Who Pulled Out Awesome Acting Performances

5. Jay Mohr - Jerry Maguire

jay mohr_edited-1 If you're a fan of film, and not so much comedy, you probably think Jay Mohr hasn't been relevant since the nineties. You'd be mistaken, people. Mohr is one of the best stand-up comedians ever, and he also runs a successful (and hilarious) podcast. But who knows where he would be today if it weren't for Jerry Maguire. Cameron Crowe's uber-popular 1996 film features Jay Mohr as Bob Sugar, a sleazy sports agent, and the enemy of Tom Cruise's protagonist. The performance isn't Oscar-worthy or anything, but it's a lot of fun, and it was a great opportunity for the young comic. Mohr went on to be a great actor, appearing in some notable films over the years, including a Clint Eastwood flick, and recurring roles on a number of television series', including Suburgatory. He's a talented man.
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One day, an average boy decided to watch Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, not knowing what he was in store for. That was all it took for the boy's life to be changed forever. Hint: The boy was me. Follow me on the Twitter, @SelfTaughtFilm.