2. Jim Carrey - Man On The Moon
Out of all stand-up comics turned actors, Jim Carrey may be the most successful. He's a household name, and he's been in some of the most popular comedies of the past twenty years. There are multiple performances that could take this spot, but to me, Carrey's best acting was as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. What's funny about this pick, is that Carrey, a comedian, is portraying Kaufman, another comedian. And he does so excellently. The Golden Globe winning performance captured all of Kaufman's weirdness, and didn't at all feel like Jim Carrey imitating Andy Kaufman. The film is streaming on Netflix, and if you have it, I definitely recommend giving it a watch. It's a work of art. Well, all films are, but this one is good. Take my word for it.