10 Movie Actors Who Did Their Best Work On TV
8. Ed Harris - Westworld
Westworld is a series that has no qualms with the big screen and the small screen. The story started as an amazing cinematic experience in 1973, so it is no surprise that the HBO television series looked to Hollywood for inspiration.
It certainly populated its cast with big movie stars, such as Anthony Hopkins, James Marsden and Thandiwe Newton. However, the one who made the biggest impression was the incomparable Ed Harris.
Harris made a name for himself in powerhouse movies like The Truman Show, Apollo 13 and Pollock. He has a commanding presence that makes him impossible to ignore, and whether he's taking on the role of villain or hero, he's always on the money.
As Westworld's Man In Black, he utterly steals the show. His character is a terrifying glimpse into the psyche of someone who doesn't care about the consequences of their actions, and Harris revels in it.
The character's terrifying ruthlessness makes this easily the scariest role Ed Harris has ever delivered. There's a coldness to him that only seems to light up when he's progressing in his quest or killing hosts. It shows how transcendent Harris is when taking on the part of a baddie.