10 Movie Actors Who Did Their Best Work On TV

7. Danny DeVito - It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

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Danny DeVito has a reputation not only for being a phenomenal actor but also a highly sought-after figure in cinema. He has wowed audiences with his timeless roles and even has producer credits on films like Pulp Fiction and Erin Brockovich. In many ways, he is Hollywood incarnate.

Thus, it's baffling to think that DeVito's most popular character is the disgusting, foul-mouthed and squalor living beast that is Frank Reynolds.

When watching Always Sunny, you can see as bright as a sunny day (pun intended) that DeVito is having the time of his life. He throws himself into everything the show asks of him with reckless abandon and does it with a joy that makes him impossible to look away from. He's even had a slew of emotional moments that prove his impeccable acting skills, with the ending to "Mac Finds His Pride" being a prominent example.

Sure, he's done the same in big Hollywood movies, with some of the best examples being Twins, The War of the Roses and Matilda - which he also directed. But, this crass FX comedy goes the extra mile to display his humour, skill, and versatility.

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