LM - Underrated British Actors

Well, here we are with the second of my pretty random posts. This time, if you didn't tell from the title, it's all about those actors and actresses who never get the credit or attention they deserve. I live in an old fashioned kind of world, hence why I still say actress. Also, I find that whenever someone says actor, I think male actors.

So, anyway, I had to restrict this to the British Isles, since otherwise the list would go on for ages. Also, this is also from the perspective of living in Australia, so most likely they are more well known in they're own coutry. Or at least one would hope so!

So without further ado, lets carry on!

7 Underrated Actors:

7. The Entire Cast of Dad's Army

Ok, not really one actor, but since all the mains are men, and since the only other people I know who's heard of this show are either related to me or were alive when it was on, I'm going to put it on here.
This show is incredible! The cast is so good, you cannot imagine anyone else playing the parts here. I'm going to have to highlight Clive Dunn, who plays Lance Corporal Jones, as being one of the best slapstick actors ever. Also for being able to play a 70 yr old when he was only 49. If you get a chance, have a look at this show, because the characterisation can never be beaten.

6. Marc Warren

OK, this dude is fairly well known in the UK, and I'm sure he is in Australia, but whenever I mention him, I always have to give an example of what he's been in, and every time the only thing down under that people remember him from is that Doctor Who episode. And he's been in so much more!!!
From a laid back con artist in Hustle, to a down right creepy Marilyn Monroe impression in Hogfather, this dude has probably done it all. But good is that when no one here knows!

5. Paterson Joseph

This guy pops up all over the place, from the suave and charismatic Marquis de Carabas in Neverwhere, to the selfish game contestant on Doctor Who. Whatever role he plays, he is completely different, and you can see him putting his all into it.
The reason he's on the list is because he doesn't get the attention he deserves, and I speak from experience when I say that no one knows who he is. This dude definitely needs some more attention from everyone out there. And to not be known just as Lyndon from Green Wing.

4. Kenneth Williams

For those who have seen a Carry On film, you will instantly know who this is. But for a lot of people, this fabulous talent has never been seen. Kenneth Williams was at the heart of the Carry On films, with the most recognisible reactions and nostril flares, perfect comic timing and ability not only to play completely daft characters, but also serious ones.
He is on this list mainly because I reckon people need to re-discover him, and his amazing abilities. He is, to me at least, among some of the great British comedians, like Peter Cook, Rowan Atkinson and Arthur Lowe. He will be missed.

3. Matt King

Matt King is one of those actors who pops up all over the place. His most famous role is probably as drug addicted Super Hans from Peep Show, but also has an extensive resume of films, theater and tv shows.
I put him on because he doesn't get the credit he deserves. He co-wrote and came up with the idea for the Alan Davies TV show Whites, he is currently starring in Spirited alongside Claudia Karvan, and has appeared in such films as Inkheart, Rocknrolla and Malice in Wonderland. But do you know who he is? I haven't a clue, but I'm not very hopeful. This dude deserves more recognition than he gets.

2. Jack Wild

"Hey! Isn't that the Artful Dodger from Oliver?" I hear you ask. And yes it is, and that is also the reason he appears on this list. Though he was a big star in his day, and one of the youngest people to get nominated for an Oscar, he is only known for one film and the Pufnstuf series.
Even though he wasn't in that many films, he did quite a few, most of which have disappeared into the anals of filmic history. you can find copies of Melody on Amazon and The Fourteen is available on youtube, any of his other films have vanished, and it would be awesome if they could be brought back again.


And now it's time for the final person! After all the ones before I bet you're dying to know who this will be, unless you got bored earlier on and stopped reading. But enough chatter. Time for no. 1!



1. Huw Rhys

Yep, you read correctly. Huw Rhys. This guy is so unknown that he doesn't even have a Wikipedia page. And don't try looking him up youtube either. While possibly more famous in Wales, he made a name for himself in the English mystery show, The Gil Mayo Mysteries or just Mayo (depending on which hemisphere). He has also appeared from time to time in bit parts on various TV shows such as Doctor Who and Spooks, but no one really knows who he is. And he is pretty awesome!

Anyway, the girls will have to wait another day or 2. I didn't this was going to be so long. I hope you enjoy, and please keep reading.