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Brits portraying Americans vice versa
Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:46 pm
I've always been amazed with this subject.
Now, obviously with the Walking Dead airing last night and Andrew Lincoln, Lauren Cohan and Jesus being Brits. It always amazes me how many of them can nail the American Southern and Midwest accent. The first time I heard Andrew Lincoln speaking in his real voice I was blown away. Same with Lauren Cohan (albeit she grew up here for some time). Sometimes you can tell that's it's a little "off" with Charlie Hunham in Anarchy or Damian Lewis in "Band of Bros". But for the most part, many of them absolutely nail it.
So, how many of our own American actors can nail the British accent, whether classic London, Manchester, regional dialectic, etc?
What a neat job that would be, to be a dialect coach on a set.
Richard Gere should be shot for that abortion by the way
Now, obviously with the Walking Dead airing last night and Andrew Lincoln, Lauren Cohan and Jesus being Brits. It always amazes me how many of them can nail the American Southern and Midwest accent. The first time I heard Andrew Lincoln speaking in his real voice I was blown away. Same with Lauren Cohan (albeit she grew up here for some time). Sometimes you can tell that's it's a little "off" with Charlie Hunham in Anarchy or Damian Lewis in "Band of Bros". But for the most part, many of them absolutely nail it.
So, how many of our own American actors can nail the British accent, whether classic London, Manchester, regional dialectic, etc?
What a neat job that would be, to be a dialect coach on a set.
Richard Gere should be shot for that abortion by the way
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 7:50 pm
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Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:48 pm to NWarty
Brits always complain about any American having a go at their accent and accents...they are snooty about it.
Actors say portraying an American accent isn't difficult at all. You are not really adding much, just taking away your own.
Actors say portraying an American accent isn't difficult at all. You are not really adding much, just taking away your own.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:53 pm to NWarty
There are probably more famous women actresses that are better at the British accents.
Robert Downey Jr is pretty decent though. That guy is talented. From Sherlock Holmes to Tropic Thunder playing an Australian pretending to be a Black Man..
Robert Downey Jr is pretty decent though. That guy is talented. From Sherlock Holmes to Tropic Thunder playing an Australian pretending to be a Black Man..
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:58 pm to Yunel Escobar
Another one that came to recent memory was Jason Isaacs (nasty bad Brit colonel in the Patriot) as the Company commander in Fury. I thought his accent was perfect for 1940's Brooklyn.
Had no idea who he was portraying till I read the credits. What a great character actor
Had no idea who he was portraying till I read the credits. What a great character actor
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 7:58 pm to NWarty
My favorite accent story is Michael Fassbender. Dude was born in Germany and learned English with a British accent, then mastering the American accent.
This makes his role in Inglourious Basterds pretty clever by Tarantino.
This makes his role in Inglourious Basterds pretty clever by Tarantino.
This post was edited on 3/7/16 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:00 pm to SwaggerCopter
One of the most intense scenes ever and totally agree. Brilliant work by him
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:07 pm to NWarty
People not familiar with his work with Stephen Fry were amazed that Hugh Laurie from House was British.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:26 pm to NWarty
This topic always makes me think of arrested development
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:37 pm to Thurber
I didn't even realize Hugh Laurie was british until after I finished House. I never would have guessed if I didn't Wiki him.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:41 pm to NWarty
My name's Norm. I'm a pizza delivery driver.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:53 pm to NWarty
I was through a full season of The Wire before I knew that the actor playing Jimmy was British.
Then, during Season two, I learned that Stringer Bell was being played by a guy from London who had Shakespearean experience. Mind blown.
Everytime I see Idris Elba now, I shudder a little at my own ignorance.
Then, during Season two, I learned that Stringer Bell was being played by a guy from London who had Shakespearean experience. Mind blown.
Everytime I see Idris Elba now, I shudder a little at my own ignorance.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:58 pm to MikeyFL
Yeah, I had no idea McNulty and Stringer Bell weren't American.
Dominic West (McNulty) has a strong accent, too.
Dominic West (McNulty) has a strong accent, too.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:59 pm to Breesus
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My name's Norm. I'm a pizza delivery driver.
The brits were pissed thought his British accent sounded too fake
Posted on 3/7/16 at 8:59 pm to MikeyFL
Tom Hardy in The Revenant. I thought he nailed that frontier mumble.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:02 pm to NWarty
One of the absolute worst attempts at an American accent were those Australian actors who
played in that ESPN movie about Bear Bryant.Either really bad actors or a southern aaccent is
more difficult than a straight up American accent.
played in that ESPN movie about Bear Bryant.Either really bad actors or a southern aaccent is
more difficult than a straight up American accent.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:04 pm to NWarty
Kate Winslet played an american in Titanic. I hadn't seen her in movies begore that and I was surprised to learn that she was actually British.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:07 pm to NWarty
Some actors suck at the American accent.
Dude from avatar. Can't even remember his name.
Dude from avatar. Can't even remember his name.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:14 pm to NWarty
Red leader from Star Wars has a terrible American accent.
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:16 pm to LG2BAMA
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The brits were pissed thought his British accent sounded too fake
Thats one of my favorite movie trivia facts.
The actor is actually born and raised in the United Kingdom. His American accent was fake
Posted on 3/7/16 at 9:19 pm to SwaggerCopter
quote:Hard to beat that one. I'll throw Gary Oldman in the mix as well, though.
My favorite accent story is Michael Fassbender. Dude was born in Germany and learned English with a British accent, then mastering the American accent.
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