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Actors in two hit series
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01-04-2011 11:41pm#1
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Some good suggestions there, and some terrible ones. Bear in mind the two basic criteria are 'star' and 'hit' so characters like Frasier in Cheers and Mr. Eko don't count, nor do shows that are scrapped before the end of the first series!
Basically, if the actor's name is not in the first couple of credits, or if he/she only appeared in a few episodes, forget about them - we could list thousands of those.
It's obviously easier to star in multiple hits in the UK, as exemplified by Rubik's list, with the smaller pool of talent, shorter series and lower number of channels, although I'd have my doubts about how many of those actors would be recognised outside of the UK and Ireland. Lumley most likely, possibly Jason, maybe Thaw.
I didn't include Gervais because I thought Extras was kind of a niche show but that was probably harsh. Bakula, Boreanaz, Bixby, Boxleitner would all have appeared early in the credits one way or another
so those are all good shouts.
Michael Landon is a brilliant example.0 -
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Roger Moore is an interesting one. The Persuaders was kind of a flop in the US and only lasted one season, but it was huge in Europe.
Steve Buscemi? He had a mid-sized role in one season of the Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire has had a total of 13 episodes so far. Besides, he's been a famous film actor for years. Absolutely does not fit the criteria. Nor does John Lithgow, for much the same reasons.
Katey Sagal is an interesting one. I was under the impression that Futurama was a bit of a niche series with poor viewing figures but it went for 6 seasons and picked up a few Emmys so she should be inducted. Shatner, also no doubt. Sci-Fi seems to be something of a theme. Which reminds me of Dirk Benedict (The A-Team, Battlestar Galactica). James Garner has had a string of successes, he makes it.
Two of you suggested Nathan Fillion, citing Firefly as a hit
Blue Bloods - hit series? Let it at least finish out the year!
We actually need Richard Dower to confirm whether the likes of Cougar Town and Brothers and Sisters are considered hits
I'm going to say Marcia Cross is a yes. Over a hundred episodes in two major soaps (which is what DH has been reduced to) - hard to argue that's star quality right there.
Matt LeBlanc is more or less the ultimate example of how difficult it can be to go from one hit show to another.
I'm on the fence about Lance Reddick. He shows up in everything but only The Wire and Fringe could be considered starring roles for him. How popular is Fringe?
How big was The Commish? I remember catching a few episodes on late night TV about 15 years ago but that's about the extent of my knowledge. No Ordinary Family is not, and will never be, a hit.
I personally gave up on The Middle after 10 episodes, assuming the network would follow suit. If it's a hit, so be it. Do we count Sarah Chalke for Roseanne (Scrubs was obviously a hit)?0 -
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