ohnotheydidnt: Gary Oldman Rules the World

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@ 2008-09-21 20:43:00

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Gary Oldman Rules the World

Top 10 Best Fake American Accents

It seems to be a Hollywood chic to adopt a British accent for a UK role or (even an ancient warrior), but the reverse is just as prevalent with Brits, Aussies, or other an actor of another nationality playing an American character. I realize that plenty of actors and actresses were born or even partially raised abroad, but this list is a reflection of actors whose primary dialect is not American. This list excludes Canadian actors/actresses.

10. Alfred Molina
Hails From: London, England
Noted Roles: Spiderman 2, Boogie Nights, a guest star on Law and Order SVU and Trial By Jury

9. Guy Pearce
Hails From: born in Ely, England, raised in Victoria, Australia
Noted Roles: Memento, Factory Girl, LA Confidential

8. Bob Hoskins
Hails From: Bury St. Edmonds, England
Noted Roles: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Hollywoodland

7. Linus Roache
Hails From: Manchester, England
Noted Roles: Law and Order, RFK

6. Heath Ledger
Hails From: Perth, Australia
Noted Roles: Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight

5. Hugh Laurie
Hails From: Oxford, England
Noted Roles: House MD

4. Kate Winslet
Hails From: Reading, England
Noted Roles: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Little Children, Titanic

3. Christian Bale
Hails From: Haverfordwest, Wales
Noted Roles: Batman Begins, American Psycho

2. Daniel Day Lewis
Hails From: London, England
Noted Roles: There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, The Crucible

1. Gary Oldman
Hails From: London, England
Noted Roles: Leon, The Fifth Element, and Romeo is Bleeding

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	caaamwhore 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	christian bale has an accent? when the fuck did that happen? (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	subtopic 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	lol yeah he's welsh. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	desireless 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	Hugh Laurie should be number one. And sorry, I love Kate Winslet but her accents are terrible. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	bizzycakes 2008-09-22 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Agreed, Laurie should definitely be #1. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ilovemeganm 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	kate winslet is some kind of goddess. her american accent is pretty much perfect you know who else is good? that lady from little miss sunshine (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	jasonbeast 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	Toni Colette ... yeah, I've heard her American accent more often than her native Aussie. She's awesone. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bizarrepain 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	I ♥ this list. I love, love Linus, Gary and Hugh. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	suzycat 2008-09-22 04:35 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately for Linus, he is Son of Ken Barlow to me always and every way, and I just can't think of him in any other sense. This was particularly noticeable in "Priest" when his character said something along like "oh, come on!" and it was Ken to the very life. ARGH. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pb_crazy 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	GARY OLDMAN FTW! I agree with this list. (Reply to this)

	macaroni1213 2008-09-22 04:04 am UTC (link)
	I actually think Kate Winslet's accent in Titanic is atrocious, and this coming from somebody who never picks up on the nuances of accents. Still love her. Also, why isn't Gary Oldman in every post? (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	monotonebanana 2008-09-22 04:08 am UTC (link)
	thats why they didnt put titanic as the movie, they put esotsm (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mistress_kizuna 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	So many Batman actors! <3 Although there's no Cillian! :( (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	her_ocean_blue 2008-09-22 04:13 am UTC (link)
	and cillian has a really great american accent! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	joaniemaloney 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Hugh is amazing. I remember flipping out when I heard his real accent one time, haha. Heath, Kate, & Gary!♥ (Reply to this) (Thread)

	whatahussy 2008-09-22 04:39 am UTC (link)
	aw your icon is so cute! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	silverstars 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Hugh Laurie should be higher. I didn't believe my friend when she told me he was British. (Reply to this)

	astrid_lane 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	srsly? Christian Bale owns he entire list for god sake (Reply to this)

	obliviance 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	WHERE IS CHUCK BASS (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	soooxfetch 2008-09-22 04:33 am UTC (link)
	that's what i'm wondering, lol (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	tearstreaked 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Oh Heath :[ (Reply to this)

	spacenaut 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	I can hear a hint of something in Gary's accent, but that's just based on that clip. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	spacenaut 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	*something else (Reply to this) (Parent)

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	la_petite_singe 2008-09-22 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Gary Oldman is the master of accents. Johnny does some pretty decent ones, but Gaz is the undisputed champ. And I'm sorry, I have to-- (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	i_flushed_nemo 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	I totally agree (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	folielumineux 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	oh hai hugh laurie look all foine and sexy!!!!!!!!!!! (Reply to this)

	christini_smith 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	When I first read the title I thought it said "Gary Oldman Heals the World" lol that would be awesome. (Reply to this)

	where_i_begin 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	I think Anna Friel's accent on Pushing Daisies is astounding...I told someone she was British and they were dumbfounded. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	ewokie 2008-09-22 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Indeed! I am passing my DVD around to all of my family & friends, gotta share the goodness that is Pushing Daisies. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ewokie 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	oh my sweet gary oldman! (Reply to this)

	luxis_lil 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	THIS LIST FTW! (Reply to this)

	Linus! dies_nefastus 2008-09-22 04:06 am UTC (link)
	FTMFW (Reply to this) (Thread)

	yeahtucker 2008-09-22 04:07 am UTC (link)
	I think Isla Fisher did well in The Wedding Crasher I saw her at the MTV Movie Awards that year and was like "uh why is she pretedning to be australian?" (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)