I call on the bloggers of the world to adopt an actor.
I would recommend you pick a character actor, as they are the unsung heroes of the entertainment world.
By adopting Character Actor X you are not expected to be an exhaustive resource on X, nor are you expected to have seen all movies in which X acted. No, none of that crap.
I would only ask that you promote the actor from time to time, and occasionally keep tabs on their progress (assuming he or she isn’t dead). If you want to do it up nice, make a l’il space on your blog where you can have a picture of them.
Now that we have that out of the way, if you’re thinking about adopting David Patrick Kelly, FORGET IT. I have adopted him.
David Patrick Kelly is the best part of a lot of movies that he has acted in. His first movie role was in The Warriors where he delivered the immortal line “Warriors, come out to play-ee-ay!”
Directors Walter Hill and Spike Lee cast Mr. Kelly on a regular basis.
He’s got this knack for being very natural, no matter how cheesy the lines he’s given, whether it’s in sorta silly sci-fi movie Dreamscape or the wonderful Ahnold movie Commando.
I had thought up until today that Mr. Kelly was the person who fired the gun that killed Brandon Lee during the filming of The Crow, but after doing a little bit of research it appears that it was another actor that pulled the trigger.
This makes me feel better.
This is the first post devoted to my adoptee, but not the last.
Go, David, Go!
I’ve adopted mine.
Great idea! I have an actor picked out, but even though he’s technically still alive he hasn’t made any movies in about 20 years. Does that still count?
Yes, it counts!
It just makes your periodic updates a little easier.
and lulu, you don’t need me to tell you that you rock, do you?
’cause you do…
I dibs Brad Dourif!
I know. But I still like to hear it.
Well, I just adopted a cat, so I’m afraid I won’t have time and energy to focus on all the needs of an actor. But if I did, it would be this one.
kristi, I want Mark Harmon to have my babies now!
That’s a great story.
mr. yen, I have always liked Brad Dourif, but the like turned into love once I saw him in Deadwood.
A friend of mine worked as a Production Assistant on the first Child’s Play movie. One of his tasks was to pick up Brad Dourif from the airport. He said Mr. Dourif was all spooked out about something (maybe it was my friend).
David Patrick Kelly quoting from Paradise Lost before he dies in The Crow is one of my favorite movie moments.
I was weirded out when he showed up in Flags of Our Fathers as President Truman, but he’s just so damn awesome.
It’s been so long since I have seen The Crow, I should check it out again.
I remember my viewing was colored by the fact that I thought DPK was the guy who shot Brandon Lee.
I can’t believe I thought this for such a long time. Oh well.
I’ve adopted my actor.
duly noted, cp.
My adopted actor is Boris Karloff.
Also Mae West.
dr z, karloff and west are now noted as sharing bunkbeds in your abode.
I’ve come to this game late, but I heard about this from Grant Miller Media, and I wanted to join in on the fun.
That being said, I’ve adopted mine.
What the hell… I’ve adopted Colm Meaney.
bsuwg, you’ve been added to the roster!
I wanted to adopt Mark Harmon until I saw he was taken (naturally!), so I’ll settle for Michael Weatherly.
Suzan
Welcome to Pottersville
Dear Distinguished Splotchy,
I was referred here by Tim from the Cushy Blog, after I adopted an actor and actress after following your lead.
I respectfully submit that my adopted thespians are John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes.
Hopefully these will be considered legal adoptions in the eyes of Splotchy.
Thank you.
–Johann
I am getting in on this as well. My adoption is David Strathairn.
Can i adopt John Barrowman?(Dr. Who,Torchwood)
Can i adopt John Barrowman?(Dr. Who,Torchwood)
Yes! Just announce your intent to adopt Mr. Barrowman on your own blog, give me the link, then it’s official!