The art of filmmaking leads to an intriguing world where actors bring characters to life, gripping audiences with fascinating stories. However, there comes a moment when standing behind the camera is more inviting, presenting a new perspective and a possibility to expand their artistic repertoire. While not every actor is great at directing, a select group of individuals not only welcome the challenge but excel at it, too.
Jon Favreau
“He is a fantastic director, but I still really like seeing him in acting roles, even if it’s just side characters like Happy in Iron Man. He just has such a likable demeanor.”
Rob Reiner
“As an actor, Meathead in All in the Family. As a director, This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, Misery, The Princess Bride…”
“He also directed A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, and The Bucket List. That’s a solid filmography he has.”
Ben Affleck
“He’s a solid actor, but his talents really shine in his directing and writing. I’ve enjoyed all his movies (even Live By Night), Gone Baby Gone still being my favorite. He’s very talented and I hope he gets through his problems.”
Sofia Coppola
“Probably the best answer.”
“She was an actor first. But she was so bad she turned to directing and is really good at that.”
Ron Howard
“Narrator’s voice: ‘And this is true.’”
“Ron Howard should be number one, not because his films are amazing game changers, but to have a career as long as he has in Hollywood is amazing.”
Clint Eastwood
“He did some great movies as an actor. And then did even greater movies when he got behind the camera. I think with himself as director, he got the best of himself as an actor.”
David Schwimmer
“The weirdest decent actor turned director is David Schwimmer. He made an interesting film a couple of years ago called Trust with Clive Owen. It was thoughtful and really well done. Never would have expected it from Schwimmer.”
Robert Redford
“Robert Redford also comes to mind. Ordinary People was really good.”
“A River Runs Through It and The Horse Whisperer were wonderful films. Beautiful visions and lines. Great actor, director, and supporter of new artists by creating the Sundance Institute.”
Ben Stiller
“Escape at Dannemora was cool but didn’t really stay with me, whereas Severance feels like such a cleverly executed experience. (I know he didn’t come up with the concept of the show, but directing TV episodes is still important!).”
Greta Gerwig
“Greta Gerwig is a great answer. Her two films have both been incredible. Love her so much.”
“Greta Gerwig is a fantastic example where what she brought to the roles she acted in she expanded on beautifully in her role as director.”
George Clooney
“He is a little inconsistent, but started to build a real catalog as a director.”
“His recent output is mixed, but Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Good Night and Good Luck, and Ides of March are all solid.”
Mel Gibson
“Mel Gibson is the hardest to reconcile with. He’s probably my favorite director and a terrible person.”
“Apocalypto is one of the most shockingly good movies that nobody has seen because it was released around the time of his racist drunk rant.”
Jason Bateman
“His work on Ozark and The Outsider proves he’s going to be one of the best directors in his generation. I’d put him at least on par with Affleck, but I think he’s got a lot more great work ahead of him.”
Woody Allen
“Did several films prior to directing and kept acting in films occasionally that he didn’t direct.”
“Woody Allen started as a comedian and actor before directing, believe it or not. Controversial as he may be, he is the Best Picture winner of 1977.”
Ed Harris
“Directed and starred in Pollock & Appaloosa. Appaloosa has been under the radar of Western fans since it came out in 2008. It’s in my top 10 Westerns of all time. Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger, and Jeremy Irons plays the Heavy.”
Jordan Peele
“Peele has found a nice voice as a director. I don’t think he’s up there yet. His body of work still needs to be expanded, but I’m always in awe of the projects he does.”
Olivia Wilde
“Olivia Wilde has only directed one released movie, although it does seem like she’s pivoting with two more in the works after Don’t Worry Darling is finished.”
“Olivia Wilde is pushing for one of best actors to turn director.”
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