13 hardest-working actors you somehow still don't know by name
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The man has serious main villain energy, even when he's playing a morally grey bureaucrat. From The Dark Knight to Armageddon to Prison Break , he's the guy you trust to deliver exposition while glaring over his glasses. You don't know his name, but you fear his authority. 3. Luis Guzmán
He's the MVP of gritty supporting roles. Whether he's in a Scorsese film, a Paul Thomas Anderson fever dream or Wednesday on Netflix, Luis Guzmán brings equal parts charm and chaos. He's the unofficial mayor of 'that guy' city. 4. John Carroll Lynch
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You may not remember the name, but you definitely remember Marge Gunderson's sweet, worm-loving husband in Fargo . He's also played serial killers ( Zodiac ) and sweet dads ( Crazy, Stupid, Love ), and once wore clown makeup as Twisty on American Horror Story . Range? Infinite. 5. Judy Greer
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Judy Greer was asking to be on this list. After all, her book is titled I Don't Know What You Know Me From: My Life as a Co-Star . She's everyone's best friend, ex-wife or overlooked sister. From 13 Going on 30 to Jurassic World , Greer has the market cornered on 'women who get interrupted mid-sentence'. One day she'll lead a film where no one talks over her—and we'll all cry. 6. John Michael Higgins
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John Michael Higgins is the king of faux-earnestness. Whether he's playing a smug commentator in Pitch Perfect or a neurotic boss in Great News , the actor is the kind of guy who will pronounce 'resume' with an accent on both Es, and you'll believe him. 7. Margo Martindale
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She is so iconic that she played herself in BoJack Horseman . Yet you still know her as one of the snooty neighbours in Practical Magic . Margo Martindale brings gravitas to every role, whether it's in Justified , The Americans or August: Osage County . She doesn't chew the scenery—she fillets it. 8. Gary Cole
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'Yeahhhh, I'm gonna need you to come in on Saturday.' With that one line in Office Space , Gary Cole secured a permanent spot in pop culture. Since then, he's played dads, creeps and conservative pundits, often all in the same role.
See more: 10 comedians who delivered their best work in serious roles 9. Christopher McDonald
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Wasn't he Shooter McGavin? Wasn't he the Dean in Sydney White ? Wasn't he one of the greasers in Grease 2 ? Shooter McGavin is his forever legacy, but Chris McDonald has done so much more. From sleazy lawyers to grumpy dads to news anchors who definitely get fired off-screen, he's the perfect guy to deliver a line with a side of smug. 10. Melanie Lynskey
She's Drew Barrymore's kind sister in Ever After and Reese Witherspoon's friend in Sweet Home Alabama . She's the quiet emotional wreck you root for, from Heavenly Creatures to Yellowjackets . Melanie Lynskey can steal a scene with one look and a sigh. The only reason you forget who she is is because she's that good an actress. Did you even know she's from New Zealand?
Don't miss: 12 best Hollywood films about Hollywood 11. Clancy Brown
Did you just confuse Clancy Brown as the guy who played Raiden in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation ? Easy mistake. That's James Remar, by the way. Brown played Raiden, but only in the animated series. He also voiced Mr Krabs and became the face of The Kurgan in Highlander . Clancy possesses a presence that commands attention, making you sit up straighter whenever he appears on screen. 12. Richard Kind
Richard Kind is the human stress ball in khakis. From Spin City to Inside Out , he's the voice of nervous optimism and light existential dread. You'd trust him with your taxes and your emotional breakdown. 13. Kyle Chandler
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Maybe you don't remember the Early Edition. Apart from playing Coach Taylor in Friday Night Lights , Kyle Chandler has been an FBI agent, a CIA agent, a suspicious husband or some combination of all three. The actor is Hollywood's go-to guy for 'rugged with a conscience'.
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