Obscure British Actors and How to Appreciate Them
Ever see a British movie and think to yourself, �Oy, that guy�s rather cute. I wish we could see more of him over here in the States (or where-ever you are)�? Yes, I know, these urges are difficult to deal with, what with them being over there and you being over here. However, it is possible to sustain a lively interest in a relatively unsung British actor�one simply needs gentle guidance and support. It�s important that you don�t face your obsession alone�seek the relief of a group of fellow fans or kindred spirits. The following accounts, though they may be shocking, detail how this may be accomplished:
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CASE STUDY
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Ioan Gruffudd
Capabilities: the Glare of Doom, looks fetching in an otherwise girly circa late eighteenth century style straw hat, swims well under unusual conditions, skilled at swordplay, perfect pitch for commanding �FIYAH!�, and being Welsh (he�s quite proud of it himself, and therefore deserves attention for it)
If you�re a Ioan Gruffudd fan, you were probably first struck by his performance in A&E�s Horatio Hornblower series(es). Or, perhaps, if you�re an even more recent fan, your affections could have been dictated by his role in the CBS show, Century City (but not, however, by his American accent. Oh, please, please, make him stop!!!). However, one could say to one�s self, �I wish I could see more of his chocolate brown eyes! I mean, his acting capabilities�� without even realizing the opportunities in front of one�s self. Consider, for a moment, PBS. This public (free!) channel may look like an artistic and educational endeavor by day�don�t be fooled, by night it�s also a prime showroom for Obscure British Actors, many of whom can claim one or two Masterpiece Theatre adaptations to their name. Our own Ioan Gruffudd starred as Pip in Great Expectations, and also featured in The Forsyte Saga as Philip Bosinney. And keep your eyes open�he may be appearing any time in a literary masterpiece in a role that doesn�t claim the same first name!
Links:
The Ioan Gruffudd Homepage
The Boardroom: Ioan in New York!
The Ioan Gruffudd Fanlisting
IMDb: Ioan Gruffudd
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