There are actors that Hollywood will apparently continue to force on us, no matter how many times we look away. (Good morning, Jennifer Love Hewitt.) And then there are actors who we’re actually rooting for, like Christopher Gorham. How great was he as Henry the accountant on last night’s Ugly Betty? So great that it makes me wish I’d tuned into Out of Practice (pictured) or Jake 2.0.
Anyone else get the feeling that it’s time for Gorham’s real breakthrough? Maybe the boy who was torn between Brooke and Sam on Popular, who accidentally shot the teacher he was in love with on an episode of Buffy, just needed, as my friend Eva likes to say, "time to bake." Now, he’s the rare find who can smile at a girl for knowing the circumference of the earth and make it believable — and sexy. We want more of him on Betty, and more of him on TV in general. (And an aside to suit-wearing, cubicle-dwelling men with personalities like Henry or The Office’s Jim: if you haven’t figured it out already, women want you. And also, you should dress like Superman for Halloween.)
Which unsung actors or actresses would you like Hollywood to show the love to?
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Aisha Tyler
Jack Plotnick
This guy makes Ugly Betty! I Tivo’d UB so I haven’t had a chance to it but the clips of him dressed as Betty for Holloween is f-f-f-funnny!
Aisha Tyler: DEFINATELY! I saw her as a guest on EBERT & ROEPER and she was so articulate, beautiful, and funny. Why doesn’t she have Halle Berry’s paycheck? She is obviously great in comedy, but I think her range goes far beyond that.
She needs to team with Nancy Meyers in a WHAT WOMEN WANT or THE HOLIDAY type of romantic comedy. I havent’ seen THE HOLIDAY yet, but I how refreshing would it have been to have someone like Aisha instead of the blah Cameron Diaz?
Dear Ed, you have confused guest star Christopher Gorham (whom Mandi clearly indicates dressed as Superman for Halloween) with series supporting player Michael Urie. Michael, who plays flamboyantly devious Marc, is the one who was dressed as Betty in the promos.
Christopher Groham is sooooo hot! Even as a geek, I got moist!
Ed – I think you have Henry the accountant confused with Wilhelmina’s assistant.
Judy Greer, from Arrested Development… and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Denny from Grey’s Anatomy! (Are the rumors true about Shonda Rhimes developing a show for him? I sure hope so…)
Judy Greer, from Arrested Development… and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Denny from Grey’s Anatomy! (Are the rumors true about Shonda Rhimes developing a show for him? I sure hope so…)
Wow, Marc, TMI. But I totally agree, he is HOT!
Merrin Dungey
Tahmoh Penikett and Steve Bacic.
Bacic played Rhade in the Andromeda tv series, and played the role of “the Beast” in X Men 2. Unfortunately, Kelsea “man boobs” Grammer was cast as the Beast for X3 and Bacic’s chance for a breakout role was lost. Insult to injury, Kevin Sorbo quit Andromeda so he could shoot a pilot last fall which was never picked up, leaving all of Andromeda’s cast without jobs.
Tahmoh Penikett plays the role of Helo on Battlestar Galactica. The few women who watch this show tell me he’s a hottie, and I find his acting to be top notch. He’s a great actor who IMHO, should get a much bigger role on BSG or who should have gotten his own spinoff series. Dude’s amazing.
he is a cutie…
Caroline Dhavernas.
Judy Tenuta
While she is having great success as Pam from the office, I think that Jenna Fischer has what it takes!
Also, Anna Faris is hysterical in just about anything she’s in.
I got to tell you – a partnership that should make both actors bigger stars are Alec Baldwin and “the tour guy” on 30 Rock. Their poker exchange from this week’s episode (where Baldwin “Hannibal Lector’s” the tour guy was hilarious!!
30 Rock is really turning out to be really good and laugh out loud funny!!
Tune in – if you aren’t already!!
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I drooled over Christopher Gorham for most of the episode. He’s a cutie, and making him geeky made it even better.
Jess: It is true, a show is in the works about female reporters and Jeffrey Dean Morgan will be in it if it gets made. At this point I assume a pilot order and it’ll be May before we learn it’s chances.
I also believe Judy Greer is cast in an upcoming midseason show, but I’m blanking on what so might be mistaken.
First off, just want to say that I love that Ugly Betty is giving Gorham something likeable and fun to do. And his “Popular” costar Diane Delano I really wish would do more t.v.; she’s great at comedy and drama.
I wish Gretchen Mol was in more things– but not as the disapproving girlfriend, like Rounders wasted her talents as.
Whatever happened to Jaye Davidson?
I have loved Christopher ever since Popular. He was also great on Out of Practice, last season’s most underrated sitcom. I wish that had been renewed. It is so much better than The Class!
I wish his co-star from Popular, the actress that played Mary Cherry, would get a bigger break. I also wish that we would see more Sara Rue and Sheri Shepherd. They are a funny team.
Wasn’t Gorham on “Boomtown”, too? Another good show gone.
Clea DuVall. I know she is in a lot of things, but while I was excited to see her show up on Heroes, my friends were looking at my like who is she? Her great work in so many movies and shows like Carnivale should get her more acclaim. Just can’t wait to see what she does on Heroes this season.
Totally agree with Katie, and the world needs more Clea DuVall.
She’s just always excellent, and she deserves more spotlights than all the Simspons and Hiltons!
Please, the entire CAST of Love Monkey should be on the list (WHY DIDN’T ANYBODY WATCH?). Judy Greer, Chris Wiehl, Lorenz Tate.
but yes, I’ve very excited Chris Gorham is on Ugly Betty.
Betty, drop the dork and get with the geek!
James Marsters
Matthew Goode
Chris is a total hottie! His return to primetime TV made a great show even better. I’ve enjoyed his performances in Popular, Jake 2.0, Odyssey 5 and Out of Practice. Someone tell Betty that if she doesn’t want to date him she can throw him my way!!
David Anders. Should have his own “Sark” show.
Just need to gush about Ugly Betty for a sec. Last night was the first time I’d watched it, and it was great! Definitely going to watch it when it comes out on DVD…too bad Thursday at 8 has so much good stuff on.