tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post4036477959014328540..comments2023-11-02T05:17:06.050-04:00Comments on Pop Culture Dish: Thursday Thirteen #23: 13 actors/actresses whose nationalities may (or may not) surprise youMalcolmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-24506040891874403242007-12-05T01:51:00.000-05:002007-12-05T01:51:00.000-05:00fun list! i love finding out the origins of actors...fun list! i love finding out the origins of actors. did you know kevin mckidd on "journeyman" is scottish?khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172344270571916666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-75396799447568269202007-12-02T16:16:00.000-05:002007-12-02T16:16:00.000-05:00Malcolm, you need to check out a few more Christia...Malcolm, you need to check out a few more Christian Bale movies! Seeing him in "Batman," "The Prestige," and "3:10 to Yuma" has made a fan out of me.<BR/><BR/>He also bears a slight resemblance to my brother.Cindy Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090693362997103412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-87507549968375926712007-12-02T13:20:00.000-05:002007-12-02T13:20:00.000-05:00Damozel: Thanks for the kind words. I need to see...Damozel: Thanks for the kind words. I need to see "Muriel's Wedding" again because it's been years. I just watched a "Blackadder" clip feat. Hugh Laurie on You Tube. He's pretty funny!<BR/><BR/>Tink: You are quite welcome. Thanks for returning the favor.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-53920097585905891112007-12-01T17:11:00.000-05:002007-12-01T17:11:00.000-05:00I don't know all of these people, but I knew the n...I don't know all of these people, but I knew the nationality of the ones I do know. :-)<BR/>Thanks for visiting my magic quotes TT!Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768324347110231070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-76289255192526087182007-11-30T12:38:00.000-05:002007-11-30T12:38:00.000-05:00I always love coming here. Wil-burrr was English?...I always love coming here. Wil-burrr was English? And the girl on "The Wonder Years"? And...and "Edie"? <BR/><BR/>I knew about Rachel Griffiths because she was amazing in "Muriel's Wedding." And I love Hugh Laurie--who started out life as a comedian.damozelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776206593188334572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-70444580626861042182007-11-30T12:13:00.000-05:002007-11-30T12:13:00.000-05:00Chris: Thanks for returning the favor and stopping...Chris: Thanks for returning the favor and stopping by. I will checking your blog out again in the near future. <BR/><BR/>Amanda Rae: When I rediscovered that Nicolette was from England, I seem to recall that she used her natural accent when she first joined "Knots Landing". I think I might be imagining things.<BR/><BR/>Denise: Even though you aren't a TV watcher, I figured that you would know a few of the people on the list. By the way, congrats on being one of the featured TT'ers.<BR/><BR/>Xakara: I can't speak for other men, but I find that a female British/Aussie accent can be sexy. I wonder do people in other countries find our American accents a turn on.<BR/><BR/>Janet: You brought up an interesting theory. I wonder if viewers would like House more or less if Hugh Laurie used his natural accent. <BR/><BR/>Kara: In regards to your comments about this post and my blog in general... go on. No, I mean go on and stroke my ego some more, lol.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, your kind words are very appreciative. It's positive feedback like that which makes blogging worthwhile for me.<BR/><BR/>Cindy: I forgot all about Christian Bale. You are right, he is British. The only movie I have seen him in was the remake of "Shaft". From what I remember, his British accent wasn't detectable at all.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-59596213710532579902007-11-30T09:08:00.000-05:002007-11-30T09:08:00.000-05:00It has always amazed me how actors can lose all tr...It has always amazed me how actors can lose all trace of their native accent! Isn't Christian Bale British as well? You certainly can't tell by his accent...<BR/><BR/>Interesting and informative list as always, Malcolm...Cindy Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090693362997103412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-48499319356379732922007-11-29T22:25:00.000-05:002007-11-29T22:25:00.000-05:00I thoroughly loved this posting and your blog in g...I thoroughly loved this posting and your blog in general. You seem like such an interesting guy with a wealth of knowledge. <BR/><BR/> This was such an interesting topic to post your Thursday Thirteen about. I feel so much better informed. With the exception of Hugh Laurie I don't really think I knew any of these actors weren't using their native accents. Thanks for giving me something to ponder on :) Thank you also for commenting on my TT post. I hope you have a great week!k a r ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508092987017416228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-86538698420899553972007-11-29T17:01:00.000-05:002007-11-29T17:01:00.000-05:00Sometimes, and especially in Hugh Laurie's case, I...Sometimes, and especially in Hugh Laurie's case, I think I'd like some of the characters more if they used their regular English accent!<BR/><BR/>My regular blog's not feeling well, so I'm posting the T13 on my photo blog, fondofphotography.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504992439212714138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-42452285495469332442007-11-29T15:37:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:37:00.000-05:00This is a great list. I have the same "thing" for ...This is a great list. I have the same "thing" for accents that a lot of women do so it's always a lovely surprise to hear an actor speak in their normal voice. Thanks for giving me a peek at so many. :)<BR/><BR/>Happy TT<BR/><BR/>~XXakarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643255392076283232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-12135722583376157562007-11-29T14:14:00.000-05:002007-11-29T14:14:00.000-05:00Very talented people on your list. I know who a f...Very talented people on your list. I know who a few of them are, but most of them are beyond me.<BR/><BR/>Happy TT!Denise Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134480528920517406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-28990243050568297872007-11-29T13:46:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:46:00.000-05:00i didn't know nicholette sheridan was from england...i didn't know nicholette sheridan was from england! <BR/><BR/>happy tt!!<BR/><BR/>-aamanda raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450061348749009897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-12764858547238672922007-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:00Great list Malcom, thanks for stopping by my TT.Great list Malcom, thanks for stopping by my TT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-82495957994886355172007-11-29T12:24:00.000-05:002007-11-29T12:24:00.000-05:00Works for Mom: Thanks! I am glad to hear that you ...Works for Mom: Thanks! I am glad to hear that you enjoy my TT lists and my weekly polls. As of noon on 12/29, Scrappy Doo and Fran Fine are tied in the "Most Annoying TV Character" poll.<BR/><BR/>Lori: One of the enjoyable things about the Thursday Thirteens that I put together is also learn things I didn't know or am reminded about stuff I had forgotten. Although I remember reading that John Mahoney was from the UK, I didn't know how or when he lost his accent. <BR/><BR/>Robin: Since I haven't seen "Muriel's Wedding" in years, I can't even remember how Rachel Griffiths' voice really sounds.<BR/><BR/>Busy91: You are correct. Rachel did play Brenda on "Six Feet Under".<BR/><BR/>Mistress of the D: When I was compiling this list earlier in the week, I was getting info on Olivia d'Abo. I wondered to myself, "Isn't she the daughter of Mike d'Abo of Manfred Mann?" Yet another one of those tidbits that I heard years ago, but had forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Sharon: I need to start watching "Without A Trace" in reruns on TNT because I have heard nothing but good things about it. <BR/><BR/>According to imdb.com, Poppy's full name is:<BR/><BR/>Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue <BR/><BR/>Now that's a mouthful!<BR/><BR/>X. Dell: I was going to hold off on telling you that Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't a native Californian. Oh well, Arnie's secret is out now. <BR/><BR/>Mocha Mom: It's nice to meet another fan of "Pushing Daisies". I was telling some other fans/bloggers that it's a show that always puts a smile on my face. As do you, I also like it because there isn't anything like it on TV right now.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-55910779222342313692007-11-29T09:53:00.000-05:002007-11-29T09:53:00.000-05:00I would have never guessed # 4 or 12, I too also l...I would have never guessed # 4 or 12, I too also love the new ABC sitcom, it is unrealistic, my whole family enjoys the show, maybe we like it because it is so different than all the other crap on TV. Thanks for sharing, I loved this list!! I am up too.My Busy Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685193507251476598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-38657550437400065722007-11-29T09:26:00.000-05:002007-11-29T09:26:00.000-05:00Interesting list. Seems some Europeans can outAme...Interesting list. Seems some Europeans can outAmerican Americans.<BR/><BR/>Next thing you'll tell me is that Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't a native Californian.X. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561609651507566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-47421823745406493502007-11-29T08:14:00.000-05:002007-11-29T08:14:00.000-05:00I had no clue so many were from the UK. I've recen...I had no clue so many were from the UK. I've recently gotten into Without a Trace-I was wondering about Poppy Montgomery. Is that her real name, btw? And I love Vivian's character. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great day!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828182765416909622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-74509025630422473922007-11-29T07:37:00.000-05:002007-11-29T07:37:00.000-05:00Olivia d'Abo is also the daughter of Mike d'Abo wh...Olivia d'Abo is also the daughter of Mike d'Abo who was the vocalist of Manfred Mann for a time and wrote Handbags and Gladrags...she also dated Julian Lennon for a time :)The Mistress of the Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16923975714269274370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-5056147184918654032007-11-29T05:03:00.000-05:002007-11-29T05:03:00.000-05:00I'm sure I can go over to England and blend in fai...I'm sure I can go over to England and blend in fairly well with my accent. I'm trying to place Rachel Griffiths in 6 feet, was she Brenda??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692328029597964233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-80610248015601847502007-11-29T04:36:00.000-05:002007-11-29T04:36:00.000-05:00I never would have guessed that about Hugh Laurie ...I never would have guessed that about Hugh Laurie and Rachel Griffiths. They're flawless alright.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-25836075907644714382007-11-28T23:44:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:44:00.000-05:00What great trivia...I love stuff like this and yes...What great trivia...I love stuff like this and yes, there were some surprises. Happy TT and thanks for stopping by:)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819332544413521893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-88441881185441313472007-11-28T22:05:00.000-05:002007-11-28T22:05:00.000-05:00You always have the best lists Malcom (and polls I...You always have the best lists Malcom (and polls I might add - I voted for Screech). Great list!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-6162514768458439262007-11-28T21:49:00.000-05:002007-11-28T21:49:00.000-05:00Holly Smith: I forgot about John Hillerman (Higgin...Holly Smith: I forgot about John Hillerman (Higgins) being from TX. He would have been a good one to include on the list. <BR/><BR/>Sandee: Wow, I see exactly what happens when one gives up TV and movies. Although you're probably better off for giving them up... I can't do it, I just can't! :-)<BR/><BR/>Barbara: The first time I ever heard Hugh Laurie use his natural accent was in a romantic comedy he did with Joely Richardson called "Maybe Baby". It would be cool to hear Hugh switch back and forth between accents in the same sentence.<BR/><BR/>Ellen B: While watching football on FOX on Sundays, I see a lot of commercials for "House". I am usually grossed out by whatever medical calamity House has to face and amazed at Hugh's mastery of an American accent. <BR/><BR/>Pjazzy: I missed that "Bionic Woman" ep where she went to Oxford... damnit! I am surprised to hear about Emma Thompson's struggles. <BR/><BR/>Greatfullivin: Although I have heard Marianne's natural voice, I can't say the same about Poppy. The other "Without A Trace" actor who fakes an American accent is Anthony La Paglia. He is also from Down Under. <BR/><BR/>SJ: I wonder if people see Hugh in projects such as the Blackadder series and think that he's faking his British accent.<BR/><BR/>Nicholas: You are right! Mark Addy was one of the Full Monty guys. I just looked it up on imdb.com. <BR/><BR/>I'm not nearly as good as you at detecting fake accents. Paul Benedict (Mr. Bentley) had me fooled for years!<BR/><BR/>Susan: You are right about mastering accents. The worst I ever heard was Keanu Reeves in "The Devil's Advocate" when he tried to do a Southern accent, but kept slipping into his normal voice.<BR/><BR/>Morgan Leigh: You are quite welcome. Well, you didn't exaggerate Patrick's age too much. :-)<BR/><BR/>Holly: I think I read about Alex when I was doing research for this TT. Because of the good things I've heard, maybe I'll give "Moonlight" a try. <BR/><BR/>Open Grove Claudia: The Brit performers have realized that there is gold in them there Hollywood Hills. <BR/><BR/>The Gal Herself: I knew that Olivia had joined L&O: CI, but haven't seen her on it though. I assumed she was doing an American accent.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-61300964005175337982007-11-28T20:58:00.000-05:002007-11-28T20:58:00.000-05:00Re: #3 -- And here I thought her British accent on...Re: #3 -- And here I thought her British accent on L&O: Criminal Intent was studied! I got it bass ackwards! (Thanks for visiting my blog)The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-49092161724564100752007-11-28T20:42:00.000-05:002007-11-28T20:42:00.000-05:00I was surprised to learn that Sendhil Ramamurthy w...I was surprised to learn that Sendhil Ramamurthy was actually American. He has such a London accent. He worked in England but spent most of his life here.<BR/><BR/>Fun list! damn brits always pretending to be something they aren't! ;)Open Grove Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130539510552780606noreply@blogger.com