Comments on: The MegaList of Actors Who Tried to Sing http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/ Taking All Your Base Since 2002 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:12:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: rockarolla http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-171560 rockarolla Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:45:43 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-171560 Don Estelle (with or without Windsor Davies) Jason Donovan Richard Chaimberlain Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy Jeanne Moreau Ann-Margret Jim Dale Harry H. Corbett Dennis Waterman Monty Python (Eric Idle/Terry Jones/Michael Palin/Graham Chapman/John Cleese/Terry Gilliam) the Goodies (Bill Oddie/Tim Brooke-Taylor/Greame Garden) the Goons (Peter Sellers/Spike Milligan/Harry Seacomb) Adrian Edmondson (Bad News) Nigel Planer (aka "Neil") Alexei Sayle Spinal Tap (Michael McKean/Christopher Guest/Harry Shearer) Lewis Collins Fred Astaire Martin Shaw Peter Wyngarde Don Estelle (with or without Windsor Davies)
Jason Donovan
Richard Chaimberlain
Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy
Jeanne Moreau
Ann-Margret
Jim Dale
Harry H. Corbett
Dennis Waterman
Monty Python (Eric Idle/Terry Jones/Michael Palin/Graham Chapman/John Cleese/Terry Gilliam)
the Goodies (Bill Oddie/Tim Brooke-Taylor/Greame Garden)
the Goons (Peter Sellers/Spike Milligan/Harry Seacomb)
Adrian Edmondson (Bad News)
Nigel Planer (aka “Neil”)
Alexei Sayle
Spinal Tap (Michael McKean/Christopher Guest/Harry Shearer)
Lewis Collins
Fred Astaire
Martin Shaw
Peter Wyngarde

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-170388 Jon Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-170388 Thanks, gdazzle, but Schwartzman is already on there. Thanks, gdazzle, but Schwartzman is already on there.

]]> By: gdazzle http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-170314 gdazzle Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:34:31 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-170314 Jason Schartzman... I didn't read all the comments so sorry if it's a re-post. Good list! Jason Schartzman… I didn’t read all the comments so sorry if it’s a re-post.

Good list!

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-162062 Jon Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:30:08 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-162062 @Kirsten: Corbett was added. Thanks! @Pete: I'm not sure how serious Moranis's album is, so I'm not adding it. @Dan: It's a toss up. @Daniel: I can't find anything on a Todd Bridges album. @Pam: You're right. I sent both of them to the land of wind and ghosts. @Susie: Great catch. Brian Austin Green was added. Thanks! @Kirsten: Corbett was added. Thanks!

@Pete: I’m not sure how serious Moranis’s album is, so I’m not adding it.

@Dan: It’s a toss up.

@Daniel: I can’t find anything on a Todd Bridges album.

@Pam: You’re right. I sent both of them to the land of wind and ghosts.

@Susie: Great catch. Brian Austin Green was added. Thanks!

]]> By: Susie http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-160647 Susie Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:30:51 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-160647 Brian Austin Green from Beverly Hills 90210: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000002ATQ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music Brian Austin Green from Beverly Hills 90210:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000002ATQ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=5174&s=music

]]> By: Pam http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-156326 Pam Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:58 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-156326 Jerry Reed was a singer and guitar player before he has an actor. Pat Boone was also a singer before he was an actor. Jerry Reed was a singer and guitar player before he has an actor. Pat Boone was also a singer before he was an actor.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-155331 Daniel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:45:29 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-155331 What about Todd Bridges? I know he sang on Different Strokes, but he released an album that never saw daylight in the U.S. What about Todd Bridges? I know he sang on Different Strokes, but he released an album that never saw daylight in the U.S.

]]> By: JDakar.com » Everybody Wants to Rule the World http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-155271 JDakar.com » Everybody Wants to Rule the World Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:01 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-155271 [...] have been many actors who’ve tried their hand at singing. Some have succeeded, but many make for a great punchline. My point is instead of trying to take [...] [...] have been many actors who’ve tried their hand at singing. Some have succeeded, but many make for a great punchline. My point is instead of trying to take [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-153682 Dan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:28:03 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-153682 Janet Jackson doesn't count, she was a singer turned actress turned singer. according to wikipedia and numerous other sources including bios she strated singing in The Jackson 5 when she was 7 years old, thus a singer turned actress. Janet Jackson doesn’t count, she was a singer turned actress turned singer. according to wikipedia and numerous other sources including bios she strated singing in The Jackson 5 when she was 7 years old, thus a singer turned actress.

]]> By: The Ben Hawken Blog | 10/03/09: Also Worth Noting http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-151876 The Ben Hawken Blog | 10/03/09: Also Worth Noting Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:18:54 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-151876 [...] or depressing that the BHB has covered nearly every item on this list.   * * *   This list of celebrities who have recorded albums (as well as links to the actual songs) is surprising, depressing and morbidly fascinating. In other [...] [...] or depressing that the BHB has covered nearly every item on this list.   * * *   This list of celebrities who have recorded albums (as well as links to the actual songs) is surprising, depressing and morbidly fascinating. In other [...]

]]> By: Pete http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-147901 Pete Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:42:44 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-147901 Rick Moranis.. He's released several albums, all of which are terrible. Rick Moranis.. He’s released several albums, all of which are terrible.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-147196 Kirsten Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:13:10 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-147196 John Corbett, who was in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, released an album in 2006. John Corbett, who was in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, released an album in 2006.

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146945 Jon Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:03:33 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146945 Thanks, Tommy. Costner is now part of the list. Being in key, is sometimes the best that you can hope for. Thanks, Tommy. Costner is now part of the list. Being in key, is sometimes the best that you can hope for.

]]> By: Tommy D. http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146786 Tommy D. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:49:51 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146786 This could possibly be the worst of all. I can't guarantee because I haven't listened to it yet, but I was at Best Buy the other day, and what should I see? A Best Buy exclusive album from... Kevin Costner and Modern West Actually I searched and found a clip, and although I don't like country or NASCAR... Costner ain't all that bad. He doesn't completely embarrass himself like some of the above listed names... Maybe not a great voice, but at least he's in key. This could possibly be the worst of all. I can’t guarantee because I haven’t listened to it yet, but I was at Best Buy the other day, and what should I see?

A Best Buy exclusive album from…

Kevin Costner and Modern West

Actually I searched and found a clip, and although I don’t like country or NASCAR… Costner ain’t all that bad. He doesn’t completely embarrass himself like some of the above listed names… Maybe not a great voice, but at least he’s in key.

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146603 Jon Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:57:30 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146603 Thanks, Craig. James Marsters was added. Thanks, Craig. James Marsters was added.

]]> By: Craig j hadfield http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146503 Craig j hadfield Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:35:15 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146503 James Marsden - Ghost of the Robot - http://www.ghostoftherobot.com James Marsden – Ghost of the Robot – http://www.ghostoftherobot.com

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146133 Jon Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:09:29 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146133 Thanks, Todd. Nice catches. Both were added. Thanks, Todd. Nice catches. Both were added.

]]> By: Todd http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146118 Todd Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:24:15 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-146118 The actor Jeff Daniels also writes songs and sings. He has a regular stage work and has released three albums (jeffdaniels.com) The actress Jill Hennessy is also trying to make a go of it as a recording artist (jillhennessy.com). The actor Jeff Daniels also writes songs and sings. He has a regular stage work and has released three albums (jeffdaniels.com)

The actress Jill Hennessy is also trying to make a go of it as a recording artist (jillhennessy.com).

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145351 Jon Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:41:56 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145351 @PeopleAreStrange: Thanks for the tip on both of those. Both were added. @PeopleAreStrange: Thanks for the tip on both of those. Both were added.

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145349 Jon Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:17:46 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145349 @Lyn: Thanks for the comment. Where to start... Jack Black does have a legitimate, talented band, but all the songs are comedy routines. That's why he wasn't included. I would agree with you 100% if Miley Cyrus hadn't appeared in the movie <em>Big Fish</em> before Hannah Montana. Streissand was a singer in her teens, and Midler was, I believe a singer first, as well. Gwyneth Paltrow never did a full album as far as I know. I don't count soundtracks usually. It would drag in way too many musicals and sort of dilute the intent of pointing out actors who tried to make the switch to singing. @Lyn: Thanks for the comment. Where to start…

Jack Black does have a legitimate, talented band, but all the songs are comedy routines. That’s why he wasn’t included.

I would agree with you 100% if Miley Cyrus hadn’t appeared in the movie Big Fish before Hannah Montana.

Streissand was a singer in her teens, and Midler was, I believe a singer first, as well.

Gwyneth Paltrow never did a full album as far as I know.

I don’t count soundtracks usually. It would drag in way too many musicals and sort of dilute the intent of pointing out actors who tried to make the switch to singing.

]]> By: Lyn http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145297 Lyn Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:11:25 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-145297 Jack Black should count. His band is a legitimate band. Admittedly, I don't prefer his music, but it's not one of those one time comedy album like Adam Sandler. Also, Miley Cyrus shouldn't count, since her role as Hannah Montana is both an acting and singing gig. True, she didn't do her own miley cyrus thing until after Hannah Montana, but she was still spitting out albums as Hannah Montana. Probably my last comment, then I'll shut up. What about Barbara Streisand (sp?) and Bette Midler? Oh, did Gwyneth Paltrow ever come out with an album? And if the actor/actress did a soundtrack for a film, does that count? Like Nicole Kidman for “Moulin Rouge”? Jack Black should count. His band is a legitimate band. Admittedly, I don’t prefer his music, but it’s not one of those one time comedy album like Adam Sandler.

Also, Miley Cyrus shouldn’t count, since her role as Hannah Montana is both an acting and singing gig. True, she didn’t do her own miley cyrus thing until after Hannah Montana, but she was still spitting out albums as Hannah Montana.

Probably my last comment, then I’ll shut up. What about Barbara Streisand (sp?) and Bette Midler?

Oh, did Gwyneth Paltrow ever come out with an album? And if the actor/actress did a soundtrack for a film, does that count? Like Nicole Kidman for “Moulin Rouge”?

]]> By: PeopleAreStrange http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144970 PeopleAreStrange Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:08 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144970 Also Danny Cooksey from 'Salute Your Shorts' Was the lead vocalist for Steve Vai's all teen band "Bad4Good" They released one album "Refugee" back in 1992. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad4Good http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_(album) (A picture of Danny, for people who don't reconize him http://theechochamberblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/10875058_tml.jpeg) and Jared Ruston from 'Pet Sematary Two' 'Honey I shrunk The Kids' and 'Big' is the vocals and guitars from a band called 'withdrawl' http://www.myspace.com/withdrawal (A pic of Jared incase people don't reconize http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/15104-1634.gif) Also Danny Cooksey from ‘Salute Your Shorts’
Was the lead vocalist for Steve Vai’s all teen band “Bad4Good”
They released one album “Refugee” back in 1992.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad4Good

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_(album)

(A picture of Danny, for people who don’t reconize him http://theechochamberblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/10875058_tml.jpeg)

and Jared Ruston from ‘Pet Sematary Two’ ‘Honey I shrunk The Kids’ and ‘Big’
is the vocals and guitars from a band called ‘withdrawl’

http://www.myspace.com/withdrawal

(A pic of Jared incase people don’t reconize http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/15104-1634.gif)

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144092 Jon Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:59:28 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144092 @cassidy: Thanks! Miley Cyrus was added, but I don't think Leighton Meester has an album out yet. @cassidy: Thanks! Miley Cyrus was added, but I don’t think Leighton Meester has an album out yet.

]]> By: Jon http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144091 Jon Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:48:11 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-144091 @Mack: Good catch, but I had to limit the list to include only actors who made attempts to sing out of character and with a full album. Otherwise, every musical movie would have to be included. @Mack: Good catch, but I had to limit the list to include only actors who made attempts to sing out of character and with a full album. Otherwise, every musical movie would have to be included.

]]> By: Mack http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-143938 Mack Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:07:18 +0000 http://dyers.org/blog/archives/2006/03/03/the-megalist-of-actors-who-tried-to-sing/#comment-143938 How about Kevin Spacey? He did his own singing in the 2004 Bobby Darin biopic Beyond The Sea. And he was on the Dean Martin tribute album 'Forever Cool'. How about Kevin Spacey? He did his own singing in the 2004 Bobby Darin biopic Beyond The Sea. And he was on the Dean Martin tribute album ‘Forever Cool’.

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