Last year The Independant ran an article which ranked the 11 actors who played ‘Santa’ – now number 11 was Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa, but he wasn’t playing the actual role, just someone dressing as Santa. So, I ignored that one, and decided to use the other ten for us to talk about.
So, for this week’s topic, we take a look at the rundown, starting with the one ranked highest. Each entry will give a chance to talk about their wider body of work, or their performance in the film itself. As it is the season of goodwill, the primary focus is on the best roles these actors have been in, the ones you love and want to share with others.
So, join me on Sunday 8th December at 8pm UK time over on the old Twittersphere as we spend 90 mins or so talking around these questions….
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Q1: Richard Attenborough played Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street in 1994. What other films would you add to the list of great performances from him? Has he ever been weak in a film? #MTOS
Q2: Love it or loathe it, Elf is a popular film. But was Edward Asner well cast in the role, and are there any other roles of his that you particularly love? #MTOS
Q3: Edmund Gwenn is the only Oscar Winning Santa to date for his part in the 1947 Miracle on 34th Street. Have you seen it, and was he better than Dickie in 1994? Any other films you recall him from? #MTOS
Q4: Tim Allen is the man behind the beard in The Santa Clause movies. Are you a fan of the series, and was he a good choice? Aside from this and Toy Story, are there any other memorable roles Allen has been cast in? #MTOS
Q5: Santa Claus the Movie from 1985 saw David Huddleston pilot the sleigh. Outside of this film, what roles do you most know him for, and any film recommendations from amongst them? #MTOS
Q6: In recent years Kurt Russell has played the part in Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles in 2018. Have you seen it, and is it worth checking out? Also, what are your top 3 Kurt Russel roles? #MTOS
Q7: Ed Ivory hasn’t had an extensive career, but he was the voice for Santa in The Nightmare Before Christmas. Now, debate time – is this a Christmas film, or is it a Halloween film….or something else? Let the arguments begin…. #MTOS
Q8: In 2014, Jim Broadbent was cast in the role for Get Santa. Broadbent has had an extensive career – what are his star roles that you love the most, and why? #MTOS
Q9: Paul Giamatti popped up in Fred Claus in 2007 (for good or for bad). Looking back on his career, what was the first film you recall noticing him in, and are there any of his films you feel more appreciation? #MTOS
Q10: Finally, let’s give thanks to Hanks, who did pretty much everything for Polar Express in 2004. We’ve discussed Hanks for a whole topic before, but let’s take a moment to list our top 5 Hanks roles to date. #MTOS
