Some time back, we had compiled for you a list of unforgettable characters from the Hollywood industry whose smaller screen time did not deter them from creating a lasting impact on the audience. The first part of the article can be read through the below-mentioned link:
5 Unforgettable Hollywood Movie Characters with Short Screen Time
In this second part of the article, we have compiled a list of another five memorable characters from the Hollywood industry (in no particular order) who were given not much screen time but still, their characters have stood the test of time and are fondly remembered even today. Some of these even won the coveted Academy Award for their impactful portrayals.
Queen Elizabeth I (Played by Judi Dench in Shakespeare in Love)
This was one of the shortest roles ever played by any actor that eventually won the coveted Oscar Award. While receiving the award, Judi Dench had lightheartedly stated that “I feel for eight minutes on the screen, I should only get a little bit of him.”
Jigsaw Killer (Played by ‘—’ in Saw)
James Wan’s cult mystery-horror film is well known for its smashing climactic revelation. Although it is only in the film’s finale that we get a glimpse of the actor who played the role of the Jigsaw killer, yet the impact his brief appearance made on the audience was spellbinding. We have intentionally not disclosed the actor’s name to protect the film’s mystery for those who have not yet watched the film.
Mark Hanna (Played by Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street)
The short but critical scene involved Matthew McConaughey’s interaction with the film’s central character played by Leonardo Di Caprio. And the dedicated actor that Matthew McConaughey is, he left no stone unturned to make his brief, scintillating act to be remembered by audiences for a long time.
Scarecrow (Played by Cillian Murphy in Batman Begins)
Acclaimed Irish actor Cillian Murphy beautifully essayed the second lead villain Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan’s highly acclaimed superhero movie Batman Begins. Although the main villain’s role was played by Liam Neeson, Murphy’s character and his brief act provided another ‘scary’ dimension to the film’s narrative.
Edwin Hoover the Grandpa (Played by Alan Arkin in Little Miss Sunshine)
In case you have seen the 2006 comedy film Little Miss Sunshine, chances are high that the grandfather’s role played by Alan Arkin would have been etched in your memory. Such was the actor’s screen presence and performance that he eventually won an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in the film.
In addition to the above-mentioned characters, in case you can think of some other Hollywood movie characters that are still cherished by the viewers despite their shorter screen time, then you may please drop your suggestions in the comments box below.