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The Most Generic Actors in Hollywood

A Seriously Random List / Dustin Rowles

Seriously Random Lists | October 22, 2009 | Comments (106)

By request, here is the flip side to Tuesday’s “The Ten Most Generic Actresses in Hollywood,” as it pertains to actors. The idea here, essentially, is that if their names weren’t above their pictures, you probably wouldn’t be able to name seven of out ten, unless you were a follower of that individual. I admit, too, that number one is a cheat — he’s fairly recognizable now, but he was the impetus for both of these lists. He may be famous and identifiable, but he’s nevertheless the most generic actor probably in the history of film. (I will also concede that Zach Gilford should be on this list, but I can’t bring myself to add him).


10. Matt Czuchry (“Gilmore Girls,” I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell)

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9. Bryan Greenberg (Bride Wars, Prime)

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8. Chris Evans (Cellular, Fantastic Four)

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7. Jensen Ackles (“Supernatural,” My Bloody Valentine)


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6. Jesse Metcalfe (John Tucker Must Die, “Desperate Housewives”)

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5. Penn Badgley (Drive Thru, The Stepfather)

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4. Lucas Black (Sling Blade, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift)

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3. Barry Watson (Sorority Boys, “What About Brian?” “Samantha Who?”)

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2. Jon Foster (Pandorum, “Accidentally on Purpose”)

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1. Paul Walker (Fast and Furious, Into the Blue)


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Comments

The only generic thing about Jensen Ackles is that he too is a hot actor that I am not currently fucking. Come on boys! BE DIFFERENT!!!!

Posted by: Julie at October 22, 2009 3:03 PM

Jensen Ackles? Really.... I'd hardly call him generic..

Posted by: blackbard11 at October 22, 2009 3:07 PM

HA! Try this experiment: Don't look at the names. Just go down the list and see how many you can name off the top of your head. The only one I knew right away (and I'm not counting "Logan from Gilmore Girls! That dude from....that show!) was Penn Badgley, and I only know him because he has a stupid name. I should've known Paul Walker, but didn't. And I'm perfectly OK with that. Blandest guys in Hollywood, indeed.

Posted by: figgy at October 22, 2009 3:10 PM

Rowles, you're such a racist. Clearly you only find blonde haired blue eyed people worthy of differentiation.

Posted by: AM at October 22, 2009 3:10 PM

Cripes. Spot-on with the list there, D to-the R.

For reals - all ten of those dudes could cover my driveway with Slip & Slides slathered in vegetable oil and have at each other with a bucket full of Fleshlights and I'd have no clue who the hell they were.

At no point during their two-hour schlongathon - while I'd be lounging comfortably on my roof-stool enjoying Bloody Marys and screaming instructions on how to work the ball-gag dispenser - would it even cross my mind to call a friend and say something along the lines of "Hey, you'll never guess who's schackled to the birdbath and covered head-to-toe in Saran Wrap - it's whatshisfrick from that retarded movie Shitnstuff."

Again, just to be perfectly clear: ALL TEN OF YOU FELLAS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COVER MY DRIVEWAY WITH SLIP & SLIDES AND HAVE AT EACH OTHER WITH HOLLOWED OUT FLASHLIGHTS INJECTED WITH SILICONE VAGINAS AND RUN THROUGH MY WHISKEY SPRINKLER FOR HOURS BECAUSE IN NO WAY COULD I EVER CALL THE PHOTOGS AND INFORM THEM THAT YOU'RE AT MY HOUSE CUFFED TO THE BASE OF A CONCRETE BIRDBATH BECAUSE I HONESTLY HAVE NO IDEA WHO ANY OF YOU ARE OR WHAT FILMS YOU MAY HAVE STARRED IN.

Please contact the publisher of this site for my home address.
Thank you,
Skittimus Maximus Esquire, III

Posted by: Skitz at October 22, 2009 3:12 PM

Yeah, it's recycled. I'm Going Green with my comments from now on...

Posted by: Skitz at October 22, 2009 3:14 PM

Although in all honesty AM, there aren't a lot of options for minorities in Hollywood

(oh yes, I just played the race card... dun dun dun!)

Posted by: Gnaius at October 22, 2009 3:14 PM

Oh, and I'd add the other dude from Supernatural to this list. The guy who was Dean on Gilmore Girls. He's so pretty and completely bland.

And the guy who played Eggs on True Blood. He sucked.

Posted by: figgy at October 22, 2009 3:15 PM

Pretty accurate list, but I wouldn't throw Metcalfe out of my bed. (Well, unless the Mr. said I had to, because I'm submissive like that.)

Posted by: Cindy at October 22, 2009 3:17 PM

Ooh, ooh! Freddie Prinze, jr! And Pacey! If they're still alive. If not, RIP.

Posted by: figgy at October 22, 2009 3:20 PM

Chris Evans did rock in Sunshine and Lucas Black was always a favorite of mine in The War. Then again, I still don't disagree with the list...

Posted by: Colin at October 22, 2009 3:20 PM

I'd add Hayden Christensen to the lot, but he's so damn conspicuous in suckletude.

Posted by: logar at October 22, 2009 3:20 PM

a couple of these would stand out to me: chris evans, paul walker, that kid from DH and maybe that barry guy.
the others i have no idea about Even Though I've Seen Them Before.

also, duh, all black men look alike.
(yeah, i played the rascist card.)

Posted by: gp at October 22, 2009 3:22 PM

Jesse Metcalfe?

Glad to see douche is considered a generic look in Hollywood.

Posted by: Kayanne at October 22, 2009 3:22 PM

This is right on the money. These guys put me to sleep. Though I'm not really aware of Jensen Ackles and I must admit that his lips look slightly interesting to me.

Posted by: becks at October 22, 2009 3:25 PM

I can't decide if Skitz is the worst neighbor in the world or the best.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at October 22, 2009 3:25 PM

I have to say, I was really worried when I thought the new Captain Kirk was going to be that douchebag from Fantastic Four. I'm ok with Chris Pine now though. Just not when I thought he was that other dude.

And I never would have been able to ID any of these guys without the names on there. Maybe Paul Walker if the picture didn't look totally unlike every other picture of him I've seen. Or maybe I really don't know what he looks like either.

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at October 22, 2009 3:32 PM

not Jensen Ackles... he's been Hot since like... FOREVER... generic... no freaking WAY! I SAY GOOD-DAY to your list sir... GOOD-DAY!

Posted by: Tammers at October 22, 2009 3:34 PM

I agree, Jensen Ackles is hardly generic. I mean he's grown into his ruggedness,plus the kid is charm distilled.
And Chris Evans...I dont fancy him but once again, generic isn't the word, he's too charming.
More than a few of these I have literally never heard of.

Paul Walker...just...oh Paul Walker.
Poor...simple Paul Walker. It amuses me that he's one of those actors who should be up to his eyeballs in relationship scandals but he's just too nice and simple to get embroiled in anything dirty.
If he's not married, then when he does it'll be some girl who cheerleadedd his football games at high school and she's gotten pleasantly plump and they'll have two cute kids and a Maltipoo

Posted by: Nadine at October 22, 2009 3:42 PM

actually thinking about it .... jensen ackles really isn't popular enough to be on this list most of the people i can remember from somewhere but honestly unless you've seen Supernatural you'll have no fuckin idea who he is, the other dude from supernatural is much more generic

Posted by: blackbard11 at October 22, 2009 3:43 PM

But Chris Evans is the poor man's Ryan Reynolds!!

You should've put Channing Tatum and Wentworth Miller next to each other, I can't tell them apart and neither can 95% of America.

Posted by: D-Day at October 22, 2009 3:45 PM

Chanworth Millum?

Wenting Tatler?

Posted by: D-Day at October 22, 2009 3:47 PM

I'd give Jensen Ackles a tongue-bath, but only if he asked. Okay, he wouldn't have to ask, I'd probably volunteer. Okay, I'd also be willing to beg. Just sayin'.

And there is nothing generic about him.

Posted by: rottenkitty at October 22, 2009 3:55 PM

Lucas Black? Really?

"someone's at the doah"

Posted by: dammitjanet at October 22, 2009 3:55 PM

Mmmm but Ackles has those pretty, pretty lips, and pretty, pretty eyes... mmmm pretty.. 'scuse me, i need some... um, lady time. In the ladies' room. The one with the lock on the door

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at October 22, 2009 3:56 PM

For #2 is that supposed to be BEN Foster? I thought he was in Pandorum. I seriously have little to no idea who any of these guys are save for Paul Walker, but Ben Foster has been in some solid stuff. Plus that photo doesn't look like him. Confused.

Posted by: TylerDFC at October 22, 2009 3:56 PM

Also, I've never seen Barry Watson and Ian Somerhalder (or possible Somerholder. I'm not even sure) in a room at the same time, if ya know what I'm saying.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at October 22, 2009 3:59 PM

Different topic; is it just me or is the link to the Dexter recap not working?

Posted by: Jadine at October 22, 2009 4:09 PM

I always wonder if actors/actresses see these comment sections at Pajiba and cry themselves to sleep at night. Sometimes we're a big cyberroom of Regina George's.

I'm not going to stop doing it, I was just making an observation.

Posted by: scorzi at October 22, 2009 4:09 PM

Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with Jensen Ackles. He's kind of bad-ass on Supernatural.
But the rest, oh hell yeah.

Posted by: sarah at October 22, 2009 4:12 PM

Once again, I recognized NO ONE on that list.
Come on, lets make with some Man-pretty round these parts.

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at October 22, 2009 4:13 PM

P.S. Who is the boy in the header pic? He is lovely. He looks a bit like a boy I had a brief thing with ages and ages ago. Lovely.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at October 22, 2009 4:16 PM

THE ACKLES!??!?! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR DAMN MIND?????

Posted by: DawnDraper at October 22, 2009 4:22 PM

#9, I've already forgotten the name and I'm to lazy to scroll up. When I saw the pic, I thought, "Michael Buble lost some weight." So yeah they are generic.

Picture of Michael Buble

AvB, the header guy is Zach Gilford, famous for playing Matt Saracen on Friday Night Lights.

Posted by: DoubleH at October 22, 2009 4:24 PM

I named a couple (admittedly the first one was 'Matt Czuchuzchruchryzyorwhatever') and had a lot of 'that guy from that show's. The thing that stands out the most is 'Penn Badgley'. Seriously, that's a guy's name? Fuck right off.

Posted by: James at October 22, 2009 4:30 PM

Really, now. It's not fair to post one actor four times and claim they're different people. You pulled this crap on the Actresses list, and you pulled it again here. 9, 8, 7, and 4 are all clearly the same person at different degrees of scruffiness. Clearly.

Posted by: Robert at October 22, 2009 4:33 PM

Jensen Ackles?!!! For shame Rowles. For shame.

Posted by: Jimmy V at October 22, 2009 4:34 PM

Unusually Applicable Science Lesson:
(thought I'd give fair warning)

There was some work done in psychology on symmetry of faces a while back. Most people have probably heard the basics. Symmetry is good because it implies you haven't had any diseases or developmental disorders screwing up your growth process. So, you would expect people to find symmetrical faces very attractive.

And people do. Big time. Things we're not even conscious of, like an extra millimeter of thickness to one nostril over the other are detected by our brains and factored into how attractive we'll consider a face.

Now, if you use a computer average the a whole mess of faces together into one image, you automatically get a very symmetric, perfect face with no blemishes or odd shapes. And those faces are reliably related as very attractive. Seems sort of open and shut.

There were one or two slightly fluffy outlier studies, though. There was some debate about their methodology, so they maybe got less attention than the other studies, but I always liked the result, and it feels right.

Basically, some people tried to tease apart "sexually attractive" from "emotionally attractive." Or, basically, "Do you want to sleep with this person?" vs. "Could you imagine falling in love with this person?" (Note, the subjects had no way of knowing these were composites instead of real people).

Result: Average, super symmetric faces are uber fuckable, but people don't fall in love with them.

i.e. If Cindy Crawford's mole was fake.... it was probably the most brilliant career move EVAR.

So... these generic, eminently interchangeable actors and actresses are welcome to come over for a quickie or take a turn through Skitz' little theme park for the sexually adventurous, but it's the crooked smiles, dimpled chins, and generally slightly imperfect people we fall in love with. And how would you describe celebrity-worship or garden variety Pajiba-obsession besides a (twisted) form of love?

Posted by: ZombieScientist at October 22, 2009 4:35 PM

Jensen Ackles is generic in the same way the Ryan Renyolds is generic. Only Jensen is hotter.

I am assuming that one was put in to increase comments. Because, seriously.

Posted by: jadeblue at October 22, 2009 4:49 PM

Zombie, my brain is fried from trying to cram a week's worth of work into two days, but basically: me like your pretty words in post.

Posted by: Stella at October 22, 2009 5:04 PM

Bryan Greenberg! I frickin love him, and I do not know why. Except he was the only thing worth watching on One Tree Hill, and then he left to do...what? Other than that film with Uma Thurman, which I also watched, just for him. Possibly I am a Greenberg stalker. Who cares?

Posted by: Carrie at October 22, 2009 5:18 PM

So this isn't a list of the top 10 actors that starred in The Covenant?

Posted by: branded at October 22, 2009 5:20 PM

Is it just me, or does Paul Walker look psychotic in that picture? Like he wants to eat you or something. And er, not in the good way.

Posted by: Carrie at October 22, 2009 5:25 PM

The Ackles is like bacon, devilishly delicious. I would heat him up and sprinkle him on everything. I would soak him in vodka and then guzzle him down. He'd even taste good covered with chocolate.

The Ackles could never be generic.

Posted by: Kowala1000 at October 22, 2009 5:26 PM

And, because I can't seem to shut up about these boys, did you find the ugliest pictures of them you could? Did you do it on purpose? Because yeesh, some of these guys are not looking their best here. I swear Lucas Black is cuter than that. Not Bryan Greenberg cute, obviously, but dude looks like he's been hit in the face with a hammer.

Posted by: Carrie at October 22, 2009 5:31 PM

For #2 is that supposed to be BEN Foster? I thought he was in Pandorum. I seriously have little to no idea who any of these guys are save for Paul Walker, but Ben Foster has been in some solid stuff. Plus that photo doesn't look like him. Confused.

Nah, it's Jon, Ben's brother, and he was in Pandorum too, as 'Big Russian Passenger'. So says IMDB, as I haven't seen it yet. Nor have I seen him in anything. Ben yes, Jon...nope.

Posted by: Carrie at October 22, 2009 5:37 PM

I will always like Chris Evans for Not Another Teen Movie and Sunshine and Lucas Black for Sling Blade and Friday Night Lights.

Posted by: Continental Almonds at October 22, 2009 5:37 PM

In reference to Paul Walker, "actor" should be in quotes.

Posted by: JapJay at October 22, 2009 5:39 PM

I could name 9/10. I need to go read a book or something.

Posted by: Margrete at October 22, 2009 5:44 PM

Jensen Ackles. *Yum* That is all.

Posted by: sheepeyes at October 22, 2009 5:44 PM

Barry Watson was also on "Seventh Heaven"

I, uh...didn't know that from personal knowledge...

*shame*

Posted by: Amanda at October 22, 2009 5:45 PM

I disagree with half this list. And I knew 8 of them by name. Can I get 5 more to replace the ones I disagree with? Also, can we do that thing that schools have to do where a certain percentage has to be inclusive of minorities (I don't know why I can't remember what it's called, it was the only way I made it into college)? That would be awesome, thanks.

Posted by: James at October 22, 2009 6:07 PM

Lucas Black (had to look up to see his name because I couldn't remember it) looks like he could play Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel in a live-action version of The Simpsons.

Posted by: figgy at October 22, 2009 6:15 PM

Posted by: Amanda at October 22, 2009 5:45 PM

I *also* did not know that from personal knowledge. I think I read it somewhere once. In a book. Or here! It was totally here. I blame you, Pajiba*!

*disclaimer: I don't really blame you, Pajiba. I'm just trying to throw the suspicion off myself. Clearly, myself is the one to blame here, and I need to just grow up and take responsibility for that**.

**Disclaimer disclaimer: Yeah, that's not gonna happen. I blame you, Pajiba!

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at October 22, 2009 6:27 PM

Well, I have to argue on Chris Evans. I can TOTALLY recognize him, anytime. As long as he has his shirt off, anyway.

Posted by: Gabs at October 22, 2009 6:28 PM

I'm not the first to say it, but Evans doesn't belong on that list. It's a shame he did the whole Fantastic 4 thing and all, but I can forgive a lot for Not Another Teen Movie and Cellular.

Posted by: Eep at October 22, 2009 6:33 PM

No no no, Jensen Ackles is immeaditely recognizable. I think 9-8-7 are debatable... I'm not the biggest fan of Chris Evans, but he does have at least some screen presence. And... I have a soft spot for Bryan Greenburg. No you may not ask why. Jensen Ackles though is hotness, through and through. And he's pretty funny/adorable. Have you not seen the "Eye of the Tiger" video? Always thought he would have been a great Kirk.

Posted by: Laura at October 22, 2009 6:46 PM

Lucas Black? Really? Don't agree with that one at all.

Nor Logan from Gilmore Girls, but less so than LB. Is LB even handsome??

Posted by: caroline at October 22, 2009 6:49 PM

Chris Evans has far too much charisma to be on this list (and he's going to be in Scott Pilgrim! Buckets of awesome!).

You couldn't have put Ian Somerhalder in there?

Posted by: Daniel Hall at October 22, 2009 6:55 PM

Channing Tatum? Jason Patric?

Posted by: ppar at October 22, 2009 7:36 PM

I'll forgive Evans due to being great in Sunshine, Not Another Teen Movie and Street Kings. And Ackles is the best thing about Supernatural. I'd have added his partner-in-crime, Jared Padalecki instead.

And I'll second whoever said Hayden Christensen. The man is a suck hole of vanilla.

Posted by: Fredo at October 22, 2009 7:37 PM

I knew who Paul Walker was w/out looking @ the name but even after seeing the other ones names I have no idea who they are.

Posted by: emma smith at October 22, 2009 7:44 PM

where are Christensen,Tatum,Ryan Reynolds and Matt Damon?
as i like Damon acting as i think he's generic -looking and Ryan Reynolds is the new Ben Affleck for me
and Christensen and Tatum,i believe i'm not the one person to think bad on them

Posted by: carrie at October 22, 2009 8:08 PM

How about Carlos Jacott, aka Whedon's go-to-guy to play straight laced arseholes

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2008/06/carlos-jacott-she-spies0623.jpg

Posted by: Squirrelgripper at October 22, 2009 8:17 PM

I have a theory for why it's possible to put together a list of generic actresses but nearly impossible to put together a list of likewise unrecognizable actors.

Women take the time to "get to know" the attractive men in films or television shows they've seen. They learn their birthdays, their favorite colors, and whether or not they're slipping it to some up-and-coming bag of bones. We also appreciate it if they can actually act.

Men, on the other hand, only need to know that an actress gives them even the slightest of tingles in the general area of their crotch to maintain their attention on a scene instead of flipping to the World Series of Poker.

Yes, these are generalities and this does not apply to all men or all women, but it popped in my head just now so I'm sharing.

Oh, one more thing. Jensen Ackles? Dustin, come on. I have never and probably will never watch a single episode of Supernatural and even I know who he is. And that he was born in Texas. And he's a pisces. But that's all.

Posted by: Kolby at October 22, 2009 8:23 PM

I don't know. Perhaps I'm just more susceptible to eye candy of the young male variety, but I knew about half of these guys.

Or maybe I just need to get laid.

Posted by: Dudleys Mom at October 22, 2009 8:28 PM

Squirrelgripper! That's Evil Ken from "Anne" (Buffy s3e1)! And Richard from "The Bachelor Party" (Angel s1e7)! And he was in that episode of Firefly that time (I don't have those all memorized)! But he's completely awesome, and not generic at all in the way that this list is talking about generic! Also, I'm apparently obsessed with exclamation points!

Posted by: Anna von Beaverpuppet at October 22, 2009 8:45 PM

Ackles? ACKLES?@!!!

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!!!!

I have seen that man in the flesh, he is extremely nice to look at and couldn't be generic if he was slathered in no-name peanut butter.

Slathered . . . . butter . . .

Excuse me.

*bunkward dash*

Posted by: Lauren at October 22, 2009 9:18 PM

Lucas Black? Really?

"someone's at the doah"

Posted by: dammitjanet at October 22, 2009 3:55 PM

EXACTLY! I think Lucas Black is pretty distinctive (by accent alone). You may not know his name because he's not a star but he's not easily mistaken for anyone else.

And Ackles? I'm gonna disagree on that one too. Dude was Alec (yes I know there are people that didn't watch Dark Angel). And he's hot like burning.

Like branded said above, The cast for the Covenant comes to mind. At the very least Steven Strait needs to be on this list.

Posted by: laurel at October 22, 2009 9:38 PM

AvB- maYBE GenERIC Isn'T thE WoRD. OmFG I HAvE A CapS PRoblEM!!!

Yeah, could be the wrong list- Most Typecast Actors maybe? JW seems to keep him in reserve whenever he needs an Evil Mr Rogers character I'm not sure if he's shown up in Dollhouse yet, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Posted by: Squirrelgripper at October 22, 2009 9:45 PM

Yeah, I can name all of these guys, but that doesn't mean you're not right.

Also, my mom has the biggest crush on Barry Watson. She used to swoon all over him on 'Samantha Who'.

Posted by: Mimi at October 22, 2009 9:48 PM

Jensen Ackles is WAY too hot and distinguishable to be on this list. That smile is killer. I don't even watch Supernatural!

I would also argue that Freddie Prinze is MORE generic than Ryan Phillipe. Agree with Hayden Christensen. What about that guy from Buffy who was Buffy's college boyfriend, the one in the secret "army" thing. Or Duncan from Veronica Mars.

Posted by: Michelle at October 22, 2009 9:49 PM

Wait -- the guy playing professional douchebag Tucker Max is a dull-eyed Michael Cera doppelgänger? Does not compute.

Posted by: Peter Lynn at October 22, 2009 11:12 PM

Who cares!!! My boyfriend also agrees with me. He is 10 years older than me, lol. We met online at age-gap club -- http://AgelessOnly.COM/. Maybe you wanna check out or tell your friends.

Posted by: Helen at October 23, 2009 12:45 AM

JENSEN ACKLES?!?! What kind of shenanigans is this?!
I, good sir, vehemently disagree.

Posted by: AbbyNormal at October 23, 2009 1:12 AM

I can't decide if Skitz is the worst neighbor in the world or the best.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at October 22, 2009 3:25 PM
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Depends how you feel about whiskey sprinklers. The moving van is due here tomorrow.

Posted by: , (TCFKAB) at October 23, 2009 1:19 AM

Glad to see my love of all things Ackles is shared by many. Not saying he's the best actor but he's one charming motherfer.

@gp: are you 14? you're not funny, you're just being a racist asshat.

Posted by: Melanie at October 23, 2009 1:21 AM

I'm glad Zach Gilford didn't make the list -- he doesn't look generic so much as he looks like a young clone of Tahmoh Penikett, who also does not look generic.

And I can forgive him for being a young clone of Tahmoh Penikett, because there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG with two people who look like that in the world and on my tv screen.

Posted by: Becca at October 23, 2009 1:23 AM

YOU TAKE JENSEN OFF THIS LIST RIGHT THE FUCK NOW.

Posted by: Marcela at October 23, 2009 1:34 AM

I have to disagree with 6, 5, and 3. Those eyebrows, that pout, and that terrible hair respectively are hardly generic. Their acting skills, on the other hand...

Posted by: you can call me anything you'd like at October 23, 2009 2:29 AM

@Nadine: last I heard, Paul Walker (in his 30s) was dating/engaged to an 18 year-old. Not sure if she has a Maltipoo.

Posted by: you can call me anything you'd like at October 23, 2009 2:46 AM

Jensen Ackles is definately NOT generic. Be it comedy, action or drama, he can do it all and make it believable. Dean Winchester would not be the deep, realistic character that he is without Ackles' great talent.

Posted by: immie_8 at October 23, 2009 3:06 AM

No, no, no, not Jensen Ackles. That man is hotter than the sun.

Swap him for Ryan Reynolds - can you get more generic looking than a walking Ken doll?

Posted by: Bumwee McGee at October 23, 2009 3:33 AM

Jensen Ackles is certainly not generic. Neither is Paul Walker or Barry Watson.

Posted by: Kayla at October 23, 2009 5:14 AM

@Fredo Jared Padalecki? Really? He's even more recognizable than Jensen!!!!!!!! Neither of them should be on this list!

Posted by: Kayla at October 23, 2009 5:18 AM

Flawless list. Every one of these actors are painfully generic, topped off with the King of shadowless 2D props, Paul Walker. Even the name seems contrived.

I wonder if Orlando Bloom ought to have made this list? I think his LOTR cred probably spring him though.

Gotta take this opportunity to petition, once again, for Leighton Meester's removal from the female iteration of this list. Girl's special.

Posted by: Martin at October 23, 2009 10:21 AM

You poor uninformed schmuck. If you announced that you had Jensen Ackles in your driveway on a slip and slide, crazy foaming at the mouth horny women would be coming from all four directions. HA! I'm afraid Mr. Ackles doesn't belong on your list. You made an error.

Posted by: galveston at October 23, 2009 10:47 AM

Hahaha, that's funny. I was ready to say that Jensen Ackles is too handsome to be generic as well and now that I read the comments I realize that I was confusing him with Jared Padelecki! Both quite handsome but I must now begrudgingly admit that they are a little generic. I guess.

Posted by: becks at October 23, 2009 11:15 AM

I agree that Ackles belongs on this list. He does nothing for me. Padalecki is hot, though.

I do agree that these dudes are pretty generic. Especially Greenberg. He looks like he belongs in an ad for herpes medication.

Would also add Channing Tatum and Hayden Christiansen.

Something is off about that Paul Walker picture. Something in his eyes screams vampiric, or crazy. But crazy or not, I don't think he's generic. To me, he fits the golden "all American boy" type.

Posted by: Brie at October 23, 2009 12:58 PM

Looks-wise, maybe, but I'd say Evans & Ackles have too much charm/charisma to be considered generic. And Lucas Black? Bwuh? Is he on here by mistake?

Posted by: Beth at October 23, 2009 1:16 PM

Blergh. Thanks for sedating my libido tonight, Dustin.

Posted by: Aislinn at October 23, 2009 2:37 PM

After Sunshine you can't call Chris Evans generic, I disagree whit Ackles too, I still remember him by name from Dark Angel.

Posted by: JP at October 23, 2009 3:34 PM

When I saw the picture of Zach Gilford, I was all "oh no he dinnit" at Dustin. Thank you for not including him. Matt Saracen is my number (QB)one Hottie McSexersons. In a totally non-stalkery, wholesome, lovely way.

Fucksticks, I sound a little like a Twihard defending RPattz.

Posted by: JJ McClay at October 24, 2009 10:07 AM

you can't say jensen ackles is generic.the man is quite the opposite of generic. no human being with such an intense acting, personality, voice and charme can be generic. sorry no way.

Posted by: giulia at October 24, 2009 6:41 PM

Jensen Ackles??? generic? no freakin way! THAT is just crazy talk. he is a great actor, and jesse and paul aint bad either...but jensen makes dean really live. that is as far from generic as it gets. you need to watch some supernatural and get it right!!!

Posted by: Tricky at October 24, 2009 6:50 PM

I PROTEST!! I have never felt compelled to comment on your random lists before, but i feel I do not have a choice in this matter. Jensen Ackles is not and has never been a generic actor!!!!! Not the kick ass smart mouth Dean Winchester from Supernatural or Alec from Dark Angel. Two characters from two of my top 10 shows, and both characters would not be who they are without his charm!! He is also a fox.
I also like Matt Czuchry he was good in gilmore girls.

Posted by: whateverdude at October 24, 2009 7:14 PM

JENSEN ACKLES!!! WHAT FUCKERY IS THIS!!!???

Posted by: ineedalifemakover at October 24, 2009 7:20 PM

down with all the picks save number four. At least Black has some character and is not totally generic.

Posted by: Mr. West at October 25, 2009 12:13 AM

The ONLY thing that makes Jensen Ackles generic is that he is not constantly disgracing himself in that tabloids and trashy magazines with sleazy behaviour. Other that that - this man is so hot even lesbians would lust after him. He seems to have an attractive personality, and is far more intellgent than he needs to be with his looks. All in all he is the total package and not generic.

Brie sticks in my throat.

Posted by: Isobel Swan at October 25, 2009 7:07 AM

What Isobel Swan said! Jensen Ackles is too hot for words, and does not belong on this list. I only watch supernatural because of The Ackles, ---- and not because of his gorgeous looks. He is an outstanding actor!!

Posted by: Maf at October 25, 2009 10:06 AM

What?! Must remove Lucas Black and Chris Evans immediately...way too hot to be generic.

Posted by: bdog at October 25, 2009 10:18 AM

If by "generic" you mean, just as good as the pricey "brands" without having to pay for the "name," then Jensen Ackles definitely belongs on the list. He's way more talented than most of Hollywood's A-listers just minus the over-inflated ego and the hype.

Posted by: Beverly at October 25, 2009 3:26 PM

It's weird to add Lucas Black just because he's barely acted in the past 4 years

Posted by: Stephanie at October 26, 2009 2:27 AM

I beg to differ on Jensen Ackles. I think he's a talented actor with a distinctive acting style. He's also the only good thing about Supernatural.

You wanna talk bland? Look no further than his Supernatural co-star, Jared Padalecki. Woodenest. Actor. EVER. He'd be the next Keanu, if Chris Klein hadn't already filled those pants.

Posted by: Pedro at October 26, 2009 5:28 AM

Totally agree, Pedro.

Posted by: Sherry at October 26, 2009 3:28 PM

I should have known the RABID supernatural fandom would find their way to this site. They're everywhere folks!LOL

Jensen Ackles is okay, but I'll hold my judgement on him till I see him in something other than SPN ,where I hear he is the special darling of Eric Kripke, the show's creator. My Bloody Valentine is and will always be an embarassment.LOL

Chris Evans could have been on this list but he's showed some acting chops by making some VERY good acting choices. So he's safe for now. Lucas Black? C'mon...the guy is distinct and a very good actor without being a pretty face. Has a future but of course he has to work for it.

And you're right, Pedro, Jared padalecki....UGH!

Posted by: Katherine at October 26, 2009 7:31 PM





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