Ben Mendelsohn Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@Sir-Seaniel]

One of the most underrated actors today. Loved him in bloodline

[@hairypancake4425]

all the movies he have been simply say he's not underrated. He just need more screen time in each movie

[@jtitus09]

Say it louder for the people in the back!! #StillMyFavNetflixOriginal

[@theewhaler]

Shame about season 3 but yes I agree it is one of the most underrated series ever.

[@bevrosity]

great show. prob what got him all the great gigs since then. he was so good in that show.

[@omlu]

Bloodline was the first show I've seen him in. Just googled him and was shocked to find out he was Australian! Great American accent!

[@shannonoreilly4695]

I love him saying he doesn’t really care about Daggett as a character, because he really wasn’t much of a memorable one, but he just loved the experience of working on a big movie. Wonderful enthusiasm.

[@Generalissimmo1939]

Ikr, he act with real passion and enthusiastic in acting

[@seattlegolfer]

I found that to be a refreshing comment because I don't think I've ever heard an actor explain it in quite those terms before.

[@Maxxramus]

love his honesty

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @shannonroeilly4695❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @shannonoreilly??

[@IROQUOISxPLISKEN]

As a fellow Aussie it makes me proud how far this guys come. Always thought he was a great actor. Well done Ben!

[@Epicurus341]

When he mentioned The Year My Voice Broke, I thought he might deviate into the story of how he and Noah Taylor are always being mistaken for each other outside of Australia. They both seem to find it amusing. :)

[@IROQUOISxPLISKEN]

:)

[@IROQUOISxPLISKEN]

I usually think of Noah when I see Ben or vice versa, not surprised. Both amazing actors!

[@rpk5216]

There’s something so endearing about that lisp. Although his American accent has a lower-pitch that lisp makes him powerful yet vulnerable. Such understated brilliance.

[@SY-ok2dq]

His lisp seems less pronounced now than when he was young, it seems to me (I remember seeing him in the kids TV series "The Henderdon Kids" back when it first aired). I always found it a little surprising how both he and fellow lisper and co-star of "The Year My Voice Broke" Noah Taylor, managed to become the stars they did, given their noticeable lisps (and slightly odd looks, with their weak jaws). Taylor's lisp is even more noticeable. Of course, their talent at a fairly young age was very evident in that film, and talent takes precedence over commercial appeal in the looks department in Australia. That's why Australia has exported so nany great actors and actresses to the U.K. and the U.S. Apparently the two actors often get mistaken for each other by members of the public. I find that strange, as their faces aren't at all similar except for both having weak jaws that don't come forward enough so they seem to have rather pointy faces; that and brown hair. I think it's actually their lisp that makes some people mistake one for the other.

[@joycejulep9115]

Nice comment

[@toofar2real]

It makes him real, he can disappear into any role he's given

[@ericw996]

This guy is very underrated sadly. Makes a great villain

[@sonicthesuperkid6]

He's best villain

[@gulyaswift1503]

Yeah

[@jakyjak3563]

That chuckle at 9:40 about Vadar...man this guy is too cool

[@Generalissimmo1939]

He's a fanboy i bet hahaha

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I have a weird crush on him. Anyway, he is such an underrated actor.

[@BattyMoe]

Real Mexican Food Shouldn't Give You Diarrhea Saaame!

[@carrisagrace1]

Agreed he’s delicious

[@AnonymousBlackGirl]

It’s not weird. He’s hot.

[@roniQ2112]

Had a huge crush on him since the year my voice broke

[@moredancelesstalk]

Anna K Same here! Crushing hardcore since watching the Outsider. Love how he portrays Ralph with a mix of gruffness yet vulnerability.

[@onlycasual1]

One of the best actors working today. He's a guy you're happy to see in as many movies as possible, no risk of overexposure here.

[@ManyMannys]

The Place Beyond the Pines :/

[@jvincent14]

ManyMannys one of my favorite movies

[@YouFightLikeACow]

Loved him in that movie

[@prodbyglider]

one of my faves too! he's great in it

[@Carfalog]

IKR. I’m not even the biggest fan of the movie but his performance was absolutely my aspect of the film.

[@leonthesleepy]

Underrated movie!

[@Kagemusha08]

His performance in Animal Kingdom is one of the best I've seen in the 21st century. It's probably why Hollywood casts him as a villain in every single movie they make. Too often movies portray psychopaths as charming and well spoken. He played one as most likely are: awkward, difficult to be around and devoid of any empathy.

[@deeobrien5417]

Holy moly that scene with “all out of love” played. Christ it’s hard to listen to that one again without thinking how grimy that scene is, was fantastic. It’s funny he plays these great kind of dirt bags ou evil villains but any interview I see of him him so happy and hyper and fun

[@DenzelKM]

He should be the next James Bond villain, and hemsworth should be the henchmen

[@jacksummerfield8143]

No they would be shite

[@loadiegirl48]

no he SHOULD BE the next James Bond...what charisma!!!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I think they would waste him. Everytime he plays in a big movie as a big villain I am not pleased with the result. a lot of overacting, etc....cause the writing is just not there

[@amberarkel5236]

With hugh Jackman too and make them keep their Australian accents!

[@harleyhartley3168]

Yo wtf I literally JUST had a dream that the next bond film was set in Australia I’m calling the police

[@onkkell]

I love how frank he is about his Dark Knight Rises character. Not the most interesting character, but he played him well and it was obviously a great role for him to have anyway.

[@GalleryOfVoid]

I could've watched another hour of this . One of my top actors of all time . His role in Bloodline season 1 is the best performance I've seen on a tv show . When I see his name in the cast I'm running to watch the film , don't even care what's it about .

[@nswms992000]

It's about time that Ben Mendelsohn finally gets his due. He's always been a very underrated actor. Haven't seen him in The Outsider yet, but I will soon.

[@Target_Buster]

This dude has become one of my favorite actors. Dark Knight Rises, Rogue One, Ready Player One, and Captain Marvel are the ones I’ve seen and loved, but I definitely need to see more!!!

[@vb8428]

You've terrible taste if you never watch the indies

[@ArmanZaidi]

Villains

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

you've gotta watch bloodline. One of the best roles ever

[@homoginizer]

“Haven’t been talkin to the cops have ya mate?”

[@andrewpelechaty7634]

"Mate, I need you to help come build me a Star Wars, mate."

[@andrewpelechaty7634]

I clicked on this video to see how many Aunty Donna references were in the comments.

[@minigcczi8770]

I only clicked hoping he’d talk about The Place Beyond the Pines oh well 😢🤷🏻‍♀️💚

[@JTBraulio]

minni gcczi I was bummed they didn’t mention it:/

[@CeeJayDee94]

He was probably the best performance in that film!!

[@fleetadmiralj]

Ben Mendelsohn has such a distinctive voice and it's great (also his acting is pretty good too). I'm glad he's been popping up more and more. I think Rogue One was the first time I really noticed him.

[@CoinOpTV]

Would have liked to have heard about The Place Beyond the Pines as well!

[@Nosh_Feratu]

yeah, thats what I was hoping for aswell, he's amazing in that.

[@MrDshack]

He’s the best there is at playing troubled, conflicted villains, who are almost tragic in their vulnerability. Hope this Robin Hood turkey doesn’t slow him down.

[@sodeiku]

he did a decent job the directing and the script really messy

[@GhanimaCrimson]

It won't since he's in Captain Marvel

[@apseudonym]

nah he's fine he's a captain marvel villain

[@leonelril3230]

@@apseudonym hm, actually sir........lol

[@jamiek1054]

Or _gobble_ him up.

[@calebdesjardins616]

I love how humble he is and he really is one of the most respected character actors right now

[@carolinejanssen9034]

Fame has not gone to head. He is still down to earth like every Australian 🇳🇿🇦🇺

[@idoko6435]

Such a great actor. Really underrated

[@creature57]

I grew up in Melbourne watching him in films. So happy to see the States using his genius - FINALLY! About time!

[@alexanderrojas7945]

Danny on Bloodline... WHAT A CHARACTER!

[@nataloushka12]

Alexander Rojas agree what a performance he did

[@0xLimas]

"i just went it and flipped a couple burgers" lmaaaaaaaao best line ever

[@DeVaughnTaylor]

He has the absolute perfect Aussie accent. Not too thick, it's nice and subtle. Such a charming man. And obviously, where is Place Beyond the Pines!?

[@Largentina.]

What a great flick!

[@caitlinmariereacts]

just started binging Bloodline (made it to season 2 after 3 days) and came here just see what he was like not playing Danny and HE'S AUSTRALIAN?!

[@miamendez2878]

Mind blown! I know!

[@JustCallMeLiberty]

I like his American voice better lol He's a great actor!👍👍

[@cindyinnew]

I’m binging on it right now ! It’s blowing my mind

[@oncall21]

I so love Ben's down to earth honesty!

[@senior_sakuga]

This guy is mad skilled, happy to see him in whatever role he’s given

[@mikejennings4180]

Danny Rayburn is one of the best characters I have ever seen put to screen, even surpassing Cranston in my opinion just for that first season alone. Such a shame barely anyone watched it ... but glad he won an award for it. So deserved.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Such a real show it was uncomfortably relatable at times. One first seasons ever, imho. I kinda hate its ending though

[@keithallsebrook2797]

I hated it ending. So enjoyed Ben's performance. I actually didn't know he was not being a movie goer. I looked his bio up. Now I'm a fan!

[@gorodn009]

Bane: Leave us. Daggett: No, stay here! I'm in charge. Bane: Do you feel in charge? Daggett: I've paid you a small fortune. Bane: And this gives you power over me? Daggett: What are you? Bane: I'm Gotham's reckoning. Here to end the borrowed time you've all been living on.

[@uscman]

gordon009 Daggett: You're... Pure evil! Bane: I'm necessary evil. *Snaps neck* Daggett: *Muffled screaming in pain*

[@gurudru1977]

killing me softly....he IS a junkie and i was totally sold on his performance!

[@markmawer]

Me too, it was the first time I'd seen him in a movie and had to look him up on IMDB after.

[@caktusmatt]

Kenny works FOR Dillon!

[@all_is_1485]

Me too. He made the rest of the cast look like amateurs.

[@187tynes]

That poker game robbery...and when he tells the dog robbery scam...I died laughing!! Dishwasher gloves and a sawed off cut WAY to short!! Lol

[@circling-girl]

A mention of The Place Beyond the Pines would've been welcome, but for me the big hole in this is Mississippi Grind. I love that movie so much and his character is so interesting, especially when compared to his other roles. Maybe one of the sweetest people he's ever played, though of course very layered with darkness. An incredible performance.

[@marciaflint1471]

I loved him so much as Vince in the Australian series Tangle - he nailed that role. he's awesome in everything though

[@JulieLAgresta]

This man is so ridiculously talented & followed him since the 80's. So pleased the rest of the world have discovered how amazing he is.

[@SunnyBear]

How can he have a lisp in this interview and not while playing a character???? Genius or what

[@Sectionmanifold]

That's no lisp. That's an astrayian accent.

[@xMotionsHD]

@@Sectionmanifold as an Aussie.. that a definitely a lisp lol

[@PluckYeah]

@@Sectionmanifold It's a lisp

[@Malum09]

Is an aussie lisp

[@ImpatientTurtle]

@@Malum09 He is Aussie and he has a lisp. So yeah... I guess its an Aussie lisp. But as a nation, we dont lisp together haha.

[@curtislv426]

I love this dude's voice.

[@navigill2707]

Give this man the good roles he deserves or else Hollywood gonna catch these hands

[@Sab_MJsMama]

Give 'em the hands! Give 'em the hands!!!! ;-)

[@TeoBladasVevo]

The place beyond the pines is one the best performances of his and doesn't even mention it?Fire flannel though!!

[@IOAFan]

I liked this but I was disappointed that "Darkest Hour" wasn't discussed. Ben Mendelsohn was terrific as George VI. Gary Oldman may have won the Oscar for playing Churchill, but Mendelsohn's performance was the one I couldn't get out of my mind after seeing the film.

[@bardledoo4023]

I live how humble he is. He's starring in these movies but feels like he is blessed and excited to be there.

[@sophiarodriguez3706]

I first saw him in Bloodline and was just captivated by his talent. And I’ve never seen him in anything since then where I didn’t absolutely love his performance

[@nicholas4727]

Wtf had no idea he was Australian. His American accent is pretty much flawless.

[@SWalker71]

I just assume now days all the male actors are UK or Aussie unless it’s Star Lord, Capt America, Dead Pool, or Aquaman dudes.

[@DariaOrionova]

I love, love Danny too. I remember watching Mississippi Grind thinking wow, who is this actor? And then went looking for something else he did. And Bloodline was just out. Bingo. What a great role.

[@exhermit]

Starred Up was probably the first film that got me to really pay attention to him. Phenomenal actor.

[@waybig011]

Basically every villain ever

[@jrosehistory]

He is my favorite character in Captain Marvel he brought Talos to life so amazingly. He has become my favourite actor love him!! 💖

[@harmonizaac]

Thumbs down for no place beyond the pines

[@blakestar4100]

Great actor. His performance in bloodline is amazing.

[@shanmantv]

very true

[@freshhell6365]

and Una

[@davidmaldonado6987]

and no killing them softly either

[@themoronbrothers9505]

I liked his dance scene in Lost River.

[@MTerrance]

Just saw him in Captain Marvel and just had to find out who played the part. He makes an impression in a relatively minor roll. Some acters just have it, and Ben Mendelsohn is such an actor, despite the alien make-up.

[@sciencegeek589]

I loved him in Lost River, some of the most spine chilling acting I've ever seen!!! 👏👏👏

[@felibhr]

Known affectionately as Mendo in Australia, I’ve been a fan since seeing The Year My Voice Broke in high school.

[@tashie8074]

He's made it but still so humble! Amazing talent!

[@rfi51gl]

How has no-one added Killing them Softly? He's the actor next to the movie star, and it shows. He makes any movie or TV show at least +10% better, and he's also a little bit bogan which is awesome!

[@cmarnold78]

Yep! Thought I was going to be the first one to comment this. Unbelievable they missed this!!!

[@sunoverbeach]

I only watched this video thinking he was going to talk about his role in Killing Them Softly, and then - nada. He was brilliant in that! GQ has dropped the ball again, how could you miss that??

[@RTL2L]

Exactly!! What a great job he's done in it.

[@sahej6939]

pointless movie

[@marcusedward4332]

"We stand here amidst my achievement, not yours!" It's one of my favorite lines ever

[@jeakin8892]

Yes!! That’s my favorite scene in Rogue One! Great actor.

[@spinblackcircles]

Easily one of the best actors I’ve ever seen. Whenever he is on screen I can’t take my eyes off of him. He’s absolutely brilliant on ‘the outsider’ which I feel his whole career has been building up to.

[@courtneyr1291]

Love him in The Outsider.

[@redheadedpsycho4566]

i loved him as Talos and his voice is so soft and cute

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @redheadedpsycho4566 ❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @redheadedpsycho4566??

[@dialSforFresh]

Mississippi Grind is a very underrated film.

[@iadorenewyork1]

I saw "Mississippi Grind" two times and loved it! Ben was great in it (and had a good rapport with Ryan).

[@proserpine8857]

I'll watch every movie he's in. He is just brilliant.

[@VinylSamuraisMusic]

Outstanding actor. What a dude he is. My bad and had no idea he was an Aussie. I thought he was English for some reason. He is one of the few people I look out for or should I say , I’d watch a movie just cos of. He made Rogue One and even his Dark Knight Rises was great. He don’t even need much screen time to be great. He has GOT to be a Bond Villain one day.

[@kungpaocanine]

This man killed it in Captain Marvel (2019).

[@BoredFinn99]

The way he speaks about his ready player one experience you can just imagine him being a kid watching raiders or E.T and just geeking out

[@baderboom7029]

loved you in "the outsider". absolutely incredible performance

[@TimChuma]

I remember watching him in movies since the 80s. We watched the Big Steal in high school for English class, was great.

[@IndustryHarm]

he was FANTASTIC IN MISSISSIPPI GRIND ....best role . he was GREAT as down n out gambler #underrated movie

[@philippeh3904]

One of the best actors of his generation

[@sammyb7134]

His voice is so interesting

[@Brian_Boru]

He broke my heart in Bloodline

[@sjs7917]

Lord, he is beyond talented, huge crush .....❤❤ 'The Outsider'....amazing, beautiful actor.

[@Smashtacular01]

When he talks about Vader, he immediately becomes a kid. I love it.

[@johnnyjohnny998]

Pope in Animal Kingdom is the creepiest character I've ever seen on film. So realistically played by this dude. It actually makes me scared of the actor a bit because there must be a bit of Pope in him to play creepy so well. Haha, I knew it 5:48 there is definitely some rage in this dude.

[@jaxsonmalone2364]

I appreciate this guy more than before now lol

[@evie9732]

Before Hollywood their was Neighbours, the Henderson kids, the big steal, Cosi, Amy. The list goes on. Love him.

[@robsonwaterkemper]

I go to know him in Big Steal. It was screened here in Brazil quite a lot in the early 90's.

[@JakeMcalister620]

The Henderson kids... haha..loved it as a kid

[@PluckYeah]

Kev in "Idiot Box"... One of the funniest Aussie films ever made..

[@stevewhite7084]

" I'll show ya a trick" Greatest Australian movie:ever made bar none.( bad boy bubby a close second)​@@PluckYeah

[@alisterfolson]

Would have loved to hear him talk about his role in Captain Marvel look like he had fun with it

[@monkeyspank6444]

Director Krennic has been the best character by far in the newest SW movies, and ROGUE 1 thanks to Mr Mendelsohn is a SW masterpiece.

[@divinuminfernum]

I recommend also the whole series of Love my Way - Ben is in the last season - a great moving series overall with alot of realism to it i found

[@TheRealBGregz]

Overlooking “Mississippi Grind” should be punishable by death.

[@IndustryHarm]

Brandon Gregory yes ..his best role

[@ianbauer4703]

Mendelsohn is a great actor. Loved him Bloodline -- great character. And he built the Death Star too, Awesome!!

[@kenyabrunson4985]

Omg, he was the kid in The Efficiency Expert! It's been ages since I saw that movie! And he may not care about Daggett, but it was the first part of his where I said, "Hold on; who's this guy?"😂

[@porridgeable]

A great actor. Starred Up, Mississippi Grind, Killing Me Softly, The Place Beyond The Pines... and he was in the best of the new Star Wars Movies.

[@lovelyhibiscus490]

So.. I actually met Ben.. I did not know that he was an actor at the time and he did not tell me.. haha Um.. he actually took my friend and I out to dinner the day we met.. He’s just so down to earth and real. More real than a lot of actors seem to be. Less pretentious than a few amateur actors I’ve known, not pretentious at all really.. I’ve just got to say, he’s a lovely person. And that’s so rare these days.

[@carolinejanssen9034]

He is an awesome actor. I remember him on TV. He should be in more movies. I support all Australian actors 🇳🇿🇦🇺

[@Rtechmobile]

Laconic and Australians are often over used terms but he really is the quintessential laconic Aussie dude.

[@beatsbykana]

it's so cool you can see how big of a fan he is of these people and properties!

[@timothyvarney4750]

Director Krennic is my favourite Star Wars character. Ben played him so well. And he did build the Death Star, Galen Erso just supplied the fuel for the weapon. Ben was great in Darkest Hour too. Great actor.

[@koolerking440]

"Play Tendy Tendy". You have to love Aussies and how they can shorten words to something hilarious!

[@stratmad]

One of the greatest character actors of the modern era. His turn as Pope in Animal Kingdom is nuanced and chilling.

[@maroinmybones]

I love this man, such an incredible actor. Bloodline is an amazing show and Ready Player One is hands down my favorite movie.

[@crybaby373]

Just LOVE LOVE LOVE this awesome & multifaceted actor, every role he plays he just owns it 100%, would really like meeting him. & just talk about life. He just seems so down to earth & genuinely cool. #benmendelsohn

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

Thanks for your continuous love and support @crybaby373❤️❤️

[@BenMendelsohnofficial]

For how long have you been a fan of mine @crybaby373 ??

[@LaiLai-2111]

Oh G’day there boys it’s me Ben Mendelssohn. You haven’t been talkin’ to the cops have you mate?

[@triangleman2k6]

You haven’t been reading Vanity Fair, have ya mate?

[@LaiLai-2111]

@@triangleman2k6 Haven’t been breaking down characters have you mate?

[@POPZ1KLE]

He’s everywhere and in everything, but I do not mind 😎 Bloody loved him in ready player one

[@grkpektis]

Very underrated character in RPO, he played a generic villain but made him so much fun to watch

[@christophersouza3159]

He was essentially playing an EA executive

[@jordanverbeek5121]

9:40 I love how Ben doesn't even have to say how much he loves what he does in this film.

[@caseybledsoe770]

As an American his accent in Dark Knight Rises had me fooled lol

[@Irv123]

This guy is great in anything that he's in. A true chameleon of an actor.

[@Kay-lc4ku]

I find it quite annoying how people nowadays think it's okay to label actors, like x would make a good villain in this or that. Why limit someone with immense talent to a certain kind of roles. Ben Mendelsohn is a beast of an actor & nails every role he plays.

[@claudiamueller5475]

He is such a great actor, I can’t believe he’s not in more productions

[@melleen629]

You haven't been talking to the cops have ya boys

[@graysonsorensen5977]

I could listen to him talk all day long

[@Lassenissen]

Really hope we'll see Ben in *a lot* more stuff in the future.

[@PalmurcioWorld]

He's amazing right now on The Outsider, hope another Emmy nomination is coming.

[@melissalayton213]

Making us Aussie's proud!