Top 10 Actors Who Have NEVER Done Television

[@MsMojo]

Which of these performers would you like to see pivot to the small screen? Let us know in the comments!

[@justineves3588]

All of them

[@kindoe66]

None of them actually.

[@glennmiller6759]

Robert Pattinson was in a made for tv movie the dragon king that was shown on the Sci Fi channel, do your research

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Both Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise are such incredible, beloved stars, any TV show that managed to snag them would see it's ratings shoot into space instantly. I really hope they get convinced to make the jump someday.

[@TehAnshiTunes]

Tom Cruise on TV? LMAO. He has WAY too big of an opinion of himself to stoop so low as to accept a pay cut.

[@datachickatl4092]

TC beloved? Not even a little…

[@TheJamesRoswell]

You know, Cruise actually tried out for some television roles before getting his start in film.

[@trinaq]

I'd love to see Christian Bale in a supporting role on a courtroom drama, I think that he could really pull it off.

[@christineparis5607]

I would also love to see Bale in something like Yellowstone (or something), where he can develop a character over a period of time. He is so good at relating the audience to his movie characters, I would like to see him really unwrap a whole, developed person over a few seasons.

[@madman00774]

Tom Cruise is a true movie star. He puts his heart and soul on every single project he's in and keeps the industry alive! 🌟

[@christineparis5607]

He is so horrible a human being though! I just can't get past his insane rudeness to almost everyone. I worked in Hollywood for a few years, and he was feared for being such an a hole. Then a friend had to take a flight with him and his mom from LA, and she said he was so continually, unbelievably rude to her that she finally said something and he finally realized what other people were witnessing and thankfully, shut up for awhile. His mom never said anything, just looked pitiful...

[@madman00774]

@@christineparis5607 And I heard from other people that he is insanely nice towards everyone. Who knows? At least my point was clear and he earns every single penny from his work.

[@datachickatl4092]

No doubt he works hard, but being smug, self-aggrandizing and generally narcissistic is hard to take. Don’t know him, but have heard from many that he’s not a good person. He’s always acting and his biggest role is being ‘nice’ TC…

[@julianaylor4351]

Like a star from classic Hollywood times, great on the screen, a horror in real life.

[@christineparis5607]

Javier Barden took his frustration with art to shine in films. He was so completely insane in his last few films, it was fantastic, high wire work, but he is so confident and committed. How acting is supposed to be...

[@Lissyhead2]

You can't say they were "NEVER" on TV if they've made TV appearances. Smh

[@markelijio6012]

"I Care," says Monique. Several actors such as Alexis Fleids who've made guest appearances on both "Moesha" (1996-2001) and its spin-off, "The Parkers" (1999-2004), both of TV's successful long-running comedies were executive produced by Aaron Spelling and his long-time partner, E. Duke Vincent for Spelling Television, a Paramount/Viacom Company.

[@christineparis5607]

William is so incredible, even in John Wick I got invested in his character, he always seems to show a deep background somehow, it's amazing. Robert Pattinson is really good as well, it was painful to see him restrain himself in Twilight and play such a shallow character. The movies were a lot of fun, but were so undeveloped. With such huge casts, though, they didn't have much chance to deepen anything up....

[@coco2.2]

do you mean Willem?

[@christineparis5607]

@@coco2.2 probably! I have no memory of writing this post! So sorry if I offended you, I was probably up non sleeping and non intelligent! Not excusing myself, just explaining 🙂!

[@nikki9125]

I love how it says Actors Who Have NEVER Done Television, with the emphasis on NEVER, yet most on the list have done a little bit in the beginning of their career & then “never looked back” 🤦‍♀️

[@sarahjortsberg5164]

Willem Dafoe just stared in "The Kingdom Exodus" a danish TV show by Lars von Trier.

[@markelijio6012]

Willem Dafoe has been doing lots of television since 1975.

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

YUP. Here, Here. looks like we caught Ms.Mojo off guard Though it's not US TV. Though he did do Saturday night live. I would like to buy Riget season 3 KINGDOM Exodus on DVD, whenever it gets a disc release here in the US.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Christian bale would be great on a tv series I definitely would watch him

[@weasleyguardian]

Tom Cruise being the first on this list is absolutely correct; he is one of the only stars to have never appeared on TV, his career immediately started in movies and he hasn't even done TV films. Good job, msmojo!

[@michelled.613]

Might want to check the definition of “never”. Lots of exceptions to qualify for NEVER in all caps.

[@BigFella117]

1:28 Ah, my favorite Norman Osborne quote

[@jamesmendonca2900]

So Robert Deniro was in 8 episodes of SNL, and Christian Bale appeared in all 4 episodes of Heart of the Country mini-series. I know they said 'American TV shows, but wouldn't those count as doing television?

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

8 episodes of SNL isnt exactly a long running gig

[@jamesmendonca2900]

@@blackguyofthesouth2161 Okay. But you think for guest appearances, you would not count less than 4 episodes in anything.

[@melaniesenf7175]

It used to be much easier to make a career out of just film roles. Many opportunities, little competition. Now scripts are being filmed, whether for tv or as a movie, that were thrown in the trash just a few years ago. “Thanks” to streaming, many things have changed, including the way actors become famous. Fast moving with lots of 15 minute celebrities and very few respectable personalities.

[@christineparis5607]

Robert Redford is a hero for the Sundance Festival! He does a lot for charities, much more than most (except for Sandra Bullock, who always sends a standard bundle of a million dollars to every disaster that happens). How many people donate that much?? We always hear about stars who go bankrupt, but Sandra seems to forgo Starbucks in favor of spending giant chunks of change to where it's needed most. Maybe we should all give up Starbucks for one year and see how much money we save to send to those who need it. Pick your charity, group, friend or pets that you want to help and start a piggy bank! On a bonus note, starbucks has the highest calorie drinks on the planet, you're guaranteed to lose weight! I gave up Starbucks two years ago and saved at least ten bucks a day, AND lost almost a hundred pounds!! I thought I was being "virtuous " by not eating breakfast or even lunch and having a coffee drink instead, was I wrong!! Try it, I swear the weight will fall off!!!

[@ghw7192]

Sandra B is my favorite actress. I have liked her for a long time, but I fell in love with her in "Miss Congeniality". Not a big deal, she just quietly donates. Thank you for mentioning her?

[@christineparis5607]

@@ghw7192 I really love her, she seems to be a lot like Keanu Reeves, a person everyone really likes, and is a good person. I loved her in Practical magic, it was so fun, and I loved the way they dressed her in the film!

[@emiliobello2538]

I know Willem Dafoe never did television. But his Florida Project costar Brooklynn Prince did. Well on demand actually did Home Before Dark

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

Mr. Dafoe did TV Riget Season 3 KINGDOM EXODUS danish TV Series 2022 for Lars Von Trier

[@LouisvilleHawk]

Redford's episode of the Twilight Zone is underrated. Love that one so much!

[@Ireneharnack1138]

This is, actors who have NEVER done Television, if you begin with "this actor got their start on this TV Show" automatically disqualifies them based on the title!

[@angelaholmes8888]

I would love to see Robert Pattinson to be on a tv series like American horror story

[@christineparis5607]

Great idea!!!

[@diannes3804]

There was a time not so long ago, that tv was viewed as inferior to films made for the big screen. However, with streaming services making their own original movies, I think that stigma has lifted. So who knows, maybe someday we will see some or all these actors on the small screen. Never say never.

[@2010Wilde]

When you say TV as in starring roles on a sitcom or drama? I know Willem Dafoe has made a few guest appearances on several tv shows. He has appeared on The Simpsons twice , SNL twice, three episodes of The Kingdom, an episode of The Hitchhiker and an episode of The American Experience.

[@bandgeek89]

I was about to say Leonardo DiCaprio, but then I remembered Growing Pains was his only TV role

[@coco2.2]

well he could be here since this list is shit 😂

[@Sistik123]

I personally prefer series shows more than movies, when I'm in it for the long haul.

[@justineves3588]

Very very great list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo one of my absolute favorite list ever 💗

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

great video

[@michellerosebrown]

Sidney Poitier throughout his lifetime in acting never did television and went on to become a sought after film director most notably in comedy films. Denzel Washington made his film debut in 1981 ‘Carbon Copy’ then on television ‘St. Elsewhere’ before going on to win an Academy Award for his supporting role in the historic drama ’Glory’ and then going on to collaborate with Spike Lee and it’s been movies ever since.

[@markelijio6012]

You know, Denzel Washington who did a lot of television stuff since 1977's Wilma, the one which he and his real life wife, Pauletta who worked very well ever since.

[@michellerosebrown]

@@markelijio6012Yea, it was a television movie and that’s where he and his wife began. Incredible love story. ❤ Very rare in entertainment.

[@heatherr0420]

Was it Nicolas Cage that was the host of a Netflix show that talked about the history of cursing? I'm not sure how long it lasted if it's still on but I'm almost positive it was him

[@datachickatl4092]

It was. History of Swear Words!

[@mandiemoore3272]

Best nick cage performance ever. I've watched the whole thing 3x now. They did leave out my favorite word though. CUNT!!!

[@phil4208]

Everyone of these actors is well respected, I had my doubts about Robert Pattinson but my daughter said he was great in the batman, she was right

[@tactracer1382]

Hold up, is that Daniel Craig in Lara Croft? lol Never noticed that....

[@baz7055]

Empire of the Sun is one of my fav movies. CB was great in it tho young. Watched his career with interest ever after.

[@rel8ableaddict]

That’s a lot of TV roles for a list about stars who don’t do TV.

[@danielrohman3933]

Actually, Robert Pattinson's breakout role is in Harry Potter and the Order of the phoenix, then after that he did Twilight!

[@nikki9125]

It was Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix was just flashbacks of his death in Harry’s nightmares.

[@batgurrl]

I do not understand you sometimes Msmojo. You have the word never in caps in your title, yet you include Robert De Niro whom you mention was on HBO playing Madoff. On SNL he HOSTED at least twice and was in every sketch. I adore your channel but since since you didn’t use the word rarely, I got all nitpicking 😍

[@geviesanta3631]

Hey, imagine seeing Keanu Reeves in a TV show 🙂

[@jamalvargas6146]

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[@eded3827]

NATALIE PORTMAN WAS IN Angie Tribeca

[@kindoe66]

I just watched Top Gun:Maverick. It was ok. I got choked up when I saw Val Kilmer as Ice knowing in real life he has throat cancer but I was happy to see him in the movie with Tom. I think the last time I saw Top Gun was when it first came out in the mid 80's.

[@SKA420Loco]

Willem was just on a TV show called the kingdom, maybe would help to look at imbd

[@randomiser2267]

Those were a series of TV movies not a show.

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

@@randomiser2267 Well Technically a TV Series but not in the US can't wait for the DVD disc release date here In the US I Hope it was a Good Last season for Lars' Final season. Remember tv series differ by country in forms or definition but definite Series in Danish Standards.

[@lupinisthinking]

Natalie Portman has a tv show coming out soon I think! Rather excited for it

[@jadenfoster8353]

Denzel

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

St Elsewhere

[@angelaholmes8888]

He was on the tv series st elsewhere

[@julianaylor4351]

Many of Britain's greatest actors appear in combinations of films, television, on stage or radio. More versatile than most Hollywood stars. But then British television and radio require a higher standard of acting than much of the US equivalent. Outside of the US much of their television output, is not seen on other people's television channels. Also British radio has dramatically and comedy productions on BBC radio, something that has disappeared in most countries. Only appearing at films, just confirms how bad most American television, often is, inspite of the now high quality streamed content, which is what sells internationally. Some of the best of the older US actors, do sometimes appear on stage.

[@LoveHandle4890]

They don’t need to do tv shows cause the films they’ve stared in are already enough.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Unfortunately Robert Redford is now retired from acting so I highly doubt he will do a tv series

[@julianaylor4351]

He might be tempted to direct a streamed one though.

[@fromthehaven94]

@6:34 Hmmm... That looks familiar, where have I seen that before?

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

WILLEM DAFOE appeared in The KINGDOM EXODUS Riget SEASON 3 To Be exact. Lars Von Triers Danish TV SERIES 2022

[@danj1215]

Well it was just reported that Robert Deniro is doing a drama for paramount plus

[@haleyrose-tq8ck]

Robert Pattinson Javier Bardem Robert De Niro

[@jayngb]

i love how the thumbnail includes two actors who have both been on television before lmao

[@gary13th]

Never done tv… except the numerous examples when they did 🙄🤔🤔🤔

[@bennymora3086]

Tom Cruise could star in a different action show! Just imagine!👊

[@chelseacanales8763]

It is rather odd given that these actors only done movies.

[@gwendolinemambwe2557]

Why?

[@chelseacanales8763]

@@gwendolinemambwe2557 not sure why

[@liamdude5722]

Only three of these 10 actors have actually never appeared on tv

[@lexkanyima2195]

Name them

[@Erichev]

Actors who have never done television EXCEPT for when they did that 1, 2 or multiple seasons.

[@LarrytheKing16]

3:09 Does this count?

[@CraftQueen22]

You said that these actors have NEVER done television, but you mentioned that early on in their careers they HAD appeared on TV. How is that NEVER?

[@jimbo9208]

never means a full show

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@jimbo9208and guest appereances

[@LucienSabre]

Unless it’s ironical, MsM needs to change the title of the video as the way it is now it’s BS - literally all of the actors in this list except Tom Cruise DID do television….Robert Redford even did it massively.

[@litvinovt]

Never say never.

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Barbra Streisand 👒

[@markelijio6012]

Obviously, Miss Streisand, Tom Cruise and Robert Redford did do television so well through the years since 1980.

[@MrGabeanator]

hmm no jack nicholson

[@michellerosebrown]

Yes. Guest starred on the Andy Griffith Show back in the mid 60s but by the end of the decade he was doing films like ‘Easy Rider’ and ‘Five Easy Pieces’. Has won three Academy Awards in three decades of the 20th century of cinema.

[@MrGabeanator]

@@michellerosebrown don't forget little shop of horrors

[@michellerosebrown]

@@MrGabeanator Yes, one of his earliest roles.

[@tanaka7341]

Movie stars get the top casb

[@michellerosebrown]

Yep.

[@themissingpeace7956]

Why does the title make it sound like it's a bad thing?

[@shawncarter5434]

Correct me if I’m wrong but Brendan Fraser, Anthony Hopkins, and Margot Robbie haven’t done tv shows either

[@markelijio6012]

Two -time Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins did lots of television since 1959 while Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser did lots of television since 1989 so does two - time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie does plenty of television since 2004.

[@cyritag.5986]

Ok, so let me get this straight. You titled your video "Actors that NEVER did TV" then proceeded to list some of the TV shows these actors did. Why not say "Rarely" or Barely"?

[@markelijio6012]

Oh, cut the bull! A lot of great actors who had done a lot of TV. Some of my favorite actors were Michael Biehn, Priscilla Lopez, Shelley Long, Ted Danson and others were making guest appearances in the 1976-1980 Emmy winning TV series "Family" on ABC and later on syndication.

[@bengence]

Cary Grant is missing.

[@markelijio6012]

Cary Grant can do lots of television stuff until his death in 1987 because he's great to work with.

[@bengence]

Yet, during his time I never saw Cary Grant in a TV series and TV was popular from the 1950s.

[@markelijio6012]

But the 1950's were popular and so does Cary Grant who did some appearances on TV before his death in 1987.

[@bengence]

I didn't know that. Thank you

[@coco2.2]

wtf is this list!?!? « actors who have NEVER done television » then proceeds to name many appearances 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@mikhail5428]

*Did SNL doesn't count?*

[@jamlemon]

Christian Bale is Welsh not English.

[@revanminnam5512]

Why tf is Angelina Jolie #3? She doesn't even belong on this list

[@jimbo9208]

tv films dont count

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[@julesBrockingthat1999]

🛑

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Oof!

[@ATLASHRGGD64]

NEVER DONE TV liar

[@kathleenclark5877]

What part of NEVER do you not get? Several of your “picks” DID grace television. Even Robert Redford, for crying out loud. Therefore your title is vastly incorrect!

[@jimbo9208]

yes one episode when they saw never done tv it mean they never did a full show

[@markelijio6012]

@@jimbo9208 He does television stuff since 1957.