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From horror and comedy to action and drama, these actors have shown incredible versatility by starring in every genre Hollywood has to offer. Watch as we explore their wide-ranging careers, including standout performances in epics, thrillers, musicals, and animation. Discover how stars like Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, and Chloë Grace Moretz have continually pushed their boundaries and kept audiences guessing.
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00:00But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I've acquired over a very long career.
00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're looking at actors that have dabbled in every category of film during their
00:13careers.
00:14I feel like I know you. I've been watching you forever.
00:20Chloe Grace Moretz. She may be the youngest actor amongst this lineup, but that doesn't mean her career is any
00:26less diverse than her older counterparts.
00:28Look, I love a Frenchman model 42 butterfly knife.
00:32Oh, child. You always knock me for a loop.
00:36Even as a child actor, it was clear Chloe Grace Moretz was talented in a variety of genres.
00:41She got her start in horror around age 8, and just a few years later, branched out into action movies.
00:47By the time she was a teenager, she'd acted in her first Academy Award-nominated drama.
00:52This might be an adventure, and I've never had one before.
00:58Outside of books, at least.
01:00Throughout the 2010s, she continued broadening her portfolio, appearing in a variety of action, comedy, and horror films.
01:07Over the last few years, she's focused on animated projects, ranging from funny to dramatic,
01:13allowing her to add voice acting to her impressive resume as well.
01:16I'm not locked up in here with you, Bethany.
01:20You're locked up in here with me.
01:28Whatever.
01:29Tom Hanks.
01:30When he first got his start in 1980, no one could have ever guessed the trajectory his career would take.
01:36The first decade of Tom Hanks' work was primarily made up of comedies,
01:40putting him in danger of being typecast early on.
01:42Your father called. He wants you to call him back.
01:47Mrs. Stimlow, our father passed away about five years ago. Do you remember?
01:54Right. Should I get him for you?
01:58No, no.
01:59The 90s saw him expand exponentially, with starring roles in dramas, rom-coms, and even epics.
02:05Sometimes I wonder if I've changed so much.
02:08My wife is even going to recognize me whenever it is I get back to her.
02:12His leap into other genres proved successful for his reputation,
02:15with two Academy Awards under his belt by the time the 21st century began.
02:19I am off.
02:24I am off.
02:29Though he'd successfully broken out of his comfort zone, he wasn't done yet.
02:34Throughout the last two decades, he's appeared in everything from historical biopics to action,
02:38and has even begun to wade back into comedy as well.
02:42I'd like my daughter to come to me.
02:43She's drinking beer in the dining car with your administrative secretary.
02:47Fetch the nun.
02:48He's actually a tutor.
02:50In sectional related subject.
02:52Sandra Bullock.
02:53She's continued to surprise viewers over 30 years into her career.
02:57Given Sandra Bullock's success with rom-coms and action movies early on,
03:01she could have easily stuck to that wheelhouse.
03:03However, she soon proved she had even more talent lurking beneath the surface.
03:08So you're a cop, right?
03:09That's right.
03:10Well, I should probably tell you that I'm taking the bus because I have my driver's license revoked.
03:16What for?
03:18Speeding.
03:18The 2000s saw a marked transition into other genres,
03:22including pure comedies and critically acclaimed dramas.
03:25Even after winning an Academy Award for The Blind Side,
03:29she had more facets to reveal.
03:30I don't need y'all to approve my choices, all right?
03:34But I do ask that you respect them.
03:36You have no idea what this boy's been through.
03:38And if this is going to become some running diatribe,
03:41I can find an overpriced salad a lot closer to home.
03:44The following decade saw her branch out into science fiction and horror,
03:47with her role in 2013's Gravity earning her a second Best Actress nomination.
03:52She's more than proven there's no category she can't tackle.
03:56And we can't wait to see which one she'll take on next.
03:59I have so much I want to show you.
04:01I have so much I want you to see, okay?
04:05But we have to do it together, okay?
04:07So I just need you to come to me right now.
04:10Christian Bale.
04:11From the moment his career began,
04:13he proved he couldn't be contained to just one genre.
04:16Christian Bale came out of the gates in a 1987 war epic,
04:20and in the following decade,
04:21appeared in a variety of historical dramas and even musicals.
04:25When the city's finally sleeping,
04:29all my thoughts begin to stray,
04:31and I'm on the train that's bound for Santa Fe.
04:37His experimentation expanded with the beginning of the 21st century.
04:41His portfolio ranged from dark comedies to intense dramas and thrillers,
04:45which showed off his impressive range.
04:47Is someone chasing you?
04:50Not yet.
04:52But they will when they find out who I am.
04:54Bale wasn't done there.
04:56The end of the 2000s saw him take on the role of Batman,
04:59which began a stint of action movies as well.
05:02As the years have passed,
05:03his work has continued to diversify,
05:05from biopics to mysteries.
05:07He's more than proven he's one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
05:12It has been my honor
05:14to be your servant.
05:24John C. Reilly.
05:25You may think comedies are his bread and butter,
05:28but his career proves otherwise.
05:30Thanks to projects like Step Brothers,
05:32John C. Reilly has become known for his impeccable sense of humor.
05:35However, he's never been limited to just one genre.
05:38A. You give me a ride.
05:41Two. You give me 50 bucks.
05:44And C. I sit in the back.
05:46His work throughout the 90s established him as a dramatic actor,
05:50with roles in crime thrillers,
05:52military-based epics,
05:53and tearjerkers.
05:55Though the 2000s saw the beginning of his comedic era,
05:58he still found time to appear in historical dramas and musicals,
06:01not to mention a variety of voiceover roles.
06:04He desperately calls for his mother.
06:10And she calls back,
06:14urging him to hurry.
06:15The 2010s began his transition into blockbuster monster and superhero films,
06:20giving him an even bigger platform to spread his talent.
06:23It's clear that when it comes to Reilly,
06:25the sky is truly the limit.
06:27Today is the 30th anniversary of my game.
06:30Happy anniversary, Ralph.
06:32Thanks, Satan.
06:32Uh, it's some teen, actually.
06:35Got it.
06:36But here's the thing.
06:38Jamie Lee Curtis.
06:39She may be known as a scream queen,
06:41but horror isn't the only genre she's taken on.
06:44For the majority of her career,
06:46Jamie Lee Curtis hasn't been shy in taking on a variety of projects across film.
06:50I've known sheep that could outwit you.
06:52I've worn dresses with higher IQs.
06:55But you think you're an intellectual, don't you, ape?
06:58Apes don't read philosophy.
07:00Yes, they do, Otto.
07:02They just don't understand it.
07:04While continuing her role in the Halloween franchise,
07:06she also branched out into comedies, science fiction, and romances.
07:11The 90s saw her taking on the leading lady role in multiple action movies and thrillers,
07:16broadening her scope even further.
07:18Can I take your coat?
07:19No.
07:22Have a cold.
07:24Just as soon as you can keep it on.
07:26I have the same thing.
07:27I just, I can't seem to get rid of it.
07:30After a decade of darker parts,
07:32she easily pivoted back to humorous roles with the turn of the century.
07:36She's pushed herself even further over the past few years,
07:39delving into everything from science fiction and mysteries to horror and absurdism.
07:44But you're prepared to take that risk.
07:46Well, we have no choice.
07:48Either we take her, or Atlas does.
07:53There is no salvation without sacrifice.
07:56Charlize Theron.
07:57She's proof you don't have to start out in critically acclaimed projects to have a thriving career.
08:03Sometimes I really think you should have been born during the Spanish Inquisition.
08:06When Charlize Theron got her start in a string of thrillers and horrors in the late 1990s,
08:11no one could have anticipated she'd become a household name.
08:14That all changed in 2003,
08:16when her role in Monster proved her prowess in both biographical films and dramatic ones.
08:22You think I could do it otherwise?
08:25I'm not a bad person.
08:26I'm a real good person.
08:29Right?
08:30Throughout the rest of the decade,
08:31she took on parts in action and science fiction roles.
08:34She cemented her status as an action star,
08:37with Mad Max Fury Road and Atomic Blonde in the 2010s.
08:41All while still making time to appear in comedies and dramas alike.
08:44What should I wear?
08:52My day with the queen.
08:54Her role as Cersei in The Odyssey will add epics to her repertoire as well.
08:59Joaquin Phoenix.
09:00Even as a child actor,
09:02it was clear he had a bright future ahead of him.
09:05Throughout the 1980s and 90s,
09:07Joaquin Phoenix paid his dues with roles in a string of comedies and science fiction flicks.
09:13James, do you think about me when we're not together?
09:16All I do is think about you.
09:20When I'm not with you, I'm not alone.
09:23His transition into more serious roles came with the beginning of the 21st century,
09:28with Gladiator as his first step into epics.
09:30From there, he dabbled in other genres, from biopics to historical dramas,
09:35to self-referential comedy.
09:37This house costs more than I have.
09:41I mean, if I don't make any bread, six months I have, I lose this joint.
09:47His next big shift occurred in 2019, when he played Arthur Fleck in Joker,
09:53and proved he could masterfully act in thrillers as well.
09:56His work has taken a slightly surrealist bent since then,
09:59and fans and casual viewers alike can't wait to see what direction he goes in next.
10:07I'm sorry, but I have to go today.
10:09I have to go today.
10:11I don't want to impose.
10:12Liam Neeson.
10:13With filmography dating back to the 1970s,
10:16it's no wonder he's been able to experiment with practically every genre imaginable.
10:20In the 1980s, Liam Neeson found steady work in a series of fantasy,
10:25science fiction, and thrillers, among others.
10:28Without Lancelot, this table is nothing.
10:32Is there anyone here who doesn't think I'm a god?
10:36And now to be driven from us by a woman's desire!
10:39The 90s saw him beginning to delve into more dramatic roles,
10:43particularly those based around historical figures.
10:46Even with the critical success he found,
10:49he had no intention of stopping there.
10:51The 21st century came with stints in action blockbusters,
10:55romantic comedies, and documentaries.
10:57I never told your mom enough.
10:59I should have told her every day because she was perfect every day.
11:04You've seen the films, kiddo.
11:06It ain't over till it's over.
11:08He was also added to multiple beloved franchises,
11:11giving him even more experience with fantastical pieces.
11:14Most recently, he shifted into comedy,
11:17and his upcoming projects make it clear there's more on the way.
11:20Haven't you ever heard of the Miranda rights?
11:22I'm pretty sure it's Carrie that writes.
11:25Miranda is a lawyer.
11:26Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:31Morgan Freeman.
11:32After over six decades of acting,
11:34he starred in everything from nature docs to thrillers.
11:37You know, this isn't going to have a happy ending.
11:40It's not possible.
11:41Hey man, we catch him, I'll be happy enough.
11:46If we catch John Doe,
11:47and he turns out to be the devil,
11:49I mean, if he's Satan himself,
11:51that might live up to our expectations.
11:53Robert De Niro.
11:54Amongst the dramas and thrillers,
11:56he's still made time for comedies and action flicks.
11:59I thought you'd be mad.
12:01I'm not mad at you.
12:02I'm proud of you.
12:03You took your first place like a man,
12:05and you learned the two greatest things in life.
12:07What?
12:09Look at me.
12:10Never ride on your friends,
12:12and always keep your mouth shut.
12:15Johnny Depp.
12:16Whether it's a musical, fantasy, horror, or otherwise,
12:19he's delivered iconic performances.
12:22I will have vengeance.
12:26I will have salvation.
12:33Who, sir?
12:34You, sir?
12:35No one's in the chair.
12:36Come on.
12:36Come on.
12:36Winona Ryder.
12:38She started out in historical dramas and dark comedies,
12:41and has expanded to sci-fi and thrillers.
12:44Veronica.
12:45You look like hell.
12:47Yeah?
12:48I just got back.
12:51Veronica, what are you doing?
12:53Heather, my love.
12:55There's a new sheriff in town.
12:57Edward Norton.
12:59Though he's had a recent comedic stint,
13:01he got his start in darker dramas and heists.
13:04You're making a big mistake, fellas.
13:06You said you'd say that.
13:07I'm not Tyler Durden!
13:08You told us you'd say that, too.
13:11All right, I am Tyler Durden.
13:13Listen to me.
13:14I'm giving you a direct order.
13:16We are avoiding this mission right now.
13:18You said you would definitely say that.
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13:35Nicole Kidman.
13:37It only makes sense she helped advertise AMC in 2021,
13:41considering that she's participated in practically every genre imaginable.
13:45Nicole Kidman has never been scared to push the boundaries of the art she partakes in.
13:49That comes through tenfold in her impressive filmography.
13:53Why are you fighting for this?
13:54Because I don't think you're right.
13:56Because I'm starting to feel things again that I never thought I would feel.
13:59Not since your father have I fell on page.
14:04What started as a string of comedic movies in the 1980s quickly ballooned the following decade,
14:10with her adding superhero films and romantic dramas to her repertoire.
14:14With the turn of the century came even more daring choices.
14:18In the 2000s alone, she dabbled in musicals, fantasy, and even experimental pictures.
14:24She added on biopics and children's comedy the following decade,
14:28and in the last few years has dabbled in epics and seen a resurgence in thrillers.
14:33Are you dating her?
14:34Isn't that man in there your husband?
14:36I don't want you seeing other women.
14:39I don't want you.
14:40Why?
14:41Why?
14:42Which actor do you think has the most diverse career?
14:45Let us know in the comments below.
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