Alan Cumming Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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  • @personal61319
    @personal61319 5 років тому +1465

    CABARET....where is Cabaret? That's the most Iconic performance in my mind ever. I haven't even seen any of those other movies, literally. Love you Alan!

    • @DannyLeonardMusic
      @DannyLeonardMusic 3 роки тому +20

      You haven’t seen Goldeneye?

    • @fngaming5064
      @fngaming5064 3 роки тому +10

      That’s on you

    • @SPFLDAngler
      @SPFLDAngler 2 роки тому +20

      That is theater not film… to say you haven’t seen James Bond movies or the X-Men trilogy is totally bogus.

    • @Falcrist
      @Falcrist 2 роки тому +51

      @@SPFLDAngler Nothing in the video, title, or description says it's specific to film and not theater.

    • @gabrielcastejon7914
      @gabrielcastejon7914 2 роки тому +3

      If you love him, i recommend you watch these movies.

  • @HugeHandsJackKelly
    @HugeHandsJackKelly 5 років тому +1475

    That X2 nightcrawler opening is still one of the best openings in a superhero movie, period

    • @Karin-fj3eu
      @Karin-fj3eu 5 років тому +64

      He honestly made it the best movie in the series

    • @HugeHandsJackKelly
      @HugeHandsJackKelly 5 років тому +31

      @@Karin-fj3eu agreed, the emotion he brought to the character, you could really feel his pain

    • @Who-Am-I...
      @Who-Am-I... 5 років тому +51

      Totally agree honestly I think it is the best scene in ALL the XMen films.
      1. Nightcrawler's opening
      2. Quicksilver's Time in a Bottle Scene

    • @HugeHandsJackKelly
      @HugeHandsJackKelly 5 років тому +9

      @@Who-Am-I... the scene where quicksilver shows up at x manor is pretty choice too lol

    • @iwinrar5207
      @iwinrar5207 5 років тому +1

      Spoilers

  • @Chelsea-gt4lg
    @Chelsea-gt4lg 5 років тому +2283

    we stan an icon
    the fact that he actually likes spy kids made my young heart soar

    • @BrandonHasAChannel
      @BrandonHasAChannel 5 років тому +22

      *Fly free young flooper*

    • @SophietheValiant
      @SophietheValiant 5 років тому +5

      loved him in this movie ❤️❤️❤️

    • @DorianCairne
      @DorianCairne 5 років тому +11

      That's so cool. Most of that film did not age well, but his Floop performance is a bright spot.

    • @MsYunaFires
      @MsYunaFires 4 роки тому +9

      @@DorianCairne Imo the first film is still amazing, but the sequels... Not so much. Except of course for his too-brief appearances in both of them. (I *still* ship Floop with Minion!)

    • @SPFLDAngler
      @SPFLDAngler 2 роки тому +1

      “We stan an icon”?? What does that even mean?..

  • @Who-Am-I...
    @Who-Am-I... 5 років тому +981

    Spy kids came out when I was 10, Floop was one of my first crushes.

    • @flowerchica01
      @flowerchica01 5 років тому +44

      Kimmy G I finally feel I’m not alone. Same.

    • @adamg2031
      @adamg2031 5 років тому +20

      Mine too...

    • @MadiganinPeach
      @MadiganinPeach 5 років тому +41

      I was JUST watching Spy Kids last night and my boyfriend judged me for my crush on him hahaha. THANK YOU FOR SHARING MY FEELINGS 😂😂😂

    • @jazzminebass6015
      @jazzminebass6015 5 років тому +13

      Yup Floop is everything

    • @nickyy1007
      @nickyy1007 5 років тому +13

      i feel your comment in my bones

  • @katelynmbullock
    @katelynmbullock 5 років тому +800

    I know this is for his film and tv characters but his most iconic character will always be the Emcee in the Cabaret revival. He made that character his own.

    • @oldDNU
      @oldDNU 5 років тому +31

      Katie and he kept going back to it for decades. He loved that role

    • @tweety6682
      @tweety6682 5 років тому +5

      I agree Katie

    • @ericakats5043
      @ericakats5043 5 років тому +4

      Katie iconic 💕💕💕

    • @KayMyselfPls
      @KayMyselfPls 5 років тому +21

      Katie 100% The real reason I love Cabaret is because of his stunning performance

    • @freddiemercury4evr
      @freddiemercury4evr 5 років тому +1

      Yes! My favorite Broadway show and performance, ever.

  • @QUARTERMASTEREMI6
    @QUARTERMASTEREMI6 4 роки тому +194

    I love that he stood up to Stanley Kubrick directly with, _"Yeah, that's cause I'm an actor, Stanley."_ Brilliant!

  • @bobguy7130
    @bobguy7130 5 років тому +923

    So uh...I know it's a theatre role, but Cabaret is mighty iconic if you ask me.

    • @ginao6810
      @ginao6810 5 років тому +81

      Bob Guy thank you! I’d watch a 30 min video of him talking about Cabaret!

    • @oldDNU
      @oldDNU 5 років тому +56

      Agreed. I saw him on during Caberet’s last run on Broadway and I have never seen anybody so perfect for a role. Maybe my favorite onstage performance I’ve ever seen.

    • @Global_Havoc18
      @Global_Havoc18 5 років тому +22

      I was wondering why the didn't put it in :(

    • @SunnyBear
      @SunnyBear 5 років тому +11

      Shia LeBeouf also thought it was mighty iconic

    • @bobguy7130
      @bobguy7130 5 років тому +26

      @@ginao6810 I'd watch a documentary about the whole production tbh. I think that's something that really needs to be made.

  • @Luckyou03
    @Luckyou03 5 років тому +1481

    "I can't do that, I'm Mr Floop" LOL DEAD. Only legends can say that

  • @samuelgault7118
    @samuelgault7118 5 років тому +1159

    I want a video of him and Tan France just shopping and chatting

    • @justsomeguy1136
      @justsomeguy1136 5 років тому +18

      I could listen to a podcast with people with this kind of accent all day every day no matter what they're talking about lmfao

    • @joshbason964
      @joshbason964 5 років тому +18

      Can David Tennant be there too?

    • @garrysekelli6776
      @garrysekelli6776 5 років тому +2

      I want to see him and tim roth in the same film. I thought this guy was tim roth otherwise I wouldnt have even clicked on the vid.

    • @anoja31
      @anoja31 5 років тому +2

      Omfg yes!

    • @agreenpar
      @agreenpar 5 років тому +5

      So glad I wasn’t the only one to see the similarities.

  • @cj3617
    @cj3617 5 років тому +176

    “And I was a ‘bond boy’..... because I had shorts.”

  • @Melissa-dz4eo
    @Melissa-dz4eo 5 років тому +1625

    please tell me I'm not the only one who didn't know he is Scottish

    • @yemo34
      @yemo34 5 років тому +67

      Explains his unfortunate last name.

    • @133aurachance
      @133aurachance 5 років тому +6

      You’re really not

    • @azadalamiq
      @azadalamiq 5 років тому +76

      he hides it well, Scottish is a thick harsh deep accent, and it can be hard to mask, yet he does it well.

    • @freddiemercury4evr
      @freddiemercury4evr 5 років тому +39

      @@azadalamiq he can do accents so well. When he did Cabaret on Broadway in '99 I was blown away by his portrayal of the Emcee.

    • @SkodenSonofStoodis
      @SkodenSonofStoodis 5 років тому +1

      Melissa I knew... but I forget, and his accent throws me off each time

  • @ladyromey2093
    @ladyromey2093 3 роки тому +34

    I believe Alan is one of the greatest underrated and appreciated humans on the Hollywood wheel. I just adore him immensely. He’s in so many of my favorite films and I wish him happiness and content with his life 🥰🥰🥰

  • @corissadorethy1837
    @corissadorethy1837 5 років тому +422

    Josie and the Pussycats is a classic! seriously underrated. But he will always be the MC for me. Loved him in Cabaret.

    • @mxmissy
      @mxmissy 5 років тому +7

      I skimmed through and I thought they weren't going to talk about it. Josie and the Pussycats is the film I grew up with (totally forgot that he was in Spy Kids).

    • @paulallen2474
      @paulallen2474 5 років тому +2

      Was just about to say.

    • @NiGHTSaturn
      @NiGHTSaturn 5 років тому +8

      People misunderstood the real message. They saw the first layer thinking it was a big commercial in movie form, but none of these companies actually sponsored the movie to be in that. The music is awesome, pop culture references and killer jokes and one liners, and all the actors are bomb. I'll always love this movie!

    • @kirmesfreak
      @kirmesfreak 3 роки тому

      The highlight of this interview: I AM INVINICBLE!!

  • @danielachamorro8783
    @danielachamorro8783 5 років тому +26

    Probably the most iconically eclectic filmography in film history, and such a lovely guy. I grew up with him as Floop, was surprised by him as Elton, and then absolutely fell in love with him as Eli.

  • @greseeyuh
    @greseeyuh 5 років тому +201

    His role in Spy Kids is so iconic! I am one of those kids who would shyly approach him about this character

  • @cherishhc676
    @cherishhc676 5 років тому +77

    i've never heard his natural voice and accent and i feel like i'm tripping

  • @charlotteh9742
    @charlotteh9742 5 років тому +269

    the fact he never won an emmy for the good wife 😤 the greatest robbery of our time and it happened right before our eyes

    • @misterdepressed8214
      @misterdepressed8214 5 років тому +8

      Charlotte Heath DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

    • @ashleighjaimaosborne3966
      @ashleighjaimaosborne3966 5 років тому +2

      He was brilliant in that. 💕🇨🇦

    • @charlotteh9742
      @charlotteh9742 5 років тому +10

      Ashleigh Jaima Osborne he stole every single scene he was in AND with a flawless american accent? the world truly wasn’t ready

    • @charlotteh9742
      @charlotteh9742 5 років тому +5

      GreekAndEgyptian i know!! like that show had such a fantastic extended cast and he still stood out as exceptional? this is why i don’t trust award shows

  • @eratobeee
    @eratobeee 5 років тому +231

    um so we aren't going to talk about his iconic role in burlesque because I love that movie so much.

    • @liam.m.3783
      @liam.m.3783 5 років тому +14

      thank YOU! his "ay carumba" still haunts me to this day lmao

    • @bamboo72498
      @bamboo72498 5 років тому +3

      Yes! It is an Iconic part!

    • @j.j.b.13
      @j.j.b.13 5 років тому +1

      Omg Hes that guy, I didnt know

    • @LadyAmalthea86
      @LadyAmalthea86 5 років тому +11

      I wish they hadn’t cut his performance of “That’s Life.” It was so great. His voice is made of magic. 💕

    • @HeatherRenee101
      @HeatherRenee101 5 років тому +2

      THANK YOU!!!! I was really hoping that would be in the list. It's one of my favorite movies that he is in!

  • @MicoDossun
    @MicoDossun 5 років тому +277

    Romy and Michele and Josie and the Pussycats are both incredible bangers I'm glad they didn't ignore them.

    • @jennhoff03
      @jennhoff03 5 років тому +1

      Hey! :) What are "bangers?" I've never heard of that. And I agree, I'm glad they included those! :)

    • @MicoDossun
      @MicoDossun 5 років тому

      Jenn Hoff they’re just really fun and exciting!

    • @jennhoff03
      @jennhoff03 5 років тому

      @@MicoDossun Oh, ok! :) Just curious! :)

    • @jamstonjulian6947
      @jamstonjulian6947 5 років тому +6

      @@jennhoff03 It's an English expression. A banger is just a really good thing, or a sausage, depending on the context :-p.

    • @beHAPPY-vb4bh
      @beHAPPY-vb4bh 5 років тому

      ooooh
      ROMIEnMichelle 👏
      last scene iLIKE

  • @J_Isak
    @J_Isak 5 років тому +83

    WHAT?!? He was the VOICE OF BLACK BEAUTY?!?!? MY MIND IS BLOWN I NEVER KNEW! I watched that all the time and didn't know... I didn't look it up. Like I was a kid and stuff.

    • @dancingdjdarcy
      @dancingdjdarcy 5 років тому

      Joi Isak same here!

    • @aprilcastillo9895
      @aprilcastillo9895 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly!!! I was a child & loved the 1994 film. Everyone I knew wondered why, but there was such a beautiful aspect to it that drew me(,:

  • @thekeytomyheart_
    @thekeytomyheart_ 5 років тому +246

    His X-men scene was the coolest fight scene in X-men movie history imo

    • @kapeklaw4799
      @kapeklaw4799 5 років тому +9

      Also for it's time, the effects, transitioning, and choreography was amazing

    • @lukedaley17
      @lukedaley17 4 роки тому +3

      I Remember seeing X men 2 in cinemas when I was 8 and the action was one of the best parts of the film.

    • @agsweet708
      @agsweet708 3 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @devanshepard9118
      @devanshepard9118 Місяць тому

      ​@@lukedaley17x2 and of future past I think had the best action scenes out of the whole franchise

  • @Jjudes9665
    @Jjudes9665 5 років тому +22

    Alan is one of my fave actors ever. He’s funny, amazing with accents and is a great character actor. He also has the most beautiful eyes.❤️

    • @scotland638
      @scotland638 7 місяців тому

      He also supports Scottish independence 👍 😊

  • @roomeri
    @roomeri 5 років тому +50

    His character development in The Good Wife is great. I don't know how much it was because of the writing, and how much he contributed, but somehow I have a feeling his performance was the driving force of supporting character rising to par with leading characters.

  • @mariahd2460
    @mariahd2460 5 років тому +27

    His interpretation of Emcee absolutely revolutionized the role and left an impact on the Cabaret franchise forever!!!!

  • @BazTheStoryteller
    @BazTheStoryteller 5 років тому +367

    He didn't talk about Son of the Mask. Although, could you blame him?

    • @fishnet420
      @fishnet420 5 років тому +32

      Or the fact he was the scarecrow in Tinman

    • @aldairreynoso2564
      @aldairreynoso2564 5 років тому +72

      "Some films I like and some films I really don't like " I took that as a sign

    • @BrandonHasAChannel
      @BrandonHasAChannel 5 років тому +11

      Son of the mask? Doesn't sound like anything to me....

    • @azadalamiq
      @azadalamiq 5 років тому +40

      tbh i liked his role in that, the movie sucked but I liked his loki. Loki is my fav norse god, I enjoy the gods of micschief best cuz they have some cool/wacky stories that really play with the opulence of what gods are like.

    • @ChrisMaxCisneros
      @ChrisMaxCisneros 5 років тому +21

      HE WAS THE FIRST LOKI

  • @scottcoonrod5552
    @scottcoonrod5552 5 років тому +1640

    This guy was Tom Hiddleston before Tom Hiddleston.

    • @BlazeStar2095
      @BlazeStar2095 5 років тому +19

      Spot on!

    • @mygeekfamilycotton
      @mygeekfamilycotton 5 років тому +65

      The original Loki!!!

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 5 років тому +20

      Pfft. Tom Hiddleston is nothing. He's just Swift's ex number 3482.

    • @remixdragon6156
      @remixdragon6156 5 років тому +25

      teppolundgren hey he’s more than that

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 5 років тому +8

      @@remixdragon6156 Not really. One good role doesn't make him special.

  • @AmirHussain78692
    @AmirHussain78692 5 років тому +572

    Spy kids the best film never get bored watching it over and over

    • @SayHelloHelli
      @SayHelloHelli 5 років тому +2

      I need to watch it rn

    • @racafritz
      @racafritz 5 років тому +1

      Love the Spy Kids movies!

    • @Butterflier00
      @Butterflier00 5 років тому +11

      @DJ KO you are entitled to your wrong opinion.

    • @morphor
      @morphor 5 років тому +1

      I wouldn't say it's the best film but it's definitely fun to watch.

    • @shinshakey612
      @shinshakey612 5 років тому

      @@SayHelloHelli a

  • @leav4g
    @leav4g 5 років тому +18

    He is so versatile. I love watching for him when I see his name. I'm always floored by his performance.

  • @philippeh3904
    @philippeh3904 5 років тому +208

    The fact you guys got him to talk about his small role in Eyes Wide Shut is awesome.

    • @Bigburt-
      @Bigburt- 5 років тому +3

      I'm actually kind of upset he doesn't talk about the plot of it, or the "mysterious" way kubrick died

    • @agata2604
      @agata2604 5 років тому +8

      There's no small roles in a Stanley Kubrick film...

    • @sammyblaze4234
      @sammyblaze4234 5 років тому +1

      @@Bigburt- what was mysterious about kubricks death?

    • @notahotshot
      @notahotshot 4 роки тому +4

      @@sammyblaze4234, he died. Everybody who worshipped him thought he was an immortal God.

  • @anneke06
    @anneke06 5 років тому +39

    I didn't know he was Nightcrawler but that introduction scene is still one of the best action sequences I've seen.

  • @Yasunii
    @Yasunii 5 років тому +2642

    If he doesn’t say spy kids I don’t wanna hear it 🤔
    (I’ve never got this many likes lol thanks)

    • @PaP384
      @PaP384 5 років тому +21

      I'm too lazy to whatch the whole thing. Did he said smth about spy kids?

    • @Yasunii
      @Yasunii 5 років тому +57

      ItzAndaTime 42 yeah he mentioned spy kids 🤣 he said it introduced him to a young audience

    • @PaP384
      @PaP384 5 років тому +16

      @@Yasunii well... he's not wrong

    • @godzilla8984
      @godzilla8984 5 років тому +30

      No Evolution 15:07 your welcome

    • @countys32
      @countys32 5 років тому +28

      Come on, it's arguably on his most iconic role of course he's going to mention SPY KIDS

  • @Karasueve
    @Karasueve 5 років тому +45

    Aww i wished he had talked about his role in Tin Man. That was a great miniseries and he played a really cool character in it.

  • @amazingsupergirl7125
    @amazingsupergirl7125 5 років тому +201

    I loved The Good Wife completely because of him.

  • @misslibs100
    @misslibs100 5 років тому +41

    I know he's a massive Hollywood star and he always deserved to be but please check out the short lived Scottish sitcom he wrote and starred in with Forbes Masson in the 90s. "The High Life" about 2 air stewards. Totally off the wall hilarious.

    • @birdbrain7527
      @birdbrain7527 3 роки тому +3

      He was hilarious in it! I used to sing the theme tune all the time - "If you're feeling kinda tedious and life is seriously mediocre, here's how to get that adrenaline flowing, just get aboard a Boeing going high..."

    • @seahouse_cosplays4779
      @seahouse_cosplays4779 3 роки тому

      So sad it doesn't get any media coverage! It's a great show and I love it. ❤️

    • @gaylemcclelland7002
      @gaylemcclelland7002 Рік тому +1

      One of my ultimate favourite shows

    • @hannahwilliams4587
      @hannahwilliams4587 3 місяці тому

      I can't find anywhere to watch it. 😢

  • @broadwaybaby243
    @broadwaybaby243 5 років тому +109

    I know it’s about his screen roles but he IS the Emcee in Cabaret. I wish he had talked about that.

    • @2Chickaboom2
      @2Chickaboom2 5 років тому +5

      He is probably sick to death of that role between the original production he was in and it’s revival. Although I could watch him in it or hear him talk about it all day long. It was a bold move for him to put such a drastic spin on such an iconic role. Joel Gray’s version is equally fantastic but is definitely his own. Vids I’ve seen of productions after Mr. Cummings have all seemed like copies of his take.

    • @freddiemercury4evr
      @freddiemercury4evr 5 років тому +2

      @@2Chickaboom2 he took the role to a new level of debauchery!

  • @matthewdavenport2490
    @matthewdavenport2490 5 років тому +17

    His brief discussion of working with Kubrick was all I thought it would be. Excellent.

  • @byoonable
    @byoonable 5 років тому +95

    Always loved this guy in all his quirky roles. He disguises that accent like no other Scot I've met as well 😂

    • @lourdesabreu4537
      @lourdesabreu4537 5 років тому +4

      I swear I am getting my head spinning every time I'm hearing him of his accent because I've always heard about the American one so it's just feels a little weird to me

    • @ketchup016
      @ketchup016 5 років тому +3

      John Barrowman is the only other one. When he speaks with his parents it's like wtf.

    • @caseylew1
      @caseylew1 5 років тому +13

      James mcavoy is amazing at hiding the accent and David tennet too!

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty 5 років тому +15

    I loved him on Good Wife. He was one of my favorite characters. I was so never ready to say goodbye to those characters.

  • @Sab_MJsMama
    @Sab_MJsMama 5 років тому +90

    Are you kidding??!! Circle of Friends is so underrated...it where AC played a baddie. First time I noticed him...Love that movie.

    • @dianeblumenthal5951
      @dianeblumenthal5951 5 років тому +6

      Yes !! That's also where I first saw AC. His character in that movie was such a creep !! So, I'm really glad I saw him in other projects and in interviews and such as he's so great. But I wish he spoke about Circle of Friends. It's always fun finding out movie tidbits.

    • @lindamerrill928
      @lindamerrill928 5 років тому +6

      I watched the video to hear what he had to say about Circle of Friends. :-(

    • @armenianchik
      @armenianchik 5 років тому +3

      Me too! That was the first time I noticed Alan Cummings and Minnie Driver!! And they were in Golden Eye together too!

    • @adriannewatrobka1807
      @adriannewatrobka1807 5 років тому

      Me too but then he blew me away in so much more Loved his book too!

    • @SPFLDAngler
      @SPFLDAngler 5 років тому +1

      @@armenianchik Minnie Driver is smokin... loved her in that movie The Loser with the American Pie guy... she was such a hottie and made me into alternative/rockish/gothy chicks for the first time as a young man......

  • @isa8ellalouise598
    @isa8ellalouise598 5 років тому +8

    He has such a pleasing voice! Gosh I know most of the comments are talking about his character in Spy Kids Floop but I love it!

  • @Myketheman621
    @Myketheman621 5 років тому +320

    Well I'd literally listen to him read the menu at Denny's for 8 hours.

    • @MayhemsMother23
      @MayhemsMother23 5 років тому +4

      I’d pay $5 a ticket just to hear him say “Moons Over MyHammy”

    • @staceytroffer8287
      @staceytroffer8287 5 років тому +2

      Word.

    • @freddiemercury4evr
      @freddiemercury4evr 5 років тому +1

      Hahaha, he does have a lovely accent..

    • @jessloo5969
      @jessloo5969 5 років тому +8

      If you haven’t already, you should listen to his autobiography audiobook! It’s really good, and you do get to listen to him for 8 hours!

  • @joepwrsurge
    @joepwrsurge 5 років тому +58

    His hotel clerk in Eyes Wide Shut is so dark and disturbing: I look forward to that scene everytime I watch the film.

    • @freddiemercury4evr
      @freddiemercury4evr 5 років тому +10

      He steals every scene he's in. Brilliant actor, and sweet guy, too.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 4 роки тому +2

      Forgot he was in that. Been a while. Omg 😲 just saw a clip of him on Graham Norton & guess who's on the couch with him, Nicole Kidman!

    • @maryhodges7152
      @maryhodges7152 3 роки тому +2

      Pretty sure he is the only man who got to hit on Tom Cruise on camera. It’s so good. Those eyebrows when he says “big guys.”

  • @80swoodpanel
    @80swoodpanel 5 років тому +66

    No 'Reefer Madness: The Musical?' Ah, an unsung masterpiece yet again!
    He's FANTASTIC in it, go watch it this instant.

    • @donnadizucchero
      @donnadizucchero 5 років тому +2

      Same here! I am ENRRRRRAGED!)))

    • @PowerGlove79
      @PowerGlove79 5 років тому +5

      I agree, such an underrated cult classic and he's terrific in it. One of his best performances

    • @MothmanInHisChibiEra
      @MothmanInHisChibiEra 5 років тому +7

      Ah no! That's the entire reason I clicked on this video!!!

    • @pizzicato16
      @pizzicato16 5 років тому +2

      Me too! I love that movie.

    • @ginastarke2
      @ginastarke2 5 років тому +4

      Pass the torch and pitchfork!

  • @LadyFoamer
    @LadyFoamer 5 років тому +13

    Immensely talented. I watched The Good Wife because he was in it. Cabaret was meant for him. What a joy to see whatever he is in.

  • @beetlethebard7110
    @beetlethebard7110 5 років тому +33

    I introduced my niece to Spykids the other day.
    Another generation of Spy Kids

  • @StephanieStowers_stylist
    @StephanieStowers_stylist 5 років тому +105

    His accent is God's way of saying, "you're welcome world"

  • @EatinPaste
    @EatinPaste 5 років тому +123

    I love Alan Cummings, he's such a fantastic actor.

  • @ColorOfSakura
    @ColorOfSakura 5 років тому +131

    I’m sad he didn’t speak about Tin Man since he was easily the best part of that miniseries.

  • @RasmusEklund
    @RasmusEklund 5 років тому +45

    Great actor. To me he will always be Boris, Floop and the OG Nightcrawler

  • @dbeasleyphx
    @dbeasleyphx 5 років тому +76

    I loved him as Rooster in Disney's remake of Annie in 1999.

    • @michelleflood8220
      @michelleflood8220 5 років тому

      David Beasley id forgotten that one ! But then the original with Tim curry is pretty darn good too

    • @MsYunaFires
      @MsYunaFires 4 роки тому

      Yes! His song with Katy Bates was such a delight!

    • @kdfree91
      @kdfree91 3 роки тому +1

      Yes!!! Him and Krisen Chenowich as Regis St. Claire were mesmerizing together!

  • @JustNess78
    @JustNess78 5 років тому +22

    Wish he would've talked about Circle of Friends. I know it was an Irish movie, but it was the first movie I ever saw him in and wow... such a great film! He played a real snake of a guy in it... such a great actor :)

  • @ravensherwood9102
    @ravensherwood9102 5 років тому +67

    For most of my life, I thought he was American. Then I heard him talk in an interview and thought "Oh he's Irish." Now I learn he's actually Scottish! 🤦‍♀️

    • @muls9571
      @muls9571 5 років тому +6

      American's can't differentiate British/Irish accents 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @ravensherwood9102
      @ravensherwood9102 5 років тому +3

      @@muls9571 I usually do alright, his accent just escaped me. I think it's because he's a very quiet/gentle speaker and I've only watched a few interviews were he's using his real voice.

    • @emptyinhale
      @emptyinhale 5 років тому

      meee!

    • @TitanFind
      @TitanFind 5 років тому +3

      Irish and Scots are really not all that similar.

    • @SuperCabrito14
      @SuperCabrito14 4 роки тому +1

      Serious? 😂🤦‍♂️ Scottish is the most distinguishable accent after American

  • @odysseus9176
    @odysseus9176 5 років тому +267

    Floop is his best role without a doubt

    • @pokeem2757
      @pokeem2757 5 років тому +2

      nightcrawler says hi

    • @himbojimbo69
      @himbojimbo69 5 років тому +4

      You've clearly never seen Cabaret

    • @froudy2637
      @froudy2637 5 років тому +1

      loki was

    • @kingjewelz9948
      @kingjewelz9948 4 роки тому +1

      i liked him when he played gazoo in the Flintstones

  • @connieteff3838
    @connieteff3838 4 роки тому +3

    I love Mr Alan Cummings movies. My favorite is "Sweet Land". I just finished reading his book, I couldn't put it down. I cried and cried at the cruelty of his father and at the death of his grandfather. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @Tinamachina
    @Tinamachina 5 років тому +5

    I’ve always adored Alan, his films have always been a part of my life. I grew up with films like Black Beauty, Buddy and Spice World. And of course later on came Romy & Michele’s, Spy Kids and Josie and the pussycats. He’s absolute perfection!

  • @CatHatDoodle
    @CatHatDoodle 5 років тому +19

    I love how Strange Magic was not even mentioned. It doesnt deserve it. but its my favorite role lol

  • @Moe_Lester_fromUptwn
    @Moe_Lester_fromUptwn 5 років тому +54

    This man would be my go to for style especially. Very sharp, without excess.

  • @kristavaillancourt6313
    @kristavaillancourt6313 5 років тому +8

    I was a little old for spy kids, but when I saw Alan in it I thought that was the perfect role for him. He needs room to be his outrageously funny self.

  • @amandaschultz1338
    @amandaschultz1338 5 років тому +13

    Spice World was the very first movie I bought on VHS, *memories* ! Oh man, I really need to watch Romy and Michelle again. Such a great movie! Such a great man!

  • @geiroveeilertsen7112
    @geiroveeilertsen7112 5 років тому +53

    16:04 I have never seen Spy Kids, but I can hear when a song is composed by Danny Elfman... 😇

    • @MsYunaFires
      @MsYunaFires 4 роки тому +1

      You've a good ear!

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 4 роки тому

      I have never seen any of the Spy Kids movies 🎥

  • @MsWillowbayOrelse
    @MsWillowbayOrelse 5 років тому +14

    I really want him to play a part on Outlander. Even if it's just a small part. I love him so much!

  • @matthewranshaw2382
    @matthewranshaw2382 5 років тому +16

    Cant believe he didnt mention the High Life!! Loved that show. You for Coffee?

  • @aldairreynoso2564
    @aldairreynoso2564 5 років тому +126

    "Some films I like and there are some films I really don't like"
    Son of the mask flash backs are coming back

    • @Junipire
      @Junipire 5 років тому +5

      Aldair Reynoso it’s so sad, I know it’s not a great movie but I loved him in it, it was the first movie my brother and I watched in English and understood completely, so I’m very fond of it. Anyways all his movies are great to me

    • @aldairreynoso2564
      @aldairreynoso2564 5 років тому +4

      Brenda Jaz hey I'm right there with you guys man, i actually owned the dvd as a kid, I didn't really realize it wasn't a good movie but I'd be lying to you if I told I didn't watch it everyday as a kid.
      I enjoyed it so much regardless.

  • @GOGIANTS1091
    @GOGIANTS1091 5 років тому +28

    Mr. Flupe was Loki meets Willy Wonka meets Pee Wee Herman. He was amazing

  • @mijavera
    @mijavera 5 років тому +7

    He has always been such a well rounded actor. Just a class act!

  • @CharlesRengel
    @CharlesRengel 5 років тому +25

    Nightcrawler is one of my favorite comic-book characters, and his portrayal really did the character justice.

  • @TheNessalora
    @TheNessalora 5 років тому +67

    Annie (1999)! He rocked that role.

    • @bamboo72498
      @bamboo72498 5 років тому +2

      Yes! That movie is the one that got me into musicals! I love it so much!

    • @cre8iveovadose
      @cre8iveovadose 5 років тому +2

      I was hanging out for a mention of that one! my absolute fave movie musical

    • @Noiee_suspirium
      @Noiee_suspirium 5 років тому +2

      ikr they didn't talk about it at all smh

    • @werlost
      @werlost 5 років тому +4

      He's the one person who could play rooster as good as tim curry in the original

  • @branaa09
    @branaa09 5 років тому +19

    That's awesome he got excited about the Goldeneye 007 game for the N64.

  • @Zaqster
    @Zaqster 5 років тому +9

    Thank you very much for making this in a more chronological/timeline sort of way again.

  • @icewings1984
    @icewings1984 5 років тому +58

    Alan: "I am the voice of Black Beauty"
    Me: *fan girl screaming*

  • @emmamary25
    @emmamary25 5 років тому +10

    I completely forgot he played all of these favorite roles!! What a truly great character actor!

  • @SereniaSaissa
    @SereniaSaissa 5 років тому +30

    I LOVED his Boris character in Golden Eye!!!!! I am Invincible - and then he dies.....

  • @sammanthalockyer9337
    @sammanthalockyer9337 5 років тому +6

    Professor Floop is his best. He added so much depth to a children's movie that just wowed me. Like how did that franchise get so many amazing actors?

  • @katieofthefae
    @katieofthefae 5 років тому +9

    lowkey only watched this because Spy Kids was iconic and I rewatch them all like once a year. spy kids is easily one of the best kids films ever in my opinion

  • @kemiperian8818
    @kemiperian8818 5 років тому +16

    Honestly the one I loved was Tin Man. He played Glitch and I adored the character.

  • @NiGHTSaturn
    @NiGHTSaturn 5 років тому +3

    Alan is the perfect example of an amazing human being. He's intelligent, funny, super talented and a really nice guy. I wish I'll be able to have a chat with him one day! :)

  • @deadpoolregeneratedegenera1683
    @deadpoolregeneratedegenera1683 5 років тому +758

    Anybody remember when he was Nightcrawler?

    • @DarthStoner
      @DarthStoner 5 років тому +82

      My favorite interpretation of nightcrawler, soo badass!

    • @Vino.Patell
      @Vino.Patell 5 років тому +4

      was he?

    • @LustrousProblems
      @LustrousProblems 5 років тому +6

      Icing on the cake....best thing heard in this entire video

    • @ReflexEight
      @ReflexEight 5 років тому +13

      @@Vino.Patell Did you not watch the video?

    • @gwaptiva
      @gwaptiva 5 років тому +7

      Heck, I remember him playing a flight attendant in The High Life

  • @FPwLola
    @FPwLola 2 роки тому +6

    They missed Plunkett and MacLean, Reefer Madness The Musical and the Anniversary Party (some of my faves). Alan is someone who I've grown up watching and just love through and through. This helped me connect the dots and remember why I love him so. He speaks about his human/artistic experience not the glitz and glam. Both Tommy's Tale and Not My Father's son are among my favorite novels too. And he's silver fox daddy hot now. I'll be back in 20 years darling. ❤✨

  • @fionag5159
    @fionag5159 3 роки тому +3

    Him as Billie Blaikie in The L Word is iconic for me! Alan Cummings is such a gift to the world ♥️

  • @garfreeek
    @garfreeek 5 років тому +6

    He's somehow sweeter and cuter than I had first imagined?! What an amazing guy!!

  • @TheRealSpiceBoy
    @TheRealSpiceBoy 5 років тому +23

    I was about to RIOT if they didn’t mention Spiceworld.... 10:40.
    A very inclusive film history!

    • @mcdadais
      @mcdadais 5 років тому +1

      Yeah when he brought it up I was surprised. I totally forgot the movie existed. I had it on VHS when I was a kid. I don't even really remember it that well. I just remember the alien part was weird. 😂

  • @hollyharnsberger
    @hollyharnsberger 5 років тому +15

    I can't do that! I'm Mr. Floop. best quote of the whole thing

  • @dancer14280
    @dancer14280 5 років тому +6

    Love love love Alan! Wish he'd gone into a bit more detail about Eli Gold, my fav character on the Good Wife- miss that show

  • @usagi32211
    @usagi32211 5 років тому +3

    I remember when he was cast as Nightcrawler and insinuated in an interview that he was just doing it for the money because he didn't know anything about the comics. There was a huge backlash of fans saying he shouldn't be allowed to play him because he had no connection to the character. Then lo and behold, he was the best thing in that film. He was just amazing in that role, and I've always appreciated how he never half-asses anything he does, no matter what reason he takes the role.

  • @scrubbagee
    @scrubbagee 5 років тому +3

    I will always remember him as Bernard in Bernard and the Genie with Lenny Henry. It was the first thing I saw him in and I loved it

  • @AnitaMartinz
    @AnitaMartinz 5 років тому +1

    I could listen to Alan reading poetry all day long. I LOVE HIS SLANG! Gives me such a Donovan Mood.

  • @leesteinhorst154
    @leesteinhorst154 5 років тому +7

    So much admiration for this man, and it is so nice to see him wearing a shirt with Marsha P. Johnson on it!!

  • @R_L_A_G
    @R_L_A_G 5 років тому +9

    I bet, if I actually watched Goldeneye I probably had a crush on Alan's character. Alan's Nightcrawler is quite awesome.

  • @pocketsizeforyourtravelcon3325
    @pocketsizeforyourtravelcon3325 5 років тому +51

    I love Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion!

    • @mikey7257
      @mikey7257 5 років тому +8

      That movie was hilarious

  • @coinraker6497
    @coinraker6497 5 років тому +12

    "Titus", overlooked movie directed by Julie Taymor where he plays a great villain

    • @mikekane442
      @mikekane442 5 років тому +2

      And worked with Anthony Hopkins and a few other iconic actors in Titus

  • @chiwantstea
    @chiwantstea 5 років тому +12

    Forgotten how many films he has been in! Bravo 👏🏼

  • @AnastaziaChannel
    @AnastaziaChannel 5 років тому +1

    i feel so happy after hearing him talk about spy kids. of course, i've seen a couple of his other works and he's an incredible actor but spy kids is indeed a huge part of my childhood. spy kids three was my very first 3d movie, i remember watching it in the cinema and how alan's character would tell us to wear our paper one red one blue-colored glasses at some parts of the film.

  • @ivanalejandro932
    @ivanalejandro932 5 років тому +3

    ALWAYS enjoyed his performances growing up, and still do, he's great. So entertaining (:

  • @JamesonWilde
    @JamesonWilde 5 років тому +2

    So glad you got him to do this. The man does not get enough credit. Another great video!

  • @mollyhunter6239
    @mollyhunter6239 5 років тому +6

    It means so much to me when he said he enjoys Spy Kids! Also, he was amazing as Kurt Wagner

  • @LambentLark
    @LambentLark 5 років тому +3

    I loved the character you played in Burlsque. Such a cheeky chap.

  • @pielord33321
    @pielord33321 5 років тому +6

    I've seen half of these movies and shows, but I'll always remember him as the guy who introduces the shows on Masterpiece Theater.

  • @greasyhair5754
    @greasyhair5754 5 років тому +1

    Lovvvve this guy sooo much, had a "Weird" crush on him when I was younger that I still kinda have to this day! Also have you heard the man sing? Ugh, I just melt!

  • @buffyVampslyr364
    @buffyVampslyr364 5 років тому +5

    Yessss they covered Josie and the Pussycats!! 🥰🥰🥰 That and Floop are the characters I identify with him the most.. BUT the one character they didn't bring up that I wish they did was Billy Blaikie on The L Word. I always found that character to be interesting and memorable.

  • @MelStaub
    @MelStaub 5 років тому +6

    One of the few humans I wish to shake hands with due to the huge impact he had on me as a child with his character Floop.