Music stars cum-film stars…
29 Jul 2010 by Jamesshaw8, No Comments »
With the news that Rihanna has signed up for a role in Battleship,inspired by the classic hasbro game of the same name, I thought I would have a look at some other musicians that have shown off their acting chops.
50 cent
Bio: World famous rapper. Debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ has been certified 8 times platinum, selling over 15 million worldwide.
Key Roles: Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005), Dead Man Running (2009).
Next Role: Morning Glory (2010).
Rating: 2/5
Mos Def
Bio: Influential during the alt. hip-hop resurgence in the late 90′s with the praised release of Black on Both Sides (1999).
Key roles: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Be Kind Rewind (2008)
Next Role: Taking a break, but he is a patient in Season 5, Episode 19 of House.
Rating: 4/5
David Bowie
Bio: Where can I start? He’s a genius. A man so talented he has constantly re-imagined not only his musical style but also the musical styles of that era.
Key Roles: Labyrinth (1986), The Prestige (2006)
Next Role: Last was Band Slam *shudders*. But Son Duncan’s Moon (2009) has restored the family pride.
Rating: 4/5
Will Smith
Bio: Ironically Smith is a better actor than he is an MC. But he started his life in hip-hop with childhood friend, and legend, DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Key Roles: Independence Day (1996), Ali (2001), The Pursuit of Happyness (2008)
Next Role: Men in Black III-D (yup)
Rating: 5/5
Mark Wahlberg
Bio: Let us be glad that ‘Marky Mark’ decided to give up on a career as of ‘rapping’ to concentrate on acting. I wonder what the ‘funky Bunch are doing these days?
Key Roles: I heart Huckabees (2004) The Departed (2006), The Lovely Bones (2009).
Next Role: The Fighter (2010)
Rating: 5/5
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