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Why did it take Hollywood so long to realize Peter Fonda couldn't act?

posted 13 years ago by Zando777
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I mean, seriously. I know his father was a great actor, but not all things are passed down. This guy has never given a decent performance in any film. I mean, "Easy Rider" is a classic, but all he does in that is ride his bike and get stoned. That's not acting. He has no personality, he's not attractive, and he's built like a twig. The emperor has never had fewer clothes.

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[–] Vega_Lyra 8 years ago

Old post, but I always thought he was believable in Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry.

Never saw this film so I can't say, although the premise sounds interesting.

Definitely agree he wasn't a great actor, but he had some good moments.

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