Any good actors that would be able to play Obama in a biopic? n/m

[Soupy Liberaltarian]

[WheelWalker]

1. Woody Allen

[silverweb]

2. Will Smith.

He's a fine actor and I think would do justice to the role.

[Starry Messenger]

3. Iman Crosson aka Alphacat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_Crosson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBCa8naA_-Y

[snowbear]

5. YES, YES, YES ... Iman should replace that dude on SNL asap !!!

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I like this one too!: (Preparing for the debate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0D1w2mjqzk&feature=channel )


I can't get his photo to copy, but here's a link: http://55secretstreet.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834525f2869e2010535f8b797970c-500wi





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[Cha]

9. I freakin' love Iman..I saw him being

interviewed on Inside Edition or some such show and he's all letting it be known that he wants to portray him positively and ye-ah, he voted for Barack.

To me he's like Obama maybe 5 or 10 years ago..they're both just really cute dudes who obviously have many talents. :)

[Skittles]

4. that guy in the Kia commercials

:D

[ecstatic]

6. Denzel Washington

:shrug:

[snowbear]

7. No! Iman is the one!!

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The Atlantic says SNL should replace Fred Armisen with Iman:

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/11/better-than-fre.html


New York Magazine says the same thing:

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/12/meet_alphacat_the_man_who_prov.html

Fred Armisen needs to GO .. Iman is the one!!

[ecstatic]

10. I love Iman's work doing spoofs, so SNL would be a great fit

But to be a great actor--well, he has to earn that... I fear he may have typecasted himself... Maybe he can play Obama's high school/ college days?

[snowbear]

13. I wonder if SNL knows about Iman?

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Looks like he's getting plenty of publicity anyway!

I agree that for a movie, he wouldn't be ready..

But to replace Fred Armisen..

[Starry Messenger]

16. Iman was just featured on Entertainment Tonight...

early this week. I haven't found archived footage of it yet. I actually broke down and watched ET since Iman was on. :) I will post the ET link in the video forum when I find it.

[snowbear]

18. AhhHhhh man, I'd love to see that !!

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I hope you find it.. I love that guy!!

He not only looks like our Prez, but he has his speech habits down PAT.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better than Fred Armisen!!!



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[TuxedoKat]

8. Agreed.

He's the one I'd most like to see portray Pres. Obama.

[ecstatic]

11. Only problem is, it would have to be soon

He just turned 54 so he's a good 7 years older than Obama.

[FrenchieCat]

14. Denzel is a real actor......he knows how to play younger than his years....

Just as he would some older than his years.

Did you see his Malcom X portrayal? The Real Malcom X on the right!

[Wetzelbill]

12. I would say definitely Denzel

as was mentioned earlier. Jamie Foxx or Will Smith could probably play him effectively too. Age wise they might work a little better too. Give Derek Luke 15 years or so, he's good.

[FrenchieCat]

15. Derek Luke?

Come on now....They don't all look alike! Not even close!

[Wetzelbill]

20. They don't have to look alike

You can find ways to make the appearance look more similar. I'd rather see a good performance.

[Number23]

17. Are you people crazy? The ONLY actor that can and should play Obama is

Giancarlo Esposito.

Great actor, pretty good resemblance. :)

[Aloha Spirit]

26. yess!!

plus he is a stage actor.

[TTUBatfan2008]

19. Will Smith...

[Frank Booth]

21. I'd pick either Van Damme or Dolph Lundgren.

He could kick ass, and it would be cool.

[Wetzelbill]

22. I was thinking Jeff Speakman

[Ex Lurker]

23. To me Don Cheadle looks a little bit like him n/t

[woolldog]

24. Will Smith and Obama both have the ears and the same kind of charm

so I'd go with Will Smith

[jberryhill]

25. Wilford Brimley

[NatBurner]

27. Harry Lennix

[ellacott]

28. That's a good choice

I forgot about him.