Hollywood’s Least Versatile Actors According to Research – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Have you ever noticed that some actors seem to appear in the same types of movies and television shows over and over again? Youre not imagining things. Uswitch recently conducted a study revealing some of the least versatile actors. They analyzed the filmographies of more than 1,000 actors on IMDb, and looked at the types of films they most often starred in. Heres what they found.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 90.91%

Kevin Hart mostly appears in comedies. According to Uswitch, more than 90% of his work is in the comedy genre. Some of Harts movie credits include appearances in Scary Movie 3, Soul Plane, Get Hard, Little Fockers, and Think Like a Man.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 91.11%

According to the research results, roughly 91% of Woody Allens movie credits are in the same genre. Some of his films include Manhattan, Mighty Aphrodite, and Deconstructing Harry.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 92.59%

About 92% of Carey Mulligans movie credits are in one genre. Some of her film appearances include roles in Pride & Prejudice, Brothers, and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 92.86%

Although Adam Sandler has started diversifying his roles, most of his work is within the comedy genre. Almost 93% of his roles are in comedy. Some of Sandlers film appearances include roles in Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, and The Wedding Singer.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 93.75%

Most of Jet Lis movie credits are within the action-movie category. Some of his film appearances include roles in Romeo Must Die (also starring the late singer Aaliyah), The Expendables, and The Sorcerer and The White Snake.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 94.74%

Almost 95% of David Spades movie credits are in the comedy genre. Some of Spades film appearances include roles in Grownups, Coneheads, Tommy Boy, and Joe Dirt.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 95.56%

Nearly 96% of Eddie Murphys movie credits are in the comedy genre. Some of Murphys film appearances include roles in Norbit, Dr. Dolittle, Coming to America, and The Nutty Professor.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 95.59%

Nearly 96% of Will Ferrells movie credits are within the comedy genre. Some of Ferrells film appearances include roles in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Blades of Glory, Elf, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 96.15%

Roughly 96% of Andy Sambergs movie credits are within the comedy genre. Some of Sambergs film appearances include roles in Thats My Boy, Hot Rod, and Palm Springs.

Percent of movie credits in one genre: 96.43%

Roughly 96% of Martin Lawrences movie credits are within the comedy genre. Some of Lawrences film appearances include roles in the Bad Boys franchise, House Party, Big Mommas House, and College Road Trip.

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