Actors who have zero charisma off stage or off camera

I've known lots of actors in my time who were magnetic onstage or on camera but almost voids off stage--they have zero charisma unless they're performing. The only famous one I've known like this is Ethan Hawke. (Although he's not even the most magnetic in camera, off camera he's completely unnoticeable.) Have you met any other famous actors like this?

Kevin Kline Sean Hayes Zac Efron (on or off)
Pierce Brosnan, back when he was hot. I had a huge crush on him from TV and movies, but when he opened his mouth in interviews... it became apparent that there was nothing in there.
Interesting r2. I've always contended that Kevin Klein can ruin any movie he's in.
R2 and R3, I've never gotten Kevin Klein, either.
I never liked Kevin Kline either, R3, until I saw him in I Love You To Death where his scenery chewing actually worked for the film.
Jensen Ackles. I doubt that he would have gotten very far in life if he wasn't so damn gorgeous. He's very nice and zzzzzzzzzzzz...that's about it it seems. Going with stereotypes I would put him in between a surfer Dude and HS jock (and not the cool Quarterback).
Kevin Kline seems really introverted. There was some blind item that he was a cross-dresser? Maybe he is just shy and reserved. Johnny Depp is kind of tofu, for all of his scarves and skull rings. Same with Brad Pitt ... they seem burned out from being famous and everything is super guarded. Mark Wahlberg ... meh.
Steve Martin. Just a guess.
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Harry Hamlin was like this back when he was a commodity. Pretty, but dull as dishwater.
I can relate but I think Sean Hayes suffers from anxiety. He is really nervous in interviews and likes to do a bit rather than talk about himself.
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I love it when actors are fun on the talk shows...they don't seem guarded, they just talk and seem to be at ease with anyone. I wonder if they are good liars or just telling the truth?
I love, I Love You To Death but the critics, were too stupid to get it.
R13, George Segal was asked that question once and his reply was that when he's on a talk show, he's acting. He's playing the part of a fun, witty, entertaining guest. And when he gets off stage, he drops that act.
R6, his speaking voice has to be the dullest thing on television. Wouldn't it be hysterical if he came to life IRL, and was only that boring when he was acting?
Amy Sedaris is so much fun as a talk show guest. It's really what she's best at.
Brad Pitt. He's nice to look at; however, he is a monotone bore in an interview.
Some actors are actors because they don't have personalities, and feel more comfortable pretending they have them.
Kevin Kline was terrific in THE CONSPIRATOR.
[quote]I love, I Love You To Death but the critics, were too stupid to get it. And you're too stupid to know how to use a comma correctly.
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Mark Salling. Alexander Skarsgard. Robert Pattinson is a heinous actor but in interviews he manages to be even worse.
Robert DeNiro. Terrific actor, notoriously bad interview subject. They say he's shy and loathes being interviewed, but I think he just isn't very articulate. Warren Beatty is another bad interviewee. With his lothario past, you expect a skilled raconteur, instead you get nothing. He's very guarded, hesitant, and ultimately, boring. William Hurt. Get him talking and before you know it, you're caught in an endless loop of his metaphysical, navel-gazing ponderings. Viggo Mortensen. Someone needs to check him for a pulse.
What R15 said.
Sam Worthington. It's shocking that even for an action star he lacks so much charisma it's like he's sucking all the energy out of every scene like a black hole.
RE 18 And in commercials. "SNL" figured that out right away
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[quote]Mark Salling. I thought I was the only one who noticed this. He seems so dull on screen and in interviews. Ditto for Johnny Depp.
I actually like Kevin Kline ......in films . ( Love "In And Out"). But I remember many years ago, a well known NYC writer was doing a profile on him, and said afterward, he was the biggest disappointment of all the celebrities she had ever interviewed. Why ? He was incredibly dull. Boring. Deadly.The reason it was so bad , she admitted, was she thought he was going to come in like one of his characters she had loved. Instead .....Boring. Nothing there.
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Christopher Guest. I love his films (well, except "For Your Consideration," which was a dud), but in interviews he is a charisma black hole in that he actually seems to drain the life from the relatively gregarious Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Eugene Levy when they're together. Just a deadening effect that blankets everyone within its radius. He's clearly an introvert who is most comfortable when crafting performances and singularly ill at ease when being asked questions as himself.
Judi Dench Steve Buscemi
James Gandolfini Angelina Jolie
Lucille Ball was a complete dolt
The guy from Game of Thrones. Jamie Lannister. He has a foreign name. Nicholai Koster Whatever. First, he's shorter than I expected, not good looking, and he has no personality. Nada. Worked at a ComicCon event a couple years ago and was really disappointed in him.
I liked him so much on NEW AMSTERDAM, R33. On THRONES, no, he's not that exciting. I've decided to blame it on hair/costumes/makeup.
George Clooney seems relaxed with everyone, he's always in on whatever joke the host is making. Keanu Reeves always acts completely befuddled.
Ben Affleck. A good measure of a person's charisma is asking the question: "Would you go to listen to this person speak if he/she were giving a lecture at your local college"? Lindsay Lohan has huge charisma. If you were in an airport and she was there, you'd know straight away (and not just because of the paps following her.) However, as a person she is dull, unengaging and none too bright.
R9, I tend to disagree. I recently saw him and Zac Efron on Graham Norton and he was funny, engaging and was willing to be the butt of jokes whereas Zac was way too serious discussing how he gets into his roles, etc. I had recently seen Zac in some movie that made me decide that I liked him. After that GN interview, a bit if a douche. Conversely, Matt had a bit of a reputation that was stand-offish (never wanting to talk about Friends,etc.) but after the interview, he's on my thumbs up list...
[quote]Some actors are actors because they don't have personalities, and feel more comfortable pretending they have them. BINGOOO! Applies to most of the ones who do it professionally.
R35 Saw Keanu on Graham Norton. He was relaxed, charming and had a nice sense of humor.
I've noticed that Keanu seems more laid back and like he's having more fun in foreign interviews compared to American ones.
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Every pornstar I've ever rented.
No. Matt Damon is good, smart, funny, not afraid to talk.
Just about every comedian that's ever lived. Comics are either damaged goods or empty shells.
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Why do posters in this thread equate charisma with having an interesting and engaging personality? Charisma is something you're born with, and it's found in interesting and dull people alike.
R47, um... charisma – [italic]noun[/italic] a special charm or allure that inspires fascination or devotion; personal charm, magnetism, presence. Dull people usually don't inspire fascination, and lack charm, magnetism, and presence.
Megan mullaly. Nichole Kidman They needs a character to play
Kidman has glamour and poise, though.
Jessica Chastain Julia Roberts
Julianne Moore......................seriously
I find Kidman sometimes more engaging in interviews than on screen. She lost me when she messed with her face, and I was a big fan. Maybe after Grace Kelly she will let it all deflate and allow some wrinkles. Ditto what someone said about Robert DeNiro. Huge bore. Bruce Willis has such a minimalist personality. Can't remember him saying anything.