12 Comedians That Nailed Serious Movie Roles
11. Jonah Hill In “Moneyball” (2011)
Let’s face it, Jonah Hill is one of the funniest guys in Hollywood. Everything about him is hilarious – his face, his facial expressions, his gesticulations, his voice, everything, yet he still manages to pull off more solemn and darker roles lately.
Jonah established himself as a comedy prince via “Superbad” alongside Michael Cera, while he further nourished his comedian status in movies like “This Is The End” and “Get Him To The Greek”.
However, once you see Brad Pitt’s “Moneyball”, your perception about Jonah will change forever.
The movie is based on a true story about a professional baseball player who attempts to use math and statistics to win games. Hill blasted this role, and he was so successful that he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and that’s not something a lot of comedians have in their CV.
