American / Independent Actors

Michael Cera is ridiculously sweet and awkward in both Juno and Superbad.

Don Cheadle received an Oscar nomination for his riveting performance in "Hotel Rwanda." A versatile actor, gifted for both comedy and drama, Cheadle is one our finest actors and also a committed social activist.

American actor Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Oscar for his uncanny performance in "Capote."

Paul Giamatti, the likeable balding sidekick, has risen to leading man status with his Oscar worthy performance in Alexander Payne's "Sideways." A profile of the actor.

Thomas Haden Church gave an Oscar-worthy performance in Alexander Payne's "Sideways." A profile of the actor who made the jump from sitcoms and B-movies to the limelight.

Jim Caviezel takes on the challenging role of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ."

Michael Pitt takes center stage with a starring role in Bertolucci's "The Dreamers."

Irish actor Cillian Murphy starred in Danny Boyles' "28 Days Later" and will next be scene in "Batman Begins." " and "Red Light Runners."