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That Guy... Who Was in That Thing

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 19m
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7.1/10
1.7K
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That Guy... Who Was in That Thing (2012)
Documentary

Follows sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood.Follows sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood.Follows sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood.

  • Directors
    • Ian Roumain
    • Michael Schwartz
  • Stars
    • Xander Berkeley
    • Bruce Davison
    • Craig Fairbrass
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Directors
      • Ian Roumain
      • Michael Schwartz
    • Stars
      • Xander Berkeley
      • Bruce Davison
      • Craig Fairbrass
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Self
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Self
    Craig Fairbrass
    Craig Fairbrass
    • Self
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Self
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Self
    Gregory Itzin
    Gregory Itzin
    • Self
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Self
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • Self
    Stanley Kamel
    Stanley Kamel
    • Self
    J.C. MacKenzie
    J.C. MacKenzie
    • Self
    Matt Malloy
    Matt Malloy
    • Self
    Donna Massetti
    • Self
    Timothy Omundson
    Timothy Omundson
    • Self
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Self
    William Morgan Sheppard
    William Morgan Sheppard
    • Self
    Charles Silver
    • Self
    Wade Williams
    Wade Williams
    • Self
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Ian Roumain
      • Michael Schwartz
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    10Mapr1216

    Fantastic documentary

    Excellent well organized documentary. It was really nice to watch and hear the real life of these actors that we see all the time in movies and TV. The information about their daily lives, frustrations, happiness and accomplishments makes us realize that actors are humans too.. These are really the actors that make the movies., TV series and entertainment. thought most of the time we don't know their names we do recognize them when we see them. I encourage every single art student and aspiring actors to watch these excellent work. For those who really have the dream and hope to work and make a living out ot this profession I think this documentary gives them the reality and encouragement that it can be done but you have to have patience, and never,never give up! Hope they will always be working. The Director did a very good job, the script was well organized, informative and interesting. Thank you,
    10neillewis-1

    A fantastic documentary

    Insightful and entertaining - a very satisfying window into the industry. A must-see for anybody contemplating embarking upon an acting career! And I can't imagine a more interesting "rogue's gallery" of actors - there wasn't a single face whose work I hadn't seen (and appreciated) somewhere before, and it was refreshing to hear them interviewed "out of character", just being themselves. "I kind of look like an a--hole, so that's what I get hired to play." Priceless! I could have listened to "those guys" tell stories all day long. My only gripe - there must be a follow-up featuring the ladies in the works, right?
    9mehk

    A Must See for the Young Aspiring Actor ...

    This should be mandatory viewing for any young person that wants to be an actor, and thinks that he/she can be the next Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts by just getting on a bus and moving to Los Angeles.

    The candor and honesty of the actors in this documentary reveal the reality of what it takes, and what it's like to endure in this line of business over a lifetime.

    They are like the plumbers and electricians of the acting world. We may not know their names, but they have certainly made a better world for all of us in the world of entertainment.

    Their common thread: the ability to withstand hardship and adversity, and still have a sense of humor...
    10bill-welsh

    If you like looking behind the curtain - this is the movie for you

    If you are one of those people that opens their Christmas gifts early or looks up magic tricks on the internet, you will enjoy this movie.

    That Guy...Who Was in That Thing is an in-depth collection of seamless interviews, stories and recollections from an amazing group of true actors, those professionals that have been in everything from stage to television to film. I found their stories fascinating and enjoyed the style where the filmmakers didn't allow you to hear the questions posed - you only heard the principals.

    These truly are those guys that you've seen play the president, the politician, the evil boss or the bumbling best friend. You can never quite remember their names, but you remember their faces - and their performances. After watching this, and experiencing their spellbinding tales of "the real Hollywood", I guarantee you will remember their names.
    9dmisgr8

    The Good & Bad of Being That Guy

    It was amazing to see all these wonderful actors, that I've seen a hundred times before on T.V. and movies. While I might not have known everyone of there names I knew who they were and what impact that they have all made on the industry as a whole. For without these actors the movies/TV shows wouldn't be what they are and for that I thank them all for all there hard work and dedication they have given this industry. So next time you are watching a show and wonder who the non-main characters are take a moment and look them up and be thankful they are such awesome and talented people :) I cant wait to see what the future holds for all of these guys, but I hope they are around for a very long time.

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      • October 11, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • That Guy ... Who Was in That Thing 1
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      • The Nacelle Company
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      1 hour 19 minutes
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