Actors Can Sing, Too: Famous Celebrities Who Have Sung in Movies and Musicals.....
Actors and actresses who can sing are a double threat to the industry since they can actually play most roles in movies or musicals without batting an eyelash. In some cases, actors and actresses have a background in music, and others have discovered their singing ability after Hollywood made them into superstars.
Gerard Butler is one of the most stunning cases of an actor, who didn't know he could sing, playing an iconic musical role. He played the lead in "The Phantom of the Opera" when it came to be a big-budget film, and his performance left music lovers absolutely stunned. Normally, he's known for roles in tough-guy movies like "300" and "Attila the Hun," so this was a complete turnaround from what he was used to playing. Gerard Butler apparently had no idea that he could sing well enough for the role, and Andrew Lloyd Webber had him try out for the intensely difficult tenor part of the Phantom after just a few singing lessons.
Patrick Swayze has played Broadway roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Grease," and "Chicago," but he is probably better known for his acting roles in "Point Break," "The Outsiders," and "Red Dawn." He first became known to the industry after playing the role of Danny Zuko in "Grease," which was his big break.
Lots of people were stunned during the Oscars when Hugh Jackman set up and performed a huge musical number. It wasn't a well-known fact that he could sing and dance, but this rough n' tough actor can get the job done. Younger generations know him best for his role as Wolverine in the "X-Men" movies, but Jackman has also appeared in musicals such as "Les Misérables," "Oklahoma," and "The Boy from Oz."
Surprisingly, the famous actress Gwyneth Paltrow is also a songbird who knows how to belt out some country music. In "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow plays the role of a country singer, so she's had to unveil her hidden singing talents for movie audiences to hear.
Actor Jamie Foxx is known for dramatic and comedic roles, but did anyone know he could sing? He won an Oscar for his role in the biographical film "Ray," but music is something that he has a passion for. He released "Best Night of My Life," which became a hit on the rhythm and blues charts.
Children love Anne Hathaway for being a princess in movies, and adults love her roles on "Saturday Night Live" and in fun Disney movies. Recently, she played a leading role alongside Jackman in "Les Misérables" where her singing ability came to the fore.
In a startling revelation, Johnny Depp took on a role in the musical, "Sweeney Todd" in the adaptation directed by Tim Burton. Unknown by many people, Depp can actually hold a tune while staying in character. Singing along with Helena Bonham Carter, the two bring Todd and Mrs. Lovett to life on the big screen.
One of the most famous faces of Spain, Antonio Banderas is well-known for his iconic roles. From playing the masked vigilante in "Zorro" to Puss in Boots in "Shrek," he's a name that almost any generation will know and respect, and he also sings well, which is unknown to many who watch his films. He has sung alongside Sarah Brightman in "The Phantom of the Opera," and he played Ché in the musical "Evita" in 1996.
Playing roles in movies like "The Village," "Ladder 49," and "Gladiator," Joaquin Phoenix is not the kind of actor that most people associate with musicals. However, he did win the Oscar for his role in "Walk the Line," in which he played the iconic singer, Johnny Cash.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have both put in time as singers. Will Smith is known for his rapping, which is part of what brought him to Hollywood in the first place. Jada Pinkett Smith is the lead singer of the rock band, Wicked Wisdom. Now, their little girl, Willow, has released a hit, "Whip My Hair," which peaked at 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. She is the younger sister to Jaden Smith, who played in "The Pursuit of Happiness" with his father, and in 2012, he released his first album, "The Cool Café."
Known for roles in "Batman Forever," "Eyes Wide Shut," "Australia," and "The Golden Compass," Nicole Kidman has played more roles than many others in Hollywood. One of her most popular movies has been "Moulin Rouge," in which she played the role of Satine. Along with her handsome co-star Ewan McGregor, who played Christian, they made a couple that audiences fell in love with.
Actors and actresses who can sing are a double threat to the industry since they can actually play most roles in movies or musicals without batting an eyelash. In some cases, actors and actresses have a background in music, and others have discovered their singing ability after Hollywood made them into superstars.
Gerard Butler is one of the most stunning cases of an actor, who didn't know he could sing, playing an iconic musical role. He played the lead in "The Phantom of the Opera" when it came to be a big-budget film, and his performance left music lovers absolutely stunned. Normally, he's known for roles in tough-guy movies like "300" and "Attila the Hun," so this was a complete turnaround from what he was used to playing. Gerard Butler apparently had no idea that he could sing well enough for the role, and Andrew Lloyd Webber had him try out for the intensely difficult tenor part of the Phantom after just a few singing lessons.
Patrick Swayze has played Broadway roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Grease," and "Chicago," but he is probably better known for his acting roles in "Point Break," "The Outsiders," and "Red Dawn." He first became known to the industry after playing the role of Danny Zuko in "Grease," which was his big break.
Lots of people were stunned during the Oscars when Hugh Jackman set up and performed a huge musical number. It wasn't a well-known fact that he could sing and dance, but this rough n' tough actor can get the job done. Younger generations know him best for his role as Wolverine in the "X-Men" movies, but Jackman has also appeared in musicals such as "Les Misérables," "Oklahoma," and "The Boy from Oz."
Surprisingly, the famous actress Gwyneth Paltrow is also a songbird who knows how to belt out some country music. In "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow plays the role of a country singer, so she's had to unveil her hidden singing talents for movie audiences to hear.
Actor Jamie Foxx is known for dramatic and comedic roles, but did anyone know he could sing? He won an Oscar for his role in the biographical film "Ray," but music is something that he has a passion for. He released "Best Night of My Life," which became a hit on the rhythm and blues charts.
Children love Anne Hathaway for being a princess in movies, and adults love her roles on "Saturday Night Live" and in fun Disney movies. Recently, she played a leading role alongside Jackman in "Les Misérables" where her singing ability came to the fore.
In a startling revelation, Johnny Depp took on a role in the musical, "Sweeney Todd" in the adaptation directed by Tim Burton. Unknown by many people, Depp can actually hold a tune while staying in character. Singing along with Helena Bonham Carter, the two bring Todd and Mrs. Lovett to life on the big screen.
One of the most famous faces of Spain, Antonio Banderas is well-known for his iconic roles. From playing the masked vigilante in "Zorro" to Puss in Boots in "Shrek," he's a name that almost any generation will know and respect, and he also sings well, which is unknown to many who watch his films. He has sung alongside Sarah Brightman in "The Phantom of the Opera," and he played Ché in the musical "Evita" in 1996.
Playing roles in movies like "The Village," "Ladder 49," and "Gladiator," Joaquin Phoenix is not the kind of actor that most people associate with musicals. However, he did win the Oscar for his role in "Walk the Line," in which he played the iconic singer, Johnny Cash.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have both put in time as singers. Will Smith is known for his rapping, which is part of what brought him to Hollywood in the first place. Jada Pinkett Smith is the lead singer of the rock band, Wicked Wisdom. Now, their little girl, Willow, has released a hit, "Whip My Hair," which peaked at 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. She is the younger sister to Jaden Smith, who played in "The Pursuit of Happiness" with his father, and in 2012, he released his first album, "The Cool Café."
Known for roles in "Batman Forever," "Eyes Wide Shut," "Australia," and "The Golden Compass," Nicole Kidman has played more roles than many others in Hollywood. One of her most popular movies has been "Moulin Rouge," in which she played the role of Satine. Along with her handsome co-star Ewan McGregor, who played Christian, they made a couple that audiences fell in love with.
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