WTF Happened to James Woods?
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2023
- It’s sad to think that most younger movie fans only know James Woods from his combative, controversial Twitter presence. In a lot of ways, he’s become a poster guy for the division between the right and left in Hollywood, with some saying he’s been blacklisted. No matter what people think of him now, James Woods was one of the best character actors at his peak in the eighties and nineties. He’s starred in a whole slew of classic films, all of which deserve to stand the test of time, no matter what folks think of him. There’s David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America, Oliver Stone’s Salvador (and Any Given Sunday), John Carpenter’s Vampire, John Badham’s The Hard Way, and so many more. Between his classics, there were hidden gems like The Boost (which was marred by Woods’ infamous feud with co-star Sean Young) and some of his TV work like My Name is Bill W and more. Plus, there’s the fact that Woods, initially, always had a sense of humour about himself, famously guesting on The Simpsons and then Family Guy, all of which begs the question, can you separate the art from the artist?
In this episode of WTF Happened to this Celebrity, which is written by Brad Hamerly, and edited, produced and narrated by Taylor James Johnson, we take a look at Woods’ career and legacy. Do you think Woods’ legacy is intact? Let us know in the comments!
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His cameo in Scary movie 2 is still one of my favourite moments of his career 😂😂.
So hilarious
Gregory peck was in the gunfighter 1950 with Richard jaeckel Karl Malden skip homeier Millard Mitchell Helen westcott jean Parker Anthony Ross directed by Henry king produced by nunnally johnson music by Alfred Newman written by Andre de toth terry George William sellers william bowers
That's legendary level of grossness and humour 🤭😅😆
I bought that dvd just for his scenes in it!🤣
I was eating homemade tacos when that clip came up here. 🤣
😂😂
I think for young people, he’s known for his recurring role from Family Guy and the voice of Hades in Hercules
That's how I know him
He is def known for being canceled and blacklisted for doing nothing or any kind of crime/hurting
Not my fav actor at all but I do find it odd listening to these people and their free speech America is known for as they try to silence him because of his free speech
@@dantheanimator5072 First Amendment doesn't extend to platforms. It's called terms of service. Follow them or get banned.
Don’t forget GTA San Andreas
@@SSSharpeProductions Toreno lol
His role as Mike Toreno in San Andreas was more than epic.
Once Upon A Time In America is a masterpiece and Woods was phenomenal as Max. The guy is an acting force of nature, who quite frankly needs to be remembered as the talent that he is.
I just rewatched the OUATIM the other day because I finally found the 4 hour version.
Too much odd r*ping scenes in that movie for me to even consider that movie a great one, but did have some high caliber acting (like Clockwork Orange)
@@trikkerman1 Such an enigmatic film. And a unique film in the gangster genre.
I would see a James woods movie in a heartbeat.
Agreed.
The first time I ever heard James Woods voice was when he played Hades in Hercules, the Disney movie. I love that so much!
The Virgin Suicides changed my life, I was 19 when I first saw in 1999 and affected me in a way that I can't really explain it. A very good movie that I can't recommend enough.
magnum opus
YES! Have you read the novel?
@@WeasleyGirl1767 Didn't know about the novel, gonna have to read it now.
James woods is one of the best actors of all time. Pass it on
This man was able to be phenomenal in supporting roles like "Ghosts of Mississippi", "The onion field", "True Crime", "Any given sunday" & "The specialist" but also really excellent in leading man roles like "Salvador", "Once upon a time in America", "Videodrome", "Vampires", "Cop" & "The boost"
I loved him in Casino and The Hard Way
Gregory peck was in the omen 1976 with Patrick troughton David Warner robert riettti billie whitelaw lee Remick Bruce boa don fellows directed by Richard donner produced by Harvey Bernhard written by David seltzer music by Jerry goldsmith the boys from Brazil 1978 with James mason Laurence Oliver denholm elliott uta Hagen Iilli palmer John dehner Walter gotell Wolfgang priess Michael gough Gunter Meisner Joachim Hansen directed by Franklin j schaffner produced by Stanley o toole music by jerry goldsmith screenplay by lra levin
I can't with "Salvador" .... I am originally from El Salvador.... Lived through the war.... That movie is way too lefty for me....
Diggstown was good too. . i believe he was the lead in that as well.
@@seanbs The Hard Way is a sadly overlooked film. More people should see it.
"The Hard way" with Michael J fox from 1991 is one of his most fun and enjoyable movies, a cheesy but fun underrated comedy
Love it!
I like that movie too
Gregory peck was in the great sinner 1949 with Frank Morgan Ethel Barrymore Ava gardner Walter Huston Melvyn Douglas directed by Robert siodmak mervyn Leroy produced by gottfreid Reinhardt written by ladislas fodor Christopher Isherwood music by bronislau kaper
Its great mike j fox as a guy with lots of girls is odd
@@eddead4235 Fox doing a perfect impersonation of a girl was brill.
James Woods is incredible to watch. His performance in ER was just a triumph.
No
So many great roles, but if I had to pick my favorite right now, I absolutely love (to hate) him as Lester in Casino... ask me next week and I'll have a different answer. And I am one of those San Andreas people, his role as Mike Toreno is pure Woods goodness
“Anytime, anywhere, any part, any pay”
That’s what he said to his agent when informed that Scorsese was interested
All the best to everyone
James Woods didn't disappear he's just an actor who happens to be Republican. I'm sure he's enjoying his life regardless.
Exactly, this video feels like a smear job
And still cringy af.
Yeah lol. He said we should cut taxes, and they REMOVED HIM FROM HOLLYWOOD...sure, that's how it goes.
He's the crazy kind of Republican. You left that part out.
Hollywood blacklisted him, you know that's the truth!!
Legend has it you can still see him running around saying “Ooo a piece of candy.” 😂
He’s the reason why I LOVED the Disney Hercules.
James Woods is right.
It speaks volumes about Hollywood though.
Despite being polar opposite of him politically, I absolutely love this man as an actor!
Despite being the polar opposite of you politically, I love that you can separate the actor from his opinions, and have the courage to say so. If everyone was as tolerant of other people's opinions as you are, this world would be a much better place.
You're political views are on the wrong side my friend
@@boomstickman71 👏 Well stated. 👍
@@JustinFischer42 Who are you talking too dumbass? Did you even read the comments?
that's what america used to be, differing opinions existing in harmony
One of Hollywood's greatest actors, and I'll not accept any comment claiming otherwise.
Neither am I he’s in a lot of classic memorable films
I think he's one of the biggest pricks on planet Earth, but he's still probably in my top 10 favorite actors of all time. I despise the man, but I love his work. I can separate the two.
@@brianthornber3319 If yoou despise him because he's a conservative now, then you're a moron
James Woods dropped out of acting because he doesn’t have the same opinions as the popular kids in the school
@@salt27dogg those aren’t the popular kids, they just think they are.
Finally!!! I’ve been commenting on WTF videos for months asking for one about James Woods! Thank you JoBlo!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Gregory peck was in duel in the sun 1946 with Lionel Barrymore Walter Huston Joseph Cotten Charles bickford Harry Carey sr Sidney blackmer Charles dingle Herbert Marshall Otto Kruger directed by David o Selznick king vidor Sidney Franklin Cameron Menzies produced by David o sleznick captain Newman md 1963 with bobby Darin Tony Curtis Eddie Albert james Gregory dick Sargent Larry storch Robert f Simon Vito scotti crahan Denton Charles briggs Paul Carr syl Lamont directed by David miller produced by Robert Arthur written by Henry ephron Richard l breen music by Frank skinner
@@nicolamcguinness8689 ok
It's also said he has a very high IQ, which explains when he was at the MIT.
So perhaps his "controversial" opinions are actually healthy reactions from someone that sees what's happening to the country and it's path of self-destruction, and it can't stay silent anymore, along with half the country.
What he says to Tucker on the phone is enlightening and completely relatable.
Indeed. In recently saw that 'woke' people have on average a pretty low IQ
James Woods RULES..
Agreed
This man for a while was able to play every tipe of arrogant and bastard people in movies especially like in Contact, Casino or John Q and he was great
The Hard Way is an underrated film of his
Gregory peck was in the world in his arms 1952 with Anthony Quinn John Mclntire. Hans conreid Carl esmond Rhys Williams sig Ruman Bryan Forbes Henry Kulky directed by Raoul Walsh produced by Aaron Rosenberg written by Borden chase Horace McCoy music by frank skinner
@@nicolamcguinness8689 Please stop spamming the comments with the same thing, over and over.
The most watchable actor ever.
I liked his performance in Once Upon A Time In America
Amazing performance
Gregory peck was in moby dick 1956 with orson Welles royal dano Richard basehart james Robertson justice Noel Purcell Harry andrews Francis de Wolff Joseph tomelty Edric connor fredrich vol Ledbur Leo genn mervyn johns directed and produced by John Huston based on the novel Herman Melville
For my money his performance in “Scary Movie 2” is hands down his most convincing. “Damn enchiladas!”
That was pretty funny!
He's a great character actor, and in a world filled with genuine A-holes, we need more James Woods on the screen to play some of them.
James Woods is trash
@@ericb9252 One person's trash, is another person's treasure.
Speaking of genuine A holes, how is Trump lately?
Mr Woods I salute you, stand strong speak your mind and don't give a damn what anybody else has to say about it
7:27 If I was James, I would fire my agents too. They turned down the script to Resevoir Dogs without showing it to him.
James Woods is a national treasure.
Cop and Best Seller are classics.
James Woods is a great actor and a great American.
Politics aside (as we are on opposite ends) James woods is my favourite actor of all time. He IS the heavyweight, the standard, the damn GOAT. If anyone reading this hasn't seen Hard Time with MJ Fox, DO it's so damn good. Has any other actor been nominated as many times as woods?
He's trash
James Woods is an amazing actor. I’d like to see him do more films. The man has given so many excellent performances in the various films and shows he’s been in. He should have been nominated and perhaps won an Academy Award for Once Upon a Time in America. Regarding Reservoir Dogs, many people have speculated that Quentin Tarantino wanted him to be Mr. Orange and I think that would have made sense for Woods at the time, though I’m glad Tim Roth played Mr. Orange in Reservoir Dogs. Thanks for the video, keep up the great work!
Love James Woods. I hope he begins acting again, and I admire his anti-woke perspective.
Please cover COP for Best Movie You Never Saw. That final shot is a killer!
I loved him in Jane's House in 1994. He plays a widower with teenage children who don't like his new wife, Anne Archer. He truly gave a great performance as a father struggling to make it work with his kids and new wife.
James played Bill Wilson in the made for tv film about Alcoholics Anonymous. I have unfortunately been to rehab many times and the film is kinda cheesy, but it helped me to appreciate a program that really helped me a lot when I needed it. And he's also Hades.
Hearing James Woods is against the woke machine I like him even more now!
James Woods began his acting in a great crime film The Onion Field. He played Haldeman in Nixon and he was really a funny guy using his voice as Hades in the Disney classic Hercules and I believe the nemesis monster in Disney's Monster, Inc.
You’re thinking of Steve Buscemi. He voiced Randall (the main antagonist) in Monsters Inc.
James Woods is awesome. He did some animation roles. We all know he played Hades in Hercules. He also played Owl Man in Justice League animated movie crisis on Infinite Earths.
He's a bad person
The Man. The Myth. The Woods.
Woods is perfectly casted as Owlman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. Woods have liked hearing a snippet of him saying, “It doesn’t matter….”
Did you forget the movie where he played the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous? That was some good acting. I can't remember the title, but great work from Woods. Anybody been in a rehab facility has seen it for sure
One of my favorite actors of all time.
Great James Woods.
I remember to see the 98 "The Boost",and the transformation of Woods Character ,by being this very well spoken,related and Educated man in this full fledged junkie,its a role that only James Woods could Pull it of. Awesome Movie..
While I consider myself a middle of the road guy who’s voted for Democrats & Republicans, I will say that it’s kind of shitty that he’s lost out on roles because of his political beliefs. It’s actually kind of refreshing having a Conservative in Hollywood.
Four famous people that appeared in the Simpsons that were my favorite. James Woods, George Bush, Richard Dean Anderson, and Richard Gere. Thank you for another amazing video
That wasn’t really George Bush.
Oh snap
@@Rbills02 thank you.
I mean… just his utterance of “Okay.” in Contact is so perfect! lol
It was mostly skipped over here, but he's great in Another Day in Paradise. It's an awesome flick, kinda like Requiem for a Dream or Trainspotting in theme/tone. He's a nut, but the man can act.
Love that you have the Videodrome cover on.
It's up there with the matrix, they live, invasion of body snatchers
James woods is great
Did I miss Indictment the McMartin Trial? He was oooooooooo amazing in that movie and probably my favorite character of his.
It was shown.
He was nominated for an Emmy.
He should’ve won, great film, great acting.
James Woods is awesome!!
No
@@ericb9252 listen, I'm on the left but there are better arguments than saying "no". This is just a lazy rebuttal.
The last movie I remember for sure seeing Woods in was Vampires. Diggstown is probably my favorite movie of his
Dont care what people think, james woods is awesome in White House down and he makes that movie awesome.
My favorite role i like him in was john capenters vampires, his intensity was incredible
"Hercules" is my favorite animated Disney movie. James Woods is part of the reason for that.
I don't really James Woods, but I do love The Hard Way and need to watch it again someday soon.
Videodrom was the first time I saw James Wood. That movie scared me, but I was only a kid when it came out.
I'm with Simo. Salvador, Videodrome, and Once Upon a Time in America makes great use of James Woods's talents, and the movies by themselves are VERY good, classic even!
Thank you for making this types of videos, you teach me so much.
JW is one of MY GREATEST HEROS! I love this man's work AND HIS POLITICS!
It is so sad how most Hollywood stars became show ponies for the criminally insane establishment!
Was always my favourite actor. He is very smart and very cool, all his filmography is great. I suggest True Believer and Best Seller for the best hidden gem.
Not much I can say other than: everyone is right about him, he's amazing
even if his online presence has been very divisive
It's an eighth as "divisive" as the average Hollywood Lefty says. The difference is the right believes in free speech and the Left cancels people for it.
Presenting one side of an issue is not divisive, by definition. It may not be your opinion, but it's his, and he has the right to espouse it. That in no way makes what he says divisive. Anyone who thinks it is is being intolerant of his opinion.
Anyone with opinions that lean more towards the conservative side are written off as "divisive" or have a plethora of other stupid labels slapped onto them by the mainstream media and entertainment industry.
@@boomstickman71 I was referring to everyone else's reactions. I'm not calling him (as a person) divisive
@@CaptainCat101 He's not divisive. He's speaking truth. It's everybody else that's divisive.
Love these series, keep it up!
James Woods is a man of principals. A lot of woke Hollywood celebrities bend the knee for fear of losing rolls.
I love how you think woke Hollywood operates any differently than ....Hollywood ever has. Actors don't want to lose out work and jeopardize their career and remain amenable to powerful film executives? Spineless wokies! Though, it would be interesting to know what concessions he had to make earlier in his because of the exact same industry pressure? 🤔
I wonder what your opinion on Starbucks employees protesting for the right to unionize is?
@@neurotika the world was a lot different today than years ago when he first started. For instance the terms "triggered" and "trigger warming" didn't exist
Chuckle, you're a loon
James Woods is extremely smart-- thats the greatest thing he has.
I dont believe politics is the only reaason james woods isnt working much any more. Clint eastwood, bruce willis, adam sandler, vince vaughn, arnold schwarzenegger, sylvester stallone and mel gibson are all examples of conservatives who have had, or are still having, good careers in hollywood, or, at the very least, are still working. even mel gibson made a comback after all of his controversies. There has got to be more going on in my opinion for James woods to not be working.
I always liked James Woods such a great actor. I also love that he doesn't give a shit about what people think and he speaks his mind.
I know it’s just a cameo but I love his performance as a fiddler in the underrated and criminally underseen movie The Black Marble (which is made by the same people who made The Onion Field).
I met him in Florida when he was filming The Race to Space. Great guy
There's a difference between sticking to your beliefs, and not caring what other people think. The former is being principled in how you view the world, the latter is about being an asshole. You can be principled in your support of the death penalty, but be open to other's opinions on it. I can make fun of someone crying at their mother's funeral and claim, "I don't care what people think." Using IDC as a defense is what people who don't have a good argument do.
For the longest time I knew him as "That guy in The Specialist!" because he had the best lines. It wasn't until Shark where I really appreciated his work, and I LOVED White House Down.
Kurt Russell is a conservative and he still gets work.
Yeah but he is not up front about it.James Woods never shut up on Twitter, he no different then the wack jobs on Twitter he hates.
Clint Eastwood is also a conservative and considered Hollywood royalty.
I fuckin love James Woods.
A family friend got hit on by James Woods at a restaurant when she was 15 so I don't really hold a high opinion of the man.
I'm sure the feeling is mutual.
No need to shout out all his work because he’s done alot of great stuff. But I always felt his tv show Shark was incredibly underrated.
Citizen Cohn ('92) where he played Roy Cohn definitely deserved a mention. His performance is haunting and is worth viewing.
I've been saying can you please do James Woods for the longest thank you I really appreciate this
“Ohh a piece of candy, ohh a piece of candy, ohh a piece of candy!” 😂 says James Wood on Family guy.
I don't recall his movie the Onion Fields being mention.
James Howard Woods is the man!
If there's any actor you have to ask wtf happened, it's this guy...or Randy Quaid. Gobsmackingly insane.
Don’t forget Jon Voight.
@@richardvinsen2385 indeed
“Anyone who disagrees with me is insane.” - you.
@@willrunriot They are literally insane. Woods, Voit and Quad all have dementia
@@ericb9252 like Joe Biden dementia, or they say things you don’t like so they “have dementia?”
Man, I thought you had left Jo Blo. Glad you didn’t!
John Carpenter's Vampires was a great role for him.
"Did you get mahogany?"
@@christermyrberg3661 "Ebony."
@@johnbearross" Teak."
James Woods voice Owlman in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.
Someone I met went to MIT with him. Reality is he is so much more intelligent than his peers, with a few exceptions.
The first thing he did, which I saw was Stuart Little 2 since he was the voice of the falcon
Same reason why Curt Schilling will never make the HOF. He’s been canceled.
I immediately thought of Casino and Family Guy 😂
Ew, a piece of candy.
Gregory peck was in cape fear 1962 with Robert Mitchum Martin balsam telly salvlias Edward platt herb Armstrong jack Kruschen Paul comi directed by j lee Thompson produced by st Bartlett music by Elmer Bernstein written by John d MacDonald
Wood had not been a so-called box office draw well before his public declaration of 'conversion' in 2015. Besides, plenty of left-leaning actors have had trouble finding steady or prominent acting gigs as well.
I appreciate how fair you were. Alot of people would have been harder on him just for his political views alone. The industry he made his bones in is known for being very liberal and unforgiving to those who are not. He's not perfect but he's certainly not the monster they paint him out to be and you didn't go down that path. You kept it objective. He's a phenomenal actor that we'll never see the likes of again and that should be respected above all, as you did.
I broadly agree. mel gibson has said some pretty awful things, and he has made a comeback.
Diggstown is probably one of the best Boxing movies to come out of the 90's. . second to Gladiator
Gladiator from 1992 with Cuba gooding jr was really underrated and great. Diggstown was good too
Haven't seen MOST of his work, and have liked all the performances that I have seen. Shark was a great show. Sad that it only had the 2 seasons.
Who remember James woods in that one episode in family guy season 8 🤣
As a former video rental shop worker at 15 'best seller' 'cop' ect,,, brings back a lotta memories of the cover art and posters...He's been some of the greatest sleazy scumbag characters ever for his tiny screen time in 'Casino' he leaves just as strong impression as everyone else.
He was excellent in the generals daughter. Great movie also.
Very underrated and performance.
Btw. his tweet to Anderson Cooper is still absolutely legendary. Instant James Wood classic. Look it up. Love it.
I'm surprised that this is only in one part.
Do Vince Vaughn, I haven't heard from him in a while.