Pop Culture for Fun

When I started thinking about writing this, several names popped into my head, only to later realize the actors are (and this happens a lot) actually older than their characters. So, in order not to create too large a list, or to omit anyone, all the people on the list have yet to turn 20. So, here it is, a list of young actors that may or may not(there are plenty of “that guy from” in television) become stars in the future.

Molly Quinn

The 16 year old redhead currently plays Nathan Fillion’s daughter on the Crime/Drama/Comedy/Mystery show Castle. Though not exactly an Emmy part, she plays her part with such enthusiasm it’s a joy to watch her. Also, a teenager playing her age, that’s not very common. If she doesn’t get lost in some mediocre teen movies (as, for instance, Alexis Bledel of Gilmore Girls) she could do well on the big screen. Given her likability, she would fit very well in anything involving romance, comedy or not (though she’s shown she can handle that).

Rico Rodriguez

At only 11, the Texas born Rodriguez, can hold his own against Ed O’Neill and manages to steal the spotlight in almost every scene of Modern Family he’s in. From gross out humor to the more subtle he has managed to create a lovable character that bring a lot of laughs to the table. With a few right choices, Rico Rodriguez can become one of the most popular funny guys on TV. Once he’s older, I’d like to see him in some action buddy comedies.

Madeleine Martin

She plays David Duchovny’s daughter on Californication. That’s enough credit to buy you credibility, especially at 16, considering the adult nature of the show. Not only that, but once in a while she manages to upstage both Duchovny and Natasha Henstridge, while also being the rational one amidst all the sex crazed, drug induced, booze consuming chaos that is that show. A quick look at her character’s nihilistic sarcasm would make her an obvious choice for any indie movie out there, while also being eligible for a comedy role.

Chris Colfer

The soon to be 20 year old plays a gay teenager with every cliche in the book without making look old. He’s Kurt Hummel on Glee, the little (though I don’t know if little is the correct description of it anymore) show that could. To be honest, the whole cast is talented, but among the ones under 20 I’d chose this guy to make it big. Considering what we’se seen so far, he can do comedy, drama, dance and sing. If Hollywood were to make music halls the way they used to, this would be their go to guy. He’d do well in dramas, as long as they’re not TV dramas.

Posted on April 16th, 2010 by MrWiseguy
Filed under: TV