The Ten Spot 2/2 - Self Portrayals

10 Awesome Self-Portrayals

Sorry Bob (above) but that title pic is the only love you'll be getting in this list. As much as I wanted to search through the trillions of cameo appearances by celebrities playing themselves I decided to stick with the meatier roles and free up some time for that bottle of rum whispering at me from across the room. I once wrote a script called OUR HERO specifically for William Katt (the guy who played The Greatest American Hero) where he actually gets super powers similar to the television show but nobody believes him. He ends up turning evil and starts killing everybody until Christopher Reeve reveals that he really is Superman and kicks his ass. My phone calls were not returned. Anyway, enough about my failures, enjoy the list. I'll tell the bottom of the bottle you said hi.

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5. Jennifer Tilly - SEED OF CHUCKY (2004)

Jen has never really been more than an annoying voice and great cleavage in the world of Hollywood but you really have to give her some credit here as she spends an entire film making fun of herself while starring alongside three dolls. We get to see her struggling with her weight by sneaking chocolate bars, bitch about Julia Roberts, and reference those boobs of hers more than a few times. Honourable mention to Redman here too.

4. The Beatles - HELP! (1965)

I imagine there was a time when The Beatles could have made anything they wanted to and people would have killed their mothers to see it. This film is no exception. When Ringo can't remove a sacrificial ring from his finger him and his band mates find themselves a target for some Asian cult crazies, mad scientists, and police people. Musical numbers ensue often.

3. Howard Stern - PRIVATE PARTS (1997)

The thing that gets me about this film is Stern's genuine heart-warming performance. Gone is the obnoxious ego, womanizing, and pointless annoyances. He really shows us the man behind the show and his dedication to his wife and co-workers. Is it all an act? Probably, but I'm a sucker for these loser-makes-good movies. Especially when they include a scene with Jenna Jameson getting off on the bass of a speaker. Topless.

2. Neil Patrick Harris - HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY (2008)

Playing yourself is one thing. Playing yourself as a complete psychopath is NPH's thing. What started as a cameo in the first film extends here into an epic portrayal of sex-crazed lunacy and drug induced hallucinations. This film is funny as f*ck, people. Believe it.

1. John Malkovich - BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999)

The farther along I got in writing this column the more I realized number one isn't even going to be close. John Malkovich is so f*cking brilliant here it's a travesty he didn't get nominated for an Oscar. That scene above, when he enters his own portal, is terribly disturbing, unbelievably funny, and oddly scary all at the same time. And believe me when I say it is literally all Malkovich's doing. Malcatraz rules!

Source: JoBlo