I think he suits the character. Maybe he's acting that awkward way on purpose?
The guy who plays Les Coker - appalling actor
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For those of you who think Roger cannot act.
Put all of the best male performers in Walford in a dress, wig and make up (Adam, Steve, Jake, Rudolph etc) and imagine how they could make such a scene so very touching instead of a comical drag act.
Not easy to do is it?
I rest my case.
Put all of the best male performers in Walford in a dress, wig and make up (Adam, Steve, Jake, Rudolph etc) and imagine how they could make such a scene so very touching instead of a comical drag act.
Not easy to do is it?
I rest my case.
I think he just fine. The episode with him and pam (and Christine) was one of the best for a good while, and he played it brilliantly.
Originally Posted by Keyser_Soze1:
“For those of you who think Roger cannot act.
Put all of the best male performers in Walford in a dress, wig and make up (Adam, Steve, Jake, Rudolph etc) and imagine how they could make such a scene so very touching instead of a comical drag act.
Not easy to do is it?
I rest my case.”
“For those of you who think Roger cannot act.
Put all of the best male performers in Walford in a dress, wig and make up (Adam, Steve, Jake, Rudolph etc) and imagine how they could make such a scene so very touching instead of a comical drag act.
Not easy to do is it?
I rest my case.”
Completely agree, I'm beginning to wonder if the person who said I was channelling Keyser was right
Originally Posted by Aaron_Silver:
“Completely agree, I'm beginning to wonder if the person who said I was channelling Keyser was right”
“Completely agree, I'm beginning to wonder if the person who said I was channelling Keyser was right
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Great minds think alike!
Originally Posted by MinaH:
“Some people mistake an unlikeable character to bad acting.”
“Some people mistake an unlikeable character to bad acting.”
I don't think he's an unlikeable character and I don't think he's a bad actor either but it is subjective everybody has their own opinion
Originally Posted by Clackers:
“He must be one of the worst actors in EE history.”
“He must be one of the worst actors in EE history.”
Strange how he has always been in work then..not all actors can say that.....he's a good actor, he is playing the part as it's supposed to be played
Originally Posted by sunny day:
“Strange how he has always been in work then..not all actors can say that.....he's a good actor, he is playing the part as it's supposed to be played”
“Strange how he has always been in work then..not all actors can say that.....he's a good actor, he is playing the part as it's supposed to be played”
I totally agree
I think he is doing okay, his style is characterisation through those facial expressions and that interview with the actor, he went to town researching nd building Christine, so i think he is dedicated and a tryer.
I've always thought he should've stayed as a part time character in the Square as funeral director, like before - the Cokers full time inclusion in the show since last year to date has been pretty mind numbing and pointless to me!
He is a good actor playing a part of an eccentric weird bloke. The character he plays is far from the norm and so far removed from any other actor in the square.
It's not his acting that is in question just the part that he plays that some may find totally odd. His acting is far from appalling and he deserves credit for the role that he plays.
It's not his acting that is in question just the part that he plays that some may find totally odd. His acting is far from appalling and he deserves credit for the role that he plays.
Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.
Originally Posted by Hankshaw:
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
Brilliant post!
Roger Sloman played the first P.E teacher in Grange Hill who gave Tucker and Benny a hard time
Here is the episode (you first see him 7 minutes : 31 seconds in }
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ATrUuBHRs
Here is the episode (you first see him 7 minutes : 31 seconds in }
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ATrUuBHRs
I remember him from Crossroads too, i think people have him all wrong and he has a take on a character people are a bit marmite about.
Originally Posted by Hankshaw:
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
An excellent post.
Les is a fun, larger than life character and Christine is very dignified - two watchable Walford people for the price of one.
Originally Posted by Hankshaw:
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
“Roger Sloman reminds me of Freddie Jones on Emmerdale.
Something else that annoys me about criticism of Roger Sloman's acting is why are people so boring? He's an absolute brilliant character and funny. I love watching him gurn and groan 'Birdie'. You think he's playing Les straight all the time? If Sloman wanted to play it constantly serious as Les don't you think he was capable of finding some middle ground between Les and Christine?
Roger Sloman has brought some light relief, eccentricity and now a unique and sensitive presence to the show and is there to be enjoyed.”
Great post! I love Les
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