BRUNCH: The Ultimate List of "THAT GUY" Actors

BRUNCH: The Ultimate List of "THAT GUY" Actors

From The Confused Breakfast by Cloud10

June 8, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode discusses notable 'that guy' actors and debates their recognition and impact in film.

In this brunch episode, we finally put some respect on the ultimate “that guy” character actors — the faces you recognize instantly but can never name. Is Philip Seymour Hoffman the greatest “that guy” of all time who actually broke out, or does someone like John Carroll Lynch or Bob Stephenson deserve that crown? Hit play and argue with our list in real time. How many of these legends did you actually know by name before this episode? —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can’t play anywhere else! **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **NordVPN- Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com **FABLETICS- Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused **LITTLE SLEEPIES- If you’re expecting or dressing little ones, check out…

People in this episode

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Topics covered

  • that guy actors
  • character actors
  • film discussion
  • actor recognition
  • pop culture

Keywords

  • character actors
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • John Carroll Lynch
  • Bob Stephenson
  • film
  • pop culture
  • actor recognition

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