The Future of Hollywood Leading Men and Women

Shawn Hatosy

(34 years old; this generation’s Steve Buscemi)

This is someone that almost nobody knows about, sadly. He has some 50 credits to his name already, and yet he gets no credit. As apparently the only living fan of Dallas 362, I can say that this guy has some real acting flair. Add in a leading role in The Cooler, and he proves it. In Alpha Dog, he has a tragic character, one who everyone is bullying around, and all of Hatosy’s emotions are sensationally shown in his facial expressions. Looking at his screen credits, it is surprising how varied and impressive it is. He will never be a big star, though, simply because he does not have the movie star appearance. This is where the Steve Buscemi comparison comes in. He could own a movie in a supporting role, but never become the A-lister that his talent suggests is possible. He will have to go the Buscemi route, playing menacing or wounded supporting parts and hope for a break.