1. LARRY MILLER

Larry Miller is simply one of the funniest human beings to walk the planet. He has impeccable deliver, and can easily think on his feet (see improv turn in "Waiting For Guffman"). Unfortunately his uptight demeanor and general visage usually get him cast as the CEO, unsympathetic father, or Dean of the College, a modern day John Vernon. After his HBO specials, and "10 Things I Hate About You" you should become a fan. Besides, he has the ONLY funny line in "Chairman of the Board."

2. JOHN VERNON

Dean Wormer. That is how this man will likely be remembered, despite his long career, playing everything from corrupt policeman, to mean-spirited policeman, to mean father of the new girlfriend, to mean corrupt cop father. From "Fraternity Vacation" to Killer Klowns From Outer Space," he is the booming voice of authority. As far as I know, he has never given in, seen the kids' point of view, and always loses in the end, usually throwing his hat to the ground.

3. MARSHALL BELL

Oft confused with Randy Quaid, Marshall Bell is an ex-marine/cop/bounty hunter, who for whatever reasons will usually be corrupted by greed/skewed politics/jealousy and wind up a bad guy/henchman. He can be hired for the right fee. If you need him, don't contact him, he will find you. He can, too. He's been to Mars.

4. MICHAEL MCKEAN

The lead singer of Spinal Tap. Lenny from "Laverne & Shirley." Mr. Green in "Clue." A year on SNL. Countless movies, bit parts, TV roles and cameos, he was even on the X-Files, but how many people know his name? Honestly?

5. CLANCY BROWN

You may know him as a dead Highlander, or a prison guard, but most likely you know him, like most of these people, as "that guy who was in, oh, what was it?" Clancy (the toughest man ever with that name) was not, if you were wondering, in any of the "Maniac Cop" films. At least I'm pretty sure. Slips my mind, that Clancy.

1. JEREMY PIVEN

You have to love Jeremy Piven. He's everybody's friend. No, I'm serious, he is EVERYBODY'S friend. Espicailly John Cusack's, they were teamed up in "Gross Pointe Blank", "Say Anything", and "One Crazy Summer". Maybe "teamed up" is giving too much credit, but he was certainly in those films. He's probably best known for his role on the TV show "Ellen".

2. DAN HEDAYA

Do you need a grumpy ethnic type for a small, but pivitol role in your film? Then, boy oh boy, do we have your man. He was grumpy, ethnic and rich in "Clueless". He was grumpy, ethnic and in outer space in "Alien: Ressurection". He was grumpy, ethnic and in command in "Daylight". He was grumpy, ethnic and historically inaccurate in "Dick". He showed his most diversity as fun-loving, ethnic, alcoholic Nick Tortelli on "Cheers".

3. ANDY DEVINE

You know him. You at very least know his voice. He was in over 150 movies beginning in the silent era. Many thought his high-pitched raspy voice would be doomed with the coming of talking films. Instead, it became what he is best known for. He made his biggest mark in westerns like John Ford's "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence". He is probably best known today as the voice of Friar Tuck in Disney's "Robin Hood". Trivia Note: Devine's trademark voice is the result of faliing down as a child with a stick in his mouth. So kids, don't run with sticks in your mouth or you'll become beloved charactor actors.

4. LANCE KINSEY

Lance burst onto the scene as goofball cop Proctor in "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment". His groundbreaking performance led to other roles as goofball cop Proctor in other Police Academy films. His career pinnacled when he was cast as a goofball cop in "National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1".

5. JUAN A. RAMIREZ

It is a sad world when only the DangerSeekers recognize the name Juan A. Ramirez. In a just world, his captavating turn as Man on 'El' in 1993's "The Fugitive", would have set his career ablaze. You will also not remember him from small roles in "Hoodlum", "The Package", "Backdraft" and "Color of Money".

1. M. EMMET WALSH

I think I speak for all the DangerSeekers when I say that this guy, whether playing Hi's Machine Shop buddy in "Raising Arizona," or soloing on "I Say a Little Prayer" in "My Best Friend's Wedding," or even in his surprising turn as the Apothecary in "Romeo + Juliet," is the real deal as "Oh, Him!" actors go. M. Emmet Walsh, we salute you!

2. JOHN C. McGINLEY

No, not the guy from "Love Boat" - That's *Ted* McGinley. Despite being kind of snivelly in "Any Given Sunday" (doesn't count), "Point Break" (doesn't count), and "Highlander 2" (really doesn't count), this McGinley is generally a welcome presence in any movie he graces with his alternately goofy ("Office Space") and frightening ("The Rock") presence.

3. PHILIP BAKER HALL

Last Christmas, I went and saw "Cradle Will Rock," then "Magnolia," then "Talented Mr. Ripley." What, you may ask, was the unifying characteristic of these films? The hardest working man in show biz, Philip Baker Hall. This guy kicks ASS!!

4. DAVID MORSE

Okay, so he was fairly creepy in "Contact," but honestly, who wasn't? Morse has more than redeemed himself since (and before) then, with solid turns in "The Negotiator," "The Rock," and "The Green Mile."

5. JOHN SPENCER

I always liked this guy for his turns as hard-nosed chiefs ("The Rock", "The Negotiator", both with Morse, and the former alongside McGinley and Hall as well), and then he added hard-nosed White House Chief of Staff on "West Wing". This guy ROCKS OUT!!! And my friend Sue has a crush on him.