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Ray Liotta’s passing in 2022 was a great loss to Hollywood. He was known for his work in 1986’sSomething Wild, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Many fans would probably recognize him as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’sGoodfellas.
The actor and film producer was notable for his frank and unfiltered opinions, especially with costars he has worked with in the past. In fact, he was admired for his bluntness even in televised interviews.
Ray Liotta Called Clint Eastwood The Most Overrated Actor
In an interview withWatch What Happens Livewith Andy Cohen, actorRay Liottaplayed the game Plead the Fifth withJennifer Lopez. He was asked which actor from the ‘80s and ‘90s he thought was overrated and he responded, “As an actor? Clint Eastwood, probably.”
The crowd chuckled, and Liotta shouted back, “I don’t give a s—t!” They carried on with the game answering more nerve-wracking questions. It’s quite an intriguing choice to callClint Eastwoodan overrated actor because he had many iconic projects back in his days acting in films.
Interestingly, Eastwood traded his acting career to directing mostlyWestern filmsand it proved to be a better profession for him. His movies were recipients of Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, to name a few.
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Thankfully, Liotta and Eastwood had no collaborations in the past, or else it would have been a chaotic movie production. The former worked with the director’s son,Scott Eastwood, in the movie ‘August 14, 2025’. The young actor toldET Canada:
He was brash, funny, and incredibly dry. There was no s—t with Ray, and I liked that. He had a very fun way of making sure there was no s—t, but in a way that kept it fun and kept people laughing.
Well, that explains why Liotta did not have any second thoughts about opening up during his interview with Cohen. He clearly did not care what people thought of his response – he just wanted to be as honest and straightforward as possible.
Fans Agree With Ray Liotta’s Opinion Of Clint Eastwood
Fans showed support for Liotta and agreed with this take on Clint Eastwood being an overrated actor. Some pointed out how he played the same type of role in many of his movies, while others thought he wasn’t as legendary as the likes of other cinema royalties.
OnInstagram,showtownsoundwrote, “Clint was never considered a great actor on a DeNiro, Pacino, Nicholson level”, whilelainlv89stated, “He’s not wrong. Great director tho.”
Another user with the handlekahlil_godswarrior_smootsaid, “Clint plays the same guy in every movie” whileoblivion_mikeargued, “Stuck playing the same Spaghetti Western character that made him famous.”
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It seems like fans share the same observation as Liotta about Eastwood as an actor. It doesn’t take away, though, that he’s a master of his craft when directing movies. He solely didn’t have enough variety and this was the concern of fans.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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