Jul 28 2009

The 10 Best Celebrity Appearances on ‘Extras’

Published by Paul Tassi at 10:00 am under Lists, Television

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Let it be known that Extras is one of my favorite comedies ever, and I even like it more than Gervais’ Office, which will shock many. It wasn’t a perfect show, but I laughed more in its two short seasons than most people did during According to Jim’s entire nine year run.

The show did celebrity guest spots better than any other program before it (or after it). This is likely because a stipulation of self-parody was almost always enforced, and having the actors play more pompous, clueless versions of themselves was almost always pure comic gold.

Here are my ten favorite spots. If I’ve missed a glaringly obvious one shout it out, but I think all the best ones are in there.

10) Ben Stiller

This is from the pilot where I think the show was still trying to figure out what to with their celebrity guests. I think Stiller’s assholery is a bit over the top, but it makes for some good scenes nonetheless.

9) Robert DeNiro

Probably the most understated guest spot on the show, but it’s all about the pen.

8) Ian McKellen 

Not one of my favorite episodes, but McKellen is great here.

7) Chris Martin

Him busting out the T-shirt during the commercial is amazing.

6) Clive Owen

Leave it to Clive Owen to be the actor to finally make Maggie quit being an extra.

5) Kate Winslet

This self parody was almost sad, as Winslet bemoans not winning an Oscar, but she’s got one now so it’s OK.

4) David Bowie

I still sing this sometimes to my chubby friend. I’m pretty mean.

3) Orlando Bloom

I came out with a lot more respect for Bloom after this bit. And by “a lot more” I mean “some.”

2) Daniel Radcliffe

Such adult humor from such a little boy. The condom bit is classic.

1) Patrick Stewart

This clip isn’t just Extras famous, it’s worldwide famous, as Stewart explains his idea for a film that involves ladies and the unexpected removal of their clothing.

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3 Responses to “The 10 Best Celebrity Appearances on ‘Extras’”

  1. Dorkus Malorkuson 28 Jul 2009 at 12:45 pm

    That Patrick Stewart clip makes me die laughing every time. Also, I think most nerdy ladies wouldn’t mind him removing our clothes with his mind….just saying. :)

  2. Madisonon 28 Jul 2009 at 2:21 pm

    It’s unnerving watching Radcliffe in that clip. Sometimes it’s hard to see him as anything but Harry Potter.

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