Favorite younger actors and actresses?

[LNC]

After Heath Ledger's death, I was thinking about why he was one of my favorite actors. It certainly wasn't because his movies were blockbusters! I don't know how to explain it in the right terms, but he was so emotionally expressive - you could really read his face so well. I love Keri Russell for the same reason, almost every movie she's in whether it is well received or not.

Who are some of your favorite younger (age 20-30's) actors and actresses?

[Rhesa]

Since seeing Shia Lebeouf in Disturbia, I'm going to keep my eye in him. I think he could have an interesting career. Of course, I'm hoping the new Indiana Jones movie will be fun!

[Karenciavo]

I'd have to say Orlando Bloom, no idea why http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/searchsmiley/kolobok/light_skin/blush.gif

[StaceyinLA]

He was in a Disney movie where he played a handicapped twin. It was a fantastic performance, and that was YEARS ago. He was great in Transformers (he's quite funny), and my kids have said he was great in Disturbia (which I have not seen). He's certainly one to watch (though he doesn't have quite the presence Heath Ledger did).

I think Kirsten Dunst is a good actress. She seems to have a pretty good range and has been in some good movies (and some STUPID ones). Jessica Alba looks like she might turn out to be pretty good as well. I have enjoyed a lot of Drew Barrymore's recent stuff. She's very funny, but can play other roles well too.

I can't think of other younger guys with lots of range. Heath Ledger certainly had the edge there. I do like Orlando Bloom. I LOVE Paul Walker (okay, okay, not for his amazing talent, but those GORGEOUS EYES, and that GORGEOUS FACE). Aside from that, I am at a loss.

[Melinda in VT]

Although I don't know if she is as young as you are looking for.

I also liked Anne Hathaway in Devil Wears Prada and Becoming Jane.

[Jenny in Atl]

I think most of mine are 30's?

Chiwetel Ejiofor (nothing this man can do!!)
Ryan Gosling
Elijah Wood
Adrian Grenier

Christina Ricci
Emily Blunt

I know I have more.. but my brain is slow tonight.

[Rachel]

Good thread!

I like Orlando Bloom for purely eye candy reasons
Shia LeBouf won me over in Transformers

I love Julia Stiles
the kid who plays Josh on Disney's Drake & Josh I think is a great actor
the guy from LOTR that was on LOST.....can't remember his name, but he's good

I know there is more, so I'm glad we can edit our posts now....LOL

[LNC]

Thanks for some ideas. I need to fill up my Netflix que. I'm going to search by actor's names bc we've already seen so many movies that we know are good & appropriate. We want to branch out a bit.

If anyone else has any other favorites - keep them coming. I've never heard of some of these actors!