James Woods

James Woods is an American actor known for intense, often villainous roles in films like *Casino*, *Once Upon a Time in America*, and *Ghosts of Mississippi*.

In later years he became equally known for combative conservative commentary on social media.

He went full James Woods on Twitter suggests someone firing off aggressive political takes.

films

Casino

Gambling venue

Family Guy · voice role · Scorsese · Oliver Stone · thriller · crime drama · blockbuster · indie · premiere · box-office

actor

Hollywood

American film industry center

character actor · villain · role · performance · leading man · screen presence · audition · cast · cameo · ensemble

persona

intense

Extreme in degree

outspoken · provocative · acerbic · combative · fiery · polarizing · opinionated · Twitter · political · conservative

voice

distinctive

Readily identifiable, set apart

sarcastic · animated · Hades · narration · vocal performance · voice acting · delivery · intonation · cadence · diction

Categories
Opposites
political ideology among Hollywood figures

James WoodsRob Reiner

Mark Ruffalo · George Clooney · Alyssa Milano · Bette Midler · Jane Fonda

acting style and persona

James WoodsTom Hanks

Jimmy Stewart · Henry Fonda · Morgan Freeman · Fred Rogers · Robin Williams

public demeanor and discourse style

James WoodsTom Hanks

Fred Rogers · Keanu Reeves · Dolly Parton · Denzel Washington · Betty White

Family

James, Woods, wood, wooded, wooden, woody, woodsy, woodwork, woodworking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG