TV’s “most underrated actresses” rate high with us

I love Katee Sackhoff, Alysan Hannagain, Brooke Smith and Maura Tierney, and when I go on about any of them, the only one my friends have heard of is Alyson (yes we are indeed on first name basis) thanks to Buffy in part, but mostly American Pie (a film I hate on the prinicple of being a flute player)...and there are so many other underated actresses out there it's sad...although it being late and my being useless I can't think of any others right now :S sorry!

 Good article btw

Brooke Smith.  For the WIN.

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I've never been impressed.

I've never even been indifferent.

Mostly, I've just been irritated by her acting.

But if we're talking underrated and overlooked, I'd nominate the women of "Big Love." Every single one of them.

Mia Kirshner, Sheetal Sheth, Marylynn Rajskub, Elizabeth Mitchell, Chandra Wilson

All of those actresses deserve recognition, for sure. Actually, I think Chandra Wilson might not have made the list because she has actually gotten noticed for her work - hasn't she been nominated for an Emmy at least a couple times? Same with Wanda Sykes - everywhere I look lately she's there. (not complaining, in case that's unclear!)

I don't really keep good track of how the mainstream media/awards are "recognizing" people, so I don't know who is missing out. But I would put much of the "supporting" cast of Grey's there just because they still seem to be supporting when they definitely deserve to be leads - Sara Ramirez, Sandra Oh, and Chandra Wilson for sure.

On the comedy side, both of the women in How I Met Your Mother are great. Alyson Hannigan of course, but Cobie Smulders too and she seems to be even less well known. I've also been watching the next show, Accidentally on Purpose, with Jenna Elfman, who is pretty much a comic genius. The rest of the cast and the writing are not the greatest, but she is awesome. I remember her being great in Dharma and Greg too.

I agree with the person who suggested Summer Glau on the EW list. That one episode of Terminator where she visits the library every night was stunning. Also, I know not many people watched In Treatment the first season, but Mia Wasikowska, who played the young gymnast, was exquisite. And newly underrated is Lea Michele of Glee. She was on Letterman a few weeks ago and he had no idea how amazing she is. And then there's Lauren Graham. Until she wins an Emmy, she will be underrated in my book.

Woo Alyson Hannigan is legen-wait for it!-dary!!

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I agree the most with the Chandra Wilson comment. That woman's talent is outstanding. She doesn't get enough praise.

Ditto on Sara Ramirez. And I think Jessica Capshaw is flourishing on Grey's - seems she is a great actress too! I've never been impressed by Shahi's acting, but she is real hot, so I'm surprised she's as under-rated as she is!!!

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Wow, Elisabeth Moss looks SKINNY. Didn't she (or her character) have a baby at some point? It looks like she's wearing a corset or something. Ouch.

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I am loving this list.  (And the shoutout--thanks, Linster!)  Definitely with many of you on the Chandra Wilson sentiments, and Sara Ramirez should have definitely been officially on the list. 

I would also suggest Kerry Washington and Allison Janney. I know Janney has had some bigtime roles and has a dedicated following, but she still doesn't get the notoriety she deserves. I used to think the same thing about Jane Lynch, but Glee is definitely changing that.

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to see no Katey Sagal love-  She was hilarious as Peg Bundy, Cool as hell as the voice of Lielaa and now shes one of the best parts of FX's Sons of Anarchy.  

I love Katey Sagal and think shes immensly underated...both as an actress and as an incredibly attractive middle aged woman.

Thats my nerdy two cents.

yeah,

sarah shahi is amazing.

Kristin Chenoweth has to be the MOST underrated actress EVER!

I mean, God, the women has talent, is incredibly hot, sings like you could have never imagine a petit lady like that could sing...

And yet... she still can't get a job!

I just don't get it...

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I fell in love with her when I saw her in Rent(how cute was she as Joanne?) and think she is brilliant and so versatile as an actress. When I saw her in other stuff(Like Cold Case) I didn't recognize her, she has that ability to change her face I think. I wish she'd be in a romantic comedy...Preferably a lesbian one but I'll take anything

...not that I'm not objective  

I know that all of you at AE are probably some of the most sensitive and thoughtful writers out there when it come to political correctness, but I have to admit to be taken slightly aback when I read:

"Get over that breast cancer, friend, so you can show us your stuff again soon."

I know it was meant as playful, but telling someone to "get over that breast cancer" in conjunction with "show us your stuff again" (even though I know you were refering to her acting skills) is a tad distastful in my opinion...please don't hate me.

Tyne Daly.  Easily the most underrated television actress ever.  

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I love the show Lost and I could never keep my eyes off of Yunjim Kim, definitely one of the most underrated actresses. She has a  stunning appeal about her-her acting, her aura, her looks-everything. She had me  at the movie The Joy Luck Club.

I'm so glad you mentioned her.  

I agree w/ the posters about Tracie and Jasika 

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Well, I have to add my women from "Fringe" . . .  Anna Torv and out lesbian Jasika Nicole . . .  Who I think totally rocks!  I hope to see her in some more stuff soon!  Plus she is really hot!!  LOL  I also agree with all who were mentioned above!  I agree wtih Traci Thoms -- She ROCKS ALSO!

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  I agree with most of the picks up there but  Lena Headey  should have been there as well, she is amazingly talented and unfortunately under-used.

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