What actor would have been the best to play Tom Bombadil?

[Sauron]

If old tom was in the movie, who would have been the best to play him?

[Saruman]

Perhaps Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid in 'Harry Potter')

[TheRingBearer]

hmmm interesting topic.

I'd say... Antonio Banderas lol with a funny wig and a dodgy accent

[Sindarin]

I nominate Simon Callow.

[Grima Wormtongue]

http://www.filmfestivals.com/pixus/festivals/berlin/2001/gallery/hoskins.jpg

bob hoskins

edit:
ps-why is my image showing up as a link?

[Sindarin]

Bob Hoskins...good choice, Grima. :thumbs:

In either case, here's a pic of Simon:

http://www.open2.net/everwondered1/emotion/images/simonsitting.jpg

[Sauron]

Funny, but i would pick Peter Jackson himself!

[Alatar]

maby even someone like Robin Williams becuase he would be able to do the voice i think and even though he isn't eactly what we all picture him a bit o makeup and i think it would be tops:thumbs:

[TheRingBearer]

Ah yeah Robin Williums would have been great :thumbs:

[Nessa]

I'm going to move this to General Cast Chat..... good topic by the way! lol

Oh, and Grima, posting images isn't allowed here, except in the TTT and Rotk Image Spoiler Threads. You have to post links to pictures.

[Grima Wormtongue]

Originally posted by Nessa
Oh, and Grima, posting images isn't allowed here, except in the TTT and Rotk Image Spoiler Threads. You have to post links to pictures.

gotcha, thanks for the info :)

[micic]

The Invisible Man. :p

[Grima Wormtongue]

hahahha, good 1st post mimic

[Trahald]

No doubt about it.. NATHAN LANE!

I mean..he's charismatic, a bit strange, and since he's in musical theatre we KNOW he's used to singing and dancing and outrageous costumes.

[Amithrellas]

Originally posted by Sindarin
I nominate Simon Callow.

Oh, he would be good.:cool:
I was posting to nominate Alan Cumming _ suitably goofy and enigmatic :grin:

[Anunil]

Johnny Depp

[Striderfan]

roflmao roflmao...Anunil, you just made me burst out laughing in the middle of the school library...:elfeek: ;)

[Miruvor]

I thought Tom Bombadil was somewhat of an older person.
I think John Rys Davies (fine character actor that he is) should have played Tom, in addition to Gimli and Treebeard. That would have been great fun. I almost wish they would film some little clip or short, of Tom Bombadil, to tack onto one of the DVDs as a featurette. (Played by JRD of course).
(Miranda and Cate could fight over the Goldberry part.)

[ImDaMom]

Cate, definately Cate. But I have to say, if not JRD, Robin Williams, suitably made up. roflmao

[Miruvor]

Yeah, but Cate romatic over Robin Williams???? - I can't see it.
On the other hand, it would be such a funny twist to see JRD and Cate playing a couple mirroring the Gimli / Galadriel love myth. The more I think of it - gosh - the more I wish PJ would have thought of it.

Maybe PJ will see this (hint, hint!) and film it as a feature for the extended version of ROTK.

:thumbs:

[Striderfan]

You never know if he might be listening! ;)

[Eowynneth]

I'm new here. I brows a lot, but never decided to join till now. I love Tom Bombadil, and I joined just so I could suggest who I think should play him, since I've been trying to sell the idea to all my friends for weeks:

I think Peter Jackson himself should play the part!

[Miruvor]

That reminds me (welcome Eowynneth) I have a funny feeling I saw Peter Jacksons cameo in ROTK. maybe someone can confirm it for me? I think he was the captain on the main Corsair's ship (before Aragorn took them over.)
I saw his kids playing Gondorian children in several places.

[LuthienT]

George Cloony... Just throughing a name out

[My Preciousss]

I can't decide between Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, and Peter Jackson.:gofatty:

[LuthienT]

hehehe hmmm.

[Aranel of Mirkwood]

I know this sounds a bit wierd-but everytime I try and imagine Tom Bombadil Peter Jackson pops up in my mind. I know he's n ot exactly an actor but thats what I imagine.

[frodo69]

Andy Serkis if he was not Gollum... so... hmmmmm... ? me don't know... :frodo:

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

I think Brian Blessed would of made a good tom.

[Lady Luthien]

I was gunna say Robin Williams and I thought I was being all smart by thinking of it but it turns out he's been mentioned for the role about 8 times lol But I'll just reiterate the fact that I think he would play a great Tom Bombadil. He could be jolly without appearing unecessarily comical or fruity, and at the same time appear powerful.

[LuthienT]

lol I agree! Either that or Anthony Hopkins. Ok take that back, Anthony, to me, will be always remembered as Hannibal Lector.*Shudders*

[Lady Luthien]

Hm, to me Anthony Hopkins is too sophisticated to play Bombadil, but then again he is an incredible actor...he may be able to pull it off ;)

[LuthienT]

Mabey, he is one of the best actors out there. (of the many!)

[Úcenite]

:p Robin Williams?..... could be... with a good make up on.....and looking very chuby ;)