Everyone and their grandma always talks about how amazing it is when a comedic actor/actress turns in a dramatic performance.

BIG FUCKIN’ WHOOP! I’m honestly more impressed when an actor known for drama showcases a flair for comedy that hadn’t yet been tapped.

This list showcases the best dramatic performers in comedies - this includes the performances from an actor who used to be known for drama, but did more comedies in the future (a la Leslie Neilsen)