Laura Linney

Dynamic vulnerability is tantamount to describing the acting powerhouse that is Laura Linney -- one of the most shamefully under-appreciated actresses of the 20th century. She's dominated television, winning four Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for her roles in shows like Frasier and The Big C. But high-profile, big screen recognition still eludes the three-time Oscar nominee, with independent movies like The Savages, The Life of David Gale, The Truman Show and Kinsey certainly proving her superior abilities, but failing to prove her immense star quality.