I come from the theater, and I've done a lot of character work in the theater, but Hollywood stuff in film and TV, they've been more leading lady/ingenue type roles.
I never saw myself as a character actor or a lead actor; I've only seen myself as just an actor.
I used to do small roles in Western films.
I have not only played light-hearted roles, but many times, I end up playing this annoying girl in films.
Character roles definitely age better than your ingenues. You don't get to keep doing that.
I'm often cast as religious figures, good and bad, such as 'Kingdom Of Heaven.'
In 'Mirror Mirror,' I played Prince Charming's side kick Renbock, who was pretty dandy, hapless and innocent. Other than that I've tended to play the complete opposite! I've played gritty, hard characters, generally tough people.
You might see some of the movies that I'm in where there are shades of drama or whatever, but for the most part, I don't get offered serious roles.
