The Rewatchables' awards

The categories, most rewatchable scenes, and double features from the episodes read for them so far: 95 films and 1 episode about no one film. Every pick is a host's opinion, with who said it and when.

Joey Pants Award: 266 picks in 88 episodes

Every film and category

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) · 'Talladega Nights' With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

pick Gary Cole as Reese Bobby: Beginner-level that guy.
“The ultimate, that guy is actually Gary Cole”
unknown · 1:27:24
pick Ted Manson as Chip: Expert-level that guy: grandpa from Talladega Nights.
“I think if you want to go expert level to me, it's it's Ted Manson as chip.”
unknown · 1:27:49
pick Ian Roberts as Get her a coffin guy
“Well, I went with Ian Roberts, who is the get her a coffin line.”
unknown · 1:28:17
pick Jack McBrayer
“do people know that guy's name?”
unknown · 1:28:48
pick Greg Germann as Larry Dennett
“His name's Greg German.”
unknown · 1:29:00

The Italian Job (2003) · ‘The Italian Job’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

nominee Skinny Pete
“Skinny pizza, that guy, because I just know him as skinny Pete.”
unknown · 1:26:19
nominee Scott Adsit as the actor rehearsing in traffic
“Scott adds it from 30 Rock is the actor rehearsing in traffic.”
unknown · 1:26:22
nominee Boris Krutenog as Yevin the Ukrainian: Also said to be in The Hunt for Red October.
“Boris Krutenog is Yevin, the Ukrainian, he was in Hunt for in October.”
unknown · 1:26:28
winner Oscar from The Office as the security guard: The one that jumped out at the host.
“And Oscar from the office is the security guard.”
unknown · 1:26:36
nominee Sean Fanning: Mugs for the camera.
“And he mugs for the camera.”
unknown · 1:26:52
nominee Donald Sutherland: Put up as a joke contender since he is only in the movie for 15 minutes.
“Sutherland. Yeah. It's like in for 15 minutes.”
unknown · 1:26:56

Domestic Disturbance (2001) · ‘Domestic Disturbance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

pick Chris Ellis as the other cop: Described as the other cop always in NASA's control center.
“Chris Ellis and Reuben Santiago Hudson, right?”
unknown · 1:12:45
pick Reuben Santiago-Hudson as the police sergeant
“Chris Ellis and Reuben Santiago Hudson, right?”
unknown · 1:12:45
pick The judge in the custody trial hearing
“The judge. In the custody trial hearing.”
unknown · 1:13:02
pick The evil jury foreman from A Time to Kill: A deep-dive pick; seeing his face evokes the KKK and bad trousers of the South.
“The evil jury foreman from a time to kill.”
unknown · 1:13:06

Fargo (1996) · ‘Fargo’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

Best That Guy · The best 'that guy' actor in the movie.

pick Harve Presnell as Wade Gustafson: Cites him as the choice before asking Chris; the hosts also mention he came back after years away from movies.
“Best that guy. It has to be Harv Fresnel as Wayne Gustinson.”
Bill Simmons · 1:28:39
pick Larry Brandenburg as Stan Grossman: Chris points out he is also in the Shawshank crew betting on the fresh fish.
“Larry Brandenburg, Stan Grossman.”
Chris Ryan · 1:29:01

Zodiac (2007) · ‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy Award · Best that-guy actor; John Carroll Lynch declared ineligible.

nominee John Getz as editor-in-chief: Another host says Getz has been in too many things.
“I grabbed 2 guys from the editorial meeting, which is John Getz and John Terry, the editor-in-chief and the publisher.”
unknown · 2:10:54
nominee John Terry as publisher
“John Terry is really good.”
unknown · 2:11:05
nominee Charles Fleischer as the man in the basement
“He's pretty much that guy.”
unknown · 2:11:09
nominee the priest from The Sopranos (name not given) as one of the cops
“One of the cops was the priest from the Sopranos who was trying to get it on with Carmelo, but not really.”
unknown · 2:11:12
nominee Skippy from Kicking and Screaming (name not given) as one of the cops
“Skippy from kicking and screaming.”
unknown · 2:11:40

F1 (2025) · ‘F1’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best That Guy · The best familiar-face supporting actor in the film.

pick Kim Bodnia as Kaspar, the team principal: Described as the guy from Killing Eve who has his family visit the garage.
“I have Kim Benaya from the dude from Killing Eve is Casper.”
unknown · 1:23:23
pick Will Merrick as the guy who calls box, box, box
“or Will Merrick, who's the dude who's always like box, box, box.”
unknown · 1:23:27
pick Tobias Menzies as Peter Banning
“I went to Bias Menzies.”
unknown · 1:24:27

Weird Science (1985) · ‘Weird Science’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

Joey Pants Award · The best that guy.

winner John Kapelos as Dino
“Is John Capalos so that guy?”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:09
nominee Britt Leach as Gary's dad
“it's either him or your guy, your guy, Gary's dad.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:24
pick Vernon Wells as the biker gang leader: The transcript says Burning Wells and Bernie Wells.
“I have a scary bald biker guy with the ears.”
Kyle Brandt · 1:19:00

The Truman Show (1998) · ‘The Truman Show’ With Bill Simmons, Glen Powell, and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

winner the bad guy from The Karate Kid Part II, in a small role here: Giamatti is excluded because he is now Paul Giamatti. The hosts do not name the actor.
“It can't go to Giamatti because he's now Paul Giamatti, but the Asian guy from Karate Kid 2.”
Bill Simmons · 1:12:23

RoboCop (1987) · ‘RoboCop’ (1987) With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

Best That Guy · The best that guy in the movie.

winner Ray Wise as the henchman who kicks RoboCop in the balls: Spent 40 years thinking he was Sosa from Scarface.
“But I think the winner is Ray Wise, who is the one of the other bad guys, the guy who kicks Robocop in the balls.”
unknown · 1:21:00
nominee Paul McCrane as Emil, who ends up in toxic waste
“So we already mentioned Paul McCrane, who is Toxic waste a meal.”
unknown · 1:20:53
nominee Alan Graff as background guy in everything: A shout-out to the most legendary background guy.
“Our guy, Alan Graff.”
unknown · 1:21:43

Species (1995) · ‘Species’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best that guy · Best that guy

winner Whip: Previously won on St. Elmo's Fire
“It's whip.”
unknown · 1:09:22

After Hours (1985) · ‘After Hours’ with Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · The best character actor in the 'that guy' mold.

nominee Griffin Dunn as Paul Hackett: Put up as a joke, waved off: his name goes on top of the poster.
“Best that guy word, is Griffin Dunn of that guy?”
unknown · 1:18:15
nominee Will Patton as Horst: Considered, then set aside.
“His horse, that guy.”
unknown · 1:18:26
winner Dick Miller as diner owner
“My of that guys were Dick Miller, Victor Argo, and Larry Block, who was the taxi driver.”
unknown · 1:19:24
winner Victor Argo as diner coffee man
“My of that guys were Dick Miller, Victor Argo, and Larry Block, who was the taxi driver.”
unknown · 1:19:24
winner Larry Block as taxi driver
“My of that guys were Dick Miller, Victor Argo, and Larry Block, who was the taxi driver.”
unknown · 1:19:24

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) · ‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best that guy · The best that-guy role in the cast.

nominee Kevin Chamberlin as Charles Weiss
“The, uh, Kevin Chamberlain is bomb expert Charles Weiss.”
Bill Simmons · 1:31:37
winner Larry Bryggman as Walter Cobb: Big-time New York theater actor.
“But I think the answer is Walter Cobb.”
Bill Simmons · 1:31:46
nominee Anthony Peck as Walsh
“I had Anthony Peck as Walsh is up there.”
unknown · 1:32:07
nominee John Doman as the construction foreman: Rawls from The Wire.
“John Doman, who's Rawls from the Wire, is the construction foreman when they go into the tunnels.”
unknown · 1:32:12
nominee Elvis Duran: Young Elvis Duran, the radio guy.
“Like if you if you know you know, is Elvis Duran.”
unknown · 1:32:22
nominee Phyllis Yvonne Stickney as the woman who says everybody just called 911
“I have Phyllis Yvonne Stickney.”
unknown · 1:32:30

Working Girl (1988) · ‘Working Girl’ With Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, and Joanna Robinson

Best That Guy · The best "that guy" or "that gal" in the cast.

nominee Oliver Platt: Counts under Craig's rule that no one under 35 knows who he is, but is not the winner.
“Oliver Platt counts, according to Craig's rule, that just because we call him Oliver Platt, that doesn't mean anyone under 35 knows who Oliver Platt is.”
Bill Simmons · 1:33:33
nominee The bad guy from Beverly Hills Cop 3 (name not given): He doesn't know the actor's name, only "hey, it's the bad guy."
“It's either the bad guy from Beverly Hills Cop 3, who's one of the 2 people Trash.”
Bill Simmons · 1:33:43
nominee The actor from the evil law firm in Philadelphia (name not given): He can't even remember what part the actor plays in Working Girl, which he says makes him nearly the winner.
“That guy? So I almost feel like that makes him the winner because I don't even remember what party playing in this movie.”
Bill Simmons · 1:34:11
nominee Caroline Aaron: Identified as Dr. Marcia Fieldstone in Sleepless in Seattle and the mom on Mrs. Maisel.
“What about Caroline Aaron who plays Dr. Marcia Fieldstone in Sleepless in Seattle and is also the mom on the Marvelous Mrs. Maze?”
unknown · 1:34:19

Rocky (1976) · ‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best that guy · Best that-guy performance; no winner is named.

nominee Thayer David as Jergens
“Their David is is Jurgens, the manager.”
unknown · 1:22:17
nominee Stan Shaw as Dipper
“Stan Shaw was another one, but I think he's Stan Shaw, who played Dipper.”
unknown · 1:22:30
nominee Frank Stallone as the doo-wop singer
“And then Frank Stallone is Frank Stallone.”
unknown · 1:22:35
nominee Joe Spinell as Gazzo: Judged not eligible because he has already graduated from that guy.
“Joe Spinald is, I think he's not eligible.”
unknown · 1:22:11

Friday Night Lights (2004) · ‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Best that guy · Best that guy / actor you'll recognize from elsewhere.

winner Brad Leland as John Buddy Garrity
“I think Buddy Garrity is the best that guy because I see him in anything.”
Mallory Rubin · 1:20:38
nominee Timothy F. Crowley as the official in the championship game: He is Coach Crowley on Eric's staff in the TV show.
“I went with Timothy F. Crowley, who is the official in the championship game, but is, of course, coached Crowley on Eric's staff in the TV show.”
Bill Simmons · 1:20:48

Pulp Fiction (1994) · ‘Pulp Fiction’ (Part 2) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · Best that guy

nominee Peter Greene as Zed
“Is he Peter Green or is he Zed? He might be Peter Green. As a as a 90s.”
unknown · 1:44:55
nominee Paul Calderon as Paul
“I think Paul Calderon is beyond that guy, right?”
unknown · 1:45:05
nominee Julia Sweeney as Raquel
“Is Julius Sweeney, Julius Sweeney?”
unknown · 1:45:15
nominee Burr Steers as Roger
“Is Bur Steers? Steers, Burst Steers.”
unknown · 1:45:18
winner Bronagh Gallagher as Trudy
“I think the winner is the, uh, is, is uh, Jody's friend, Trudy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:45:36

Notting Hill (1999) · ‘Notting Hill’ With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Rhys Ifans as Spike: They would rename the award for him.
“We could rename it to the Resiphons Award.”
unknown · 0:54:42
nominee Hugh Bonneville
“I think, really, you could kind of do Hugh Bonneville, but then he became around.”
unknown · 0:54:46

Twister (1996) · ‘Twister’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best that guy · Best 'that guy' actor.

winner Zach Grenier: Corrected from 'Raneer'/'Grenier' in transcript.
“But the answer is Zach Raneer.”
unknown · 1:19:12
nominee Patrick Fischler
“That guy from Mad Men who played the mean comic.”
unknown · 1:18:33
nominee Joey Slotnick
“Joey Slatnick.”
unknown · 1:19:06

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) · ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy or that girl in a movie.

winner Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina
“It's got to be Frau for our business.”
Bill Simmons · 0:51:39
nominee Michael York as Basil Exposition
“I mean, what's your relationship to Michael York?”
unknown · 0:51:49
nominee Kristen Johnston as Ivana Humpalot: Offered as a pick the speaker doesn't understand.
“I have Kristen Johnson for this one.”
unknown · 0:52:04

Breaking Away (1979) · ‘Breaking Away’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · The best that-guy performance in the film.

pick Robyn Douglass as Nancy: A face people know from this movie without knowing her name; her career never took off.
“I mean, it's tough because this movie came out so long ago, but Robin Douglas to me is kind of a that guy”
unknown · 1:12:08
pick Paul Dooley: Called an elite that guy, along with Barbara Barrie.
“I think Paul Dooley and Barbara Verry are kind of like elite, that guy and gals.”
unknown · 1:12:38
pick Barbara Barrie: Already a huge stage star, but still the money for this movie.
“I guess Barbara Berry's the that guy?”
unknown · 1:12:31

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) · ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin

Best that guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

winner Vincent Schiavelli as Mr. Vargas
“Vincent Skate Valley, okay.”
unknown · 1:19:48
nominee Taylor Negron as the pizza guy
“Would you go with Taylor, Taylor, the pizza guy or Vincent Skiavelli?”
unknown · 1:19:42

The War of the Roses (1989) · ‘The War of the Roses’ With Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner J.D. Spradlin: Cited for his long run of that-guy parts, including the senator in Godfather II.
“But the real that guy is J.D. Spradlin, who I think is J.D. Spradlin, but he's the senator and godfather too.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:00
nominee The guy from Total Recall who advises skipping the fish course at the dinner
“One is the guy from Total Recall.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:42

Internal Affairs (1990) · ‘Internal Affairs’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

winner John Capellos as Carl the janitor: Hosts argue most people know him as Carl the janitor.
“I have Carl the janitor.”
unknown · 1:12:28
nominee Marco Rodriguez as Demetrio
“Marco Rodriguez, the guy who plays Demetrio in this movie.”
unknown · 1:11:46
nominee Ron Vodder: Name as transcribed; mentioned as someone they covered in Philadelphia.
“Ron Vodder, who we did in Philadelphia.”
unknown · 1:12:07

The Insider (1999) · ‘The Insider’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · The best that guy.

winner Bruce McGill: A triple crown with the Dion Waiters and Saul Rubinek awards.
“I like the idea of McGill winning the triple crown.”
unknown · 1:22:32
nominee Philip Baker Hall as Don Hewitt: Part of the longest nominee field the hosts say they have had.
“Philip Baker Hall, Gina Gershon, Stephen Tobolaski, Rip Thorne, Torn.”
unknown · 1:21:59
nominee Gina Gershon: Hosts split on buying her as a corporate lawyer.
“Philip Baker Hall, Gina Gershon, Stephen Tobolaski, Rip Thorne, Torn.”
unknown · 1:21:59
nominee Stephen Tobolowsky
“Philip Baker Hall, Gina Gershon, Stephen Tobolaski, Rip Thorne, Torn.”
unknown · 1:21:59
nominee Rip Torn
“Riptorn, kind of wasted in this movie.”
unknown · 1:22:06
nominee Michael Gambon
“Com Fiord, Debbie Mazar, Lindsay Krauss, Michael Gambon, and Esther Serrano as the FBI guy.”
unknown · 1:22:22
nominee Lindsay Crouse: Offered as the alternative winner to McGill.
“I do think Lindsay Krauss, a lot of people don't know what her name is.”
unknown · 1:22:35

A Bronx Tale (1993) · ‘A Bronx Tale’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

Joey Pants Award · Best 'that guy' supporting actor.

nominee Dominic Lombardozzi
“Uh, she, she, I think, she would be up there with me and Dominic Lombardozu, but I think he's kind of now become,”
unknown · 1:22:07
winner Jimmy Whispers: The speaker does not know the actor's real name; the character is Jimmy Whispers.
“I have Jimmy Whispers.”
unknown · 1:22:21
nominee Clem Caserta
“Clem Caserta.”
unknown · 1:22:29

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) · ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best 'that guy' role in the film.

winner Rade Šerbedžija as Milich: The costume shop owner; the speaker can't recall the actor's name.
“It has to be Lee Sobieski's dad, right?”
unknown · 1:10:50
winner Rade Šerbedžija as Milich
“I also had Lily Sobieski's dad for this one, too, because he's really feeling it.”
unknown · 1:11:17
nominee Todd Field as Nick Nightingale: Dismissed because he stops acting and goes on to direct.
“No, Todd Field?”
unknown · 1:10:59

A Few Good Men (1992) · ‘A Few Good (Re)Men’ Live From L.A. With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · The best that-guy performance in the film.

nominee J.A. Preston as Judge Randolph: Mentioned, with the hosts unsure of his name.
“J.A. Preston is the judge.”
Bill Simmons · 1:17:28
winner unnamed actor as one of the three interviewers of Joe Galloway: The actor remembered as the 90210 rapist, whose name the hosts do not know.
“Well, I wanted to mention him, but the winner is, in the beginning, one of the 3 guys interviewing Joe Galloway was that guy who played the 90210 rapist, Garrett Slane.”
Bill Simmons · 1:17:36
nominee Xander Berkeley as Sam and Danny's boss: Also the Ralph in Heat.
“Sam and Danny's boss is Xander Berkeley.”
unknown · 1:17:54
nominee Michael DeLorenzo as William Santiago: Floated as the New York Undercover actor who plays Santiago.
“Is in your mind is Michael DiLorenzo fit the bill for this from New York Undercover, who plays Santiago?”
unknown · 1:18:13

My Cousin Vinny (1992) · ‘My Cousin Vinny’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wesley Morris

Best That Guy · Best that guy actor in the cast.

nominee James Rebhorn: Raised after Bruce McGill was ruled ineligible.
“James Redborn?”
unknown · 1:05:36
nominee Maury Chaykin
“I was going to throw up Maury Chakin.”
unknown · 1:05:40
nominee Lane Smith
“I had Lane Smith.”
unknown · 1:05:49

This Is the End (2013) · ‘This Is the End’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

nominee David Krumholtz as David Krumholtz: Questioned whether he qualifies as a that guy yet.
“Is Krumholtz a that guy yet?”
unknown · 0:52:28
nominee Brian Huskey: For sticking his head through the door.
“Brian Husky?”
unknown · 0:52:31

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) · ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best that guy · Best that-guy performance.

winner Alison Doody as Elsa: Known afterward as the Last Crusade lady; her other credit mentioned is Major League 2.
“I think Alison Duty probably wins it, right?”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:13

Blood Diamond (2006) · ‘Blood Diamond’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy · The best that guy.

pick Arnold Vosloo as Colonel Coetzee: The guy from The Mummy and Hard Target.
“I guess we already handed that one out, but I wanted to point out Colonel Kutzi.”
Bill Simmons · 0:59:57

Iron Man (2008) · ‘Iron Man’ With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan

Best That Guy · Best that-guy performance.

nominee Raza, the Ten Rings leader
“The that guy's name is Raza.”
Bill Simmons · 1:10:07
winner Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson: Known now as Coulson but also definitely a that guy.
“And then Clark Gregg, I think, is our winner?”
Bill Simmons · 1:10:10

Catch Me If You Can (2002) · ‘Catch Me If You Can’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · The best 'that guy' performance in the film.

winner Nathalie Baye as Frank's mother: Offered by a host as the pick, with praise for the scene where Hanratty visits her.
“Best that guy word.”
unknown · 0:20:20

Alive (1993) · ‘Alive’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck

Best That Guy · Best that-guy actor in the cast.

pick Michael DeLorenzo: Also named: Jack Noseworthy and Josh Lucas.
“You mentioned Michael D. Lorenzo.”
unknown · 1:03:31

The Edge (1997) · ‘The Edge’ With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan

Best That Guy award · Best that guy actor in the movie.

winner Harold Perrineau as Stephen: For people under 35 he wins as the Lost dad nobody could name.
“For people under 35, Harold Paranou probably wins this because he's basically lost dad from Lost, but nobody would know his name, but we know his name.”
Bill Simmons · 1:13:51
nominee Gil Myers as the airport mechanic admiring the plane: Known from 90210; the name is as heard in the transcript.
“Gil Myers from 902 and O. is the guy at the beginning who he thinks he's admiring the wife and he's admiring the plane.”
Bill Simmons · 1:14:00
nominee L.Q. Jones as the man who asks for $30 to $40 million: Usually wears a big mustache; here a beard with a scar.
“That's LQ Jones.”
Bill Simmons · 1:14:23
nominee Kathleen (surname not said) as the lady at the cabin: Recognized as the girl from Roadhouse; surname not given in the transcript.
“Oh, yeah, the lady. Kathleen...”
unknown · 1:14:43

Margin Call (2011) · ‘Margin Call’ With Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, and Brian Koppelman

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the cast.

winner Asif Mandvi as Ramesh: He never knew the name until he looked it up; he has popped up all over.
“So the guy who plays Ramesh, who's that like the executive lawyer. His name is Asif Manvi.”
Bill Simmons · 1:07:51

Scent of a Woman (1992) · ‘Scent of a Woman’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy · The best familiar face from a smaller role.

nominee Unnamed actor as Willie, the colonel's brother: He doesn't know the actor but calls him a that guy.
“The colonel's brother, Willie.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:05
nominee Gene Canfield as Manny the chauffeur
“Manly the chauffeur, played by Gene Canfield.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:10
winner Nicholas Sadler as Harry, the ringleader kid
“And then I think the winner is the ringleaner kid.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:17
winner Todd Luiso as one of the trio of kids: Chris has seen him in Jerry Maguire, The Rock, Apollo 13 and High Fidelity.
“I'm going with Todd Luiso, who was, uh, he's the other...”
Chris Ryan · 1:05:35
nominee Rebhorn as Mr. Trask
“I think, I mean, Reb Horn's the that guy, isn't he?”
unknown · 1:04:59
nominee Ron Eldard as Trent: Debated whether he counts, since he was the star of stuff, and a friend's boyfriend on Friends.
“He's he's Ron Eldard.”
unknown · 1:04:48

Unforgiven (1992) · ‘Unforgiven’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy · Best supporting 'that guy' or 'that gal' in the movie.

winner Anna Thomson as Delilah: Ninety-nineties run of Unforgiven, True Romance, The Crow, Bad Boys.
“The best that guy award goes to Anna Thompson.”
Bill Simmons · 1:22:31
nominee The actor who plays Skinny as Skinny Dubois: Nobody knew his name; he plays Skinny for 25 years.
“the guy who plays skinny basically plays skinny for like 25 years.”
unknown · 1:22:57

Misery (1990) · ‘Misery’ With Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman

Best That Guy · The best familiar face in a supporting part.

nominee Richard Farnsworth: The pick for Craig's generation.
“It's got to be Farnsworth for at least the Craigs generation.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:55
winner Frances Sternhagen: Better choice because she is Cliff Claven's mom from Cheers.
“Because she's Cliff Claven's mom, right?”
Brian Koppelman · 1:06:04

Knocked Up (2007) · ‘Knocked Up’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Craig Horlbeck

Best That Guy · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

winner Tim Bagley as the OB-GYN
“His name is Tim Bagley.”
Bill Simmons · 1:02:30
nominee Joanna Kerns as Alison and Debbie's mom: The mom from Growing Pains.
“Her name is Joanna Kearns, growing pains before your time, Craig, but it was a Kurt Cameron sitcom.”
Bill Simmons · 1:02:43
nominee Alan Tudyk as Alison's boss at E!: Bill agrees he should have had him.
“I'm shocked you're not talking about Alan Tudek.”
unknown · 1:02:58

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) · ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best familiar character actor in a small role.

nominee Alan Garfield as Chief Lutz
“Chief Lutz. Played by Alan Garfield.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:19
nominee Gilbert Hall as Inspector Todd
“The Inspector Todd, played by Gilbert Hall, our guy.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:27
winner Valerie Wildman as the gun club receptionist: Later seen as Dylan McKay's father's fiancee on 90210.
“this is my favorite, and I think the winner, the gun club perceptionist.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:32
nominee Ronny Cox: Graduated that guy: nobody knew his name in 1987.
“Ronnie Cox, no question.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:06
nominee John Ashton as Taggart: Graduated that guy, a that guy until Midnight Run.
“John Ashton, I think, was that guy until Midnight Run.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:10
nominee Robert Ridgely as Lutz's boss
“And then her guy Robert Ridgley, playing the, uh, the, uh, Lutz's boss, who ends up firing Lutz at the end.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:14
nominee Robert Pastorelli as Vinny
“Robert Pastorelli from Murphy Brown is in this movie.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:40
nominee Paul Gilfoyle as Thermopolis
“Yeah, and then Paul Gilfoyle's Tmopolis was great.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:52

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) · ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best that guy (the Joey Pants Award) · The best "that guy" character actor in the cast.

nominee Charles Napier as Commander Gilmour: The Silence of the Lambs prison guard and judge in Philadelphia.
“Charles Napier.”
unknown · 0:52:51
winner Larry Thomas as the blackjack dealer (the Soup Nazi): Named the winner because it was a first-time catch watching last night.
“I think he's our winner because I don't even know if Soup Nats his name.”
unknown · 0:53:24
nominee Fabiana Udenio as Alotta Fagina
“And then I think a lot of vagina became that guy from this movie.”
unknown · 0:53:34
nominee Elia Baskin as the Russian officer
“Elia Baskin, the Russian, the Russian officer.”
unknown · 0:53:59

The Player (1992) · 'The Player' With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Wesley Morris

Best that guy (the Joey Pants Award) · The best that-guy performance in the movie.

nominee Richard E. Grant as Tom Oakley: Runner-up for his manic pitch of Habeas Corpus.
“Our runner-up is going to be Richard E. Grant, who plays Tom Oakley, the pitcher of habeas corpus.”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:25
winner Leah Ayres: Van Damme's love interest in Bloodsport, the first person seen in the movie, working at the studio; nobody could name her.
“Von Dom's love interest in Bloodsport, Le Ayres, is one of the people that works for the studio.”
Bill Simmons · 1:16:04

Die Hard 2 (1990) · ‘Die Hard 2’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best that guy: a face everybody knows whose name nobody does.

winner Robert Costanzo as the cop at the beginning: Producer Craig has no idea who he is; also in Total Recall.
“I feel like Robert Costanzo as Robert Costanzo.”
unknown · 0:52:32
winner Don Harvey: Wants to give the award to both Harvey and Art Evans: recognizes them immediately but never knew their names.
“So for me, it's either Don Harvey or Art Evans.”
unknown · 0:52:52
winner Art Evans as Marvin the janitor
“And I would like to give them both the word.”
unknown · 0:52:55

Panic Room (2002) · ‘Panic Room’ (Plus a Mini Will Smith–Oscars Recap) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best that-guy actor in a small part.

winner Paul Schulze as a cop at the door: Bill confuses whether he was on Oz or The Sopranos, which the hosts take as the sign of a winner.
“I had either father fell from the Sopranos, who I thought was the guy from us, or the realtor who was also on every soap opera, including General Hospital, and I think was feeding with Robert Scorpio at one.30 years ago.”
Bill Simmons · 1:14:39
nominee the realtor (soap opera actor) as the realtor: Put up alongside the cop.
“I had either father fell from the Sopranos, who I thought was the guy from us, or the realtor who was also on every soap opera, including General Hospital, and I think was feeding with Robert Scorpio at one.30 years ago.”
Bill Simmons · 1:14:39

The Batman (2022) · ‘Batman’ (1989) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award (Best That Guy) · Best that guy in the supporting cast.

winner Tracy Walter as Bob the Goon: Called a clear winner; Nicholson negotiated to have his friend in the cast.
“This is Clear winner. Bob the Goon, AK Tracy Walter.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:09

The Ice Storm (1997) · ‘The Ice Storm’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

nominee Unnamed weather lady, the overlaugher from Sleepless in Seattle: Spotted by his wife.
“It was the annoying overlaugher from Sleepless in Seattle who goes on the dates with Tom Hanks.”
Bill Simmons · 0:59:09
winner Michael Cumpsty as the Reverend: Plays priests often; flies into the side of the mountain at the key party.
“His name is Michael Kumpstie.”
unknown · 0:59:28

Miracle (2004) · ‘Miracle’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best 'that guy' actor in the movie.

winner Eddie Cahill as Jim Craig: Noah Emmerich ruled out as too prominent; Cahill is the 'guy from CSI: New York'.
“So the answer is Eddie Cahill, who played Jim Craig.”
unknown · 0:52:51
nominee Kenneth Welsh as the doctor: Transcript has Kenneth Walsh; he is in Twin Peaks and everything.
“See, I have Kenneth Walsh as the doc.”
unknown · 0:53:06
nominee Sean McCann as Walter Bush: The man who gets Herb the job and taps Rizzo before the gold medal game.
“I also think Sean McCann, who plays Walter, who's like the guy who gets Herb the job and shows up to a couple.”
unknown · 0:53:19

The Godfather Part II (1974) · ‘The Godfather Part II’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Brian Koppelman

Joey Pants Award · The best that-guy actor in the film.

winner Troy Donahue as Merle: Would be thrilled to see him in anything else; the hosts note his real name is Merle Johnson.
“I have to go with Merle just because I just see if I saw him in anything else.”
unknown · 1:58:20
nominee Joe Spinell as Willie Cicci
“We mentioned Willie Chichi.”
Bill Simmons · 1:58:09
nominee Rocco Lampone
“We mentioned Merle, Rocco, I have no idea what his name is.”
Bill Simmons · 1:58:10
nominee Al Neri
“Al Nery.”
Bill Simmons · 1:58:14
nominee Janko
“Um, and and Janko.”
Bill Simmons · 1:58:15
nominee Dominic Chianese as Johnny Ola
“Dominic Cheneys.”
Bill Simmons · 1:58:19

Father of the Bride (1991) · ‘Father of the Bride’ With Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · Best familiar face whose name people don't know.

nominee B.D. Wong as Howard Weinstein: Past winner; Bill thinks he has graduated from the award.
“It B.D. Wong's won this before.”
Bill Simmons · 0:55:47
winner George Newburn as Brian MacKenzie: Prolific actor and an Audible narrator with over 350 credits.
“All right, so we'll give him we'll give it to George Newburn.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:31

Saturday Night Fever (1977) · ‘Saturday Night Fever’ With Bill Simmons and Jimmy Kimmel

Joey Pants Award · The person in the movie who is most 'that guy'.

nominee Barry Miller as Bobby: The guy who dies at the end, also in Fame; 'that guy from Saturday Night Fever and Fame'.
“I think he's the winner because you'd see him.”
Bill Simmons · 1:00:37
winner Robert Costanzo as the paint store customer: Bill agrees this is the better choice.
“I'm going to say the guy from the paint store, the customer at the beginning of the movie, whose name I looked up was Robert Costanzo.”
Jimmy Kimmel · 1:00:49

The Color of Money (1986) · ‘The Color of Money’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best "that guy" actor in the movie.

nominee Cruise's uncle from Cocktail (bar scene) as Cruise's uncle
“Cruz's uncle from Cocktails in one of the bars.”
Bill Simmons · 0:53:17
nominee Bruce A. Young as Mozelle: Also played Jackie in Risky Business.
“Bruce A. Young. This is a candidate for best that guy.”
unknown · 0:53:32
nominee Bill Cobbs as Orvis
“And then our guy Bill Cobbs plays Orvis. Love Bill Cobbs.”
unknown · 0:53:38
winner Paul Herman as the Akron open winner in the Atlantic City bar: Paul Herman is Beansy on The Sopranos and Goodfellas helicopters guy.
“So I think I have our I have our winner.”
unknown · 0:53:55
pick Paul Herman as the Akron open winner: Would go with Herman or Cruise's uncle.
“I go with him or Cruz's uncle.”
Bill Simmons · 0:54:20

Trainspotting (1996) · ‘Trainspotting’ With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

nominee James Cosmo as Renton's dad: Basically James Cosmo in every movie with Scottish people.
“For Joey Pants, I have James Cosmo as Renton's dad.”
Chris Ryan · 1:12:20
nominee Shirley Henderson: Small part; Andy raves about her career.
“And then I also had Shirley Henderson, who is an actress.”
Chris Ryan · 1:12:37

Fight Club (1999) · ‘Fight Club’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Zach Grenier as the narrator's boss: Chris names him and says he knows him from this and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
“So have to mention it, but it's got to be narrators boss, right?”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:42
nominee Holt McCallany as one of Tyler's right-hand guys
“Holt McCalney is that guy from Fight Club.”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:28

Boyz n the Hood (1991) · ‘Boyz n the Hood’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Logan Murdock

Best That Guy · The Joey Pants Award for the best that guy in the cast.

pick John Cothran as the USC recruiter: Has been in a lot of stuff, never knew his name.
“I got to give this to the USC recruiter because he's been in a lot of stuff.”
Bill Simmons · 1:14:43
pick Monster: Had to Google that his name in the movie was Monster.
“Monster.”
unknown · 1:14:52
pick Vonte Sweet as the guy who takes the ball: Was in both this and Menace II Society.
“So I got Vonte Sweet.”
unknown · 1:15:03
pick Jesse Lawrence Ferguson as the black cop: Also adds that everyone in the movie was a that guy at some point.
“Jesse Lawrence Ferguson, who plays a black cop.”
unknown · 1:15:50

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) · ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Paul Freeman as Belloc
“So Paul Freeman probably wins for Belloc”
unknown · 1:22:53
nominee Ronald Lacy as Toht
“And Ronald Lacy was taught.”
unknown · 1:23:00
nominee John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
“So John Reece Davis is too big for”
unknown · 1:23:07

What About Bob? (1991) · ‘What About Bob?’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

nominee The telephone operator
“I guess the telephone operator is the other one I was looking at.”
unknown · 0:49:25
nominee Aida Turturro as Tony Soprano's sister, in one scene
“Uh, maybe they're not that guys, but uh, Tony Soprano's sister is in one scene.”
unknown · 0:49:30
winner The actor from The Wire who played Carcetti's aide (and Querns on Oz), in one scene
“Yeah, he wins.”
unknown · 0:49:54
nominee Tom Aldredge as Mr. Gutman: Also Mrs. Soprano's father on The Sopranos.
“Tom Aldridge is Mr. Gutman.”
unknown · 0:50:15
nominee Charlie Korsmo as Siggy Marvin
“The other one is, the other one is, um, is Charlie Corzmo?”
unknown · 0:50:38

Predator (1987) · ‘Predator’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Kyle Brandt

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · Best that-guy character actor in the movie.

winner R.G. Armstrong as the old general
“I'll give you R.G. Armstrong as the old guy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:01:13
nominee Richard Chavez as Poncho
“I'll give you Richard Chavez as Poncho, because I just knew him as Poncho from this point on.”
Bill Simmons · 1:01:19
nominee Elpidia Carrillo as the hostage
“And then this is the dark horse for this category is Opedia Carrillo or Carrillo, probably.”
Bill Simmons · 1:01:27

Thief (1981) · ‘Thief’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award (Best That Guy) · Best that-guy character actor.

pick Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina and William Petersen, who broke out here: Suggests renaming it the old rookie of the year award for this movie; none of them were that guy yet.
“I was almost going to say maybe we should change it just for this movie to the old rookie of the year award.”
Bill Simmons · 0:58:32
winner Tom Signorelli as Attaglia: The only one who kept that-guy status; always the eighth goon.
“I think the only guy who held that guy's status is a Taglia.”
unknown · 0:58:49

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) · ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Seymour Cassell as Dusty
“I'm gonna give to Seymour Cassell as Dusty.”
Chris Ryan · 1:08:35
nominee Eben Moss-Bacharach as the bellhop
“Yeah, and do you know who was the bellhop when Royal is moving out and is complaining about his missing encyclopedias is Eben Moss Bacharach”
Andy Greenwald · 1:08:47

Home Alone (1990) · ‘Home Alone’ With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mina Kimes

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy: the familiar face in a small role.

pick Kenneth Hudson Campbell as Santa: Also Max in Armageddon and the man in the hall in Groundhog Day.
“We mentioned Kenneth Hudson Campbell as Santa. He played Max in Armageddon.”
Chris Ryan · 1:05:17
pick Billie Bird and Bill Irwin as the older couple who sell their plane ticket to Kate
“I feel like Billy Bird and Bill Irwin, the older couple who sell their their plane ticket to Kate.”
Chris Ryan · 1:05:23
pick Angela Goethals as Linnie: Also in Jerry Maguire; Chris once hung out with her at Vassar.
“Angela Gothals, who plays um, Linny and also is in Jerry Maguire, hung out with her one night at Vassar.”
Chris Ryan · 1:05:41
pick Larry Hankin as Officer Balzac: Someone who crops up all the time.
“I think Larry Hankin, who I mentioned in Dion Waiters as well. The cop is somebody who crops up all the time.”
Chris Ryan · 1:06:25

The Game (1997) · ‘The Game’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · Best 'that guy' supporting actor in the film.

nominee Peter Donat as Dan
“Peter Donut, as attorney Dan, who's, you could see in the Godfather, Godfather 2 commissioned hearings.”
Bill Simmons · 0:42:30
nominee Tommy Flanagan: The man with the long scar on his face.
“It's Tommy Flanagan.”
Bill Simmons · 0:42:43
nominee Linda Manz
“Linda Manns is in this movie randomly.”
unknown · 0:43:00
nominee Mark Boone Jr. as the private investigator
“Private investigator in this movie is also the guy who gives, um, Somerset, all the library files in seven.”
unknown · 0:43:08
winner James Rebhorn as Jim Rebhorn
“I think it's Rebhorn because I never knew what his name was until I had to do the research for his movie.”
unknown · 0:43:23

Seven (1995) · ‘Se7en’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (the Joey Pants Award) · Best that-guy performance.

winner Leland Orser: The hosts joke they can never remember his name.
“Best that guy, a.k. the Joey Pants Award.”
Bill Simmons · 1:00:50

Easy A (2010) · ‘Easy A’ With Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Shea Serrano

Joey Pants Award (Best That Guy) · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

nominee Malcolm McDowell as the principal: Named and set aside as too famous.
“The one I'm not going to pick is Malcolm McDowell.”
Shea Serrano · 1:08:59
winner Cam Gigandet as Micah: He knows him as the bully in Never Back Down.
“I got to go with Cam, the guy who plays Micah. Cam, Gigendent?”
Shea Serrano · 1:10:12
winner Cam Gigandet as Micah: To her he is one of the Twilight guys.
“He's just always like one of the Twilight guys.”
Amanda Dobbins · 1:11:04
winner Dan Byrd as Brandon: Picked over Cam, whom she remembers as Volchek from The O.C.; she knows Byrd from other 2000s roles.
“However, I'm picking Dan Bird, and I know that, like, the number 2 shouldn't necessarily get this, but as Brandon, I was like, oh, that guy.”
Juliet Litman · 1:12:16

Fletch (1985) · ‘Fletch’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best 'that guy' in the movie.

winner Richard Libertini as Frank, the newspaper editor
“Uh, let's give Richard Libertini, the that guy award, because he's just that guy from this movie.”
Bill Simmons · 0:56:35
nominee Larry Flash Jenkins as George Wendt
“Larry Flash Jenkins is George Went, the other guy, gummy, sort of drug addict.”
Bill Simmons · 0:54:02
winner Emmett Walsh as the doctor who gives Fletch the physical: Sean, who has the White Shadow DVD behind him, goes with him.
“Emmett Walsh, she's one of the all-time great that guys.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:54:47
nominee Kenneth Mars as Stanton Boyd
“Kenneth Mars, I feel like, is on the list too.”
unknown · 0:54:53
nominee Alison La Placa
“Alison LaPlaca as the person, she's the woman working at the airline at the airline desk.”
Bill Simmons · 0:55:12
nominee Joe Don Baker as Chief Karlin: The hosts agree he is a that guy to the three of them.
“Is Joe Don Baker Joe Don Baker?”
Bill Simmons · 0:55:22

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) · ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best 'that guy' actor in the film.

winner Richard Edson as parking attendant: Together with Larry 'Flash' Jenkins.
“I'm going with both parking attendance.”
Bill Simmons · 1:03:29
winner Larry 'Flash' Jenkins as parking attendant
“And then the other guy, Larry Flash Jenkins, who is in Fletch, and is in season 3 of The White Shadow, my favorite show ever.”
Bill Simmons · 1:03:42
nominee the maitre d' as maitre d'
“But I have both of those guys, unless you want to go with the maitre d from Chez Louis, because he's one of those guys too.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:05
nominee Max Perlich: Also Scott Coffey.
“Yeah, I also have Max Perlick and Scott Coffee from the classroom scene both show up in a lot of 80s movies.”
unknown · 1:04:11

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) · 'Edge of Tomorrow' With Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

nominee Terence Maynard: Named for the sergeant who says "on your feet, maggot".
“Terrence Maynard, who is sergeant on your feet, maggot”
Chris Ryan · 1:04:30
nominee Charlotte Riley as Nance
“I guess Charlotte Riley too, who plays Nance.”
Chris Ryan · 1:05:01
winner Tony Way as Kimmel: Character name inferred from the preceding Kimmel / Game of Thrones talk.
“I guess we should just go with Tony Way as our”
Sean Fennessey · 1:05:29

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) · ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Live From Sundance With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · The best that guy in the movie.

winner James Remar as Ugly Owl Hoot: Known from 48 Hours and The Warriors; the hosts gave him the award.
“I'll just go James Raymar as Ugly Owl Hoot on bounty law.”
unknown · 0:57:29
nominee Clifton Collins Jr. as the vaquero
“Oh, yeah.”
unknown · 0:57:35
nominee Rebecca Gayheart
“Rebecca Gayhart?”
unknown · 0:57:54
nominee Damon Herriman as Charles Manson
“Damon Harriman from Justified?”
unknown · 0:57:56
nominee Danielle Harris as Manson family member: The little girl from Halloween 4 and The Last Boy Scout, now a Manson family woman.
“I have Danielle Harris, the little girl from Halloween forward, last Boy Scout, who's now as a grown-up Manson family lady in this movie.”
unknown · 0:58:17

Skyfall (2012) · ‘Skyfall’ With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Amanda Dobbins

Denholm Elliott Award (Best That Guy) · The Joey Pants Award, renamed for this episode after a British character actor: the that guy who is in everything.

nominee Rory Kinnear as Tanner
“Roy Kinnear, in pretty much every good television show to come out of England last year.”
Chris Ryan · 1:02:35
nominee Nicholas Woodeson as Doctor Hall: Does the word association with Bond in the psychological evaluation.
“Nicholas Woodison, who is doing word association with Bond in the psychological evaluation, is in everything.”
Chris Ryan · 1:02:49
nominee Albert Finney as Kincaid: Sort of, because he is behind the beard.
“Uh, I guess Albert Finney sort of, because he's behind the beard.”
Chris Ryan · 1:02:56
nominee Ola Rapace as Patrice: Noomi Rapace's ex-husband, a well-known actor in Sweden; Bond tosses him off a building.
“Uh, Ola Rupas?”
unknown · 1:03:03
winner Helen McCrory as Clair Dowar: Plays the minister questioning M; you hear her voice and think of Polly Shelby from Peaky Blinders, even without a close-up.
“Helen McCrory, who goes on to play Polly Shelby in Peaky Blinders plays the minister, who's questioning Judy Dench.”
Chris Ryan · 1:02:42

The Holiday (2006) · ‘The Holiday’ With Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kari Simmons

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Dustin Hoffman as himself: A reverse that-guy: a very famous face for a few seconds in the video store.
“I mean, I just want to say I'm giving us Dustin Hoffman.”
unknown · 0:53:49

The Shining (1980) · ‘The Shining’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best that-guy supporting actor in the movie.

winner Tony Burton as Duke: He is the one Hallorann calls about the snowcat; Apollo Creed's trainer in the Rocky movies.
“Tony Burton.”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:58
nominee Barry Nelson as the hotel manager: Floated as the manager but not in contention.
“Barry Nelson.”
unknown · 1:16:22

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) · ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ With Bill Simmons, Wesley Morris, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Best That Guy (Joey Pants Award) · The best 'that guy' character actor in the movie.

nominee Jonathan Banks: First-ballot Hall of Fame that guy, before Breaking Bad made him known by name.
“This is tough because Jonathan Banks was like an all-time classic, that guy forever.”
Bill Simmons · 1:03:45
nominee Ronny Cox as Bogomil: Was that guy for a long stretch before becoming known as Ronny Cox.
“Ronnie Cox was also that guy.”
unknown · 1:04:06
winner James Russo as Mikey Tandino: Seen as the winner; nobody knew his name.
“I think James Russo is kind of the winner of this.”
Chris Ryan · 1:04:23
winner Michael Champion: A guy in everything in the 80s, always the slimy sidekick to the heavy.
“I'm going to go Michael Champion, who's actually one of the guys who's who works with Jonathan Banks in Maitland.”
unknown · 1:04:28
nominee Stephen Elliott as the chief: A TV-actor type; later called bad.
“Stephen Elliott?”
unknown · 1:05:16

Do the Right Thing (1989) · ‘Do The Right Thing’ With Sean Fennessey and Wesley Morris

Joey Pants Award · The best 'that guy' in the cast.

nominee Frankie Faison
“I guess it would have to be phaison.”
Wesley Morris · 1:21:00
winner Frank Vincent: Frank Vincent is the fire hydrant driver; Giancarlo Esposito is said to have aged out of the category after Breaking Bad.
“I mean, Frank Vincent is, I mean, I guess it's Frank Vincent because it's always Frank Vincent.”
Sean Fennessey · 1:21:04

Gone Girl (2014) · 'Gone Girl’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey

Best That Guy / Joey Pants Award · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

nominee Patrick Fugit as Gil: The Almost Famous guy, all grown up.
“It's got to be Patrick Fuget, right?”
Bill Simmons · 1:08:08
winner Missi Pyle as Ellen Abbott: The Nancy Grace character; no one knew her name.
“It's the Nancy Grace lady because I have I had no idea what her name was until you just said it.”
unknown · 1:08:37
nominee Boyd Holbrook: Pushed back on since he has outgrown the status.
“I mean, Boyd Holbrook is in this movie?”
unknown · 1:08:26
nominee Kathleen Rose Perkins as Shawna Kelly: A face seen in many TV shows, great in her one minute.
“Kathleen Rose Perkins because she's an episode.”
unknown · 1:08:49
nominee Casey Wilson as Noelle Hawthorne: Also considered, though some say she is already famous from SNL.
“Casey Wilson for me.”
unknown · 1:09:07

Collateral (2004) · ‘Collateral’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

nominee Bruce McGill: They joke it should be renamed the Bruce McGill Award and plan a Twitter poll.
“I have a gill for this.”
unknown · 1:03:19
winner Barry Shabaka Henley as Daniel: A regular in Michael Mann's casts.
“I have a Bear Shabaka Henley.”
unknown · 1:03:51

Reservoir Dogs (1992) · ‘Reservoir Dogs’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner The mustached cop in the commode story: Bill did not know the actor's name.
“We can give him the best that guy a word.”
Bill Simmons · 1:09:20
nominee Baltz as Marvin Nash, the cop: Never seen him since.
“I had balls targeted for that because I've never seen balls since.”
unknown · 1:09:27

When Harry Met Sally (1989) · ‘When Harry Met Sally’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy, the actor everyone knows but not by name.

winner Bruno Kirby as Jess: Known as Billy Crystal's friend from this movie; also played young Clemenza.
“I think it's Bruno Kirby, right?”
Bill Simmons · 1:07:32

Mean Girls (2004) · ‘Mean Girls’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins

Joey Pants Award (best that guy) · The best that-guy actor in the movie.

winner Damian: Described as just Damian; people walk around saying Damian.
“I think he's just Damien.”
unknown · 1:05:31
nominee The nerdy girl who ended up in the Ariana Grande video
“I think it's the woman who ended up in the Ariana Grande video who was like, Regina's George said X was cool, so I did blah, blah, blah, whatever that line is.”
unknown · 1:05:15

The Natural (1984) · ‘The Natural’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Darren McGavin as Gus Sands: Recognizable but uncredited.
“Darren McGavin.”
Bill Simmons · 1:17:43

Reality Bites (1994) · ‘Reality Bites’ 25th Anniversary With Bill Simmons, Chuck Klosterman, and Chris Ryan

The Joey Pants Award · The best 'that guy' whose name nobody knows.

nominee John Mahoney as Grant Gubler
“It's Mahoney. Joe Panelino.”
unknown · 1:08:30
nominee The actor who plays the husband of Lelaina's mom as Swoosie Kurtz's husband
“I think it's Susie Kurtz's husband because I don't know what that guy's name is.”
unknown · 1:08:36

Old School (2003) · ‘Old School’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy: a far-background player who went on to be recognizable.

winner Patrick Fischler as Jeremy Piven's henchman: The guy from Mad Men, also in Mulholland Drive; once named the host says that is how you win the Joey Pants Award.
“That's how you win the Joey Pants Award, and I have no idea what your name is.”
unknown · 0:54:31
nominee Patrick Adams as the guitar player during Dust in the Wind: A far background player who is now the star of Suits.
“Patrick Adams, who plays guitar during Dust in the Wind, is the star of Suits.”
unknown · 0:53:46

Tombstone (1993) · ‘Tombstone’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Joey Pants Award · The best 'hey, it's that guy' in the movie.

winner Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Maddie: The girl from Fletch; the winner because the narrator tells us she died of a drug overdose.
“She's my Joey Pants winner because at the end, they just casually tell us she died of a drug over.”
Bill Simmons · 0:56:43
nominee Stephen Lang: Most people could not recognize him with the beard and mud.
“I still don't feel like most people know who Stephen Lang is or could recognize him.”
unknown · 0:55:15

Taken (2008) · 'Taken' With Bill Simmons and Shea Serrano

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy, named after Joe Pantoliano.

winner Actor who played Jean-Claude (name not given) as Jean-Claude: Neither host knows his name; the only that guy in the movie. Shea agrees he is the only one.
“For me, it's Jean-Claude.”
Bill Simmons · 0:46:50

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) · 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Micah Peters, and Jason Concepcion

Joey Pants Award · Someone we did not know who emerged as someone we would remember.

winner Riley Keough as Capable: Not very familiar to him before this movie.
“So I wrote Riley Keo, who...”
Sean Fennessey · 0:37:05
nominee Quentin Kenihan as Corpus Colossus: Described as the little guy in the basket with the periscope, then named.
“Who's the little guy in the in the in the basket with the periscope, that guy?”
unknown · 0:37:20

Midnight Run (1988) · 'Midnight Run' With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

The Joey Pants Award · The best "that guy" in the movie.

winner Joe Pantoliano as Eddie Moscone: Wins because the award is named after him.
“But we have to give it to Joey Pants, because the awards named after him.”
Bill Simmons · 0:51:17
nominee the dad from My So-Called Life as the FBI agent
“The dad from my so-called life, who's also in this movie, who's an FI agent.”
unknown · 0:50:57
nominee Jack Kehoe as Eddie Moscone's sidekick: The donuts sidekick, called one of the great that guys.
“And then, uh, one of the great, great that guy's, Eddie Moscow and sidekick, who's diving him out.”
unknown · 0:51:03

Jaws (1975) · 'Jaws,' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Joey Pants Award · Best that guy.

winner Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn: A that guy for the over-55 crowd; to everyone under 40 he is just the mayor from Jaws.
“Murray Hamilton is a great that guy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:13:24

Forrest Gump (1994) · ‘Forrest Gump’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

The Joey Pants Award · The best 'that guy' in the movie; here, someone who eventually stopped being a that guy.

winner Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor: There was no obvious that guy, so they give it to Sinise, who had done little in movies before this and may have become Gary Sinise through it.
“I give it to Gary Snakes.”
unknown · 0:38:17

The Departed (2006) · ‘The Departed’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Best performance by that guy · The best performance by a familiar face whose name you would not know.

nominee Ray Winstone as Mr. French
“Ray Winstone, you mentioned him.”
Bill Simmons · 0:25:43
nominee James Badge Dale as Trooper Kerrigan: The guy who shoots video at the end.
“Trooper Kerrigan.”
Bill Simmons · 0:26:26
nominee Anthony Anderson
“Now he's Anthony Anderson, but at the time he's of that guy.”
Bill Simmons · 0:26:54
nominee David O'Hara as Fitzy
“His really name's David O'Hara.”
Bill Simmons · 0:27:03
winner Mark Rolston: Better known as Boggs from Shawshank.
“You bet better known as Boggs from Shawshank.”
Bill Simmons · 0:27:27
winner Kevin Corrigan as Costigan's cousin: Wanted co-winners; Bill and Chris agreed to disagree.
“How is there a better that guy than Bob? Kevin Morgan.”
Chris Ryan · 0:27:30