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10 Actors Who Regularly Kill TV Shows

And some of the series had real promise, too...

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 28, 2010 1:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Certain actors bring bad luck (or, in some cases, just plain bad acting) with them to every TV show they’re a part of. Courtesy of Screen Junkies, 10 actors who’ve been on so many canceled series, they should never be allowed on the small screen again:

  • Blair Underwood: After a good run on LA Law, he joined at least six shows that were quickly axed, including LAX, City of Angels, and Dirty Sexy Money.
  • Jacinda Barrett: This Australian actress has had small roles in a few big screen hits, but after starring or guest starring in six TV shows, including Guys Like Us and DC, they all bit the dust.
  • Krista Allen: Not only did she kill Baywatch, she racked up an astonishing 10 more cancellations, including What About Brian.

  • Donnie Wahlberg: After New Kids On the Block, Donnie couldn’t seem to quite make it on TV. He starred in four failed series, including Boomtown.
  • Carrie-Anne Moss: The female lead from The Matrix didn’t have as much luck on the small screen, killing four shows including Models, Inc. and F/X.
  • Moon Bloodgood: She’s “smoking hot,” but that didn’t save her four shows—including Daybreak and Journeyman—from cancellation.
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Blair Underwood: After a good run on LA Law, he joined at least six shows that were quickly axed, including LAX, City of Angels, and Dirty Sexy Money.
Blair Underwood: After a good run on LA Law, he joined at least six shows that were quickly axed, including LAX, City of Angels, and Dirty Sexy Money.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jacinda Barrett: This Australian actress has had small roles in a few big screen hits, but after starring or guest starring in six TV shows, including Guys Like Us and DC, they bit the dust.
Jacinda Barrett: This Australian actress has had small roles in a few big screen hits, but after starring or guest starring in six TV shows, including Guys Like Us and DC, they bit the dust.   (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
Krista Allen: Not only did she kill Baywatch, she racked up an astonishing 10 more cancellations, including What About Brian.
Krista Allen: Not only did she kill Baywatch, she racked up an astonishing 10 more cancellations, including What About Brian.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Donnie Wahlberg: After New Kids On the Block, Donnie couldn’t seem to quite make it on TV. He starred in four failed series, including Boomtown.
Donnie Wahlberg: After New Kids On the Block, Donnie couldn’t seem to quite make it on TV. He starred in four failed series, including Boomtown.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Carrie-Anne Moss: The female lead from The Matrix didn’t have as much luck on the small screen, killing four shows including Models, Inc. and F/X.
Carrie-Anne Moss: The female lead from The Matrix didn’t have as much luck on the small screen, killing four shows including Models, Inc. and F/X.   (Getty Images)
Moon Bloodgood: She’s “smoking hot,” but that didn’t save her four shows—including Daybreak and Journeyman—from cancellation.
Moon Bloodgood: She’s “smoking hot,” but that didn’t save her four shows—including Daybreak and Journeyman—from cancellation.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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COMMENTS
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cornelison
Mar 29, 2010 11:44 PM CDT
Maybe the writing is bad as well. It all smacks of showbiz politics. No wonder why cable is better.
JonmarkP
Mar 29, 2010 9:25 PM CDT
OMG, I've never even heard of any of these people.
timriggins
Mar 29, 2010 5:54 AM CDT
I'm so confused. Where are the other 4?
 

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