These are the guys who are pros. The work consistently. They know the line, they hit their marks. They are polite, they joke with the crew. I loved working with "working actors". Way better than any big star that I have been on set with.
I don't think Sam Elliot belongs on that list but great list nonetheless!
You know, there is this guy at the gym that I'd swear was a character actor or a guy who looks like a particular one. The problem is, I cannot place the movie that I might have seen him in. He usually plays a bartender...in like an irish pub...he's probably in his late 50's early 60's now and its maddening because I've tried to come up with GOOGLE Searches but I can't find him...so this list was timely. Alas, he isn't on it though...