Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace

auntiehill · July 29 2008, 10:45 PM

By request, this week's hunk is Lee Pace, who is best known as Ned the Pie-maker on TV's hit fantasy, "Pushing Daisies." Pace has also appeared as the overly-spiritual brother on "Wonderfalls," and will appear in the upcoming remake of the horror/thriller, The Possession.

Though he was born in Oklahoma, Lee spent his early years living in the Middle East. His family eventually moved back to the States, first to New Orleans and later, Houston, Texas. Lee attended high school in Houston, where he first began acting. He got so involved with his craft that he actually dropped out of high school to perform at the local Alley Theatre. Once he completed his final high school courses, Lee was accepted to The Juilliard School's Drama Division in 1997. (imdb)

In 2003, Lee Pace starred in the Sundance hit, Soldier's Girl (2003) (TV), a telefilm created for Showtime. The film was based on the true story of a transgendered nightclub performer in love with a soldier who is brutally murdered for their relationship. His breakthrough performance garnered him nominations for both the Golden Globes and the Independent Spirit Award, and he won a Gotham Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance.

His film credits include the fantasy-drama The Fall, The Good Shepherd, Infamous and the romantic comedy, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.

He was featured as #14 in Entertainment Weekly Magazine's best "30 Under 30" list of actors.

But is he a hunk? You be the judge.

The Possession

Pushing Daisies

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Infamous

Wonderfalls

Black and White headshot

Publicity Shots

auntiehill · July 29 2008, 10:48 PM

I give him a "Meh." I looooooooove "Pushing Daisies," but he does nothing for me.

RJDiogenes · July 29 2008, 11:36 PM

Marginal Thumbs Up. He's average looking, but he's got panache.

Ohappydagger · July 30 2008, 02:46 AM

Sure, I'll take some.

WillsBabe · July 30 2008, 08:08 AM

No. He freaks me out. I dunno why, though.

Orac Zen · July 30 2008, 08:37 AM

I don't know that I'd call him a hunk, but he definitely has je ne sais quoi. Thumbs up.

auntiehill · July 31 2008, 05:24 PM

Frankly, I think I like Emerson better.

But then, I'm sick that way.

DAK · July 31 2008, 06:23 PM

Yuck, no!!!

Temis the Vorta · July 31 2008, 08:29 PM

Definitely thumbs up! One of my Top Ten TV Boyfriends currently.

WillsBabe wrote:

No. He freaks me out. I dunno why, though.

I love how the reactions in these threads are all over the map.

Yeah, I know what you mean. There's a could-be-a-serial-killer vibe to him.

Daedalus12 · July 31 2008, 08:37 PM

Temis the Vorta wrote:

I love how the reactions in these threads are all over the map.

I love how the average thumbs up score in these threads are like 40 points lower than the same average in the genre babes threads.

Though the sample size is small but it really shows the difference between men and women in a very prominent way.

auntiehill · July 31 2008, 09:25 PM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.

Men fall in love with the person they find attractive, while women find attractive the person they happen to love.

I'll try to come up with more sweeping generalizations later.

Top41 · July 31 2008, 11:36 PM

I'd hit it.

RJDiogenes · July 31 2008, 11:37 PM

Also, some people should pay closer attention to the scores in the Babe threads.

Temis the Vorta · July 31 2008, 11:38 PM

Daedalus12 wrote:

Temis the Vorta wrote:

I love how the reactions in these threads are all over the map.

I love how the average thumbs up score in these threads are like 40 points lower than the same average in the genre babes threads.

Though the sample size is small but it really shows the difference between men and women in a very prominent way.

Girls are harder to please, plus the types of "hunks" featured in these polls range far more widely in actual sexiness and include some weird options - Lee Pace is far from being the most unusual. The Hunk threads are much more interesting as a result.

Hey have we done Jim Caveziel?

Also, some people should pay closer attention to the scores in the Babe threads.

You're right, the point spread really isn't all that different, is it?

But the Hunks selected are far more interestingly varied than the Babes.

Temis the Vorta · July 31 2008, 11:41 PM

auntiehill wrote:

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.

Men fall in love with the person they find attractive, while women find attractive the person they happen to love.

I'll try to come up with more sweeping generalizations later.

The problem with that is, none of us have ever MET the hunks in question so it's hard to argue that we're doing anything but going off looks & talent.

View Poll Results: Genre Hunk of the Week: Lee Pace
Yeah, baby! (thumbs up)	10	45.45%
Not So Much. (thumbs down)	6	27.27%
"Meh." (thumbs sideways)	6	27.27%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

July 29 2008, 10:48 PM	#2
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace I give him a "Meh." I looooooooove "Pushing Daisies," but he does nothing for me. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

July 29 2008, 11:36 PM	#3
RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Location: RJDiogenes of Boston	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace Marginal Thumbs Up. He's average looking, but he's got panache. __________________ Please stop by my Gallery and YouTube Page for a visit. And read Trunkards!

July 30 2008, 02:46 AM	#4
Ohappydagger Rear Admiral	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace Sure, I'll take some. __________________ Mmm... nutmeg.

July 30 2008, 08:08 AM	#5
WillsBabe Vice Admiral	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace No. He freaks me out. I dunno why, though. __________________

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July 29 2008, 10:45 PM	#1
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace By request, this week's hunk is Lee Pace, who is best known as Ned the Pie-maker on TV's hit fantasy, "Pushing Daisies." Pace has also appeared as the overly-spiritual brother on "Wonderfalls," and will appear in the upcoming remake of the horror/thriller, The Possession. Though he was born in Oklahoma, Lee spent his early years living in the Middle East. His family eventually moved back to the States, first to New Orleans and later, Houston, Texas. Lee attended high school in Houston, where he first began acting. He got so involved with his craft that he actually dropped out of high school to perform at the local Alley Theatre. Once he completed his final high school courses, Lee was accepted to The Juilliard School's Drama Division in 1997. (imdb) In 2003, Lee Pace starred in the Sundance hit, Soldier's Girl (2003) (TV), a telefilm created for Showtime. The film was based on the true story of a transgendered nightclub performer in love with a soldier who is brutally murdered for their relationship. His breakthrough performance garnered him nominations for both the Golden Globes and the Independent Spirit Award, and he won a Gotham Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance. His film credits include the fantasy-drama The Fall, The Good Shepherd, Infamous and the romantic comedy, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. He was featured as #14 in Entertainment Weekly Magazine's best "30 Under 30" list of actors. But is he a hunk? You be the judge. The Possession Pushing Daisies Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Infamous Wonderfalls Black and White headshot Publicity Shots __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

July 30 2008, 08:37 AM	#6
Orac Zen Mischief Manager Location: Missing him ^	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace I don't know that I'd call him a hunk, but he definitely has je ne sais quoi. Thumbs up. __________________ Max 2008 - 2013

July 31 2008, 05:24 PM	#7
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace Frankly, I think I like Emerson better. But then, I'm sick that way. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

July 31 2008, 06:23 PM	#8
DAK Admiral Location: TARDIS	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace Yuck, no!!! __________________ "Be that as it may, DAK rules. She is in the for front of scieintific advancment." - Spider "You know you suck at Guitar Hero when your mother keeps kicking your butt." - My son

July 31 2008, 09:25 PM	#11
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Men fall in love with the person they find attractive, while women find attractive the person they happen to love. I'll try to come up with more sweeping generalizations later. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

July 31 2008, 11:36 PM	#12
Top41 Moderator Location: I'm Here For The Sun	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace I'd hit it. __________________ "Don't let your shadow spoil the view of what's around you." --Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Today the Sun's On Us"

July 31 2008, 11:37 PM	#13
RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Location: RJDiogenes of Boston	Re: Genre Hunk of the Week 7/29/08: Lee Pace Also, some people should pay closer attention to the scores in the Babe threads. __________________ Please stop by my Gallery and YouTube Page for a visit. And read Trunkards!