![]() ![]() Not a big hit, it grossed $48 million at the box office and had a Rotten Tomatoes score of 48%.Īnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) - Steve Carell portrayed dim San Diego weatherman Brick Tamland and he reprised the role nine years later in Anchorman 2. Despite a sub-par Rotten Tomatoes score of 47%, the movie grossed $183 million in the US ($290 million adjusted for inflation)īruce Almighty (2003) -Jim Carrey portrayed Bruce Nolan, a weatherman on a local cable station in Buffalo who is given one week to play God. The Perfect Storm (2000) - Christopher McDonald portrayed Boston meteorologist Todd Gross. The movie was panned (22% Rotten Tomatoes score) and grossed just $11 million. Lucky Numbers (2000) - John Travolta portrayed Russ Richards, a Harrisburg, PA weatherman who wins the lottery. This indie film movie grossed $21 million ($41 million when adjusted for inflation) and was a favorite of critics, with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score. To Die For (1995) - Nicole Kidman portrayed villainous New Hampshire weather lady Suzanne Stone, who aspires to network TV stardom. The movie made $71 million at the domestic box office ($147 million adjusted for inflation) and had a spectacular Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%. Groundhog Day (1993) - Bill Murray portrayed Pittsburgh weatherman Phil Connors. It grossed $29 million ($61 million when adjusted for inflation). ![]() This comedy was well-received by critics, boasting a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes (only one movie on this list has a higher score). LA Story (1991) - Steve Martin portrayed zany Los Angeles weatherman, Harris K. Six of the movie weathermen had leading roles as did two of the TV roles. Here are thirteen roles, nine from movies and four from TV shows, that came to mind. But movies and TV shows occasionally cast Hollywood stars as weathermen/ladies, sometimes even in leading roles. In the eyes of their loyal viewers, TV weathermen, who are watched on a daily basis (often for years), are already stars. ![]()
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