30 Gloriously Geeky Actors and Directors

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With this list, we’re celebrating the actors and directors who have transformed their nerdy obsessions into memorable, thought-provoking entertainment.

From the obvious (George Lucas, William Shatner) to the not as obvious (Judi Dench?) to the simply inspirational (Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams), we’ve got ‘em covered.

#31

By your command! As Number Six on Battlestar Galactica (RIP), Tricia Helfer commands the affections of many a geeky viewer. Not as well-known: she has a solid side career doing voice work for... Read on...

#29

Robin Williams

Robin Williams the comedian, you say? Yes, I say, Robin Williams, the guy who admits to getting owned by 9-year-olds on his 360, and named his daughter Zelda, yes, after that Zelda . Here, have a... Read on...

#28

Sigourney Weaver

You say, Sigourney Weaver , the Oscar winning actress from Gorillas in the Mist , Annie Hall , and Working Girl ? And I say, yes, the award winning actress from Aliens , Ghostbusters , Galaxy... Read on...

#27

Stephen Spielberg

Stephen Spielberg is known primarily as a maker of blockbuster films, and less often as a philanthropist and supporter of the Democratic party . As geeks we know him as the director of Jaws ,... Read on...

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