Reply #12: Huge exposure to US TV and movies in Australia [View All]

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So it's not surprising some actors become very skilled at American accents. Anthony LaPaglia, mentioned upthread, is very good. Also Tony Collette. I've been watching "United States of Tara" and she's just brilliant, actually it's a fantastic show all round. Mind you, I don't know how authentic she sounds to American ears.

Both British and American actors seem to find the Australian accent difficult. They usually end up sounding like cockneys.