Don Johnson did a good job because he was not out of character - he really is a washed up druggie in real life…same thing goes for “The Dude” - a loser alcoholic was not a hard role to play or a far stretch from reality for Jeff Bridges. Other acting gigs that were probably pretty easy would include: Sean Penn as a retard, Sean Penn as a retard, and Sean Penn as a retard.
Here endeth the first lesson.
