10 Celebrities Who Could Use a Career Makeover in 2010

Andy Warhol once said that "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." For many celebrities, however, it looks like their clocks of fame are set at 14 minutes-and counting. Every celebrity is subject to a reversal of fortune, and here are 10 famous people who should take a serious look at their careers:

Will Ferrell needs to stop getting "Lost" in his roles

During its 35-year run on NBC, "Saturday Night Live" has experienced comedic highs and lows. In the fall of 1995, after a particularly weak season, Will Ferrell was one of the new SNL cast members that gave the show a much-needed infusion of comedy. Creating memorable characters like the wannabe Spartan cheerleader, Ferrell made his mark with a dead-on impersonation of George W. Bush and former Attorney General Janet Reno hosting her own dance show ("Dance Party makes Waco go away!").

Like Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Eddie Murphy before him, Hollywood lured Ferrell away from the Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players, and he soon became a bankable movie star, especially after the holiday comedy "Elf." Ferrell did fall into the trap, however, of playing almost identical roles in films like "Semi-Pro" and "Blades of Glory."

The one time golden boy of comedy also laid a huge goose egg in 2009 with "Land of the Lost," a tongue-in-cheek remake of the popular children's television show. Will Ferrell has the chops to make it as a serious actor, which he showed in the surreal "Stranger than Fiction." He just has to stop falling back on the moronic characters that made him a household name and become a real actor.

Cheri Oteri should shed Arianna's sports bra

Pretty and perky, comedienne Cheri Oteri helped revive "Saturday Night Live" with Will Ferrell in that crucial 1995 season. No matter if she played Arianna, the cheerleader wanna-be who refused to relinquish her sports bra, or Nadeen the "simmer down now" waitress, Oteri was a key player in the days before Tina Fey became head writer on "Saturday Night Live."

Oteri's transition away from SNL has not been quite as memorable as Ferrell's, however. A talented comic actress, Oteri seems to have been stuck doing guest starring roles on sitcoms and featured roles in movies. Someone needs to give Oteri, who is a bundle of talent, a chance at a starring role in a movie or sitcom.

Kelsey Grammer must seek the career counsel of Dr. Frasier Crane

For two decades, Kelsey Grammer didn't have to worry where his next meal was coming from. In 1984, Grammer originated the role of Dr. Frasier Crane on "Cheers," acting as a new love interest for Diane Chambers. Shelly Long, Chambers' alter ego, left the show in 1987, but Grammer set down roots at this Boston watering hole.

As "Cheers" ended its first-run broadcasts in 1993, Kelsey Grammer made the move from Beantown to Seattle for "Frasier," his spin-off sitcom. Adding the characters of Frasier's brother and father, the show became a second hit for NBC, finally leaving the air in 2004. Unfortunately, Grammer's success at picking sitcoms seems to have run its course, with the back-to-back flops "Back to You" and "Hank." Grammer should book some time on Dr. Frasier Crane's couch to see what he's doing wrong.

Memo to Randy Quaid: Please sell Cousin Eddie's RV ASAP

In the original "Vacation" movie, comic actor Randy Quaid stole the show as Cousin Eddie, a man who thought "Hamburger Helper" was just fine without any hamburger. Five years later, Quaid reprised the character in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," which has since become a cult classic based in large part on Quaid's performance.

Quaid went on to become a valuable player in blockbuster hits like "Independence Day" and the groundbreaking "Brokeback Mountain." Yet, in his personal life, Quaid has been channeling his inner Cousin Eddie a little too much. According to TMZ.com, Quaid and his wife Evi pled "Not Guilty" in December in response to charges of defrauding an innkeeper. Randy Quaid should put Cousin Eddie's recreational vehicle up on cinder blocks and take a good hard look at his life and career path.

Heather Graham: Suffering from a Career "Hangover"

Ten years ago, Heather Graham was Hollywood's latest "IT Girl," an up-and-coming actress that quickly becomes the hottest thing in town. After starring in both "Bowfinger" and "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," Graham's career has been in a slow downward spiral. She recently got a boost with a memorable role in "The Hangover" and is scheduled to appear in the upcoming sequel, but Graham deserves much better than playing a mothers who also is a stripper.

Nicolas Cage: Spending all his "National Treasure"

With a reported payday of approximately $20 million per film, Nicolas Cage, the star of two "National Treasure" movies, should have no trouble paying his bills. Despite his sizeable paychecks, however, Cage racked up some serious debts with the Internal Revenue Service. According to WorstPreviews.com, Cage also likes to purchase pricey items like dinosaur skulls and castles, but he should be putting accounting software into his shopping cart instead. If he's not careful, Nicolas Cage will end up making movies for the IRS.

Ben Affleck: Lost in "Hollywoodland"

On a promotional stop in St. Louis in 1997, Kevin Smith, the director of "Chasing Amy," wondered why Ben Affleck, the romantic lead in his movie, wasn't a huge star. In the years following "Chasing Amy," Affleck did become the poster boy for action movies, even tackling the Jack Ryan role in "The Sum of All Fears," but he became more famous for dating Jennifer Lopez.

After an award-worthy portrayal of the late George Reeves in "Hollywoodland," Affleck's red-hot career has cooled a bit, especially after a role in the 2009 Mike Judge stinker "Extract." Yet, there is a glimmer of hope for Affleck, who is reportedly collaborating again with Matt Damon on another movie script.

Matthew Perry needs a little help from his "Friends"

Before hitting it big with "Friends," Matthew Perry was a talented teenage actor who first showed his comedy chops on the Fox sitcom "Second Chance." Perry did guest appearances on other shows, even landing a featured role on the Valerie Bertinelli sitcom "Sydney," before settling in for a comfortable 10-year-run as Chandler Bing on "Friends."

Reduced to playing second-fiddle to Zac Efron in "17 Again" last year, Perry's star definitely is falling fast. Perry has a few projects in the works, but he needs to make that "Friends" lightning strike a second time.

More "Facebook" time for Betty White

At age 88, Betty White can still bring down the house, as she did at the Screen Actors Guild Awards a few weeks ago. White is adept enough to feed a cow to an oversized-alligator in "Lake Placid" or search for Sandra Bullock's breasts in "The Proposal." Fans want to see more of the talented Ms. White, and according to "The Huffington Post," a Facebook campaign to get Betty White the host spot on "Saturday Night Live" has attracted more than 300,000 of White's fans. Someone needs to listen because America wants more Betty White-now!

Not another "Night" with Ben Stiller

With Jerry Stiller and Ann Meara as parents, Ben Stiller inherited all the right comedy genes, but he seems to be resting on his laurels, especially after his last few movies. Playing the everyman in extraordinary situations, Stiller phoned in his performance in "Night at the Museum 2," and the upcoming "Meet the Parents" sequel doesn't offer much hope. Stiller needs to break new ground because his fans of getting tired of his recycled comedy.

Resources:

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Andy_Warhol/

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TMZ.com, "Quaids Show Up to Court, Plead Not Guilty"

CanMag, "Heather Graham in 'The Hangover'," Fred Topel

WorstPreviews.com, "Nicolas Cage Promises to Repay IRS Debt"

The Independent, "Affleck and Damon on the same team again"

The Huffington Post, "Weekend Update: Betty White Fans Demand SNL Spot," Greg Evans