I always found Michael Pitt to be an acquired taste. But I adore him and have followed him for years. I used to run a fansite on him a long time ago. He's presently doing well in HBO's new show Boardwalk Empire, but he's been in a slew of independent films mostly. I tend to think of him as Leo DiCaprio's grungier younger brother
His lips and voice and manner especially have influenced Adonais alot. Gerard's looks, especially the Revenge Period fill in much of the rest. Ironically, they're both from New Jersey LOL