Klimova/Ponamarenko definitely also embodied that for me. I remember watching some of their programs in my youth and just being really confused or even uncomfortable (they're so sensual sometimes!). But now, I love them. This program in particular was seared onto my 12-year-old brain for some reason:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEIUzczNc-4
While I think K/P were beautiful skaters, probably I wouldn't call them true actors. They were very good at dramatic style, but for instance I can't imagine them being good comedians.