When exploring the unforgettable roles played by actors that have captured the audience’s hearts, certain names inevitably come to mind. Take, for example, James Bond, and we instantly picture the face of Daniel Craig.
Below is a list of 15 actors and their remarkable roles:
1. Jack Gleeson as King Joffrey in Game of Thrones
Viewer’s comment: “I truly despised this character. It took me a while to realize that part of my hatred was due to Gleason’s outstanding performance.”
2. Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown and Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in Back to the Future
Viewer’s comment: “Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox are undoubtedly one of the most iconic acting duos in history. Their chemistry was incredibly impactful.”
3. Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean in Mr. Bean
Viewer’s comment: “At this point, it’s hard to imagine anyone else but Rowan Atkinson in the role of Mr. Bean. I can’t picture anyone else being able to match his performance.”
4. Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter
Viewer’s comment: “When I think of the Harry Potter series, I immediately think of Rickman as Snape. Although I can visualize the character differently from the film, Alan Rickman is irreplaceable.”
5. Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter
Viewer’s comment: “I rarely dislike an actor as much as I dislike her. However, Staunton’s acting talent was exceptional.”
6. Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings
Viewer’s comment: “The first moment I saw Gandalf on screen, I thought, ‘That’s Gandalf! He sounded just as I had imagined him!’”
7. Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings
Viewer’s comment: “I think many of the main actors in The Lord of the Rings were perfectly cast, but Viggo stood out the most.”
8. Bryan Cranston as Walter White in Breaking Bad
Viewer’s comment: “After Breaking Bad ended, Anthony Hopkins sent a message to Bryan Cranston to say that his portrayal of Walter White was one of the greatest performances he had ever seen. I truly admire Cranston’s incredible acting skills. The evolution of Walter’s character was astonishing, and Cranston nailed it.”
9. Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins
Viewer’s comment: “Mary Poppins, as portrayed by Julie Andrews, is a character that simply cannot be replicated.”
10. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Viewer’s comment: “I think it would be very difficult for anyone else to take on the role of Indiana Jones after Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones is undoubtedly the most iconic character in Ford’s career.”
11. Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter in Hannibal
Viewer’s comment: “There are times when I feel uneasy because of the character Hannibal Lecter as portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. I have never seen a face like his without feeling disturbed.”
12. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
Viewer’s comment: “I can’t imagine anyone else replacing Robert Downey Jr. as Stark. His performance was truly astonishing. Some people even associate his name with Tony Stark more than with Robert Downey Jr.”
13. Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family
Viewer’s comment: “I still think of Christina Ricci as Wednesday. Her performance was truly flawless.”
14. Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump
Viewer’s comment: “There are many reasons that make it hard to recreate Forrest Gump. One reason is that it’s hard to imagine anyone else but Tom Hanks bringing that depth and complexity to this role.”
15. Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean
Viewer’s comment: “To be serious, if you put Jack Sparrow and Johnny Depp side by side, they are entirely different people. However, Johnny Depp portrayed Jack Sparrow so incredibly well that the character became uniquely his.”
Source: Brightside
