14 Actors That Looked Exactly Like the Characters They Played

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Because of their preparation and skill, some actors find it quite easy to assume a certain demeanor when playing a character. But what if you’re supposed to play someone who genuinely existed? For this, the production crew will need to select an actor that looks like a genuine person and can produce “magic” while impersonating them.

Invictus, with Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela

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Taron Egerton in Rocketman as Elton John

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Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as Mister Rogers

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I, Tonya, starring Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding

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Tom Hiddleston in I Saw the Light as Hank Williams

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In Whitney, Yaya DaCosta plays Whitney Houston.

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Lindsay Lohan in Liz & Dick as Elizabeth Taylor

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Grace of Monaco stars Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly.

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Jobs, starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

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Audrey Tautou in Coco avant Chanel as Coco Chanel

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In Little Ashes, Robert Pattinson plays Salvador Dal.

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In Public Enemies, Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger.

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In Amelia Earhart, Hilary Swank plays Amelia Earhart.

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Claire Foy in The Crown as Queen Elizabeth II

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Do you think these performers look a lot like the real-life persons they’re portraying? Or do you believe they should have given it they’re all?

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