Who Played the Most Iconic Movie Characters?

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The discussion centers around iconic movie characters and the actors who portrayed them, with notable mentions including Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone and F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri in "Amadeus." Participants highlight the depth of human emotion captured in performances, such as Jack Nicholson's role in "A Few Good Men" and Kathy Bates in "Misery." The conversation also touches on the challenge of forgetting an actor's real-life persona to fully appreciate their character, with examples like Morgan Freeman in "Shawshank Redemption" and Al Pacino in "Scent of a Woman." The debate extends to the merits of comedic versus dramatic acting, emphasizing the skill required in both genres. Overall, the thread showcases a rich appreciation for memorable performances across various films.
  • #91
Ivan Seeking said:
Okay, how about Brando as Mr. Bean? :smile: Now there's one that never occurred to me before!
That would be challenging. Actually, I can't see anyone to Mr. Bean, but Atkinson. :biggrin:



For drama - Henry Fonda and Kathryn Hepburne in "On Golden Pond" - very touching movie.

How about Burt Lancaster as Paul Labiche in "The Train" (1964) or as Robert Stroud in "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962)?

Alec Guinness did play Obi Wan Kenobe in the first Star Wars movie. He played a British colonel in "Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957), and William Holden played an American officer. Excellent movie.

James Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" (1954).
 
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  • #92
Margaret Hamilton: The Wicked Witch of the West, in the Wizard of Oz.
 
  • #93
all of these great people and nobody mentioned danger in the PF movie?! that was a great part!
 
  • #94
yomamma said:
all of these great people and nobody mentioned danger in the PF movie?! that was a great part!

what are you talking about ?

marlon
 
  • #95
I take it Jeff Bridges playing The Dude, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing, has already been mentioned?
 
  • #96
yomamma said:
danger in the PF movie?!


Yes,I've mentioned but with *s! but I want to choose another person for my movie.I already have story for my film! :wink:
 
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