Celebrities with remarkable roles in movie with legendary characters

Besides acting for their own roles, some talented actors and actresses have received high compliments when they portray...

Besides acting for their own roles, some talented actors and actresses have received high compliments when they portrayed characters as legendary celebrities on the movie screen. Let's take a look at the list below and find out who are those!

JAMES FRANCO as JAMES DEAN

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With manly face structures and acting skills, the role of legendary actor James Dean has been perfectly performed by James Franco in the movie 'James Dean' in 2001. Besides the movie's script, the casting of James Franco was considered as one of the wisest decisions by the producers. Even they have the same name!

MICHELLE WILLIAMS as MARILYN MONROE

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Being known for such an elegant acting style in Hollywood, the decision to become Marilyn Monroe - the sexy symbol in My Week with Marilyn (2011) of Michelle Williams was still risky even until now. However, the actress had done an excellent in portraying the beauty's image and received huge applause for her as well as the movie.

JIM CARREY as ANDY KAUFMAN

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The Mask star, Jim Carrey did challenge himself when he agreed to act as Andy Kaufman in 'The Man on the Moon (1999). Andy had already been a beloved comedian with specific influences on the American entertainment industry.

MARGOT ROBBIE as SHARON TATE

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Under the hand of famous director Quentin Tarantino, the movie Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood tells the story of the golden age of Hollywood and Margot Robbie, who played the 60s actress and model Sharon Tate, has given a chance to prove her talent.

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. as CHARLIE CHAPLIN

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Before becoming Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has proved himself as a skillful actor when he played Charlie Chaplin in the movie with the same name in 1992.