▲The slightly awkward but hopelessly romantic English gentleman.

▲Need a spooky actress with a dark vibe and a touch of madness? Helena Bonham Carter fits the bill.

▲The indie kid, a bit nerdy and a bit awkward.

▲A bit of a misfit, he's good at playing underdogs.

▲Weird and wonderful. Depp can mix darkness, humor, and eccentricity.

▲Zooey Deschanel has a hipster vibe and is great at playing quirky roles.

▲The hot blonde who's not just a pretty face. From comedy to action, Diaz always brings something to the table.

▲The bald, bad boy action hero. Just throw him in a fast car or give him a gun and he's good to go.

▲Put him in a lab coat or surround him with books. Jeff Goldblum gives an attractive intellectual edge to the characters he plays.

▲There is not much to say about Samuel L. Jackson, except that he's the ultimate bad boy around.

▲Attractive, tough, and clever. The beautiful woman with dark overtones.

▲Big action hero with a kind heart. He can be deadly, but he can also be lovely.

▲From rom-coms to dramas, the actress can convey emotions really, really well. Oh, and she's funny too!

▲The stoner guy. Audiences can watch him sit all day in front of the TV getting high.

▲The immature guy whose inner child speaks louder all the time.

▲The ultimate action hero. From 'Conan the Barbarian' to 'Terminator,' he has played some classic action roles.

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High-pitched funny guy. Put him in trouble and the squeaky screams will make you laugh.

▲The fast-talking, occasionally loudmouthed, guy who's serious but funny. He's a bit of a man-child sometimes too.

▲The British tough guy. He's edgy and knows how to fight.

▲Need a Mexican villain for your movie? You won't get better than Danny Trejo.

▲What do 'The Godfather,' 'Scarface,' and 'Carlitos Way' all have in common? Our favorite mobster, Pacino.

▲Gangster movies would obviously not be the same without De Niro.

▲His characters are clever, witty, fast-talking, and sharp as a knife, despite his nerdy teenager looks.

▲The goofy average guy that could be your accountant neighbor.

▲The suave law enforcement officer who's tough but righteous. He's good in an authority position.

▲The eccentric goofy guy who makes you laugh with his facial expressions.

▲The jaded, stoic, tough guy, who deep down has a big heart.

▲There's an aura of insanity about Liotta. He's makes a great psycho mobster.

▲Heigl is the smart woman who has a troubled love life. She's a favorite in romantic comedies.

▲A bully with a heart. He can be harsh and seductive at the same time. Baldwin is always charismatic.

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A true rom-com classic. Will any of her characters ever find love and live happily ever after?

▲The voice. The old narrator that gets you hooked with his experience and wisdom.

▲The lord of darkness and the master of villains.

▲The creep par excellence, he can pull off a greasy weird man that will give you the chills but also supply some comedic relief.

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Alexander Skarsgård has shown versatility across roles in things like 'Big Little Lies,' 'True Blood,' 'Succession,' and most recently 'The Northman,' but he says it wasn't easy for him at the beginning of his acting career.

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, the Swedish actor said he felt like his physical appearance kept him from being considered for more serious roles earlier on. "I don't really know if that was the reason I wasn't getting roles," he said. "Starting out in Sweden, there was stuff about being tall and blond. But most people here are tall and blond."

"Still, after my first job, I was on a stupid 'attractive hunky hot list' and then people didn't take me seriously," he continued. "If you want characters with depth but have been labeled 'a dude who takes his shirt off,' you're not going to get those offers." Fortunately, Skarsgård eventually saw his career take off after booking the HBO limited series 'Generation Kill.'

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Many actors have played roles that changed their lives forever. Some were so good at them that they repeated the formula throughout their careers. As a result, these actors and actresses are usually cast to play the same kind of characters. While some might argue they're not very versatile, they're really good at playing some specific roles.

Click through the gallery and see if you agree.