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Robert Downey Jr. - RDJ managed to turn his career around when he starred as the titular hero in 'Iron Man' (2008). He embodies the role so much that it's impossible to imagine anybody else in the role.
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Daniel Radcliffe - He's branched out into different roles since playing the famous wizard in the 'Harry Potter' series, but hasn't seen the same kind of success.
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Mark Hamill - The role of Luke Skywalker made Hamill a household name, and it has defined his career. Fans were thrilled to see him back in the role in 2015 and 2017.
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Elijah Wood - Elijah Wood will always be remembered as Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
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Robert Pattinson - Unfortunately for Pattinson, to a lot of people, he will always be remembered as Edward Cullen from 'Twilight.'
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Leonardo DiCaprio - One of Leo's best-remembered roles will always be Jack from 'Titanic.'
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Kristen Stewart - For better or for worse, Kristen Stewart will always be Bella from 'Twilight' to a lot of fans.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger - Despite starring in other huge action movies and becoming Governor of California, Arnold will always be the Terminator.
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Hayden Christensen - After playing Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, the young actor's career was never the same, and has only appeared in smaller roles since.
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Hugh Jackman - Jackman has appeared in lots of other big roles, but it's hard to imagine anybody else playing the iconic Wolverine.
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Sylvester Stallone - Sly will forever be associated with the iconic 'Rocky' series.
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Sharon Stone - Stone will always be best remembered by fans as Catherine Tramell, her iconic character from 'Basic Instinct.'
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Tobey Maguire - Tobey isn't the first or last actor to play Spidey, but nowadays he is the actor most associated with the role.
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Rupert Grint - Grint is yet to come across a role as big as 'Ron Weasley' from the 'Harry Potter' series.
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Taylor Lautner - Lautner continues to be associated with Jacob Black, his character from 'Twilight.'
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Sarah Jessica Parker - For a lot of fans, she will always be Carrie Bradshaw from 'Sex and the City.'
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Michael C. Hall - He is and always will be Dexter Morgan. Despite the series ending, he hasn't found a role that has earned him quite the same notoriety as 'Dexter.'
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Harrison Ford - There may be a new actor playing Han Solo now, but Harrison Ford will always be our favorite space scoundrel.
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Harrison Ford - Oh you thought that was it? Well, Ford will always be inextricably connected to two of the coolest and most iconic characters ever. Of course Indiana Jones is the other.
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Ryan Reynolds - Behind the mask is the actor many (including Reynolds himself) say was born to play the hero.
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Benedict Cumberbatch - Cumberbatch has starred in lots of big roles, but Sherlock will always be the first that comes to mind.
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Chris Hemsworth - Hemsworth will always be linked to Thor, and it's difficult to imagine anybody else playing the God of Thunder.
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Jim Parsons - He has appeared in various films and series but will always be known for playing Sheldon Cooper.
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Linda Blair - Do you recognizer her? It's the girl from 'The Exorcist!' She hasn't appeared in any roles as noteworthy since.
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Macaulay Culkin - No matter which twists and turns his career takes, Macauly Culkin will always be Kevin McCallister from 'Home Alone.'
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Sarah Michelle Gellar - She has had a lot of roles, but the one with the most impact was as the titular character in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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Christopher Reeve - He will be forever remembered as cinema's favorite Superman. No actor who has worn the cape since has had such popularity as Christopher Reeve.
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James van der Beek - He became a star for playing Dawson Leery on 'Dawson's Creek.' Since then no other character has had as big an impact on his career.
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Rowan Atkinson - Rowan Atkinson is synonymous with American audiences as Mr. Bean, although British fans might remember 'Blackadder' better.
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Ralph Macchio - Do you remember 'The Karate Kid?' Macchio hasn't had as big a role as Daniel since.
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Carrie Fisher - Carrie Fisher will always be remembered as Princess Leia.
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Robert Downey Jr. - RDJ managed to turn his career around when he starred as the titular hero in 'Iron Man' (2008). He embodies the role so much that it's impossible to imagine anybody else in the role.
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Daniel Radcliffe - He's branched out into different roles since playing the famous wizard in the 'Harry Potter' series, but hasn't seen the same kind of success.
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Mark Hamill - The role of Luke Skywalker made Hamill a household name, and it has defined his career. Fans were thrilled to see him back in the role in 2015 and 2017.
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Elijah Wood - Elijah Wood will always be remembered as Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
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Robert Pattinson - Unfortunately for Pattinson, to a lot of people, he will always be remembered as Edward Cullen from 'Twilight.'
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Leonardo DiCaprio - One of Leo's best-remembered roles will always be Jack from 'Titanic.'
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Kristen Stewart - For better or for worse, Kristen Stewart will always be Bella from 'Twilight' to a lot of fans.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger - Despite starring in other huge action movies and becoming Governor of California, Arnold will always be the Terminator.
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Hayden Christensen - After playing Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, the young actor's career was never the same, and has only appeared in smaller roles since.
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Hugh Jackman - Jackman has appeared in lots of other big roles, but it's hard to imagine anybody else playing the iconic Wolverine.
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Sylvester Stallone - Sly will forever be associated with the iconic 'Rocky' series.
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Sharon Stone - Stone will always be best remembered by fans as Catherine Tramell, her iconic character from 'Basic Instinct.'
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Tobey Maguire - Tobey isn't the first or last actor to play Spidey, but nowadays he is the actor most associated with the role.
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Rupert Grint - Grint is yet to come across a role as big as 'Ron Weasley' from the 'Harry Potter' series.
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Taylor Lautner - Lautner continues to be associated with Jacob Black, his character from 'Twilight.'
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Sarah Jessica Parker - For a lot of fans, she will always be Carrie Bradshaw from 'Sex and the City.'
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Michael C. Hall - He is and always will be Dexter Morgan. Despite the series ending, he hasn't found a role that has earned him quite the same notoriety as 'Dexter.'
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Harrison Ford - There may be a new actor playing Han Solo now, but Harrison Ford will always be our favorite space scoundrel.
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Harrison Ford - Oh you thought that was it? Well, Ford will always be inextricably connected to two of the coolest and most iconic characters ever. Of course Indiana Jones is the other.
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Ryan Reynolds - Behind the mask is the actor many (including Reynolds himself) say was born to play the hero.
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Benedict Cumberbatch - Cumberbatch has starred in lots of big roles, but Sherlock will always be the first that comes to mind.
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Chris Hemsworth - Hemsworth will always be linked to Thor, and it's difficult to imagine anybody else playing the God of Thunder.
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Jim Parsons - He has appeared in various films and series but will always be known for playing Sheldon Cooper.
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Linda Blair - Do you recognizer her? It's the girl from 'The Exorcist!' She hasn't appeared in any roles as noteworthy since.
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Macaulay Culkin - No matter which twists and turns his career takes, Macauly Culkin will always be Kevin McCallister from 'Home Alone.'
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Sarah Michelle Gellar - She has had a lot of roles, but the one with the most impact was as the titular character in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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Christopher Reeve - He will be forever remembered as cinema's favorite Superman. No actor who has worn the cape since has had such popularity as Christopher Reeve.
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James van der Beek - He became a star for playing Dawson Leery on 'Dawson's Creek.' Since then no other character has had as big an impact on his career.
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Rowan Atkinson - Rowan Atkinson is synonymous with American audiences as Mr. Bean, although British fans might remember 'Blackadder' better.
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Ralph Macchio - Do you remember 'The Karate Kid?' Macchio hasn't had as big a role as Daniel since.
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Carrie Fisher - Carrie Fisher will always be remembered as Princess Leia.
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Actors who will always be remembered for one character
See which stars will always be associated with their most iconic TV and film roles!
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In Hollywood, some actors, no matter how hard they try, will always be associated with a certain role. Some of these roles were so big that the character's name is better-remembered than the actor themselves.
Some of these actors will be more happy with their association than others. In some cases a role can set you up for life, while in others, it can be a career-killer.
Characters such as Kevin from 'Home Alone' or Luke Skywalker from 'Star Wars' are still beloved today, just as the actors who played them are. Check out the gallery and see the actors who have never been able to leave that one character behind.
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