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Post by Throwback on Jan 12, 2015 21:27:07 GMT -5
Me and the lady friend were discussing actors who seem that no matter what they do, they'll always be known for one specific role.
I brought up Wayne Knight as Newman from Seinfeld. She pointed out that pretty much the entire cast of that show even a bulk of the side characters will always be known for being on that show. (Soup Nazi, Papi, etc)
So I thought of Curtis Armstrong. Even though he's had recent success with King Of The Nerds and Supernatural. He'll always been known as Booger.
And then you have Alfonso Ribeiro as Carlton, Dustin Diamond as Screech and Jaleel White as Urkel.
What are some other actors who will be forever remembered for one specific role?
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Post by Waffel113 on Jan 12, 2015 21:31:08 GMT -5
Maybe Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Jan 12, 2015 21:39:04 GMT -5
Philip Jeanmarie is forever TWO characters, Never Give Up Max from Power Rangers Wild Force, and Vincent Clarkson from Passions.
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Post by FinalGwen on Jan 12, 2015 21:40:06 GMT -5
- Despite a long and incredible career, Ian McKellen will probably always be Gandalf to most people.
- Rupert Grint will always be Ron Weasley.
- Peter Capaldi will always get the Malcolm Tucker references.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Jan 12, 2015 21:43:18 GMT -5
- Despite a long and incredible career, Ian McKellen will probably always be Gandalf to most people. - Rupert Grint will always be Ron Weasley. - Peter Capaldi will always get the Malcolm Tucker references. For me, Ian McKellen is Magneto first, then Gandalf. |
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Post by Beets by Schrute on Jan 12, 2015 21:44:23 GMT -5
Christopher Reeve as Superman
John Stamos as Uncle Jesse
John Krasinski as Jim Halpert
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Post by the4whoare1 on Jan 12, 2015 22:02:28 GMT -5
wayne knight was also dennis nedry from jurassic park
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jan 12, 2015 22:02:49 GMT -5
The majority of the casts of all the Star Trek shows. Even those who have had success in other things, like Shatner.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 12, 2015 22:03:52 GMT -5
Brandon Lee as The Crow, kind of obvious one.
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Post by Malcolm on Jan 12, 2015 22:32:33 GMT -5
Leonard Nemoy as Spock.
Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.
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Post by Stu on Jan 12, 2015 22:50:05 GMT -5
Philip Jeanmarie is forever TWO characters, Never Give Up Max from Power Rangers Wild Force, and Vincent Clarkson from Passions. Therefore he doesn't belong in this thread. And as sad as it is to say it, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams all belong in this thread, unlike Harrison Ford. |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Jan 12, 2015 23:05:35 GMT -5
Christopher Lloyd - Doc Brown
Sam Neill - Dr Grant
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Jan 12, 2015 23:17:22 GMT -5
I know Tim Curry is pretty prolific, but for me and I'm guessing many others he's forever Dr. Frank N. Furtur.
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Post by EyeofTyr on Jan 12, 2015 23:20:46 GMT -5
Philip Jeanmarie is forever TWO characters, Never Give Up Max from Power Rangers Wild Force, and Vincent Clarkson from Passions. Therefore he doesn't belong in this thread. And as sad as it is to say it, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams all belong in this thread, unlike Harrison Ford. I think a decade or so ago you could've made an argument for Mark, but not now. Hell, then again I know more younger people know him for the role I'm thinking of (The Joker) than even know who Luke Skywalker is (only, tragically, having had exposure to the prequels). |
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Post by Throwback on Jan 12, 2015 23:24:48 GMT -5
wayne knight was also dennis nedry from jurassic park I know that. But the point of the thread is if I put up a pic of Wayne Night you'd probably think of Newman first. Kinda like if I post this guy.  You'll probably think of Winston from Ghosbusters first. Despite the fact that He's in the Crow and the Warden in OZ. |
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 12, 2015 23:24:49 GMT -5
Henry Winkler will always be referred to as Fonzie.
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Post by DSR on Jan 12, 2015 23:26:45 GMT -5
John Krasinski as Jim Halpert I see previews of Rainn Wilson's new show, and I keep thinking to myself "Man, Dwight's looking haggard. The beet farm must've fallen on some hard times." |
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Post by Cela on Jan 12, 2015 23:33:29 GMT -5
I know Tim Curry is pretty prolific, but for me and I'm guessing many others he's forever Dr. Frank N. Furtur. Based on his wide variety of films, I think hes forever Tim Curry. In the same way Christopher Walken is always Christopher Walken or Nic Cage is always Nic Cage. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 23:35:25 GMT -5
Even though he's had many great roles, it seems that Michael Keaton is well on his way to being remembered first and foremost as the definitive Batman.
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Post by Cela on Jan 12, 2015 23:55:20 GMT -5
Even though he's had many great roles, it seems that Michael Keaton is well on his way to being remembered first and foremost as the definitive Batman. Beetlejuice. Various odious characters. |
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