When actors portray real-life people in movies and TV shows, it's important for them to capture not only the person's personality but also how they look. Sometimes, actors look so much like the real people they're playing that it makes their performances even more special. Let's take a look at some examples where actors really looked like the people they portrayed.
In a movie called "The Darkest Hour," Gary Oldman played Winston Churchill, a famous leader from the past. Gary Oldman looked a lot like Churchill, and his acting was so good that he won a big award for it.
Robert Downey Jr. acted as Charlie Chaplin, who was a famous actor from a long time ago. Downey looked a lot like Chaplin, and he did a great job showing both the funny side and the serious side of Chaplin.
Salma Hayek was in a movie where she acted as Frida Kahlo, a famous artist. Salma Hayek looked a lot like Frida Kahlo, and her acting helped us understand Frida's life and struggles better.
Christopher Plummer had to act as J. Paul Getty in a movie, even though he was chosen at the last minute. Surprisingly, he looked a lot like J. Paul Getty, and his acting fit really well, even with the short notice.
Dimitriuz Jr. played Tupac Shakur, a famous singer, in a movie. He looked a lot like Tupac, and his acting helped us feel like we were watching the real Tupac on screen.
In a TV show called "Genius," Geoffrey Rush acted as Albert Einstein, a super smart scientist. He looked a lot like Einstein, and his acting helped us learn more about Einstein's life and ideas.
It is not hard to see why Christopher Nolan wanted Cillian Murphy to take centre stage this time. Not only does Murphy have a physical resemblance to Robert Oppenheimer. Murphy gain praise all over the world for his performance in that movie. It is exactly the kind of character he likes to play.
Actors Who Look Amazingly Like the Real People They Play As