9 Actors Who Took On Multiple Roles In One Movie And Performed Marvelously

These actors and actresses are amazing, and that's saying a lot.

Damjan

• Published in Film & TV
• March 12, 2022

Movies are great. There are some actors who are having trouble with only one part, and there are geniuses who juggle ten characters or more roles in their movies.

Method actors get into their characters and spend a lot of time studying them. And now imagine getting into the minds of ten characters and portraying each one differently… it is extremely difficult.

Of course, most of these movies are "light" entertaining movies, but every once in a while, a really "serious" movie comes along that dazzles the critics and the audience with actors' performances. It is true, some actors are so talented and versatile that they can play multiple characters in the same film.

Not only that, but it makes us feel like we are watching an entirely different person every time. We've compiled some of the best examples of performers who excel in their craft.

Cate Blanchett, Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, and Mike Myers are just some of them. Take a look at what we've prepared for you.

We know you are going to enjoy it. Keep in mind that this list might make you want to watch these movies. Get your streaming service subscription renewed. Here we go:

1. Cate Blanchett - "Manifesto"

Cate Blanchett played 13 characters in the film Manifesto. She was a teacher, a housewife, a widow, and much more... 

2. Tom Hanks - "Cloud Atlas"

The characters in David Mitchell's novels are reincarnations of a single soul, and in the film, that connection is established with a cast that moves from story to story. In addition to these four distinct identities, Tom Hanks skillfully portrayed two more: the hotel manager and a Timothy Cavendish impersonator.

3. Hugo Weaving - "Cloud Atlas"

Hugo Weaving has a richer cast of characters, all of them are obnoxious, to say the least.

4. Mike Myers - "Austin Powers and Goldmember"

Mike Myers is a fantastic comic. Despite the fact that critics were harsh on this Bond movie parody, many people still enjoy watching it. Unfortunately, he didn't have any memorable roles since then.

5. Cheech Marin - "From Dusk Till Dawn"

Cheech Marin, a Mexican comedian, portrayed three roles in the cult favorite so convincingly that many people didn't realize they were all him. Chet Pussy, with his legendary calls, was undoubtedly the most remembered.

6. Eddie Murphy - "Norbit"

Eddie Murphy is another actor who enjoys portraying all of the major roles and reinventing himself totally in the process. In Coming to America and The Nutty Professor, he did the same thing.

7. Noomi Rapace - "Seven Sisters"

Noomi Rapace plays all of the septuplets in this film, which takes place in a totalitarian country where parents are only allowed to have one kid. Each sister only leaves the house once a week and is named accordingly. The actress's duty is made harder by the fact that it is a TV show rather than a movie.

8. Ralph Fiennes - "Sunshine"

Ralph brilliantly portrays three generations of the Sonnenschein family as they face numerous challenges and tragedies, including WWII, concentration camps, and the 1956 Hungarian Uprising.

9. James McAvoy - "Split"

Kevin Crumb has 23 personalities, but only seven of them are visible to the audience: Dennis, Patricia, Hedwig, Barry, Orwell, Jade, and Beast - each one distinct and unlike the others. McAvoy's performance drew a lot of appreciation from reviewers and spectators alike.

Well, here’s to our incredible artists. Actors are underestimated because it’s hard to notice when someone is a good actor.

You kind of expect them to be. But, on the other hand, you can spot bad acting right away.

And that’s the tragedy of their calling. No one notices when they are good, but only when they have a lousy performance.

Damjan