Sometimes, there are more than a few celebrities we know of, even when we haven’t seen a single movie of theirs. Well, that alone is proof enough of how popular they’ve become. Over the years, several actors have come and gone under the spotlight. Several have received more than a fair amount of success. However, some also achieved a higher degree of fame and praise.
Nowadays, almost every one of us knows at least one celebrity. However, do we know the roles that brought them to stardom? For this article, we will be talking about a few of the entertainment industry’s actors and the films that gave them their well-deserved break. Some of these movies were released years ago; others are relatively new. Whatever it may be, it’s still quite impressive to see how far these stars have gone in their careers. Well, with that said, let’s get on with it, shall we?
Clint Eastwood – A Fistful Of Dollars (1964)
At some point in Hollywood history, stories set in the Western period became quite a trend – it eventually became its own genre. During those times, several actors became popular thanks to their roles as cowboys and sheriffs. Among these stars is none other than Clint Eastwood. After taking on the lead acting credit for Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars, Eastwood’s celebrity status rose to greater heights. Thanks to the film, the actor not only became a star in America but also across other countries. Since then, Clint Eastwood has maintained a successful career, now both as an actor and filmmaker.
Marlon Brando – A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Every year, a new movie is released. Although several are undoubtedly good, only a few could maintain a high degree of relevance similar to the Godfather films – especially the first two. Although Marlon Brando is often well-known for performing as Vito Corleone, his breakthrough in Hollywood happened way before he starred in the Francis Ford Coppola film. In 1951, Brando became an immediate star thanks to his role in the film adaptation of the stage play A Streetcar Named Desire. To prepare for his role as Stanley Kowalski, Marlon Brando would go to the same gym that the boxer, Rocky Graziano, would train in. Without the boxer’s knowledge, the actor was studying his overall nature and behavior. Upon seeing the film, Graziano was undoubtedly surprised at Brando’s performance – not only was it great, but Brando was also able to perfectly mimic (to some degree) the boxer’s unique behavioral quirks.
Al Pacino – The Godfather (1972)
Although Marlon Brando was already a well-established figure before starring in 1972’s The Godfather, the film still managed to introduce audiences to another at-the-time unknown talent. During those times, Al Pacino was still an up and coming star, though nobody realized it yet. After spending a significant amount of investment money improving his acting chops, it was only a matter of time until his hard work paid off. Fortunately, the filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola saw the actor’s potential – even when no one else did. Thanks to his Oscar-worthy performance as Michael Corleone, Al Pacino finally received his well-deserved recognition.
Hugh Jackman – X-Men (2000)
Everyone loves a likable and charismatic actor. However, add multi-talented to their skill set, and they immediately become a role model that people aspire to be. Well, such is the case for widely-loved Hugh Jackman. Besides being a good dancer, singer, and overall great guy, Jackman is also an excellent actor. Throughout his ongoing career, he has starred in popular films like The Prestige, Real Steel, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables. However, if there’s one role he’s universally-known for, it would undoubtedly be Wolverine in the X-Men films. Although the actor was only given the part at the last minute, Jackman’s performance still became one of the highlights in 2000’s X-Men. To his credit, after playing the character for over 20 years, the Guinness World Records awarded Hugh Jackman the distinction of having the “longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero.”
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