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"But he got the role of his lifetime in 1990 when he played the wet bandit Marvin in the family comedy Home Alone."
"Her iconic portrayal of Ruth Martin, the quintessential television mom in the beloved family sitcom Lassie, would secure her a special place in everyone's hearts."
"One of Chris Tucker's most iconic roles came as Smokey in 1995's classic 'Friday' opposite Ice Cube."
"Hagman's performance as JR earned him widespread acclaim and made him a household name around the world."
"Holden's breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the film noir classic 'Sunset Boulevard.'"
"Despite his struggles, Lugosi's Legacy endures with his portrayal of Dracula remaining one of the most iconic in cinema history."
"Linda Hamilton's role of Sarah Connor was a hit especially in Terminator 2 where she set the standard for female badassery."
"Chris Hemsworth now owns this role, he and after 'Thor: Ragnarok,' Thor: Ragnarok Hemsworth has talked about this before."
"Margot Robbie is Barbie she is Barbie and she is the movie Barbie."
"Was Prime from Bumblebee movie genius? Of course!"
"His portrayal of T'Challa, the Black Panther, is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any other medium."
"This could arguably be the personification of everything that is Joker all wrapped up in a movie."
"Jared Leto's Joker is not just a fine addition to the lineage of Joker's he is the Joker in his most distilled form."
"Michael Keaton's Batman is so good, it's freaking badass."
"None of them have come out yet, so I mean that Heath Ledger Joker is incredible."
"I want to see Ben Affleck as Batman and it's just something I can't imagine yet."
"He was then contracted to play Kirk for the Star Trek series and held the role from 1966 to 1969."
"Wow does he absolutely bring it as Tony Stark."
"With a legendary performance by Heath Ledger, you have the makings of one of the best comic book films of all time."
"Ben Affleck is Batman. I believed him as Bruce Wayne and believed in his Batman. He's the most brutal and vicious Batman we've ever seen."
"Owen McGregor is as good as ever as Obi-Wan."
"Henry Cavill's my guy. He has been since the first day I saw Man of Steel. He is the best Superman we've ever had."
"Fans will always want to see more of Strong in this role she made all of our wishes come true by voicing a character that will always be part of Nickelodeon and animated history."
"I really felt like this was Anakin as Vader for the first time."
"When she did put her Wonder Woman outfit on, that scene I was like, 'Oh [__], that's right, she is Wonder Woman.'"
"Heath Ledger took it to the next level. You can almost smell Ledger."
"He really embodied Captain America in such a great way."
"Wolverine is more than just a character, he is the character, the single biggest piece of casting left in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"Eddie Murphy is the chosen one to fight off the supernatural forces of evil and save the world all while being as hilarious as ever."
"Evil Dead is ash Williams. It's not Evil Dead without him and his one-liners."
"Finally getting to see Joaquin Phoenix in the role of the Joker and what he does with the character that makes it his own."
"Hugh Jackman is so synonymous with the character of Wolverine."
"The man most widely known for his role as the Joker."
"A sucker for the people in the crowd going 'That's Captain America, that's a Black man!'"
"I would accept playing a Bond girl in James Bond, it would be an honor."
"Anybody could be Ghostface... that's the cool part of him."
"The mid-1980s would bring Betty White her most important role to date."
"Cheers, I salute you, thank you for being a brilliant Bond."
"Final tribute to Lugosi" - Lugosi, buried in Dracula's cape, may have also worn the iconic amulet, a fitting tribute to his iconic role.
"McQueen's legend would be cemented in 1968 action crime thriller Bullitt."
"Linda Blair, at 65 years old, is remembered for her groundbreaking role in The Exorcist and her ongoing advocacy for Animal Welfare."
"This film also gives us Han doing what Han does best... being the coolest smuggler in the galaxy."
"Hans Gruber, one of the best film villains of all time, this was the late great Alan Rickman's first film role."
"Wearing that suit for the first time, which was just a dream come true and fulfilled to this day. I can't really believe that it happened."
"I really hope we'll see Anakin's descent... you just kind of see Anakin becoming Vader."
"The selling point of the movie is Arnold as the Terminator, and Arnold really is the perfect Terminator."
"Connery is back, looking hardly a day older or thicker, and still outclassing every other exponent of the role."
"He's most often associated with his classic role as John McClane in the Die Hard franchise."
"James Earl Jones: His voice was used for the legendary character Darth Vader in the Star Wars film series."
"I always hold a special place in my heart for that actress because she was Wendy Peffercorn and that's amazing."
"Without Arlene sorin's talent and energy attached to the role, I doubt that it would see the longevity and boost into icon status that had seen since."
"No one else in the world right now more suited to be the next James Bond."
"The only truly great performance in the film should be obvious: Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken."
"Macaulay Culkin as Kevin in Home Alone, he's got my one spot."
"50 years from now, people will still be comparing whoever is playing Superman at the time back to Christopher Reeve."
"The film follows this battle between flawed man and unkillable machine as Kyle Reese battles an unstoppable assassin in the striking form of Arnold Schwarzenegger."
"Ledger's freewheeling interpretation became the film's most distinctive and widely praised aspect."
"The three main ingredients of Dr. No was Sean Connery, Sean Connery, and Sean Connery."
"I'm gonna say Arnold is the T800."
"His iconic role in the television series Cheyenne became a breakout hit among its peers."
"Raiders of the Lost Ark... it is what made Harrison Ford a star."
"Most people love Heath Ledger's Joker from 2008's The Dark Knight."
"...Jack Nicholson's most iconic role, I think of 'As Good As It Gets'."
"It feels really amazing and it's a true honor. This role is an institution and it's so iconic, and it means a lot to so many people, including myself."
"Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow became synonymous with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise."
"Simple, straight to the point, and definitely one of the best villains of all time."
"I love Heath Ledger and when he played the Joker."
"Michael Keaton is so funny in this movie, I cannot even imagine anyone else ever playing the part of Beetlejuice."
"Sherman will be remembered for his iconic and groundbreaking portrayal of George Jefferson."
"I'm playing Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady, which is pretty iconic."
"Alfred Pennyworth, butler of Batman, but king of sick burns."
"I think Jon Cryer's phenomenal and is one of the best to ever be in the role of Lex Luthor."
"Julia's ascent to superstardom reached new heights with her portrayal of Vivian Ward in 'Pretty Woman' in 1990, opposite Richard Gere."
"Being asked to be James Bond was like, okay, you sort of reached the pinnacle."
"I can't see anybody else playing Iron Man but Robert Downey Jr., and I hope he plays it for the rest of his life."
"Daniel Craig is also the longest-tenured James Bond, his 15 years consecutively as Double 07 eclipsed Roger Moore who spent 12 years in the tux."
"My number one Superman is Christopher Reeve."