"There is something oddly moving about seeing an actor go against their usual on-screen persona and wowing fans with an amazing piece of acting. Never has this been more true or effective than when talking about funny people turning on their jokes and often silly on-screen personalities.
The following actors are all best remembered for their roles in comedy - from sit-coms, noughties stoner flicks, stand-up specials and classic comedy movies that often helped shape a generation.Each actor on this list was stereotyped by audiences long before they showed up with a new look and maturity, and in casting aside their jokes proved to be more than just someone there to make you laugh."
You can read the full article on https://whatculture.com/film/10-times-comedic-actors-went-against-type-and-totally-pulled-it-off
It's a fun read!
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