How Many of These Unforgettable Movie Characters Will You Be Able To Name?
- by Jessica Rae
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Do you consider yourself a movie buff? Do you feel that your film knowledge is far superior to any of your friends? Do you know all the small details and trivia about your favorite movies? Will you be able to name all these classic movie characters in record time? We'll just have to see about that!
Today we're looking at unforgettable movie characters and the actors who portrayed them. Now, what does it take to be considered a legendary movie character? Well firstly someone (usually an artist or a writer) needs to create the character and if the story is going to be made into a film, the next step is to find the right actor to play the role. This is the make or break part of the process. Pick the wrong actor, and the character is going to be a flop. And if people aren't mad about the character, chances are they won't be mad about the movie either. You've got to choose an actor or actress with the right kind of skills.
In order to ace this trivia quiz all you need to do is match the character in the picture to the correct character name. Let's see how you do!
What was the name of this character?
Johnny Depp brings to life one of the most loved pirates of all time in this epic series of films of life, magic, and adventure on the high seas. We could hint at Peter Pan's pirate but this is not him and if it was, Peter Pan would be drunk and lost half the time anyway. But, that being said, this pirate has almost done it all, from finding the lost fountain of youth to outrunning the British fleet. Who was this rum-guzzling character?
What was the name of this character?
This is probably one of Orlando Bloom's most epic character portrayals to date and he managed to really give the Elf in this epic a personality of his own. Although of royal descent, this elf does not hold himself above others, rather, he befriends the low born characters and even mourns for them at one point. Orlando Bloom has played a few major roles such as Paris in the epic, Troy, but as this elf, he was just incredible. Who is this character?
What was the name of this character?
Uma Thurman has played some serious roles and usually in off the wall productions such as The Avengers, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and of course, Pulp Fiction. But in this movie, she plays a woman bent on revenge and destruction for her attempted murder. She certainly brings her own style of action and dark comedy to this role. Who is the character that she portrays? What is her screen name in this action-packed, two-part cult classic? Do you remember?
What was the name of this character?
Taylor Lautner, the wolf boy teen heartthrob from the movie series certainly added a bit of spice and an amazing, jaw-dropping physique in the second installment of the movie series. A whole generation of ladies suddenly had a new appreciation for werewolves and decided they wouldn't mind a bit of wet dog smell about the house at all. Taylor has not had a lot of major roles as yet, but we can certainly see him as a future action star. What was his characters name?
What was the name of this character?
Now here is a dark little emo girl who certainly matured into a beautiful and stunning young woman. Who would have thought that Uncle Fester's little niece would become such a hottie? Certainly not us. In this movie, one of her earlier ones, we see her as a small, dark and rather odd little character with a penchant for the bizarre and a totally twisted outlook on life coupled with an unhealthy obsession with death. But who was this tiny terror tot?
What was the name of this character?
Keanu Reeves is as well known for his serious roles as his action hero roles. In this movie trilogy, he is known by a few names, such as The One. Here he is a master of cyberspace and everything that goes along with it, but, as he soon comes to realize, things aren't quite what they seem. The world has changed and humans have been turned into little more than batteries. What character did Keanu Reeves play in this sci-fi bonanza?
What was the name of this character?
Javier Bardem was, until recently, not a really well-known actor in the English speaking world, but all that changed when this film shot him to international stardom almost overnight. Javier went on to later become a Bond villain as well and that just added weight to his already impressive credentials as a man who can play any villain from any period era. Who did he portray in this gritty and downright creepy film? Do you remember what his character's name was?
What was the name of this character?
Gerard Butler is a man of many faces, he can play serious roles, action roles, and even romantic comedy roles. Yes, that's right ladies, Gerard Butler can do romantic roles too (If you don't believe it we suggest you go watch PS, I Love You). But when it's all said and done, Gerard is an action man. His roles are usually epic with a bit of dark comedy thrown in for good measure. Which unforgettable character did he play here?
What was the name of this character?
Marlon Brando, the name itself is epic, the man, even more so. This is someone that brought the life of mobsters to the silver screen in a way that had never been seen before. In this classic film, he plays the role of the overall head of a crime family that takes no prisoners. He always tries to make himself understood in a way that leaves no room for error and will often accompany such a discussion with a non-refusable offer. Who did he portray?
What was the name of this character?
Without a doubt, this was one of Tom Hanks's best roles ever. This is a look at the simpler things in life. Not that the character is simple, no sir. The character, although suffering from a mental impairment, still goes forth and does what everyone else does, only, he sees it as uncomplicated and sees the more basic things needed in life, things like love and happiness through just being. This is a tale of uncomplicated complications that should be on everyone's watch list. What character did Hanks play in this movie?
What was the name of this character?
Ryan Reynolds, what can be said of the man, the actor, the legend that his Twitter page doesn't already say for itself? He is funny and has the amazing ability to quip those sarcastic one-liners in such a way that it leaves you confused. He can be insulting and funny at the same time and does not pull punches at all. Much like the character he portrays in this film! Which comic book character will we always associate Reynolds with?
What was the name of this character?
Well now, this is a character that just had to make the list. He is often known as Odin's other son, the God of mischief or simply the Trickster. He is portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in this series of movies. Tom has grown to love this character and in a recent interview stated that it's an ever-evolving character. But enough about that, let's get to the nitty-gritty of the film and ask the question; do you remember the name of the character he played in this movie?
What was the name of this character?
Jennifer Lawrence or J-Law is hot in this series, like seriously hot. I've never seen guys flock to an action epic to see a woman in the lead role so fast. Be that as it may, her acting in this series of films is extremely good and shows promise of a bright future for her as an anti-hero or even a lead heroine role in a more natural setting. She has shown that she can do dystopian action very well. What role did she play?
What was the name of this character?
In this movie, Christian Bale portrays the role of a seriously unbalanced stockbroker who just wants to kill everything that irritates or gives him cause for concern. His actions are not only disturbing but highly creepy and it culminates in his little world falling apart and his reality shattering. This just goes to prove that Christian is capable of almost any role, as he later goes on to become the big black bat. What character did he play in this movie?
What was the name of this character?
Brad Pitt is one of those A-list actors that can play any role. From acting the fool in Snatch to the way more serious and extremely gritty and violent in Fury. Brad can do it all. But in this role, he plays someone that is not real, and we aren't referring to his persona, no, we are talking about him playing a literal imaginary friend to the main character. What role did Brad play in this movie? Can you name the character?
What was the name of this character?
Did you just say Kate Beckinsale in a tight-fitting black leather outfit? Oh, we are so there! Yes, ladies and gentleman, possibly one of the hottest woman to ever don a black skin-tight outfit and slay monsters. The only other woman we can think of that would remotely fit the bill or heat up the screen just as much is Carrie-Ann Moss in her little outfit in the Matrix. But that aside, what character does Kate play in this movie?
What was the name of this character?
Laurence Fishburne is certainly a very versatile actor and has played everything from the action hero to Shakespearean roles such as in Othello. He can be cast in a normal movie or a sci-fi and can be equally at home in either. In this film, however, he plays one of the lead characters as well as a legendary hover-ship captain. He is connected to all the other characters in a father figure like role, one who can kick butt. Who does he portray in this film?
What was the name of this character?
Leonardo DiCaprio, one of those male lead actors that can play crazy, angry, in love and totally off the wall with equal enthusiasm. We saw him as a young and upcoming actor in the screen adaptation of Romeo + Juliet playing the role of the paramour Romeo. We have seen him as a partially crazy dream detective in Inception and a hard-as-nails frontiersman in The Revenant, but, in this film, he is something totally different. Which unforgettable character does he play?
What was the name of this character?
Rupert Grint, although still very young and making his mark has managed to act in 18 movies between 2001 and 2015. This is of course excluding his TV appearances and his latest TV show work such as Snatch and Sick Note. But this young man is known by another name to a lot of his fans. He is known by his character name from a series of movies about magic, dragons, dark and mysterious evil forces and a school for the magically gifted. What character did he play?
What was the name of this character?
Sir. Anthony Hopkins is one of those actors that can play any role and pull it off with panache and sauve conviction. But he excels in creepy and disturbing roles. If you need proof, go try and watch The Rite. It's downright disturbing. Let us not forget his epic role as a werewolf in The Wolfman. But he is probably best known as a vicious, psychopathic cannibal killer in this movie. Do you remember the name of the character he played?
What was the name of this character?
Heath Ledger was an accomplished actor who was more than capable of taking on challenging characters. Period-era epic films such as The Patriot helped showcase his wide and versatile skills and who can forget about his controversial role in Brokeback Mountain? But in this movie (which was also sadly his last), we see him as a nemesis to the big black bat. This character was so unstable that he became the greatest threat ever faced by our caped crusader. Can you name this legendary character?
What was the name of this character?
Chris Pratt is the quintessential man's man. From chasing down renegade hybrid dinosaurs on some remote island on a motorcycle to his hilarious role of an assassin's supposed best friend and yes-man. But this is neither of those roles, no. In this installment of the movie series, he plays the role of a somewhat reluctant hero who has to save the universe along with his misfit bunch of friends. What character does he portray in this comedic sci-fi action film?
What was the name of this character?
Leonard Nimoy is possibly one of the worlds best-known actors. But strangely enough, he is not known by his real given name, rather by his characters name. A character that was so powerful off the screen that it spawned a whole new way of thinking and looking at things. His character spans more than one generation of screen junkies and his epic greeting is translatable across all languages by a simple hand gesture. What was this epic and never to be forgotten characters name?
What was the name of this character?
Sometimes the very best movie characters are those who are based on real-life people, and for this movie, Bradley Cooper did an outstanding job of bringing one such heroic character to life. This man was a protector and his passing deeply affected many people so it seems fitting that he would be immortalized in film. And who better than gritty action man Cooper to play this legend? Did you see this movie? And can you remember the name of this character?
What was the name of this character?
This is one character that should need no introduction. His story is well known and of course, so are his origins. How do you describe a character like this? Well, the best way is to take a little bit of ancient knight, wizard and tyrannical ruler, throw them into a futuristic survival suit, cover everything in black paint and shiny switches, then, just for a bit of attitude, add a broken respirator. Who is the epically evil character in this movie?
What was the name of this character?
Chloë Grace Moretz has certainly grown into an amazing young woman who graced our silver screens from a very young age, starting with her film career at age seven, with a role in The Amityville Horror (2005). She later went on to become the character in this movie a mere five years later. The movie also sported a few big names such as Nicolas Cage and Mark Strong. What movie could this be? Well, if you get this wrong you're going to kick yourself. What was her characters name?
What was the name of this character?
This movie franchise spanned a few decades and was one of the franchises that just couldn't die. It actually spawned an entire spin-off of another movie; Predator. The ugly guys in this movie bleed acid, eat anything that moves and have a particular love of laying eggs in your friends only to have them hatch through the chest cavity. In the original series of movies, one name keeps coming up as the sole survivor of these encounters. What is the character name?
What was the name of this character?
Neve Campbell and Wes Craven brought us this quadrilogy of teen horror films that was a staple of the last generation. Many more horror series were to follow in its wake, but this is the one that started it all. There was the talk of a 5th and 6th installment but thus far nothing has come to light of this series and it's doubtful that it will be continued. That said, what character did Neve play in this horror film?
What was the name of this character?
Think epic journey, lots of strange creatures, wonderful characters, battles of epic proportions and, of course, the obligatory princess, elf, dwarf, wizard and the wizards little helpers. That is what we have here, a storyline that spans three initial movies with another three prequel movies for a total run time of 1713 Minutes, that's 28.55 hours of walking and monster slaying. In the memorable words of our character, "You shall not pass" up this opportunity for kicking back and getting lost in the adventure. What was this characters name?
What was the name of this character?
It was elementary, that the role of this character went to Robert Downey Jr. and that the supporting role went to Jude Law as his stiff upper lip sidekick trying to keep them out of trouble and in one piece. We have seen both actors in serious roles and as for Robert, well, let's just say he's had his fair share of brushes with the long arm of the law. In this movie, however, he represents someone that just cannot leave a puzzle unsolved. What was his characters name?
What was the name of this character?
Ah yes, every child's dream, and some of us adults too! Who wouldn't love to be let loose in a chocolate factory, especially one with a river of sweet liquid heaven? In this classic film, rebooted in 2005, we see a certain eccentric person that owns a factory that manufactures the best cocoa candy, but, he has a way of dealing with those who are undeserving. Of course, no such character would be complete without some magical workers called Oompa Loompas. What was the name of this unforgettable character?
What was the name of this character?
In this reboot of a classic comedy film, we see Steve Martin portraying a ditzy and rather clumsy detective. The movie name was based on a stuffed and girly animal of the cat family. Have you guessed it yet? No? Let me give you another hint. The original detective was played by the great Peter Sellers. In this installment, our plucky yet clumsy detective has to solve the murder of a famous football coach and the theft of a famous diamond (with the same name as the movie). What was the lead characters name?
What was the name of this character?
Sacha Baron Cohen is a British funnyman, perhaps known best for his portrayal of Ali G and Bruno. He is known for his off the wall and slapstick comedy. But in this movie, which he wrote, produced and played the lead role in, he plays the role of a Kazakhstanian citizen trying to learn about and bring American culture back to his hometown. The movie has some seriously dark jokes and might not be everyone's cup of tea, but Cohen was unforgettable. What was his characters name?
What was the name of this character?
Isn't there a friend in every group who reminds you a little of this American Pie character? We all know someone like him or that wants to be like him. But, this coming of age movie also showed us that being a teenager in the modern world is not as easy as we think it is. With the advent of technology such as webcams, we can go from a private Don Juan to the school clown in five seconds flat. Who was this lovable but naughty character?
What was the name of this character?
We can all remember when this movie first showed. it was one of those that you either snuck into the theater for or tried to get a bootleg copy of just so you could see what had all your friends so scared. For its time and its original launch, this was one scary movie with a lot of gore and jump scenes. But in the midst of all this was the lead protagonist. The one that scared us the most. What was this character called?