Actors who played two very different roles in the same year (13 photos)
An actor needs a lot of time to study the script and get used to the role. He needs to work on the image, add his own qualities to it and literally change his own inner world. However, there are talents out there who can play two very different roles in the same year. This selection contains just such talented actors and actresses. Their artistry does not confine them to specific genres or boundaries.
Jim Carrey in 2004 
He played in the films “Lemony Snicket: The 33 Unfortunate Events” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”
Joaquin Phoenix in 2023 
The actor played in the films “All Bo’s Fears” and “Napoleon.”
Brad Pitt in 1995 
He played in the films “Seven” and “12 Monkeys.”
Cate Blanchett in 2007 
She played in the films “The Golden Age” and “I’m Not There.”
Al Pacino in 1990 
He played in the films “The Godfather 3” and “Dick Tracy”.
Michael Keaton in 1988 
He played in the films “Beetlejuice” and “Sober Mind and Memory.”
Tom Cruise in 2008 
He played in the films “Soldiers of Trouble” and “Operation Valkyrie.”
Robin Williams in 1997 
The actor played in the films Good Will Hunting and Flubber.
Heath Ledger in 2005 
The actor played in the films “Candy” and “Kings of Dogtown.”
Daniel Day-Lewis in 1985 
The actor played in the films “A Room with a View” and “My Beautiful Laundry.”
Shelley Duvall in 1980 
The actress played in the films “The Shining” and “Popeye.”
Ryan Gosling in 2007 
The actor played in the films “Fracture” and “Lars and the Real Girl.”
Matt Damon in 2023 
He played in the films Air: The Big Leap and Oppenheimer.
