12 Actors Whose Real Personalities Defy On-Screen Images

In the first season of Game of Thrones, Jason played the role of a powerful and intimidating tribe chief, with his on-screen behavior and physique often appearing menacing and even scary. However, in reality, the 6’4” actor is quite the opposite. Known for his lovable personality, goofiness, and friendly demeanor, he's shared that he travels globally with his kid's stuffed animals and enjoys giving his co-stars warm hugs.

As for Mads Mikkelsen, in real life, his eyes are perfectly normal, unlike the distinctive eyes of the characters he often plays. Just recently, he joined the fun and congratulated everyone on International Cat Day, showcasing a more lighthearted side beyond his intense on-screen persona.

Dany Trejo, famous for being the bad guy in movies, is actually the opposite in real life. Despite his tough on-screen image, he's a real-life good guy. He uses his fame to do positive things like helping charities and doing good deeds, making him the ultimate good guy off-screen.

In the series Mr. Robot, Rami takes on the role of an introverted hacker with a dissociative personality disorder. However, in real life, he's quite the opposite. Rami shared in an interview that the character he plays has nothing to do with him, emphasizing, “He’s my polar opposite. I’m an exuberant person. I thrive on affection. I like chitchat.” So, behind the scenes, he's a far cry from the character he brings to life on screen.

Despite being recognized as one of the most attractive men in movies, Jamie Dornan, with his confident appearance, admits to having certain insecurities. Surprisingly, he's opened up about being uneasy about aspects like the way he walks. It's a reminder that even the seemingly most self-assured actors share relatable human experiences, just like the rest of us.

In the iconic TV show Friends, Phoebe Buffay brought joy to our faces with her portrayal of a carefree and spontaneous character. Despite her on-screen preference for intuition over science, Lisa Kudrow, the actress behind Phoebe, holds a degree in Biology and has even co-authored a scientific research paper with her dad on headaches, revealing a surprising real-life passion for science.

When Josh Brolin isn't busy portraying super-villains, he takes a lighter approach to life. An example? Check out how he celebrated last Halloween with his family—definitely a less scary transformation compared to his on-screen roles.

On screen, Tom Hiddleston exudes an aristocratic charm, earning him the title of the sexiest man in movies. After his past relationship with Taylor Swift, he's become private about his personal life. Tom sees himself as a loyal feminist and devotes time to charity, especially for children. Beyond his screen persona, he's known for his intelligence, sense of humor, and impressive dance skills.

Although Ron Perlman portrayed bad-guy roles in many films, he is an animal lover in real life.

As for Bryan Cranston, known for his versatile roles, including playing a formidable character in an action series, his off-screen persona is quite different. In his private life, Cranston is described as warm, funny, and down-to-earth, embodying a laid-back personality that never forgets its roots.