12 Actors Who Agreed To Portray Characters Regardless Of Their Age

The world of acting is so complex, and actors have to give their all to have outstanding performances in each of their characters. However, parts are limited and are not created by a particular actor. In other words, the directors have private talks with one specific actor, though the actor doesn’t have physical similarity to the character they play. Whatever the case may be, he/she who gets the role has to undergo a complex process of physical transformation. The makeup and costume crews seemingly work at full capacity to help the actor achieve the expected look.
Therefore, we can see actors and actresses accept the huge challenge of portraying a character much older or younger than them. Most of these actors’ appearances succeeded in conveying the essence of their respective characters.
Below are actors who improved that age is not a problem for great movie stars.

#1 Charlize Theron - Monster

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In the movie “Monster”, Charlize Theron portrayed Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.

#2 Darren Barnet - Never Have I Ever

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Paxton Hall-Yoshida in the movie “Never Have I Ever”, a popular upperclassman at Sherman Oaks High is played by Darren Barnet.

#3 Scarlett Johansson - Lost in Translation

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Scarlett Johansson played Charlotte, a curious and gifted with a dry sense of humor in “Lost in Translation”.

#4 Keiko Agena - Gilmore Girls

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Keiko Agena is known for portraying Lane Kim, a Korean-American teenager, in “Gilmore Girls”. She played this role despite being significantly older than her character.

#5 Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory

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Jim Parsons rose to fame thanks to the role of super genius Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”. His performance is often cited as the main reason for the program’s success.

#6 Bradley Cooper - Maestro

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Bradley Cooper starred in ‘Maestro” as esteemed Broadway composer Leonard Bernstein.

#7 Gloria Stuart – Titanic

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At the age of 85, Gloria Stuart appeared as the 100-year-old elder Rose Dewitt Bukater in “Titanic” (1997).

#8 Amy Davidson - 8 Simple Rules

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Amy Davidson got the role of Kerry Hennessy in the “8 Simple Rule”. Kerry is the sarcastic middle child of the family and has a passion for art and animal rights. She often lives in the shadows of her more attractive older sister.

#9 Francia Raisa – Grown-ish

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Character Ana Torres in “Grown-ish” is kind, opinionated, and slightly judgmental but overall, very supportive of the people she loves and cares about. The role was played by Francia Raisa.

#10 Saoirse-Monica Jackson - Derry Girls

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Saoirse-Monica Jackson is best known for playing Erin Quinn on the Channel 3 sitcom “Derry Girls”. Erin Quinn is described as a deeply contemplative girl and an aspiring writer.

#11 Chase Stokes - Outer Banks

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Chase Stokes took on the main role of John B, the charismatic leader of the Pogues crew, in the movie “Outer Banks”.

#12 Cole Sprouse - Riverdale

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The “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” star starred Jughead Jones, on The CW television series “Riverdale”. Jughead Jones is the omniscient narrator of the series and the writer of an ongoing novel about the darkness within Riverdale.