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20 Chameleon Actors Who Always Understood The Assignment Perfectly

Sharon McFadden

A good actor needs more than just a pretty face and charming appearance. They need to become one with their roles, and it’s no easy feat. To completely morph themselves into their characters once the cameras start rolling, movie stars need to change from the way they speak to the way they behave. Some talented actors always understood the assignment, and their performance blow us away almost every time.
These movie stars are like chameleons. Each of their characters is unique, yet they always nail their roles no matter how challenging it can be. Their amazing onscreen portrayals really bring their characters to life. You will understand what we mean when you look at some of their transformations put side by side. They really can play anything.
So here are 20 actors who always understood the assignment according to people on the Internet. Do you spot your favorite movie stars on the list?

1. Helena Bonham Carter

actors who always understood the assignment Helena Bonham CarterSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


2. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp actors who always understood the assignmentSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


3. Gary Oldman

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4. Leonardo Dicaprio

actors who always understood the assignment Leonardo DicaprioSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


5. Stanley Tucci

actors who always understood the assignment Stanley TucciSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


6. Natalie Portman

actors who always understood the assignment Natalie PortmanSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


7. Meryl Streep

actors who always understood the assignment Meryl StreepSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


8. Tom Hanks

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9. Matthew McConaughey

actors who always understood the assignment Matthew McConaugheySource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


10. Emma Thompson

actors who always understood the assignment Emma ThompsonSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


11. Robin Williams

Robin WilliamsSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


12. Christopher Lee

Christopher LeeSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


13. James Mcavoy

James McavoySource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


14. Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. JacksonSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


15. Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick BosemanSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


16. Denzel Washington

Denzel WashingtonSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


17. Tom Hiddleston

Tom HiddlestonSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


18. Robert De Niro

Robert De NiroSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


19. Colin Firth

Colin FirthSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection


20. Will Smith

Will SmithSource: Courtesy of Everett Collection

Do you agree with our list of 20 actors who always understood the assignment, or do you think they’re just okay? Speaking of chameleon actors, other stars also have some amazing transformations for their roles. Some might even say that they have become a totally different person to portray their characters. Check them out here.