Actors Who Can’t Seem to Escape Typecasting

Actors dream of making it big, landing that one role that may propel them into Hollywood stardom. For some, that starring role has opened the door to a career filled with roles that run the gamut – from comedic and dramatic to romantic or mystery. But for others, that starring role may have given them a great career, but it hasn't been as well-rounded as their peers, and these actors have been typecast.

These actors may have delivered outstanding performances in their roles, but it has been limited to a specific character and they now can't seem to escape typecasting. According to the Oxford Dictionary, typecasting is to "assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the appropriateness of their appearance or previous success in such roles."

To compile a list of actors who can't seem to escape typecasting, 24/7 Tempo reviewed online entertainment magazines and other media publications. Whether deliberately or inadvertently, these A-list stars have been subjected to typecasting over the years, achieving varying degrees of success. (Check out these famous actors who declined iconic roles.)

Here are actors who can't seem to escape typecasting:

• Typecast as: The quick-witted sarcastic person
• Most notable examples: Big Daddy, Blended, That's My Boy

• Typecast as: The tycoon
• Most notable examples: Dynasty, Ugly Betty, The O.C.

• Typecast as: Femme fatale
• Most notable examples: Lara Croft franchise, Salt, Wanted

• Typecast as: Neurotic and privileged
• Most notable examples: Sherlock, Patrick Melrose

• Typecast as: Childish and lovable
• Most notable examples: Parks and Recreation, Guardians of the Galaxy

• Typecast as: Badass kind of guy who gets justice
• Most notable examples: Dirty Harry franchise, Gran Torino

• Typecast as: The machete killer
• Most notable examples: Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn

• Typecast as: America's sweetheart
• Most notable examples: Never Been Kissed, 50 First Dates

• Typecast as: Headstrong leader
• Most notable examples: Jumanji franchise, Ballers

• Typecast as: Eccentric Englishwoman
• Most notable examples: Sweeny Todd, Dark Shadows

• Typecast as: A samurai
• Most notable examples: The Last Samurai, Mortal Kombat

• Typecast as: Charming English guy
• Most notable examples: Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral

• Typecast as: Good-looking but unlucky in love
• Most notable examples: Westworld, Enchanted, Superman Returns

• Typecast as: No-nonsense action hero
• Most notable examples: The Expendables franchise, Transporter franchise

• Typecast as: Rom com star
• Most notable examples: Along Came Polly, Just Go With It

• Typecast as: Funny goofball
• Most notable examples: Liar Liar; Me, Myself & Irene

• Typecast as: Idiosyncratic eccentric
• Most notable examples: Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Mortdecai

• Typecast as: Busy woman with no romantic life
• Most notable examples: Knocked Up, 27 Dresses

• Typecast as: Love interest in historical dramas
• Most notable examples: Pride & Prejudice, Anna Karenina, King Arthur

• Typecast as: Wisecracker
• Most notable examples: Knocked Up, Crazy Rich Asians

• Typecast as: The obnoxious one
• Most notable examples: Ride Along, Central Intelligence

• Typecast as: Sweet, naive, and lovable
• Most notable examples: The Other Woman, This Is 40

• Typecast as: Dispenser of revenge
• Most notable examples: Taken franchise, Cold Pursuit

• Typecast as: Loveable, goofy, and bumbling
• Most notable examples: The Heat, Tammy, Spy

• Typecast as: Awkward teenager
• Most notable examples: Juno, Arrested Development, Superbad

• Typecast as: The evil genius
• Most notable examples: Lost, Person of Interest

• Typecast as: The tough girl
• Most notable examples: Girlfight, Fast & Furious franchise

• Typecast as: The Wise One
• Most notable examples: Bruce Almighty, Million Dollar Baby

• Typecast as: Someone's best friend with a big heart
• Most notable examples: Pitch Perfect franchise, How To Be Single

• Typecast as: The laughing stock
• Most notable examples: Deuce Bigalow franchise, The Hot Chick

• Typecast as: The overly confident smart guy
• Most notable examples: The Avengers franchise, Sherlock Holmes franchise

• Typecast as: Charming guy who talks too much
• Most notable examples: The Proposal, Deadpool, Red Notice

• Typecast as: Tough, don't-mess-with kind of character
• Most notable examples: Pulp Fiction, The Avengers

• Typecast as: Stoner, lovable lout
• Most notable examples: 40-Year-Old Virgin, This Is The End, The Guilt Trip

• Typecast as: Fiery Latina
• Most notable examples: Modern Family, Hot Pursuit

• Typecast as: Characters with a weird personality
• Most notable examples: Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Ghost World

• Typecast as: Action hero
• Most notable examples: Mission: Impossible franchise, Edge of Tomorrow

• Typecast as: Caring but no-nonsense tough guy
• Most notable examples: Fast & Furious franchise, The Pacifier

• Typecast as: Buffoon
• Most notable examples: Old School, Anchorman

• Typecast as: Unconventional law enforcement agent
• Most notable examples: Bad Boys franchise, Men in Black franchise

• Typecast as: Quirky girl
• Most notable examples: New Girl, 500 Days of Summer