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In reply to the discussion: Movie characters who have been played by more than one actor/actress? [View all]Graybeard
(6,996 posts)115. More FDRs. More Abes.
Lincoln:
Walter Huston -Abraham Lincoln 1930)
Hal Holbrook -Lincoln - (1975)
Gregory Peck - The Blue and The Gray (1982)
Hal Holbrook - North and South - (1985)
F. Murray Abraham - Dream West (1986)
Sam Waterston - Lincoln (1988)
Jason Robards,Jr - The Perfect Tribute (1991)
FDR:
Ralph Bellamy - Sunrise At Campobello (1960)
Edward Herrmann - Eleanor and Franklin (1976)
Dan O'Herlihy -MacArthur (1977)
Jason Robard. Jr - FDR, The Last Year (1980)
Edward Herrmann - Annie (1982)
Jon Voight - Pearl Harbor (2001)
Note: One actor who has played BOTH Lincoln
and FDR: Jason Robards, Jr.
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ohiosmith
Apr 2012
OP
Gotta go with Johnny. A friend once owned his home here in Vegas. I swam in the pool. The very same
ohiosmith
Apr 2012
#72
No!! Graham Chapman played Arthur!! John Cleese could never handle such a role. nt.
harmonicon
Apr 2012
#108
At least one of those is a flip/flopper. So I know there has been more than one God too. n/t
A Simple Game
Apr 2012
#106