These 8 Actors Prove One Good Role Can Change Career

Sylvester Stallone is best known for his role as Rocky. The role has earned him critical acclaim and box office success.

Tom Hardy’s career has been on the rise ever since he starred in "Inception.” he since starred in a number of successful films.

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Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood, and it all started with his role as Iron Man.

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After years of working in Hollywood, Harrison Ford finally found his big break with the role of Han Solo in ‘Star Wars’.

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Natalie Portman Prior to 2010, she had starred in many movies , but it was her role in Black Swan that made her a true force.

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Robert Pattinson Since starring in the Twilight films, he has gone on to star in a number of other successful films.

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Before Jennifer Lawrence was cast as Katniss in “The Hunger Games”, she was best known for her role as Ree in “Winter’s Bone.

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ames Franco’s breakthrough role was in the film “127 Hours”. He rose to the challenge and gave an amazing performance.

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It’s clear that one good role can change an actor’s career, And these 8 actors have all proven that.

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