Find out who were the actors behind known movie fantasies
Some of the most famous TV and movie characters are not human nor look like one. For this, actors need to be careful in the interpretation of the texts and body posture, as this is all that will be perceived by the audience behind complete fantasies and characterizations.
However, for those on the other side of the screen, one is always curious to know what the actors behind those masks and heavy fantasies were like. Check out some!
Alf - The ETeimoso
Those born in the 80s will always fondly remember Alf, the friendly ET who rejoiced the kids' free time with their housewives at the Tanner family home. The character came to life through Hungarian actor Mihaly `Michu` Meszaros. Meszaros is turning 74 and his height was ideal to represent the character: only 84 centimeters.
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The man behind one of Star Wars's best-known characters is Kenny Baker. He is currently 79 years old and 1.12 meters tall, enough to fit into the fantasy of the little robot.
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Peter Mayhew has a mane worthy of the character he played in theaters: he was Chewbacca from the Star Wars saga (episodes III, IV, V and VI).
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Haruo Nakajima is an 84-year-old man today, but for many years he hid in the fantasy of the monster that annihilated entire cities. The character sure looks less scary without the camera tricks - and when we realize that removing his head, there is only one man in suspenders there.
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If viewers knew at the time that the much-feared monster was actually a star-studded actor, perhaps the fright would be less. Ben Chapman was the main actor for the character, while Ricou Browning was responsible for dressing the costume for the underwater scenes.
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Image Source: Reproduction / The Doug Jones ExperienceDoug Jones has an enviable résumé and has participated in several major films, but his face is not well known. He played characters such as Faun and Pale Man from the movie "The Faun's Labyrinth" and also played Abe Sapien in "Hellboy".
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Anthony Daniels is an English mime actor. His experience in body expression was essential to building the C3PO character of the Star Wars saga.
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Star Wars is a plate-full for those who like costumes. One of the most impressive characters in Episode I - The Phantom Menace is Darth Maul, who was played by Ray Park.
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