![]() ![]() ![]() It was common in the 1930s and '40s for a movie actor who was not a leading man or lady to make a career out of playing the same type of character. Typecasting may have been more common in the early days of television as a holdover from motion pictures. As viewers and historians, it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between an actor who lucked out by getting one iconic role, and an actor whose career was hampered by an over-association with it. This can be tough on actors who, as artists, may have a strong desire to move on. ![]() ![]() This is most certainly a double-edged sword, as it often guarantees that the performer will be famous for some time to come, but on the other hand, that role may end up stifling the performer's future acting prospects, as he or she may get rejected for other roles that may be seen as being against type. One of the most severe forms of typecasting, in which an actor or actress is not only defined as a certain character archetype, but in a specific role. Jaleel White ( played by himself), Big Fat Liar ![]()
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