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Only the very best can do both!
by Allie HayesBuzzFeed Staff
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The rules here are simple, but this is by no means easy: we will present you with a beloved actor (as well as a couple examples of their filmography) and you'll tell us if you associate them more with comedy or drama!
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We'll also give you an out via the "In the middle" option if you truly can't decide!
Ready? I sure hope so! Here we go:
Tom Hanks has starred in both beloved comedies like Big (1988)...
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...and award-winning dramas, like Saving Private Ryan (1998).
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1. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Tom Hanks?
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Whoopi Goldberg has stunned in serious films like The Color Purple (1985)...
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...and made us cackle with her comedies, like Sister Act (1992).
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2. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Whoopi Goldberg?
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Jim Carrey made his bread and butter with comedies like The Mask (1994)...
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But there's no denying that he went on to shine in some incredible dramatic roles, like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).
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3. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Jim Carrey?
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Sandra Bullock has literally won an Oscar for her dramatic chops in The Blind Side (2009)...
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...But you still have to admit, she's one funny lady and the queen of rom-coms, like The Proposal (2009) — which came out the same year!
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4. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Sandra Bullock?
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Michelle Yeoh is an absolute legend and my personal favorite actor, partially because of how incredible she is in dramas like Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)...
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...But can balance her skills in a sweet, genuine comedy, as well — sometimes in the same movie!
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5. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Michelle Yeoh?
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Keanu Reeves is certainly a comedy king in movies like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)...
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...And he can also star in an action-packed drama, like John Wick (2014), like no one else.
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6. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Keanu Reeves?
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Michaela Cole had one of the single best dramatic performances on TV this decade (you heard me) in I May Destroy You...
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...and she also happened to star in one of the funniest TV shows ever made (you still heard me) with Chewing Gum.
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7. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Michaela Cole?
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There's no denying Robin Williams is maybe the funniest person to ever grace this planet with roles like Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)...
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...still, we can't discount his innumerable award-worthy (and winning!) dramatic performances, like his heartfelt role in Good Will Hunting (1997).
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8. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Robin Williams?
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Melissa McCarthy has literally been nominated for an Oscar for BOTH her great dramatic performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)...
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...AND her great comedic performance in Bridesmaids (2011)!
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9. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Melissa McCarthy?
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And speaking of Oscars, Emma Stone took home Best Actress for her work in La La Land (2016)...
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...but she also had us all bustin' a gut in Superbad (2007).
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10. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Emma Stone?
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Will Smith was out of this world in comedies like Men in Black (1997)...
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...but also tugged at our heartstrings in dramas like Pursuit of Happyness (2006).
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11. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Will Smith?
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Awkwafina was absolutely incredible in The Farewell (2019)...
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...but it's impossible to forget her pitch-perfect performance in Crazy Rich Asians (2019)!
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12. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Awkwafina?
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Steve Carell slayed all of us as Michael Scott in The Office...
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...but, in the time since, he's really shown he can juggle drama, as well, in films like Foxcatcher (2013).
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13. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Steve Carell?
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Olivia Colman was hilarious in Fleabag...
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...but she also won an Oscar for her role in The Favourite.
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14. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Olivia Colman?
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And last but certainly not least, Eddie Murphy has been a comedy king for years in iconic roles like Coming to America (1988)...
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...but he's also turned in several incredible dramatic performances, like Dreamgirls (2006).
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15. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Eddie Murphy?
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