When You First Think Of These 15 Actors, Do You Instantly Think Of Their Comedic Or Serious Roles?

When You First Think Of These 15 Actors, Do You Instantly Think Of Their Comedic Or Serious Roles?
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When You First Think Of These 15 Actors, Do You Instantly Think Of Their Comedic Or Serious Roles?

Only the very best can do both!

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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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Oops. Something went wrong. Please try again later Looks like we are having a problem on the server. 1. So, which genre comes to mind when you think of Tom Hanks?   vote votes   vote votes   vote votes View Results View Results Go Back And Vote Go Back And Vote

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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