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This trope is the polar opposite of IAmNotLeonardNimoy and TypeCasting. These actors aren't PlayingAgainstType; they would never let themselves get pinned down to a type to begin with. Also contrast with actors who have a generally well-known persona, but undergo the occasional BeautyInversion.

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This trope is the polar opposite of IAmNotLeonardNimoy and TypeCasting. These actors aren't PlayingAgainstType; they would never let themselves get pinned down to a type to begin with. Because of this, these types of actors often have rather average-looking faces with no striking features, which can easily be changed with makeup or clothing to look a variety of ways. Also contrast with actors who have a generally well-known persona, but undergo the occasional BeautyInversion.
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* Creator/PhilHartman, who provides the page quote, was widely praised for his range as a comedic actor and performer. His ability to adapt to any performance and keep the cast working together earned him the nickname "Glue" from his ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' co-star Creator/AdamSandler.
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->''"I benefit from the Mr. Potato Head syndrome. Put a wig and a nose and glasses on me, and I disappear."''
-->-- '''Creator/PhilHartman'''
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This type of performance is usually a requirement for films with one actor playing LoadsAndLoadsOfRoles. It is also at the heart of many {{Biopic}}s.

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This type of performance is usually a requirement for films with one actor playing LoadsAndLoadsOfRoles.[[ActingForTwo multiple roles]]. It is also at the heart of many {{Biopic}}s.

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