Which Real-Life Figure Were These Actors Playing In Movies?

How well do you remember these biopics?

Man On The Moon Jim Carrey
Warner Bros.

Hollywood's obsession with the awards-baiting biopic knows no bounds, but at their best, with a committed actor at the forefront, they can provide an intimate glimpse into the life and times of an iconic figure, be they an artist, a politician or even a criminal.

And while not every movie on this list was an Oscar-winning smash hit - some quite the opposite, in fact - they all starred actors who nevertheless hurled themselves completely into their role. In turn, they transformed themselves while aptly conveying the spirit of the subject.

But given the sheer number of biopics Hollywood releases every year - especially around Oscar season - you'd be forgiven for forgetting some of them, no matter the statuesque A-lister in the lead role.

And so, by looking at a single image, can you identify which famous faces these actors were playing, or have they become lost amid the sea of movie biopics?

The answers are at the end as always, so good luck!

1. Who Were They Playing?

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