10 Movie Actors Who Did Their Best Work On TV

10. Robin Wright - House Of Cards

Robin Wright has really hit the whole spectrum when it comes to her movie characters. On one side are captivating and loveable roles like Princess Buttercup in The Princess Bride, and on the other are complex but hated characters like Jenny from Forrest Gump. It's no stretch of the imagination to call her a phenomenal movie star.

However, while Wright has always given a lot in her films, even her most complex roles have felt underdeveloped or second-fiddle to the leads. Thankfully, House of Cards' Claire Underwood gave her plenty more meat to chew on.

This political firestorm of a show turned her reputation for playing love interests right on its head. Here, Wright was a strong and determined character who accepted no hand-outs and worked hard to achieve her goals. She was cold and calculating but seasoned with enough empathy to feel real.

Overall, this was the performance she was in desperate need of, as it propelled her career into its next stage. Claire Underwood made her a screen icon and was a fantastic example of the kind of roles she should have been playing from the beginning.