# What iconic characters are linked to a specific portrayal by a specific actor in your mind?

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**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-iconic-characters-are-linked-to-a-specific-portrayal-by-a-specific-actor-in-your-mind/923530/25 "2020-10-22T00:59:32Z")

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Michael Caine IS Charlie Croker from the Italian Job. Markey-Mark’s later take on the role is an aberration.

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