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The country star not only is successful in the music world, but he is also an accomplished actor. Kristofferson has starred in several movies over the years and even won a Golden Globe.
You might remember her in films such as 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (1985) or playing Eva Perón in 'Evita' (1996).
Sinatra needs no introduction. He's both a legend in the music world and Hollywood, known for famous movies such as 1962's 'The Manchurian Candidate.'
Not only has Madonna been on the top of the charts ever since the early '80s, she's also starred in a few movies.
Moore played a judgmental and harassing evangelical Christian named Hilary Faye Stockard in 'Saved!' (2004).
In 2009, Waits played the ultimate villain: the devil himself, aka Mr. Nick, in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.'
You might know Common as a rapper, but it's also very possible that you remember him from movies such as 'Wanted' (2008) or 'Selma' (2014).
The front man of the three-piece The Police became famous in the '80s and went on to have a long, successful solo career.
It's only natural that the chameleon of music could also play a villain in a movie. Not only will Bowie go down in history as one of the greatest music icons of all time, but his performance in the 1986 movie 'Labyrinth' will always be remembered.
As far as villains go, he played Alex Flood, an ex-lawman who profits from illegal activities, in the western 'Rough Night in Jericho' (1967).
The country star plays Raoul, a psychopath who invades a house and terrorizes a woman (played by Jodie Foster) and her daughter in 'Panic Room' (2002).
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See also: Famous actors who are also musicians
The late rapper was also an actor, known for movies such as 'Poetic Justice' (1993).
Tupac Shakur also played Roland Bishop in 'Juice' (1992), who drags his friends into a life of crime and reveals himself as a ruthless man.
But as far as villains go, Common's most iconic role is as Cassian in 'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017). Common plays a bodyguard who wants to kill John Wick (Keanu Reeves).
An accomplished singer, talk show host, and actor, Martin was a great all-rounder.
Harry Connick Jr. terrified criminal psychologist Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) as serial killer Daryll Lee Cullum in 'Copycat' (1995).
Harry plays racist amusement park owner Velva Von Tussle in 1988's 'Hairspray.'
You're probably more used to seeing Debbie Harry singing with her band Blondie. But the NYC punk icon also starred in a few movies and TV shows.
We don't need another hero? Maybe we do, when we have a villain like Aunty Entity!
Perhaps his most memorable villain role is as Charlie Wade in 'Lone Star' (1996). Wade is a mean sheriff who harasses minority communities and extorts money from them.
The singer is also a successful actor, most notably in rom-coms and shows such as 'Will & Grace.' But in 1995, he played a very dark role...
Tom Waits has a distinctive voice and pretty good acting skills. So much so that he has starred in numerous movies over the years, including 2012's 'Seven Psychopaths.'
David Bowie played the villain Jareth the Goblin King, who kidnapped babies and was all about magic. Very Ziggy Stardust indeed!
But in 1990, the Material Girl also starred in 'D ick Tracy.' Madonna played femme fatale singer Breathless Mahoney, who frames Tracy for murder.
But Sting is not just about writing hit songs. He's actually quite a good actor, having starred in a number of movies, including David Lynch's 'Dune' (1984), where he played the villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Like other pop stars, the 'Candy' singer transitioned to the big and small screens over the years.
In 1954, Sinatra played John Barron in 'Suddenly.' Barron is an assassin on a mission to kill the president of the United States.
Many singers and musicians have transitioned into acting over the years. If fact, there are many successful Hollywood stars who began their careers as musicians. But while roles vary, the truth is that we have not seen many of these famous musicians playing villains. The ones who did, however, often nailed it.
In this gallery, we revisit some of the most iconic villain roles played by famous musicians. Click on!
Entity is the ruler of Bartertown in the post-apocalyptic world of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' (1985).
Musicians who played villains in movies
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Many singers and musicians have transitioned into acting over the years. If fact, there are many successful Hollywood stars who began their careers as musicians. But while roles vary, the truth is that we have not seen many of these famous musicians playing villains. The ones who did, however, often nailed it.
In this gallery, we revisit some of the most iconic villain roles played by famous musicians. Click on!