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Alexander Skarsgård has shown versatility across roles in things like 'Big Little Lies,' 'True Blood,' 'Succession,' and most recently 'The Northman,' but he says it wasn't easy for him at the beginning of his acting career.

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, the Swedish actor said he felt like his physical appearance kept him from being considered for more serious roles earlier on. "I don't really know if that was the reason I wasn't getting roles," he said. "Starting out in Sweden, there was stuff about being tall and blond. But most people here are tall and blond."

"Still, after my first job, I was on a stupid 'sexy hunky hot list' and then people didn't take me seriously," he continued. "If you want characters with depth but have been labeled 'a dude who takes his shirt off,' you're not going to get those offers." Fortunately, Skarsgård eventually saw his career take off after booking the HBO limited series 'Generation Kill.'  

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Cameron Diaz - The hot blonde who's not just a pretty face. From comedy to action, Diaz always brings something to the table.

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Johnny Depp - Weird and wonderful. Depp can mix darkness, humor, and eccentricity.

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Samuel L. Jackson - There is not much to say about Samuel L. Jackson, except that he's the ultimate bad boy around.

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Danny Trejo - Need a Mexican villain for your movie? You won't get better than Danny Trejo.

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Angelina Jolie - Sexy, tough, and clever. The beautiful woman with dark overtones.

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John Cusack - A bit of a misfit, he's good at playing underdogs.

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Jennifer Aniston -

A true rom-com classic. Will any of her characters ever find love and live happily ever after?

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Jim Carrey - The eccentric goofy guy who makes you laugh with his facial expressions.

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Hugh Grant - The slightly awkward but hopelessly romantic English gentleman.

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Morgan Freeman - The voice. The old narrator that gets you hooked with his experience and wisdom. 

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Al Pacino - What do 'The Godfather,' 'Scarface,' and 'Carlitos Way' all have in common? Our favorite mobster, Pacino.

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Robert De Niro - Gangster movies would obviously not be the same without De Niro. 

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Adam Sandler - The immature guy whose inner child speaks louder all the time.

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Alec Baldwin - A bully with a heart. He can be harsh and seductive at the same time. Baldwin is always charismatic.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger - The ultimate action hero. From 'Conan the Barbarian' to 'Terminator,' he has played some classic action roles.

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Helena Bonham Carter - Need a spooky actress with a dark vibe and a touch of madness? Helena Bonham Carter fits the bill.

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Zooey Deschanel - Zooey Deschanel has a hipster vibe and is great at playing quirky roles. 

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Vin Diesel - The bald, bad boy action hero. Just throw him in a fast car or give him a gun and he's good to go.

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Katherine Heigl - Heigl is the smart woman who has a troubled love life. She's a favorite in romantic comedies.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Big action hero with a kind heart. He can be deadly, but he can also be lovely.

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Julia Roberts - From rom-coms to dramas, the actress can convey emotions really, really well. Oh, and she's funny too!

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Seth Rogen - The stoner guy. Audiences can watch him sit all day in front of the TV getting high.

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Vince Vaughn - The fast-talking, occasionally loudmouthed, guy who's serious but funny. He's a bit of a man-child sometimes too.

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Jason Statham - The British tough guy. He's edgy and knows how to fight.

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Denzel Washington - The suave law enforcement officer who's tough but righteous. He's good in an authority position.

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Jesse Eisenberg - His characters are clever, witty, fast-talking, and sharp as a knife, despite his nerdy teenager looks.

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Steve Carrell - The goofy average guy that could be your accountant neighbor.

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Tommy Lee Jones - The jaded, stoic, tough guy, who deep down has a big heart.

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Steve Buscemi - The creep par excellence, he can pull off a greasy weird man that will give you the chills but also supply some comedic relief.

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Ray Liotta - There's an aura of insanity about Liotta. He's makes a great psycho mobster.

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Jeff Goldblum - Put him in a lab coat or surround him with books. Jeff Goldblum gives an attractive intellectual edge to the characters he plays.

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Michael Cera - The indie kid, a bit nerdy and a bit awkward. 

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Sir Christopher Lee - The lord of darkness and the master of villains.

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Chris Tucker -

High-pitched funny guy. Put him in trouble and the squeaky screams will make you laugh.

See also: Actors who were forced to play roles against their will

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