iconic role
Career-defining character portrayal
An iconic role is a part played by an actor that becomes indelibly associated with them, often defining their career or a cultural moment: Marlon Brando's iconic role as the Godfather, She landed an iconic role that launched her to stardom.
The phrase emphasizes both the memorability of the performance and its lasting cultural impact.
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- star turnA standout featured performance
- starringPlaying the lead role
- portrayalDepiction of someone
- characterNature, symbol, or role
character actor · breakthrough · big break · signature · definitive · memorable · typecast · audition · casting · leading lady · leading man · Hollywood · movie star · Oscar · red carpet · blockbuster · box office · screenplay
- actingacting, act, performing, playacting, actor
- leading roleslead actor, lead actress, leading man, leading lady, protagonist
iconic rolebit part
Small acting role
walk-on role · extra · cameo appearance · minor role · cameo
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