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Who played the title character in 'Forrest Gump'?

Tom Hanks & Hanks. That was an easy one. Tom Hanks won a Best Actor Oscar for this role. 'Forrest Gump' earned itself 13 Oscar nominations and won 6. It was made in 1995 and also stars Sally Field, Robin Wright Penn and Gary Sinise. 'Forrest Gump' remains one of the top ten highest grossing movies at the box office. Did you know director Robert Zemeckis' son and Tom Hanks' daughter play a part in the movie, as a couple of kids who won't let the young Forrest sit down on the school bus?

Who played the title character in 'Billy Elliot'?

Jamie Bell. Jamie Bell earned himself a Best Actor BAFTA award. 'Billy Elliot' earned itself three Oscar nominations. It was made in 2000 and also stars Julie Walters, Jamie Draven and Gary Lewis. Did you know that 'Billy Elliot' was orginally entitled 'Dancer'?

Who played the title character in 'Erin Brockovich'?

Julia Roberts & Roberts. Another easy one. Julia Roberts walked away with a Best Actress Oscar and the movie earned itself five Oscar nominations. It was made in 2000 and also stars Albert Finney. Did you know that the real Erin Brockovich appears as a waitress named Julia?

Who played the title character in 'Happy Gilmore'?

Adam Sandler & Sandler. Adam Sandler and Bob Barker won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight. 'Happy Gilmore' was made in 1996 and also stars Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay and Carl Weathers.

Who played the title character in 'Carrie'?

Sissy Spacek. Sissy Spacek received an Oscar nomination for this role and the movie earned itself two Oscar nominations. This movie was made in 1976 and also stars Piper Laurie and John Travolta. This movie is based on the book by Stephen King. Did you know that Melanie Griffith auditioned for the role of Carrie?

Who played the title character in 'Bridget Jones' Diary'?

Renee Zellwegger. Renée Zellwegger earned herself an Oscar nomination for the role of Bridget Jones. This movie was made in 2001 and also stars Colin Firth, Hugh Grant and Jim Broadbent. Did you know that Renée Zellwegger worked in an actual British Publishing Company for a month in preparation for the role?

Who played the title character in 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'?

Mike Myers. This movie was nominated for a Best Makeup Oscar. It also won many many comedy awards. This movie was made in 1999 and also stars Heather Graham. Mike Myers played the characters of Austin Powers, Dr Evil and Fat Bastard. Did you know that it took seven hours to get into the Fat Bastard suit?

Who played the title character of 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'?

Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey received two Blockbuster Entertainment awards for his role as Ace Ventura. This movie was made in 1994 and also stars Courteney Cox Arquette. Did you know that Jim Carrey wasn't going to accept the part unless he could change the script to the way he wanted it?

Who played the title character in 'Zoolander'?

Ben Stiller. This movie was made in 2001 and also stars Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrel, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny and Jon Voight. It also features many celebrity cameos including David Bowie, Donald Trump, Christian Slater, Natalie Portman and Fabio, to name a few. Did you know that Ben Stiller's wife, father, mother and his brother-in-law appear in this film?

Who played the title character in 'Jack'?

Robin Williams. This movie was made in 1996 and also stars Jennifer Lopez, Bill Cosby and Fran Drescher.

Who played the title character in 'Rocky'?

Sylvester Stallone. Sylvester Stallone earned a Best Actor and Best Screenplay Oscar nomination. The film earned itself ten Oscar nominations and winning three. 'Rocky' was made in 1976 and also stars Burgess Meredith, Burt Young and Talia Shire. Did you know that Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay in three days and that the film only took 28 days to shoot?

Who played the title character in 'The Terminator'?

Arnold Schwarzenegger & Schwarzenegger. This movie was made in 1984 and also stars Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn. Did you know that Arnold Schwarzenegger only spoke 17 sentences in this movie?

Who played the title character in 'Saving Private Ryan'?

Matt Damon. 'Saving Private Ryan' earned 11 Oscar nominations and won 5. It was made in 1998 and also stars Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore and Barry Pepper. Did you know that Steven Spielberg considered casting Matt Damon after seeing him in 'Courage Under Fire' but thought he was too skinny, then after seeing him on the set of 'Good Will Hunting' he changed his mind? All the actors searching for Private Ryan had to undergo several days of army training. However, Matt Damon was spared so the other actors would resent him and would convey the resentment in the film.

Who played the title character in 'Muriel's Wedding'?

Toni Collette. Toni Collette won a Best Actress AFI award and earned herself a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination. This movie was made in 1994 and also stars Rachel Griffiths and Bill Hunter.

Who played the title character in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'?

Matthew Broderick. Matthew Broderick earned himself a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination. This movie was made in 1986 and also stars Alan Ruck and Mia Sara.

Who played the title character in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'?

Harrison Ford & Ford. This movie earned itself two Oscar nominations and won one. It was made in 1984 and also stars Kate Capshaw. Did you know that Steven Spielberg and Kate Chapshaw married each other after falling in love while making the movie?

Who played the title character in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'?

Kevin Costner & Costner. This movie was nominated for one Oscar and two Golden Globes. It was made in 1991 and also stars Morgan Freeman and Alan Rickman. Did you know that Sean Connery was paid 250,000 dollars for two days work and donated it to charity?

Who played the title character in 'Edward Scissorhands'?

Johnny Depp & Depp. Johnny Depp earned himself a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination. This movie was made in 1990 and also stars Winona Ryder and Dianne Wiest.

Who played the title character in 'Mrs Doubtfire'?

Robin Williams & Williams. Robin Williams earned himself a Best Actor Golden Globe for his role as Mrs Doubtfire. This movie was made in 1993 and also stars Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.

Who played the title character in 'Shrek'?

Mike Myers. This movie won the Best Animated Feature Oscar. It was made in 2001 and also stars Eddie Murphy, John Lithgow and Cameron Diaz. Did you know that computer animation production started on 31 October 1996?

Who played the title character in 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'?

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. This movie was made in 1997 and also stars Alan Cumming and Janeane Garofalo.

Who played the title character in 'Michael'?

John Travolta & Travolta. This movie was made in 1996 and also stars Andie MacDowell and William Hurt.

Who played the title character in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'?

Gene Wilder & Wilder. Gene Wilder earned himself a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination. This movie was made in 1971 and also stars Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum. This movie is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Did you know that Peter Ostrum didn't make any more movies and later became a veterinarian?

Who played the title character of 'James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies'?

Pierce Brosnan. This movie was made in 1997 and also stars Teri Hatcher and Judi Dench.

Who plays the title character in 'Chopper'?

Eric Bana & Bana. Eric Bana received a Best Actor AFI award for his work as Mark 'Chopper' Read. This movie was made in 2000 and also stars Simon Lyndon. Did you know that Eric Bana spent two days with the real Mark 'Chopper' Read so he could get a better understanding of how to play his character in the film?