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This is Bob Dylan, widely known as one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
And here we have a comparison of Bob Dylan and Timothée Chalamet in the film.
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This is Amy Winehouse, best known for her deeper voice and jazz influence.
And here we have a comparison of Amy Winehouse and Marisa Abela in the film.
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This is Bob Marley, best known as one of the leading pioneers of the reggae genre.
Here’s Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob in the film. One Love (2024).
And here we have a comparison of Bob Marley and Kingsley Ben-Adir in the film.
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This is Elvis Presley, nicknamed “The King of Rock and Roll.”
Here is Austin Butler as Elvis in Elvis (2022).
And here we have a photo of Elvis Presley and Austin Butler in the movie.
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This is Elton John, one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the history of pop music.
Here’s Taron Egerton as Elton in the film. Rocket Man (2019).
And here we have a photo of Elton John and Taron Egerton in the film.
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This is Whitney Houston, considered one of the greatest artists of all time and nicknamed simply “the Voice.”
Here’s Naomi Ackie as Whitney in the movie. Whitney Houston: I wanna dance with somebody (2022).
And here we have a comparison of Whitney Houston and Naomi Ackie in the film.
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This is Freddie Mercury, who was a singer-songwriter and the iconic lead singer of the band Queen.
Here’s Rami Malek as Freddie in the movie. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
And here we have a photo of Freddie Mercury and Rami Malek in the film.
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This is Aretha Franklin, who has been nicknamed “The Queen of Soul.”
Here’s Jennifer Hudson as Aretha in I respect (2021).
And here we have a photo of Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Hudson in the film.
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This is Tina Turner, nicknamed the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Here’s Angela Bassett as Tina in the movie. What does love have to do with it? (1993).
And here we have a comparison of Tina Turner and Angela Bassett in the film.
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This is James Brown, nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul.”
Here’s Chadwick Boseman as James in the film. Get up (2014).
And here we have a photo of James Brown and Chadwick Boseman in the film.
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This is Tommy Lee (and Pamela Anderson), founding member and drummer of the metal band Mötley Crüe.
Here’s Sebastian Stan (and Lily James) as Tommy in the limited series. Pam and Tommy (2022).
And here we have a comparison of Tommy Lee and Sebastian Stan in the series.
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This is Jonathan Larson, who was a composer and lyricist best known for musicals Rent and Tick, tick… boom!
Here’s Andrew Garfield as Jonathan in the movie. Tick, tick… boom! (2021).
And here we have a comparison of Jonathan Larson and Andrew Garfield in the film.
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This is Jim Morrison, who was a songwriter, poet, and lead singer of the band The Doors.
Here’s Val Kilmer as Jim in the movie. The doors (1991).
And here we have a comparison of Jim Morrison and Val Kilmer in the film.
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This is Selena Quintanilla, nicknamed the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Here is Christian Serratos as Selena in the TV series. Selena: The Series (2020–2021).
And here we have a comparison of Selena Quintanilla and Christian Serratos in the series.
Here’s André 3000 as Jimi in the movie. Jimi: Everything is by my side (2014).
And here we have a comparison of Jimi Hendrix and André 3000 in the film.
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This is Buddy Holly, who was a singer-songwriter and one of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll artists of the mid-1950s.
Here’s Gary Busey as Buddy Holly in The Story of Buddy Holly (1978)
And here we have a photo of Buddy Holly and Gary Busey in the film.
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This is Johnny Cash, who was a singer-songwriter and an influential figure in the history of American country music.
This is Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny in the movie. Walk the line (2005).
And here we have a comparison of Johnny Cash and Joaquin Phoenix in the movie.
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This is Sid Vicious, who was an English musician best known for being the bassist for the band Sex Pistols.
Here’s Gary Oldman as Sid in the movie. Sid and Nancy (1986).
And here we have a comparison of Sid Vicious and Gary Oldman in the film.
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This is Judy Garland, who was an actress and singer, best known for starring The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Here’s Renée Zellweger as Judy in the film. Judy (2019).
And here we have a comparison of Judy Garland and Renée Zellweger in the film.
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This is “Weird Al” Yankovic, best known for his songs that parody those of other famous musicians.
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Here’s Daniel Radcliffe as “Weird Al” in the movie. Strange: The Al Yankovic Story (2022).
And here we have a comparison of “Weird Al” Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe in the film.
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This is Ray Charles, who was a singer-songwriter, pianist and composer often regarded as “The Genius.”
Here’s Jamie Foxx as Ray in the movie. Ray (2004).
And here we have a comparison of Ray Charles and Jamie Foxx in the film.
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Lastly, there is Joan Jett, who is a singer best known for the group Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and founder of the band The Runaways.
Here’s Kristen Stewart as Joan in the movie. The fugitives (2010).
And here we have a photo of Joan Jett and Kristen Stewart in the film.