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Top 12 actors that we recognize but whose names we always forget

These actors are all known because we recognize them every time they make an appearance on the screen, whether it’s in a movie or a TV show. However, it’s impossible to place these celebrities’ names, and they might benefit from being more widely known. Check out this list:

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1. William Fichtner

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William Fichtner played in many films like "Malcolm X" and "Armageddon" and the series "Prison Break".

2. Josh Radnor

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Known for the role of Ted Mosby on “How I Met your Mother”, the name of actor Josh Radnor is much less-known than Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson) and Alyson Hannigan (Lily).

3. Bryan Cranston

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While this is less true since his major role in the series “Breaking Bad”, Bryan Cranston's name has long been forgotten despite his role on “Malcolm in the Middle”.

4. Ticky Holgado

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Ticky Holgado, who died in 2004, is at the top of the list of actors that we forget. From Amelie to A Very Long Engagement as well as Tais-toi, he is remembered in the second role more for his physique than for his name.

5. Guillaume de Tonquédec

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French actor Guillaume de Tonquédec is famous for his role in What’s in a Name? and the French TV show “Fais pas ci, fais pas ça”.

6. Sean Bean

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He plays in both “Game of Thrones” and The Lord of the Rings, yet we always forget Sean Bean’s name!

7. Robert Knepper

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Who better than Robert Knepper to play a psychopath or a villain? This actor is well-known, yet his name goes completely unnoticed.

8. Ben Kingsley

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Who knows Ben Kinglsey’s name? Yet everyone knows who he is. His real name is Krishna Bhanji, and this charismatic actor starred in Iron Man 3, Gandhi, Schindler's List, and Hugo.

9. Johnny Galecki

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He plays one of the main roles on “The Big Bang Theory”. Yet, although we know Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, we recall Johnny Galecki’s name a lot less often.

10. Ron Perlman

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Ron Perlman really has a bad boy look. He was responsible for the success of Hellboy, in which he played the hero.

11. Stephen Lang

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Stephen Lang has an impressive filmography. Avatar, Public Enemies, and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”: he has played many roles, but his name is less well-known.

12. Jason Segel

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Like Josh Radnor on “How I Met You Mother”, Jason Segel may well have many roles and a face that doesn’t go unnoticed, but we easily forget his name.