11 Actors and Characters - Actors born to play these characters

The reason of the birth of a movie character can vary from real world incidents to pure imaginative creation. Some of the characters are developed keeping a particular actor in the mind or in the other case the actors are auditioned for movie roles. There are various characters in the movie world that are enacted so perfectly that none other can conceive better than that.
Actors and Actresses those seems to be born to play certain characters are enlisted here.

1. Marlon Brando | Character : Don Vito Corleone
Movie : The Godfather (1972)
 One of the most critically acclaimed characters in the history of cinema. 
The quote "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse" is one of the most famous dialogues from the movie. Marlon Brando during the audition stuffed cotton in his cheeks. Later on, a mouthpiece was designed to get a 'bulldog' like look for Don Corleone. Marlon Brando imitated the voice of a real gangster that he has seen on TV.

2. Heath Ledger | Character : The Joker
Movie : The Dark Knight (2008)
When Christopher Nolan handed over the character 'Joker' to Heath Ledger, everyone was left astonished. "Because he is fearless" is the answer the director gave when asked about the unexpected casting. Most of the actors were reluctant to take this task because of the performance by Jack Nicholson as Joker. Heath Ledger spent six weeks isolated from every distractions in hotel to develop various features for the character. It was Heath Ledger who designed the makeup. This performance won him around 32 Best Supporting Awards. The nomination for Best Supporting Actor Award was coincidentally announced on his first death anniversary. 

3. Johnny Depp | Character : Captain Jack Sparrow
Movie : Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean : Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean : At World's End, Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides (2011)
 It is truly difficult to recognize Johnny Depp out of his characters. The way he gets transformed for every character is definitely incredible. Captain Jack Sparrow is the character that made him a superstar and it will be difficult to find someone else who could've acted it more convincingly. Did you know that the character was written keeping Hugh Jackman in mind? It would've been weird.

 4. Jim Carrey | Character : The Mask
Movie : The Mask (1994)
Bringing on a cartoon character on screen with minimal graphics support!! Jim Carrey has done a mighty job by doing so. I've wondered if anyone could ever play The Mask. He has a lot of funny characters in his career but this character is much related Jim Carrey even though with all those wacky makeups.   

5. Russell Crowe | Character : Maximus Decimus Meridius
Movie : The Gladiator (2000)
Russell Crowe carries this epic character and the movie on his very capable shoulders. This movie works mainly due to his character. Another character that's a perfect mix from this great actor will be 'John Nash' from 'A Beautiful Mind'. I wouldn't argue with you if you said that Russell Crowe was born to play John Nash in 'A Beautiful Mind'.

6. Morgan Freeman | Character : The God
Movie : Bruce Almighty (2003)
Morgan Freeman by playing the character truly reflects the infinite wisdom of god through his massive talent. The character would've been weird if it was conceived by someone else. The character is wonderfully relaxed in the hands of Morgan Freeman. Morgan Freeman is often mistaken as Nelson Mandela as his photos were widely used in Social Networks when Nelson Mandela died. The role he portrayed in 'Invictus' as Nelson Mandela is nearly perfect but still God > Nelson Mandela.

7. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Character : Terminator
Movie : The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2 : Judgement Day (1991), Terminator 3 : Rise of the Machines (2003)
A living human to act as a machine other than Arnold Schwarzenegger? No, It is impossible. This man is born as a machine. Even in his 60s, he is planning in a sequel to The Terminator series that is scheduled to release in 2015.

8. Daniel Radcliffe | Character : Harry Potter      
Move : Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (2010) , Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011)

The whole Harry Potter series had a perfect cast which bring each characters to real life. The involvement of JK Rowling in the casting process could be the reason. Daniel Radcliffe has the exact look, charm and mannerisms of Harry Potter as described in the book as if he was born to play this character. He beautifully captures the deep soul and the untapped potential of Harry Potter.

9. Hrithik Roshan | Character : Akbar
Movie : Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
The character Akbar played by Hrithik Roshan mayn't be even close how the way true Akbar would have looked. But such considerations are immaterial when you are telling a love story. No one could have done it better with such elegance, royalty, serenity as an emperor.

10. Jesse Eisenberg | Character : Mark Zuckerberg
Movie : The Social Network (2010)
Other than Jesse Eisenberg, i can't imagine another actor who can look like Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Jesse Eisenberg perfectly delivers Mark Zuckerberg as a nerdy, kind of jerk-ish character.
       
11. Ben Kingsley | Character : Mahatma Gandhi
Movie : Gandhi (1982)
Ben Kingsley portrays the spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi with deep simplicity. The portryal of various ages of Gandhi across five decades in the movie is incredible. It was said that when shooting was done in Gandhi's natives, many of the people believed that it was Gandhi's ghost. Ben Kingsley won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Gandhi.