Actors who are polar opposites of their most famous characters

It’s hard to separate him from his bigoted, politically incorrect character Archie Bunker from 'All in the Family.' But in real life, his personal politics were liberal. He was proud of his education at University College Dublin, where he studied Irish history and literature and was an English for a while. What the two had in common was that he spent much of his youth in the neighborhood of Queens, New York where Archie is from. It's also wild to hear Jean Stapleton, who plays Edith, talk in real life - totally different!

This is an obvious one. He is most famous for playing a wholesome dad Cliff Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show.’ Yet in real life, he was allegedly drugging and violating women. In 2018, he was sentenced to three to ten years in prison for just that, though the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction, citing violations of his due process rights.

In 'Game of Thrones' she played the tough, modest, and stone-faced character Brienne of Tarth. You may be surprised to see her in person, where she adores high fashion and makeup and is a real knock-out.

For younger audiences, his most famous role is as the womanizing Barney in 'How I Met Your Mother.' However, in real life, he’s actually gay and has been in a steady relationship since 2004 (now married and a father)! And for those asking about Doogie Howser, he wasn't actually a child doctor either!

This actor is best known for playing the angry, high-stress, difficult doctor in 'House.' However, not only does he seem to be extremely kind and laid back, but he’s also funny and British in real life.

Her best-known role is as the loveable and innocent Chloe Sullivan on the superhero series Smallville. However, in real life, she was a member of NXIVM, a multi-level marketing company described as a cult. In 2018, she was arrested on charges including s*x trafficking for her involvement. She pled guilty to racketeering in 2021 and was sentenced to three years in prison.

His biggest claim to fame is as the bad boy Fonzie from 'Happy Days.' But as he described to KTVT, that couldn’t have been further from his real-life personality. "I was a nerd… I would call a girl in the middle of the summer in New York, in sweltering heat, I would have to wear an overcoat because I was shaking. The Fonz was my alter-ego. He was everyone I wasn’t, everything I wasn’t, everything that I wanted to be and couldn’t manage."

Best known as Danny Tanner on the ‘Full House’ family show, this wholesome dad was a far cry from his edgy brand of comedy in real life. Interested in a taste of his real-life filth? Watch his version of 'The Aristocrats,' known as the world's funniest dirty joke. RIP, Bob!

Yes, she is best known as the ditzy hippie chick from 'Friends', Phoebe Buffay. But did you know she has a degree in Biology? In fact, she worked with her father for eight years researching headaches. She has also been open about mental health, telling Marc Maron on his podcast she experienced bad body image struggles while playing Phoebe.

You may remember him as the raunchy Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe from ‘Frasier,’ a boorish and super macho sports philosopher who loves obnoxious jokes. But in real life, he's a gay man who seems soft-spoken and very polite in interviews.

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Known as the extremely uptight and strange Dwight Schrute in 'The Office,' Rainn Wilson’s real-life personality couldn’t be more different… and the world is grateful for that. Believe it or not, he's actually a super laid-back hippie type very much of the ilk of his hometown of Seattle, Washington!

She is best known for playing the extremely monotone, deadpan, and cynical Rosa Diaz on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.' But in interviews, it's shocking to hear that she is very bubbly and her voice even sounds completely different… as if Rosa were doing an impression of a girlie girl!

Aka 'Ukelele Ike,' this actor and musician (right) was best known for voicing the conscientious Jiminy Cricket in Disney's Pinocchio in 1940. However, his conscience wasn’t too loud in his mind. According to the Irish Independent, he was an alcoholic, drug addict, and gambler for much of his career, even living in a home for 'indigent' actors.

He is best known (and loathed) for playing the Harry Potter villain Draco Malfoy. But by all accounts, he is incredibly kind and positive. There's even a viral video that shows him running past security to give a big hug to a fan who says she's having a hard time!

Most will know her as the rich, nasty, and sassy Karen from 'Will & Grace' who loves drinking and lacks pretty much all morals. However, in real life, she's said to be quite down-to-earth… and even her voice is down like an octave from Karen’s!

Yes, he is 'Mr Bean' to most, the silent, goofy, weirdo that seems like he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. However, in real life, he has a master’s degree from Oxford in Engineering! His first big character was Captain Blackadder in the comedy show 'Blackadder' who really couldn’t stop talking.

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