18) Dave Bautista — Guardians of the Galaxy
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Dave Bautista's Drax the Destroyer role in Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprise given his WWE powerhouse background. His literal-minded alien who seeks revenge for his family's death gives a mix of humor and depth to the character and sets him apart from a traditional action star. Unexpectedly, Bautista has great comedic timing and an emotional range; the success of the movie helped catapult his career into Hollywood. Such transitions, from wrestling to acting, showed that WWE stars could have diverse roles that were beyond their typical image of a tough guy; Bautista's performance remains one of his most memorable.
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