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The original post: /r/movies by /u/Even_Tangerine_4201 on 2025-01-02 06:55:14.

I was just re-watching “Big Trouble in Little China” and suddenly realized Kurt Russell’s vocal mannerisms for much of his career have been unmistakably rooted in John Wayne’s.

Who else do you think might be guilty of this?

Christian Slater famously channeled Jack Nicholson in “Heathers” and other early roles.

I know from experience Bruce Campbell will not disagree if you tell him Jim Carrey’s over the top mugging in “Ace Ventura” etc seemed oddly familiar.

I don’t know Danny DeVito’s screen persona was heavily inspired by Rhea Perlman or if she was imitating him on “Cheers” but their off screen relationship does not explain while their onscreen delivery and even physical mannerisms were so identical.

What do you think of these? And how many others am I forgetting or have I missed over the years?