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Lights, Camera, Comeback: 14 Actors Who Bounced Back in Style

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but with Hollywood stars, it makes the return of a beloved Actor hit harder. These 12 actors stunned everyone with their return to the big screen with top-notch performances. Without further ado, here are twelve of the most impressive comebacks by actors following a period of absence.

1 – Brenden Fraser

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It's no secret that Brenden Fraser made waves for his role in The Whale, and it seemed like this was his major comeback to acting. While he does have credits at least once a year, this role was the one that reminded people of his career and got him back into the limelight.

2 – Neil Patrick Harris

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NPH took an on-and-off break from acting after How I Met Your Mother, and in the past couple of years, it seems like he's in everything. From Gone Girl to the HIMYM reboot, he's done a lot. However, his most infamous come back was after his large acting break right before he starred in Harlod and Kumar. Child actors!

3 – Keanu Reeves

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After taking the red pill, Keanu left because he was just tired of the business. However, his return in 2014 took the world by storm, as the ex-matrix trotter put on a three-piece suit to play John Wick. Since then, seeing him as anything other than the Baba Yaga has been hard.

4 – Linda Hamilton

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Taking a break to care for her family, Linda Hamilton stayed away from the big screen for 17 years. However, by 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate, Linda returned as Sarah Connor and proved that her time away from the cameras did not dull her skill or desire to take down Skynet by one bit.

5 – Robert Downey Jr.

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RDJ took an unplanned four-year break from acting to deal with his well-documented addiction and legal issues. However, the charming and witty actor returned in 2008 to kick off the biggest superhero franchise of the last decade with nothing but his wit, charm, and a suit of iron. He is Ironman.

6 – John Travolta

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When asked what some of the greatest movies ever made are, Pulp Fiction often comes into the conversation because it is an absolute spectacle.

John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson started an entire pop culture revolution with that single movie, and it is crazy to think John Travolta had been on a six-year hiatus before that. Man has got talent!

7 – Michael Keaton

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Michael Keaton returned to the big screen after a five-year hiatus. After a string of successful movies in the 80s and 90s, one would have thought the ex-batman actor was done, only for his triumphant return as another bird-themed actor in 2014's Birdman. From there, he played the Vulture in Spiderman: Homecoming — didn't peg him as a bird lover.

8 – Daniel Day-Lewis

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Daniel Day-Lewis is known for taking hiatuses from acting that are longer than some actors' entire careers. In the late '90s, he took a break to become a cobbler, proving he's just as dedicated to his shoes as he is to his craft.

He returned to acting in 2002 with Gangs of New York. Then he took another hiatus before returning for Phantom Thread. With each return, Day-Lewis proves that he's not just an actor; he's a force to be reckoned with.

9 – Marlon Brando

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He's not just the Godfather; he's probably the Godfather of hiatuses. After several high-profile movies in the 50s and 60s, Marlon took a nine-year break to focus on personal projects such as activism and other arts.

His return marked one of the most iconic movies of all time. Putting him on this list was an offer we couldn't refuse.

10 – Ke Huy Quan

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Starting in The Goonies and as a child actor in Indiana Jones, Ke Huy Quan took a break from acting, pursued his martial arts interests, and worked as a stunt choreographer.

A decade later, he returned as Jubilee in X-Men 2. However, his 2022 movie, Everything Everywhere, All At Once, got him his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

11 – Winona Ryder

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Talent? Check! Range? Check! The ability to make you feel emotion through her eyes alone? Check! Check! Check! Winona Ryder started acting in the 90s, and after a few films, she took a decade-long break before returning to the big screen in 2010 for Black Swan.

Since then, she's appeared in other projects. One of her most powerful performances has been in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

12 – Mickey Rourke

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After a promising start to his career in the '80s, Rourke took a break from acting to pursue a career in boxing. He returned to the big screen in 2005 with a string of acclaimed performances, including his Oscar-nominated role in The Wrestler.

Rourke's comeback was a triumph, showcasing his raw talent and unique presence on screen. Did his performance bring us to tears? Yes, very much, yes.

13 – Joe Pesci

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Martin Scorsese never miscasts, and bringing Joe back in for The Irishman was an absolute goldmine. After a stellar start to his career in Goodfellas and Casoni, Pesci took a long break from acting to focus on music.

Good things come to those who wait, after all, as his 2019 return was just the breath of fresh air Hollywood needed.

14 – Jamie Lee Curtis

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Jamie Lee Curtis' return to acting after a hiatus was a testament to her incredible talent and versatility. After establishing herself as a horror icon, Curtis took a break from acting and returned in 1994 with True Lies, showcasing her comedic timing and range as an actress.

It's one thing to get back into the movie industry and another to excel at a whole other genre, and Jamie pulls it off with finesse.

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