Helen Mirren –

The British actress has played numerous iconic roles, including her Oscar-winning turn as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Queen’ (2006). Would you recognize her in 1970?

Liam Neeson –

Could you recognize the ‘Taken’ star back in 1983? It looks like he has more hair now!

Bryan Cranston –

You probably recognize the actor from the shows ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ (2000–2006), or ‘Breaking Bad’ (2008–2013). But would you recognize him in 1984?

Morgan Freeman –

In addition to being a highly successful actor, Freeman also has one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. Here he is back in 1978.

Colin Firth –

The award-winning English actor is known for numerous successful roles, including the ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ films and ‘The King’s Speech’ (2010). Here is Firth in the late 1980s.

Angela Lansbury –

Can you recognize the ‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress in this picture?

Patrick Stewart –

Here’s how Captain Jean-Luc Picard from ‘Star Trek’ looked in 1970. Look at the pronounced chin dimple!

Ian McKellen –

Gandalf from ‘The Lord of The Rings’ movies has had a career spanning over half a century. Here is Sir Ian Murray McKellen in 1974.

Maggie Smith –

From ‘Harry Potter’ to ‘Downton Abbey,’ the English actress has starred in numerous successful productions. The picture on the right was taken in 1962.

Sam Elliott –

You probably recognize the rugged actor from movies such as ‘A Star is Born’ (2018) and ‘Road House’ (1989). But have you ever seen him without a mustache?

Ricky Gervais –

The British comedian and star of ‘The Office’ looked very different in the early ’80s as a member of the new wave group Seona Dancing.

Bette Midler –

The famous actress and singer looks very different these days. The photo on the right was taken about 50 years ago, circa 1970.

Anthony Hopkins –

Hopkins has numerous iconic roles under his belt, including the famous Hannibal Lecter in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991). Here is the actor in 1970.

Meryl Streep –

Often considered the greatest living actress, Streep needs no introduction. If you don’t remember her at the beginning of her career, here is how she looked then.

Christopher Walken –

With numerous accolades under his belt, including an Oscar for his performance in ‘The Deer Hunter’ (1978), Walken is a household name in Hollywood. The pic on the right was taken sometime in the 1970s.

Jack Nicholson –

With a successful career spanning more than 60 years, it’s natural that you don’t remember the actor as a young man. The photo on the right is from circa 1955.