George Washington and Michael Douglas - Doesn't Michael Douglas look almost exactly like the famous face that adorns the American one dollar bill? George Washington, as we know him from the US currency might have been able to stand in for Michael Douglas on set! The two share more than just looks, both are iconic characters in their own right. Do you see the resemblance?

Bill Murray and Edgar Allen Poe - Another example where facial expressions tell you something about the character of a person is the case of Bill Murray and Edgar Allen Poe. Both seem to have a dark side to them, as can be seen in Poe's poetry and Murray's acting. The actor's signature look is a frown and if you ever read Poe's macabre poetry, you'd probably ended up frowning yourself! No wonder Edgar Allen Poe is Bill Murray's historic doppelgänger. Do you see the resemblance?

Anthony Hopkins and Socrates - Anthony Hopkins might have played some ancient Greek characters, but he resembles one classical Greek philosopher in particular, and none-other than the famous Socrates at that! He was the oldest of the three famous ancient philosophers and served as the teacher of Plato and Aristotle. Tough act to follow, wouldn't you say? True to his lookalike, Anthony Hopkins' acting career is highly respected. Do you see the resemblance?

Sylvester Stallone and Pope Gregory IX - Although Sylvester Stallone doesn't speak much of religion in public, he closely resembles a man who did speak about religion in public very often. None-other than Pope Gregory IX to boot! Same upside-down eyes, same nose, same lips. Makes you wonder if the pope was reincarnated as the famous actor, doesn't it! Do you see the resemblance?