She retired from the stage only six years ago after a final production in which she read from her best-known roles.

She brings an "almost unbearable poignancy" to Mimì, her best-known role.

Wood had only three minutes of screen time in the film, though it remains her best-known role to date.

Wilder's performance as Willy Wonka was well received and remains one of his best-known roles.

From 1870-75, Adams toured the country performing his best-known roles.

To date, his best-known role is that of Lucky Spencer in the latter, which he played from 2003 to 2009.

The film remains a 1980s comedy favorite today and is one of Broderick's best-known roles (particularly with teenage audiences).

Shagwell is one of her best-known roles and became a fan favorite.

Savalas's best-known role was as the star of the television series Kojak.

His best-known role now is probably as Q in Skyfall.