The talented actors totally transform for their roles. How many do you recognize?

Greatest Character Actors of All Time

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

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Hispanic and Latino Stars to Watch

From <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm5097044/?ref_=ttch_eds_right-7_lk">Isabela Merced</a> to <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm6399254/?ref_=ttch_eds_right-7_lk">Tonatiuh</a>, these stars are on the rise.

This documentary series looks at the evolution of specific character types appearing on American primetime episodic television from post WWII to the early twenty-first century. These characters were often a reflection of the times and often shaped by world events such as WWII, the Vietnam War and 9/11, but some also influenced behavior and attitudes, especially of such characterizations in future television shows. Landmark characterizations are presented and the reasons for them being landmarks are discussed.

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