Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Jack Nicholson, The Godfather

Jack Nicholson was one of many big names to say “no” to the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather, including Robert De Niro, Warren Beatty, Robert Redford, and Martin Sheen. Nicholson said he thought the role should be played by an Italian actor.

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