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What type of characters was Sanders known for portraying?

  • Comic roles

  • Sophisticated villainous characters

  • Western heroes

  • Martial artists

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George Sanders rose to fame for his signature sophisticated and villainous characters. These roles ranged from the menacing gentleman villain in Rebecca (1940) to the urbane Nazi spy in Foreign Correspondent (1940). Sanders portrayed these characters with a sly charm that made them compelling and memorable. His ability to bring a sinister charisma to his performances established him as one of Hollywood's most beloved villains.
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