Parallels

Depending on the angle or lighting, Virginia Gilmore (1919-1986), above left, and Jane Greer (1924-2001) possessed similar facial appearance. Yet both actresses are better known by only one of their films, Western Pacific and Out Of The Past, respectively. What separates them is their lifespan, perhaps accounting for Greer being the more famous.

Perceived Parallels

Diamond Tightrope

Not exactly twins, except for show confusion arising during 1959 with David Janssen's Richard Diamond and Mike Conners' Tightrope. It was the first detective series for both actors and both were on CBS. Myth has it that some figured Janssen starred in both series.

Miserly Duo
Character actors Charles Lane (1905-2007), at left, and Will Wright (1894-1962) might be confused because of similar casting. Though eleven years separated them, they started careers about the same time. Known as curmudgeons, short-tempered or miserly businessmen, both had prolific film careers. Lane's indelible claim to fame was as the mean-spirited Homer Bedloe on the television series, Petticoat Junction, a spin-off of The Beverly Hillbillies, where he crossed over as Bedloe at least once. 

Wise Counsel

Over the years there has been some television role confusion between Raymond Bailey (1904-80), at left, and Frank Wilcox (1904-74). Both of these actors had recurring roles on The Beverly Hillbillies and both were the same age. Each was often cast as a businessman, a judge, or another career professional in film westerns, and television dramas or comedies. 

Late Career Confusion

There was somewhat of a facial morphing that happened between William Prince (1913-1996) at left, and George Macready (1899-1973) in their senior years. The American actors also had similar career paths on stage, early notable films, and frequent television roles. Prince guest-starred on Dallas in 1986 and Macready was a cast member on Peyton Place nearly twenty years before.