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Several actors have gone the extra mile to do justice to their roles. Be it intense physical transformations or crazy makeup looks, to shed their recognisable identity and disappear into a role. Here are 12 actors who went beyond simple wardrobe changes and endured intense daily transformations to deliver some of the most unforgettable performances in film history.