Stephen King's horror and suspense novels have spawned dozens of movies. Many actors, fans of King's work, repeatedly star in film adaptations of his eerie books. Several well-known actors have appeared in at least three King adaptations, playing vastly different characters. Do your favorite actors appear in your favorite Stephen King stories? Are there any surprise appearances? Are you eagerly awaiting the next King adaptation?
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Appears in: Misery; Dolores Claiborne; The StandMisery; Dolores Claiborne; The Stand(1995)
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Appears in: The Shawshank Redemption; DreamcatcherThe Shawshank Redemption; Dreamcatcher
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Appears in:Carrie; Castle Rock
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Appears in: The StandThe Stand(1995); The Green Mile
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Appears in: The Shawshank Redemption; Castle Rock
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Appears in: The Shawshank Redemption; The Mist; The Green Mile; Storm of the Century
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Appears in: Stand By Me; 1408; Cell
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Appears in: The Langoliers; The Green Mile
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Appears in: It Chapter 1; It Chapter 2; Castle Rock
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Appears in: Creepshow; Needful Things; The Stand(1995)
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Appears in: Christine; The Green Mile
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Appears in: Dreamcatcher; The Mist; 1922
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Appears in:Firestarter; Cat's Eye
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Appears in:Silver Bullet; Castle Rock
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Appears in: The Stand(1995);The Night Flier
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Appears in: 1408; Cell
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Appears in: The Stand(1995); Salem's Lot(2004)
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Appears in:The Dead Zone; Firestarter
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Appears in:Salem's Lot (1979); Needful Things
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Appears in:The Dark Half; Secret Window
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Appears in: The Shawshank Redemption; The Green Mile; The Mist; ‘Salem’s Lot
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Appears in: It Chapter 1; It Chapter 2; Castle Rock
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