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Actors and actresses who can sing are a double threat to the industry given that they are able to truly play most roles in motion pictures or musicals without batting an eyelash. In some instances, actors and actresses possess a background in music, and others have discovered their singing ability right after Hollywood created them into superstars.

Gerard Butler is among the most stunning circumstances of an actor, who did not know he could sing, playing an iconic musical function. He played the lead in "The Phantom of the Opera" when it came to be a big-budget film, and his efficiency left music lovers absolutely stunned. Normally, he's identified for roles in tough-guy films like "300" and "Attila the Hun," so this was a total turnaround from what he was used to playing. Gerard Butler apparently had no thought that he could sing nicely sufficient for the function, and Andrew Lloyd Webber had him try out for the intensely challenging tenor a part of the Phantom following just a couple of singing lessons.

Patrick Swayze has played Broadway roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Grease," and "Chicago," but he is almost certainly much better identified for his acting roles in "Point Break," "The Outsiders," and "Red Dawn." He very first became identified for the business following playing the role of Danny Zuko in "Grease," which was his huge break.

A lot of folks were stunned during the Oscars when Hugh Jackman set up and performed a huge musical number. It wasn't a well-known reality that he could sing and dance, but this rough n' difficult actor can get the job done. Younger generations know him very best for his role as Wolverine inside the "X-Men" motion pictures, but Jackman has also appeared in musicals including "Les Misérables," "Oklahoma," and "The Boy from Oz."

Surprisingly, the well-known actress Gwyneth Paltrow is also a songbird who knows the best way to belt out some country music. In "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow plays the part of a nation singer, so she's had to unveil her hidden singing talents for film audiences to hear.

Actor Jamie Foxx is recognized for dramatic and comedic roles, but did anybody know he could sing? He won an Oscar for his part in the biographical film "Ray," but music is something that he includes a passion for. He released "Best Night of My Life," which became a hit on the rhythm and blues charts.

Children adore Anne Hathaway for being a princess in movies, and adults really like her roles on "Saturday Evening Live" and in entertaining Disney films. Not too long ago, she played a leading function alongside Jackman in "Les Misérables" where her singing ability came to the fore.

In a startling revelation, Johnny Depp took on a role inside the musical, "Sweeney Todd" inside the adaptation directed by Tim Burton. Unknown by several people, Depp can actually hold a tune whilst staying in character. Singing along with Helena Bonham Carter, the two bring Todd and Mrs. Lovett to life on the big screen.

A single in the most famous faces of Spain, Antonio Banderas is well-known for his iconic roles. From playing the masked vigilante in "Zorro" to Puss in Boots in "Shrek," he's a name that almost any generation will know and respect, and he also sings effectively, which can be unknown to several who watch his films. He has sung alongside Sarah Brightman in "The Phantom in the Opera," and he played Ché in the musical "Evita" in 1996.

Playing roles in motion pictures like "The Village," "Ladder 49," and "Gladiator," Joaquin Phoenix is not the kind of actor that many people associate with musicals. Nonetheless, he did win the Oscar for his role in "Walk the Line," in which he played the iconic singer, Johnny Cash.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have each place in time as singers. Will Smith is known for his rapping, which can be part of what brought him to Hollywood inside the very first spot. Jada Pinkett Smith may be the lead singer from the rock band, Wicked Wisdom. Now, their tiny girl, Willow, has released a hit, "Whip My Hair," which peaked at 11 on the Billboard Hot one hundred. She is the younger sister to Jaden Smith, who played in "The Pursuit of Happiness" with his father, and in 2012, he released his initial album, "The Cool Café."