30 Actors Who Turned Down Life-Changing Roles (PHOTOS)
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Michael Richards: Adrian Monk, Monk
Kramer was almost a Monk? The Seinfeld actor was originally offered the role, and when he passed, so did ABC — on the entire show. Luckily USA picked it up and Tony Shalhoub ended up winning three Emmys for his part.