The Biggest Fan, ‘Cheer Dad,’ Now Has Fans Of His Own

As the old saying goes, love knows no boundaries. That’s especially true for the love between a parent and child, and any parent will attest that they would do literally anything – in a desperate situation. But what about every other day? After a surprise performance that’s since gone viral, this cheer dad may have just given the phrase new life.

Of course, it’s not every day a dad gets to see his daughter perform the routine he’s seen her practicing day after day. In fact, he’s seen it so many times that he totally memorized it.

And…he might even be really good at it.

The Biggest Fan, ‘Cheer Dad,’ Now Has Fans Of His Own

It all started when this enthusiastic dad did more than just show up for his daughter during her cheerleading performance for her first major football game: the York High School Falcons against the Warhill High School Lions in Yorktown, Virginia. Many families and friends in the audience jumped, clapped, and rooted along with the game. But this cheer dad only had eyes – and shouts of support – for his daughter.

Perhaps without even noticing, or because he just couldn’t help himself, some of the others in the crowd noticed that he was cheering along with his daughter…and he wasn’t missing a beat. It wasn’t long before someone took out their camera to get the surprise talent on film. But he was truly too into it to notice.

The Biggest Fan, ‘Cheer Dad,’ Now Has Fans Of His Own

Scott Willard, the man in the stands who saw all the action going down and took it upon himself to film and share it with the rest of the world, wrote in a social media post: “This guy right here needs to go viral. By far CHEER DAD OF THE YEAR!” Willard wrote in the social media post. “This dude rocks!” Since his post, the footage has been viewed more than 4 million times. Holland later admitted to Good Morning America that he isn’t secretly dreaming of his own cheerleading career, he’s “just having fun – but, if this bring joy to folks then I’m happy to be that guy!”

Did he learn the cheer by accident? did he do it to help her? Or did he discover in himself a passion that he never knew existed?? We may never know, but at least we have this moment to cherish forever.

These Celebrities Look Exactly Like The Historical Figure They Portrayed

The following actors were picked not only for their talent, but also because they had an uncanny resemblance to the historical figures they portrayed. They looked like them, sounded like them, and even had many of the same mannerisms.

Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher

Anyone who has seen director Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady will undoubtedly remember Meryl Streep’s award-winning performance as the movie’s protagonist, Margret Thatcher.

Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher

Not only did Streep look like Britain’s first ever female Prime Minister, but her work in front of the camera was so powerful and convincing that it earned her an Academy Award, a British Film and Television Award, and a Golden Globe all for best actress. That kind of recognition takes more than just looking the part!

Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth

If you’re going to be playing Britain’s longest serving, and one of the most popular Queens, in British history you’re going to need some serious stage presence. Thankfully, The Queen happened to have none other than award-winning actress Helen Mirren.

Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth

Not only was the film critically acclaimed, but the actual Queen Elizabeth II was so impressed with Mirren’s acting that she invited her for a visit at Buckingham Palace. Hopefully the palace guards wouldn’t get confused between the two women.

Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock

Based on the book, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, the movie tells the complex real life story of how the director’s most critically acclaimed film ever came into existence.

Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock

The film stars two of the biggest giants in the British film industry, Sir Anthony Hopkins as director Alfred Hitchcock and Helen Mirren to play his wife, Alma Reville. Hopkins was showered with praise for his role in the film, although prosthetics and makeup definitely deserves some credit too.

Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo

Not everyone has heard of Frida Kahlo but she was one of Mexico’s most prominent and important magical realist painters of the 20th century. Although she began painting after World War II her work was not uncovered until the 1970s where she became an important figure in the feminist and LGBTQ movement.

Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo

When Selma Hayek was given the part she stepped up to the challenge. Not only was this her breakout role, she was nominated for an Oscar as well.

Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela

Directed by Clint Eastwood, the 2009 film Invictus stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon as South African President Nelson Mandela and former rugby captain Francois Pienaar respectively.

Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela

When deciding who in Hollywood could possibly do justice to one of South Africa’s most significant leaders, and a historical figure, it probably took one glance at a photo to see that Morgan Freeman was the man for the job. He rose to the challenge brilliantly, earning for himself an Academy Award nomination.

Denzel Washington as Malcolm X

This epic biographical feature about one of the biggest leaders in the civil rights movement had for itself one of the best directors and leading actors to elevate the film to the legendary status that it has today.

Denzel Washington as Malcolm X

Seeing Denzel Washington as Malcolm X has since arguably become one of the most memorable images for fans of Spike Lee movies. In fact, the film was so true to history that in 2010 it was archived in the National Film Registry.

Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

We’re not going to lie on this one, we were a little bit surprised when we heard that Ashton Kutcher was being cast to portray Steve Jobs in the film about the former Apple CEO’s life. But after seeing him in the role it’s easy to see why he was picked for the job.

Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

Not only does Kutcher look like the man but, according to some critics, he even managed to match many of Steve Jobs’ mannerisms and behavioural characteristics.

Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie Chaplin

Long before he ever put on the iron suit and led the Avengers in their fight to save the galaxy from Thanos, Robert Downey Jr. played one of the most important actors from the silent movie era.

Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie Chaplin

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Downey Jr. said he spent a year watching old Chaplin films in order to perfectly match the character’s movements and mannerisms. By the end of it Downey told reporters, “I know…he and I are connected.”

Daniel Day‑Lewis as Abraham Lincoln

According to the New York Times, Daniel Day-Lewis, as a two time Oscar winner, is notoriously picky when it comes to deciding movie roles. When it comes to choosing a role, Day-Lewis takes it very seriously, with an acting process so meticulous that even director Steven Spielberg didn’t question him about it.

Daniel Day‑Lewis as Abraham Lincoln

In preparation for the role, the Oscar winning actor read through all of the real Lincoln’s writings and even poured over any historical photos that he could find.

Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles

After Jamie Foxx decided to sign on for the lead role of Ray Charles in the 2004 film, Ray, the actor began an arduous journey in order to look the part.

Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles

The first thing he did was a week-long fast in order to look as similar to the music star as possible. Afterwards, he actually agreed to have prosthetics placed over his eyes in order to blind him for the movie. He even played all the piano in the film.

Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison

The 1991 film directed by the same guy who wrote Scarface, Oliver Stone, The Doors is about well…The Doors. The rock band of the 1960s and 70s that drew screaming crowds of excited fans finally got turned into a biopic film starring Meg Ryan and Val Kilmer as lead singer Jim Morrison.

Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison

Before casting Kilmer as the leading man in his film, Stone auditioned quite a number of famous actors including Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, John Travolta, and Richard Gere.

Adrien Brody As Salvador Dali

Set in the city of Paris, Adrien Brody makes an appearance, amongst a cast of Hollywood stars, as the one of the most famous surrealist painters – Salvador Dali. Even though Dali spent the majority of his life in Spain, it turns out that the film, Midnight in Paris, was actually historically correct.

Adrien Brody As Salvador Dali

Dali did spend a significant amount of time during the 1920s living in Paris. Should a time traveler go back to Paris he might actually talk to Dali.

Sean Penn as Harvey Milk

Sean Penn doesn’t only look like historic gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, his portrayal of the man was so powerful and moving that he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. This was amongst the eight Oscar nominations that the movie was honored with during the 81st Academy Awards.

Sean Penn as Harvey Milk

It’s an unforgettable film about the first openly gay elected politician in California history, and seeing Penn as Milk will likely cause viewers to feel they are watching history.

Charlize Theron As Aileen Wuornos

Charlize Theron stars in the biographical film Monster, a film whose title was inspired and aptly named by its main character, Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos was a convicted criminal in Florida for committing some truly heinous crimes between 1989 and 1990 before her arrest and trial.

Charlize Theron As Aileen Wuornos

The film was historical in its own right, even though Theron was fairly well known for previous works, Monster elevated her to previously unreached levels making her the first South African to win an Oscar.

Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan

A film “inspired by the music and the many lives of Bob Dylan,” I’m Not There doesn’t follow the general film formula that many audience viewers are used to.

Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan

I’m Not There instead employs the talent of several or Hollywood’s greatest actors and actresses to portray Bob Dylan in numerous phases of his life. They include the likes of Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, and Whinshaw who all come together in an unforgettable film.

James Franco As James Dean

Splayed across the movie poster was the unambiguous line “James Franco IS Jame Dean.” Just from looking at the actor in his role as the late A-list movie star its safe to say that the line is no exaggeration.

James Franco As James Dean

The film was released in 2001 and doesn’t pull back as it follows the many trials and tribulations of one of America’s first male heartthrobs. The film, and Franco’s work in it, was very well received and honoured with numerous awards.

Geoffrey Rush as Peter Sellers

A television film about the life of British comedian Peter Sellers, it was a Golden Globe winner for Best Miniseries or Television Film – an award that must have looked nice sitting on the shelf next to the nine Emmys that were also awarded to it.

Geoffrey Rush as Peter Sellers

The actor playing Sellers, Geoffery Rush, had a performance so stellar that one reviewer described him as like a person “who approached the role with the enthusiasm of a hungry child in a candy store.”

Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart has, for nearly a century, fascinated the public. Her penchant for taking on dangerous and risky flights has since resulted in her name being embedded on bridges, Navy ships, festivals, and even museums to honour this pioneer in flight.

Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart

In 2009 a film biopic starring Hilary Swank was made to yet again pay homage to this historical figure. The film followed her life as both an up and coming pilot, all the way to her final, ill-fated, flight.

Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote

This dark, biographical, film is both dark and captivating as it follows the story of author Truman Capote as he writes his novel, In Cold Blood. That book would put Capote in the history pages after it became the second best selling crime mystery novel ever, just behind Helter Skelter.

Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote

For Philip Seymour Hoffman, it could possibly be described as the role he was born to play – the film earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Benicio Del Toro As Ernesto “Che” Guevara

Che is a two-part film about Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara and starring Benicio Del Toro. The first part, The Argentine, is about Che Guevara’s activities in Cuba where part two, Guerrilla, focuses on Guevara in Bolivia.

Benicio Del Toro As Ernesto “Che” Guevara

The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival to glowing reviews for both director Steven Soderbergh and for lead actor Benicio Del Toro. In spite of all this success, the film only managed to gross $40.9 million against a budget of $58 million.

Michael Douglas as Liberace

Behind the Candelabra is a Steven Soderbergh film (the same director responsible for Magic Mike, Contagion, and the Ocean’s trilogy and film franchise) about child prodigy and later music star Liberace.

Michael Douglas as Liberace

The film stars Michael Douglas who, along with Matt Damon, was praised for his performance as the lead character of the film. The film aired on HBO in 2013 and seemed to have done justice to the highest paid musician of the 1950s-1970s, impressively getting 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe

Although the film is a biographical drama, My Week With Marilyn stays true to the title by only focusing on a single week in Marilyn Monroe’s life – a week in London in 1957 during the shooting of the film, The Prince and the Showgirl.

Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe

Starring Michelle Williams, this film follows her as Monroe being toured around London by aspiring filmmaker Colin Clark after her husband leaves town. Filmed in London, the film even used the same studio that Monroe did.

Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman

Based on the life of famous comedian Andy Kaufman, a man whose jokes and pranks were so well known that when news of his death spread, fans actually believed he faked faked it as a practical joke. So who better to play this comedian than Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman

Carrey was so passionate about the role that in 2017, a full 18 years after the film Man on the Moon was released, a Netflix documentary aired featuring Carrey’s attachment to the role.

Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash

Based on two books written by the country singer himself, 1975s Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words and 1997’s Cash: The Autobiography, Walk the Line attempts to pay homage to the country singer’s life by starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash.

Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash

It seems it’s safe to say that director James Mangold and the rest of the production crew nailed it by hiring Phoenix. Not only did he win an Oscar but so did co-star Reese Witherspoon.

Will Smith as Muhammad Ali

Watching Ali is like watching history unfold again on screen. Will Smith delivers yet another spectacular performance as the indomitable Muhammad Ali during the ten years of his life between 1964 to 1974.

Will Smith as Muhammad Ali

The film focuses on Ali’s fights for the heavyweight title against Sonny Liston along with the major social and political upheaval that changed and captivated the United States during the time. Although critics were falling over themselves praising the film it wasn’t exactly a box office smash.

Colin Firth as King George VI

Even though Colin Firth bears an uncanny resemblance to King George VI it turns out that he was director Tom Hooper’s third choice for the film. But as the old adage goes: third time’s the charm.

Colin Firth as King George VI

That certainly seems to be the case for this film, even though Hugh Jackman passed up on the film, Colin Firth gave an unforgettable performance and soon found himself on stage at the Academy Awards holding the award for Best Actor of the year.

Benedict Cumberbatch As Stephen Hawking

Actors have different processes when it comes to understanding the characters they’re being asked to inhabit for films. For Benedict Cumberbatch, his process is the most…unusual. Or at the very least the most fun.

Benedict Cumberbatch As Stephen Hawking

In an interview on the Graham Norton Show, Cumberbatch said that in preparation for the film Hawking, about the life and accomplishments of Steven Hawking, he went out for a night on the town and ended up having quite a few drinks with the theoretical physicist.

Peter O’Toole As Lawrence Of Arabia

One of the most critically acclaimed films in the history of movies, Lawrence of Arabia is an epic British drama about the life of World War I officer T. E. Lawrence.

Peter O’Toole As Lawrence Of Arabia

Historians of the era would likely agree that a life as exciting and usual as Lawrence’s would make filming an excellent epic drama about his life quite achievable and the filmmakers didn’t let them down. Peter O’Toole in particular was praised for his role of the gallant British officer.

John Goodman As Babe Ruth

While the 1992 film, The Babe, is a biographical historical drama, the film does fictionalise a few moments in order to create an interesting film. John Goodman still steps up to the plate, both literally and metaphorically, in order to portray this baseball legend to his fullest.

John Goodman As Babe Ruth

Thankfully, Goodman is no stranger to the world of sports – he played defensive guard and offensive tackle in high school and was offered a football scholarship to Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

Bill Hader As Andy Warhol

When Men In Black III came out in 2012 Bill Hader was still known as the funny guy from Saturday Night Live. It’s hard to steal a scene from someone as charismatic as Will Smith but it’s hard to argue that Hader didn’t step up to the challenge.

Bill Hader As Andy Warhol

We don’t want to ruin what happens in the movie (there’s a twist) but even for people who aren’t big fans of Men in Black series Bill Hader makes viewing worth it.

Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla

Jennifer Lopez stars as the unofficial Queen of Tejano music, aka Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Remembered as one of the most celebrated Mexican-American artists of the 20th century, Billboard magazine ranked her as the highest selling Latin artist of the 1990s.

Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla

Sadly, she died young, but one look at Lopez in full costume and make up could possibly make a true fan believe she had just been in hiding. It’s a worthwhile watch, and was critically acclaimed and a box office success.

Steve Carell As John Du Pont

When word reached the masses that Steve Carrell was going to play in the biopic drama Foxcatcher there was a certain level of, shall we say, confusion.

Steve Carell As John Du Pont

Before then Steve Carrell was known for his roles as the hilarious Michael Scott in The Office and as the main character in Judd Apatow’s The 40 Year Old Virgin. There was a little prosthetic work on the nose involved, but at the end of the day Carrell made the full dramatic transformation.

Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg

When making a historical recounting of the founding of one of the largest and most influential websites in the world it’s safe to say you need a strong lead.

Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg

Thankfully, Jesse Eisenberg stepped up to the plate to play billionaire and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg starring next to Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake. Eisenberg’s work earned him critical acclaim and the film itself was named the best film of the year by a grand total of 76 professional film critics.

Chadwick Boseman as James Brown

Being under the heat of the Hollywood spotlight can mean that the pressure is on. When Chadwick Boseman was offered the role of James Brown in Get On Up he initially said he wasn’t interested.

Chadwick Boseman as James Brown

Not because it wasn’t a great opportunity, according to Boseman it was going to be a big task to match the Godfather of Soul’s moves and appearance. Boseman’s success in the film is a testament to his courage and hard work bringing Brown to life.

Nicole Kidman As Virginia Woolf

People who haven’t seen the psychological drama film The Hours are definitely missing out. Not only does it have an ensemble cast which includes names like Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and John C. Riley, but it also stars Nicole Kidman who plays the lead role of Virginia Woolf.

Nicole Kidman As Virginia Woolf

Unsurprisingly, with a cast this strong, the film was a huge success both commercially and critically and resulted in nine Academy Award nominations and a win for Best Actress for Nicole Kidman.

Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens

When Claire Tomalin, author of the biographical novel The Invisible Woman: The story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens, first met Ralph Fiennes she was struck: “I had met Fiennes once before and found him charming, funny and modest.”

Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens

“Now I was struck by his physical resemblance to Dickens. “You were born to play Dickens,” I told him – but his plan was to direct.” In the end, Tomalin got her way, Fiennes agreed to play English Victorian author Charles Dickens.

Stephen Fry As Oscar Wilde

Based on the 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning biography about Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, the film Wilde stars Stephen Fry as none other than the famous writer.

Stephen Fry As Oscar Wilde

Critics and fans were stunned at the striking similarity between actor and icon, and according to the New York Times, “Playing the large dandyish writer with obvious gusto, Stephen Fry looks uncannily like Wilde and presents an edgy mixture of superciliousness and vulnerability…Fry’s warmly sympathetic performance finds the gentleness beneath the wit.”

Jared Leto As Mark David Chapman

The film Chapter 27 is a 2007 historical drama about the murder of famous musician John Lennon by Mark David Chapman. Jared Leto stars as Chapman, and takes on the arduous task of displaying the mental condition of Mark David Chapman leading up to his murder of the Beatles’ musician.

Jared Leto As Mark David Chapman

According to an interview with the NY Daily News, Leto gained a whopping 60 pounds in order to play the role of Chapman. A difficult task which none-the-less paid off.

Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel

Coco Before Chanel, or Coco Avant Chanel, is a French biographical film about French designer and businesswoman Coco Chanel who started the fashion company after her own name. Considered one of the most important fashion designers and cultural icons of the 20th century, the task of portraying her was left to French actress Audrey Tautou.

Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel

Tautou is recognisable to American audiences from her work in Amelie and The Da Vinci Code, and her talent is on display once again here.

Ben Kingsley As Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Gandhi is a 1982 historical drama starring Ben Kingsley as India’s non-violent leader of the resistance against the British Empire.

Ben Kingsley As Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

The film begins in 1893, when Gandhi is thrown off a train in South Africa for being in a whites only compartment on a train, continues through the early 20th century when he leads protests against the British and culminates in his assassination in 1948. The film was so acclaimed it was nominated for a total of eleven Academy Awards.