11.   He admits, however, that he never expected to land a role quite like that of the local television personality Dennis Dupree.

12.   He landed the role of understudy, and filled in for the lead, Philip Anglim, for several weeks.

13.   His good looks landed him roles as an actor.

14.   Indeed, Hoffman plays a New York actor who can only land roles by cross-dressing as an actress.

15.   Landing the role that dozens of Irish-born actresses longed for, Roberts will be scrutinized like no other member of the cast.

16.   Maguire says that he had begun a training routine even before landing the role, but pushed his body even harder after he got the nod.

17.   Like a dogged stage mother, Mrs. Shulman has been trying for years to land this role for Flushing Town Hall.

18.   She landed the role of Lili at an audition in December, between finals.

19.   Slowly, he began to land small roles in films, gradually building a reputation for solid work in offbeat roles.

20.   Sheen has talked with Fox several times since landing the role.