The Internet went into a frenzy over David Letterman's Santa Claus-like retirement beard when he made an appearance at Ball State University, his alma mater, a few days ago. But Letterman isn't the first to change up his looks after finishing a show.
Both Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart let their beards grow when they finished their daily hosting jobs. And for some other actors, specific characters call for distinctive looks, so once the project is finished, the opportunity for a switch presents itself.
These six actors drastically changed their looks after wrapping a show:
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David Letterman
Letterman had a clean-shaven face during the last episode of the "Late Show with David Letterman" in May 2015.
Six months later, Letterman was sporting this Santa Claus-style beard during a visit to his alma mater, Ball State University.
Nick Offerman
Offerman's mustache distinguished his character of Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation." He sometimes grew a beard in between seasons, but the mustache was a staple and was still there when the show finished filming in 2014.
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