On Tuesday, charges were dropped against professional Elvis impersonator Paul Kevin Curtis after he was falsely accused of sending letters containing "a suspicious granular substance" called ricin to President Obama, a senator and a judge.
The bizarre news story brought a sometimes-forgotten profession into the forefront of people's minds: celebrity impersonators.
From Elvis and Michael Jackson to Kate Middleton and Brad Pitt, many make their living simply because they resemble a famous face.
Elvis Presley impersonator Jesse Garon performs in Las Vegas.
Dads del Rosario and Joseph Tuazon get ready in a bathroom in the Philippines before an Elvis impersonation contest to mark the 30th anniversary of the singer's death.
Singer Grahame Patrick performs dressed as Elvis during a show in Berlin.
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