The late Bob Hoskins may be most familiar to North American audiences for his role in the 1988 film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," but the British actor played starring roles in several other notable films during his lengthy career.

Here's a look at some of the possibly overlooked roles – in both big-budget films and independent features -- Hoskins took on before his death.

Felicia's Journey, 1999

Based on the 1994 novel by William Trevor, "Felicia's Journey" is the story of an Irish teenager who travels to England in the hopes of finding the boy who made her pregnant. Hoskins plays Joe Hilditch, a middle-aged man who offers to help her in her search. It later becomes apparent that Hilditch has befriended other young girls in the past. The film, which was directed by Canadian Atom Egoyan, was entered into the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.

Spice World, 1997

Hoskins had a tiny, but memorable role in the Spice Girls movie "Spice World." Hoskins appears briefly in the film, alongside Posh, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Scary spice, as himself. In the scene, Ginger Spice enters a phone booth, and after a whirlwind change into a super hero, emerges as Hoskins.

"Girl power, yeah," Hoskins cheekily says in Ginger's voice.

Mona Lisa, 1986

This mystery-drama tells the story of ex-convict “George,” who becomes friends with high-class call girl “Simone,” after becoming her driver. The film, which also stars Michael Caine, was nominated for several awards, with Hoskins picking up the BAFTA award for best actor in a leading role. Hoskins also picked up an Academy Award nomination for his work.

The Long Good Friday, 1980

Considered Hoskins’ breakout role, “The Long Good Friday” is widely recognized as one of the best British films.

In the gangster film, Hoskins plays Harold Shand, a London gangster who aims to become a legitimate businessman. Shand seeks to turn over a new leaf with a plan to redevelop a part of London into a future venue for the Olympics, but a series of bombing attacks derail his plan.

In 1999, it was voted number 21 in the British Film Institute’s list of the best 100 British films of the 20th century.

Snow White and the Huntsman, 2012

Hoskins joined Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth in "Snow White and the Huntsman," as Muir, one of the dwarves in this fantasy remake of the classic fairy tale.

Muir, who is blind, possesses the power of premonition and is able to perceive that Snow White, played by Stewart, is the daughter of the former King Magnus. This was the last movie role Hoskins played before his death.