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Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Truth is often more fascinating than fiction. Since the beginning of movies, actors have been portraying figures from history and bringing them to life on screen. Mastering the well-known mannerisms and characteristics of real world figures can be more challenging than portraying a fictional character. Enormous amounts of research and drastic physical transformations are not uncommon for actors wanting to properly inhabit their role on film. Whether playing a scheming Queen, a country singer, a temperamental boxer, or a pioneering writer, those performers who can accurately play the part often find Oscar gold as their reward. Here are the Academy Award-winning actors, and the larger-than-life people they portrayed.
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Daniel Day-Lewis
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Actors Who Played Presidents
- Screen Presidents
Daniel Day-Lewis
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1957 -
Academy Award-winning English actor Daniel Day-Lewis is known for going to extreme lengths to prepare for a role. He has starred in several films, including Sunday, Bloody Sunday; My Beautiful Laundrette; My Left Foot; and Lincoln.
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Jennifer Jones
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- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Jennifer Jones
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1919 - 2009
Jennifer Jones was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the film The Song of Bernadette.
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Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Director / 1943 -
Legendary award-winning actor Robert De Niro has starred in such films as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II and Silver Linings Playbook.
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Helen Mirren
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- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Helen Mirren
Actress / 1945 -
Helen Mirren is a revered, award-winning actress who’s film and TV work includes Prime Suspect, Caligula, Shadowboxer, Elizabeth I and The Queen.
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Ben Kingsley
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Numerous Nuptials
Ben Kingsley
Actor / 1943 -
Ben Kingsley is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his work in films like Gandhi, Bugsy and Schindler’s List.
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Reese Witherspoon
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- Famous Moms
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
Reese Witherspoon
Actress, Producer, Philanthropist / 1976 -
Reese Witherspoon was introduced to the world of acting at a young age. She has since won numerous awards and worldwide recognition for her film performances.
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