9 Outstanding Performances Of Actors Portraying Historical Personalities

Portraying a real person is not a piece of cake. Especially in biographical movies, casting plays an essential role in the success of movies. While the director has to find someone who not only looks like the historical figure but also is capable of portraying the part, the make-up team makes a huge effort to create biopic characters as realistic as possible. Needless to say, actors have to thoroughly understand their personalities and then incorporate them into their acting.
Many actors played their favorite figures so they made use of the opportunities to immerse themselves in their beloved figures. Although these real-life characters are so complex, movie stars fulfill their roles perfectly.
We’ve rounded up some actors who have managed to portray a particular historical or contemporary figure on screen almost to perfection.

#1 Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs in “Jobs”

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“Jobs” is a biographical drama film based on the life of Steve Jobs.  Ashton Kutcher took on the role of Apple Computer’s founder in his middle age when he introduced the iPod at an Apple Town Hall meeting.

#2 Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo in “Frida”

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The movie “Frida” which depicts the life of surrealist Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, won two Academy Awards and got six nominations. Salma Hayek did an incredible job as Frida Kahlo in the movie.

#3 Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network”

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“The Social Network” starred Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg. The movie portrayed the founding of social networking and the resulting lawsuits.

#4 Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in “Liz & Dick”

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Lindsay Lohan appeared as Elizabeth Taylor in “Liz & Dick” which is about the relationship between the character and Richard Burton.

#5 André Benjamin as Jimi Hendrix in “All Is By My Side”

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André Benjamin starred as Jimi Hendrix in “All Is By My Side”. The movie covered a year in Hendrix’s life when he made his mark in London’s music scene.

#6 Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel in “Coco Before Chanel”

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Coco Chanel is the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand. She became an inspiration for the filmmaker to produce the movie “Coco Before Chanel”. There are some words to illustrate Coco Channel, they include determination, willpower, and desire. Audrey Tautou embodied the powerful woman perfectly.

#7 Adrien Brody as Salvador Dalí in “Midnight In Paris”

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“Midnight In Paris” is a 2011 comedy film, directed by Woody Allen. In the movie, Adrien Brody portrayed Salvador Dalí and received lots of positive reviews.

#8 Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe in “My Week with Marilyn”

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Marilyn Monroe was a twentieth-century movie star and pop icon. The movie “My Week with Marilyn”, based on her life, starred Michelle Williams as her. For Williams’ brilliant performance with whimsical humor, the movie received praise from viewers.

#9 Helen Mirren as Elizabeth II in “The Queen”

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“The Queen” is a 2006 biographical drama film that depicts the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The movie garnered critical and popular acclaim for Mirren playing the title role, which earned her various prestigious awards.