20 Actors who later turned into film directors

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Bambi Awards 2024 - Source: Getty

20) Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh At Barnes & Noble Book Signing - Source: Getty
Kenneth Branagh At Barnes & Noble Book Signing - Source: Getty

Kenneth Branagh started his directing career with Henry V in 1989, bringing Shakespeare’s classic to life with intensity and earning Oscar nominations. He continued with Much Ado About Nothing in 1993, a lively, star-studded adaptation. In 1994, he directed Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, giving the tale a dramatic twist. Branagh explored big-budget filmmaking with Thor in 2011, adding depth to Marvel’s Norse hero. In 2017, he brought us Murder on the Orient Express, a stylish take on Agatha Christie’s mystery. Branagh’s work blends drama, grandeur, and a love for storytelling.

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