20 Actors that nailed the role of an iconic real-life personality

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Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)
Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)

15. Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

Still from the movie (Image via Rotten Tomatoes)
Still from the movie (Image via Rotten Tomatoes)

This biographical historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg is based on the biography of Doris Kearns Goodwin and focuses on the life of President Abraham Lincoln, who wanted to abolish slavery. Daniel essays the titular role with a charismatic persona and captures the famous political leader’s humility and strength. Daniel’s portrayal is considered one of the greatest performances and the actor rightly won multiple awards.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh