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)

18. Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody

Still from the movie (Image via 20th Century Studios)
Still from the movie (Image via 20th Century Studios)

Directed by Bryan Singer, this biographical musical movie features Malek in the titular role of singer Freddie Mercury, who led the famous rock band Queen. The film chronicles the formation of the band and their popular performance at the 1985 Live Aid. Malek’s portrayal captures the singer’s vivacious yet humble personality and the actor won an Oscar.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh