Helen Mirren As HM Queen Elizabeth II – The Queen (2007)

Helen Mirren, one of the quintessential sex symbols of the 60’s, played HM Queen Elizabeth II in the movie The Queen. Mirren looks nothing like Her Majesty, but in the movie, she did look the part uncannily. To get the part right, Mirren paid a lot of attention to the voice and physicality of the queen. She watched numerous movies about the queen to study the way she talks, the way she holds her head, as well as the way she walks. Having tea with the queen also helped her tremendously, which, according to her, provided her with important insight into the queen’s true character. Her determination and hard work gave her success when Her Majesty gave her seal of approval and won an Oscar for her portrayal.

Bruno Ganz As Adolf Hitler – Downfall (2004)

Swiss actor Bruno Ganz was recently praised for his uncanny portrayal of German dictator Adolf Hitler. He is known for his penchant for playing problematic roles, yet he gave each one his all to the adoration of fans and critics. Playing Adolf Hitler was no exception. And because he did it so well, he will probably be remembered as “the one who played Hitler.” Even the great German historian Joachim Fest commented, “That really is Hitler,” upon seeing Ganz’s performance. He prepared at least three months for the role which, in the end, showered him with praises.