15 Historical Figures Who Were Magnificently Portrayed On-Screen

Playing a historical figure is a great responsibility for every actor. And a great challenge as well. Especially if the actor has no opportunity to meet a legendary person in the flesh and has to fully rely on the director’s vision. Though, many actors still nail this mission in the best way possible.

We at Bright Side have found some actors who let us dive into different characters, and even epochs, mesmerizing us with every second of their time on-screen.

1. Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth.

2. Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn.

3. Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria.

4. Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in Spencer.

5. Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette in Marie Antoinette.

6. Gaspard Ulliel as Yves Saint Laurent in Saint Laurent.

7. Taron Egerton as Elton John in Rocketman.

8. Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon.

9. Marion Cotillard as Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose.

10. Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett in The Runaways.

11. Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock in Hitchcock.

12. Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen.

13. Austin Butler as Elvis in Elvis.

14. André 3000 as Jimi Hendrix in Jimi: All Is by My Side.

15. Angela Bassett as Tina in What’s Love Got to Do with It.

What other historical figures would you like to see portrayed on-screen? What actors, in your opinion, could play them best?