By skyforbes I think this is different than asking who was the most accurate, or which biopic is the best. It's a question of who gave the best performance in a biopic role. For instance, Jessie Eisenbergs performance as Mark Z in The Social Network is fantastic, but it's hardly the Zucc we've seen in congressional hearings and AI promos. Accuracy is valid, but it's more important to capture the spirit of the person, their impact on culture and their values and idiosyncrasies, even if artistic license is involved.
Here's my personal list:
- Peter O'Toole, Lawrence of Arabia
- Denzel Washington, MalcolmX
- Ben Kingsley, Ghandi
- Jamie Foxx, Ray
- Liam Neeson, Schindler's List
What else?