Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Sissy Spacek - Role inspired by the life of Loretta Lynn
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Poll: The Most Intense Oscar Winning Portrayal of a Real Musician
Over the years several actors successfully portrayed musicians that really lived by playing them in biographical movies. Some were so good that they received an Oscar for their role.
Which of these portrayals touched you the most?
Tell us here.
Make Your Choice
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Shine (1996)
Geoffrey Rush - Role inspired by David Helfgott -
The Pianist (2002)
Adrien Brody - Role inspired by the life of Wladyslaw Szpilman -
Ray (2004)
Jamie Foxx - Role inspired by the life of Ray Charles -
Walk the Line (2005)
Reese Witherspoon - Role inspired by the life of June Carter Cash, the wife of Johnny Cash -
La Vie En Rose (2007)
Marion Cotillard - Role inspired by the life of Édith Piaf -
Crazy Heart (2009)
Jeff Bridges - Role inspired by the biography of Hank Thompson -
Green Book (2018)
Mahershala Ali - Role inspired by Don Shirley -
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Rami Malek - Role inspired by the life of Freddie Mercury -
Judy (2019)
Renée Zellweger - Role inspired by the life of Judy Garland
