In the cinema world, where genres are painting the hall of fame walls, the category of biopics about actors tends to bring more colours as it honors the evergreen stars who are the real reason behind the Movie industry’s growth. So many biopics keep getting narrated, but only some tend to touch our hearts as the actors and directors effectively capture the best moments of the late stars. With that in mind, here are some inspiring and heart-whelming biopics that opened the unknown side of the stars who made our childhood a bliss.

8 Great Biopics About Actors

Chaplin

Robert Downey Jr (yes, the Ironman guy) acted as Charlie Chaplin, known as the king of slapstick comedy. This biopic, Chaplin, which features a young Downey, became one of the top hits of the 90s as nobody expected such a precise and powerful film. We are shown about Chaplin from his childhood to his successful path through the lens of Downey, and it’s a wonder how the then 26-year-old actor accurately displayed the comedy star’s wit.

Mahanati

The Telugu film Mahanati is based on the real hidden story of actress Savitri who was the first actress to get the term, Female Superstar of South India. Keerthy Suresh wonderfully gave life to the talents of Savitri by precisely acting out some of the best scenes of the late actress. So many new stories were shown through the biopic, revealing what exactly happened to the actress and what lies were bestowed upon her. The movie also features Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and other prominent actors.

My Week With Marilyn

Honestly, many biopics about Marilyn have come out, but something about My Week With Marilyn will stay in your heart. The visuals presented by the director were so uncanny to that of the actual Marilyn Monroe footage, which is a great thing about the movie. Apart from that, Michelle Williams excellently carried out the aura of Marilyn, and it’s a major wow factor of the movie.

James Dean

Actor James is one of the iconic young actors who left the industry way too soon. The 24-year-old actor is widely known for his role as Jim Stark in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, where he excellently portrayed teenage disillusionment. To celebrate his famedom and show his childhood struggles, the director of the biopic picked out James Franco as the lead, and he did a brilliant job. Surely, this James Dean biopic and the star will be cherished forever.

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The Dirty Picture

Hollywood had Marilyn Monroe, and the South Indian cinema industry had Silk Smitha. Unfortunately, both of these amazing ladies died at a very young age, and the mystery behind their deaths is still not decoded. To celebrate the glamour icon’s success and her personality, Vidya Balan simply dwelled inside the character and gave out a stunning performance in the biopic The Dirty Picture.

The Anna Nicole Story

The Anna Nicole Story stars Agnes Bruckner as Anna, who is a late acress and a Playboy playmate. The biopic explained thoroughly about the tragic life of the model, her life with billionaire husband and her distressing death in 2007. The movie will surely move you becausethe model has gone through so much pain and went to eternal rest in vain.

Judy

Judy is another biography masterpiece that led actress Renee Zellweger win an Oscar for her outstanding performance as Judy Garland in the biopic. We are shown how Judy struggled to get her former glory and her bizarre experiences in the cinema industry post-success.

The Audrey Hepburn Story

If you’re a big Hollywood fan than you won’t fail to notice the grand name Audrey Hepburn. The most exemplary actress got her biopic called The Audrey Hepburn Story starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as the glorious actress. The movie opens the Hepburn’s childhood days, her career life, her achievements, etc, to the viewers.

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