Another surprise is the absence ofRalph FiennesandAlbert Finneyon the list.
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Overall, Walken is an acting legend with impressive stage and screen credits.
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Between 1962 and 1983,Connery played 007 in seven James Bond films, includingDr.
No,From Russia with Love,Thunderball,You Only Live Twice,andDiamonds Are Forever.
He recorded 95 acting credits before he died in 2020 at 90.
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He was made a knight by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000.
It’s really quite something to see the way the actor can work lighting to such disparate effects.
Dench is one of the mostenduring stars in theJames Bond franchise, having worked with various Bond actors.
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Her performance earned an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
Berry notably played Storm in four installments of theX-Menfilm seriesfrom 2000 to 2014.
The same role earned him six additional awards, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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ThoughNo Country for Old Menmade quite a buzz, Bardem starred in many other acclaimed films.
He won his first Oscar in 2010 for his depiction ofHans Landa inQuentin Tarantino’sInglourious Basterds.
His second Academy Award was won for playing Dr. King Schultz inDjango Unchained, a 2012 collaboration with Tarantino.
He debuted in the Bond franchiseas Ernst Stavro Blofeld inSpectre, the 25th installment in theEon-produced 007 films.
Waltz reprised the role in 2021, appearing inNo Time to Dieopposite Daniel Craig.
Malek is also recognized for portraying Elliot Alderson, a computer hacker inMr.
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Robotfrom 2015 to 2019.
The role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category.
Yeoh won three Best Actress awards, including an Oscar for the lead role.
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While it was her first-ever Oscar nomination, Yeoh’s celebrated career has recorded several award nominations and wins.
She attained fame in the 1980s and 1990s for her breathtaking performances in action and martial arts films.
The fact that Yeoh performed her stunts endeared her to audiences.
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She starred in the 1997 James Bond filmTomorrow Never Diesas Bond girl Wai Lin.
Yeoh is in the cast ofWickedandWicked Part Twoas Madame Morrible.
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