20 Actors that nailed the role of an iconic real-life personality

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Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)
Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)

13. Morgan Freeman, Invictus

Still from the movie (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Still from the movie (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)

Based on a book by John Carlin, this biographical sports movie directed by Clint Eastwood, revolves around the events in South Africa, during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, whereby the Springboks team were the underdogs. Matt Damon plays the captain of the team and Freeman delivers a deft performance as Nelson Mandela, portraying the leader’s charm with grace.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh