British actors who play villains: 59 Photos
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Top 10 Brits Who Always Play Villains
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Update November 23, 2023: This article has been updated with more details on why these actors make for such great villains.
- 8 Hugo Weaving.
- 7 Javier Bardem.
- 6 Ralph Fiennes.
- 5 Mads Mikkelsen.
- 4 Giancarlo Esposito.
- 3 Christoph Waltz.
- 2 Alan Rickman.
- 1 Christopher Lee.
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Actor - UK | Fame Score | |
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1 | Daniel Craig | 96 |
2 | Anthony Hopkins | 94 |
3 | Sacha Baron Cohen | 86 |
4 | Hugh Grant | 94 |
The cold precision of that accent, the considered diction, consistent rhythm and expansive vocabulary, often plays well with the characterization of a criminal mastermind or evil genius. Brits can be villainous without being too threatening, classic panto villains. It works for a reason!
During the eighteenth century David Garrick achieved fame not only as an actor and playwright but also as a theater manager. Historians still refer to Garrick as England's greatest actor.
Villains
Rank | Villain | Year |
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1 | Hannibal Lecter | 1991 |
2 | Norman Bates | 1960 |
3 | Darth Vader | 1980 |
4 | The Wicked Witch of the West | 1939 |