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They cost less than American actors. Many of them are classically trained and have done theatre or theatre school prior to entering in film, and this training often impresses Hollywood casting agents.
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Because they're trained in voice and phonetics to do different accents more than Americans which isn't to say that Americans can't do British accents as well.
In recent years, British actors David Oyelowo, Cynthia Erivo and Daniel Kaluuya have portrayed civil rights icons Martin Luther King Jr, Harriet Tubman and Fred Hampton, respectively. Some in Hollywood have questioned whether non-American actors should get such roles.
So the question why there is a disproportionate amount of famous and beloved actors from the UK has been discusses many times. What I perceive to be the most common argument is the rigorous training received at UK drama schools and the strong theatrical tradition of the region.