Spanish cinema has gained popularity despite being overshadowed by Italian, French and German cinema. Penelope Cruz is the most famous Spanish actress, winning an Academy Award. Ana De Armas, Cuban-Spanish actress, gained recognition through Hollywood collaborations
Sir Laurence Olivier transformed theater with Hamlet and Richard III. Dame Helen Mirren won Academy Award for portraying Queen Elizabeth II. Dame Judi Dench excelled in both stage and screen, known for James Bond. Sir Ian McKellen excelled in both theater and modern film
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Attended University of Tennessee from 1979 to 1984. Returned to UT as guest speaker in 2015
Born in 1980 to actress Marlène Jobert and Swedish dentist Walter Green. Has Jewish heritage through Algerian mother and French-Swedish heritage. Studied at American University of Paris and Webber Douglas Academy
Born in 1989 in Sherman Oaks, California. Started acting at age four alongside sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley. Graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 2013
Anna Karina collaborated with Jean-Luc Godard, winning Berlin Film Festival Best Actress. Princess Anne Wiazemsky married Godard and wrote several novels. Annie Girardot won César Award for Best Actress in 1977. Anouk Aimée appeared in 70 films since 1947, winning Golden Globe. Carole Bouquet gained international fame as Bond girl Melina Havelock