6. Abraham Lincoln – Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘Lincoln’
Daniel Day-Lewis’s intensely researched portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in ‘Lincoln’ (2012) earned him the Best Actor Oscar, making him the first actor to win three Academy Awards in this category. (theguardian.com) The film focuses on Lincoln’s efforts to end slavery, bringing a quiet depth to the 16th president. Day-Lewis, known for his method acting, was widely praised for creating perhaps the most convincing on-screen Abraham Lincoln.
