Legendary Lives on Screen: Top 10 Biopics

Description: A harrowing tale of survival, this film follows Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist, during the Holocaust, capturing his struggle to survive and his love for music.

Fact: Adrien Brody won an Oscar for Best Actor, becoming the youngest actor to win in that category. The film was shot in Warsaw, where the events took place.

Description: The life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who battles schizophrenia, is portrayed with sensitivity, exploring his contributions to game theory and his personal struggles.

Fact: Russell Crowe was nominated for an Oscar for his role. The film's title is a play on Nash's book "Essays on the Theory of Games."

Description: This biopic delves into the life of Ray Charles, showcasing his musical genius, personal demons, and the impact he had on the music industry.

Fact: Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles. The film features many of Charles' original recordings.

Description: Johnny Cash's life, from his early days to his rise to fame, is depicted with raw emotion, focusing on his complex relationship with June Carter and his battle with addiction.

Fact: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon performed all their own singing. Witherspoon won an Oscar for her role as June Carter.

Description: This film focuses on Truman Capote's research for his book "In Cold Blood," delving into his complex relationship with the murderers he wrote about.

Fact: Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Oscar for his portrayal of Capote. The film was shot in black and white to reflect the era.

Description: Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a masterful performance as Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the final months of his life and his efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment.

Fact: Day-Lewis won his third Best Actor Oscar for this role. The film was shot in Richmond, Virginia, where many scenes of Lincoln's life took place.

Description: A touching portrayal of King George VI's struggle with a stammer, this film captures his journey to overcome his speech impediment with the help of an unorthodox speech therapist, Lionel Logue.

Fact: Colin Firth won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role. The film was initially rated R for language, but was later changed to PG-

Description: This film chronicles the rise of Freddie Mercury and Queen, culminating in their legendary performance at Live Aid. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing Mercury's talent, struggles, and the band's journey to immortality.

Fact: Rami Malek won an Oscar for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury. The film's title track was the UK's best-selling single of

Description: This film tells the story of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the Enigma code during WWII, highlighting his genius, his homosexuality, and the tragic end to his life.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar for his role. The film's title refers to Turing's test for machine intelligence.

Description: A moving depiction of Stephen Hawking's life, focusing on his relationship with his first wife, Jane, and his groundbreaking work in physics despite his debilitating illness.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for his role as Stephen Hawking. The film was adapted from Jane Hawking's memoir.