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| We've taken your Best British Actor nominations, and mixed in a few of our own, to come up with this definitive list of 50 for you to vote on. So, who is the biggest male screen star we've ever produced?
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15 - Liam Neeson
Neeson shot to stardom when Spielberg cast him as the lead in Schindler's List. Wide acclaim greeted his performance, and great performances followed in Rob Roy, Michael Collins and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, in which he played Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn.
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14 - John Cleese
Of all the Pythons, John Cleese has found the greatest success on the big screen - roles in A Fish Called Wanda and Clockwise combined with his turns in Python classics The Life Of Brian and The Holy Grail make him a comedy favourite around the world.
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13 - Christopher Lee
After a distinguished war time career in the RAF, Lee moved into the movies and shone in his new vocation - he'll forever be remembered for his performances in the Hammer horror movies, having turned down the chance to play Bond.
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12 - Alec Guinness
Often compared to Olivier, Guinness left a greater screen legacy than his rival, including such gems as Great Expectations, Kind Hearts & Coronets and The Ladykillers. In old age, Guinness acquired a whole new fan base by taking the role of Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.
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11 - Gary Oldman
Born Leonard Gary Oldham in New Cross, south London, in 1958, Oldman broke into film in 1983 in Mike Leigh's Meantime. Electrifying turns in The Firm and Leon (among others) followed, while Nil By Mouth showcased Oldman's directing talents.
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