A comprehensive study of Nicole Kidman's work through the lens of ten
of her most iconic roles
Nicole Kidman (b.1967), internationally renowned and one of the most
celebrated actors of her generation, has starred in a host of award-
winning movies. She came to worldwide recognition for her roles in Days
of Thunder (1990), Far and Away (1992), and Eyes Wide Shut (1995), and
has since been the recipient of numerous Golden Globe awards. Her
performance as Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002) received an Oscar for
Best Actress.
The Anatomy of an Actor series takes ten roles by a single actor, each
studied in a dedicated chapter, and identifies the key elements that
made the performances exceptional - carefully examining the actor's
craft for both a professional audience and movie fans alike. Arguably
the biggest star of his generation, Leonardo DiCaprio (b. 1974) is also
one of its finest actors. Since first gaining attention in What's Eating
Gilbert Grape at only 19 years old, he has consistently been in the
public eye: notably in record-breaking Titanic in 1997, and most
recently as the lead in Wolf of Wall Street, nominated for five Oscars.