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Oscar-winning 'Cuckoo's Nest' actor Louise Fletcher dies, aged 88

She won her Academy Award in 1973 for her role in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's nest, starring alongside Jack Nicholson.

24 September 2022

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This German Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634

Euronews Culture speaks to Frederik Mayet who plays Jesus in the once in a decade performances of the Oberammergau Passion Play.

16 September 2022

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What happened to Brendan Fraser and how is he making a comeback?

Almost 10 years ago the Mummy trilogy star Brendan Fraser disappeared from Hollywood's spotlight completely. Now he is returning to the big screen and could get his hands on an Oscar? But what is the story behind his comeback?

5 September 2022

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Will 'House of the Dragon' stack up to 'Game of Thrones'?

'Game of Thrones' defined TV for a generation, how will its prequel fare on our screens?

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Anne Heche's death ruled accidental following car crash

Anne Heche's death has been ruled accidental. The actor was declared legally dead at 53 on 11 August.

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British actor David Warner, star of stage and screen, dies aged 80

The legendary British actor David Warner has died aged 80 at a retirement home for old entertainers.

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UPDATE: Anger as prominent Greek actor get suspended sentence for rape

Lignadis had resigned as artistic director of Greece’s National Theatre when the accusations emerged.

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Six James Caan films you absolutely have to see again. And again!

Acclaimed actor James Caan has passed away at the age of 82. Here are some of the Hollywood titan's best roles.

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Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

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Stranded in Iran: How one refugee’s experience shaped her career

Peyvand Sadeghian will soon star in shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime, but how did her childhood in Iran shape her career?

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From Goodfellas to Marriage Story: Ray Liotta’s best performances

The 67-year-old actor has just passed away - but his iconic role in what’s considered one of the best films of all time has made him immortal.

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Actor Forest Whitaker receives award at Cannes

The US actor and activist Forest Whitaker has given an award at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his work as an artist and an activist

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Forest Whitaker awarded at Cannes: these are his 5 best performances

Looking through his filmography, we discuss what makes each of his defining performances so unique.

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Ncuti Gatwa named first black actor in leading Doctor Who role

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker as the 14th Time Lord in cult BBC series Doctor Who.

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Actor Michel Bouquet dies aged 96: Why he so important?

France's president attended a tribute to the French actor, the first since Jean Paul Belmondo, where he called the actor "a sacred monster".

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Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years over Chris Rock slap

The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for “King Richard.”

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Bruce Willis steps away from acting after brain disorder diagnosis

For an actor, aphasia could pose a huge challenge depending on how severe it is,

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Russian Actress Chulpan Khamatova leaves country over Ukraine invasion

Khamatova has starred in ‘Good bye Lenin!’ but her latest appearance was a broadcast interview where she described her fear f returning to Russia.

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Peter Bowles, star of To The Manor Born, dies at 85

His agent said the actor had died of cancer.

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Gérard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault by French court

Actress Charlotte Arnould was aged 22 when she presented herself to police in Lambesc in southern France at the end of August 2018, claiming to have been raped a few days earlier on two occasions at the actor's Parisian home.