Poll: Which female gave the greatest performance in a Mike Nichols film?

Every year on April 23rd, Shakespeare Day is celebrated worldwide on the date of his birth. In 2024, William Shakespeare's legacy remains undeniably enduring as we mark the 460th anniversary of his birth. According to Wikipedia, "William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist .... His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted." Today, his body of work is so well-regarded that performing it well is considered one of the best ways to learn the craft of acting. Worldwide, many actresses-in-training choose to hone their skills at performing arts schools and theater companies that utilize works of Shakespeare as their primary course of study. Many extol the virtue of such an approach; which both fine-tunes their existing talents and elevates them by developing new skill sets. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Shakespeare's continuing legacy and the impact that Shakepearean-trained talent has on the quality of modern entertainment: Which of these select British movie or television actresses who are Shakespearean-trained do you think is the best one? Vote in the companion poll here: Shakespearean-Trained British Movie & TV Actors Discuss the topic here.

Who is your favourite actor or actress to appear in the Harry Potter series in a major role? Discuss here.

This is a list of Actresses and Actors who were nominated for 2 Oscars in the same year. Who is your favorite? Discuss this poll here

On September 8, 2022, the iconic royal highness passed at age 96. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many people around the world are united in grief. She was and still is a reminder of stability and unity. Queen Elizabeth II, who experienced royal burdens and 70 years of excercise of royal business, also honored many celebrities in appreciation of their work, which indeed is a great honor. We take a look at the Dames. Which of these celebrities appointed by Queen Elizabeth II a Dame of the British Empire or higher is your favorite one? Please tell us here.

The heroic FBI Agent Clarice Starling is the protagonist of two very different films released a full decade apart: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Hannibal (2001). A stunning array of actresses were considered for the part in both cases, ranging from excellent suggestions to truly unthinkable choices. Who do you think could have best filled the shoes of the intrepid Agent Starling? My sources of information: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/TheSilenceOfTheLambs and https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/Hannibal After voting, Please discuss here.

Growing old is a pain for many people; some even say the main part of life is over at 60. But some people don't count on their age; they don't despair and enjoy their life better than before. When you look at such people as Sir Sean Connery or Sean Bean, you might realize that growing old can be nice when you have a rich and lovely personality. This also counts for many Hollywood actresses. Now look at these actresses 55+ of age. Which of them is your favorite? Tell me about her. ___________________________________________________ Please also try the first part of this poll.

These couples are the gold standard by which all other Hollywood couples are measured during award season. Both husband and wife have earned Oscars, perfect for when sharing an Oscar with your spouse just isn't enough. Which of these select currently married, formerly married or common law couples who have his and hers Oscars* is your favorite? * including honorary Oscars with asterisk notation Discuss the topic here.

Which is your favorite character from J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World? Discuss the list here!

These celebrities have acted/notable role in more than one successful movie franchise. Qualification: Two "recognisable" franchises minimum and 2 movies each from those franchise (even those in post-production/filming) The likes of Ryan Reynolds/Halle Berry are exempted due to them being in only one film in a franchise. Discuss the poll here

Which of these performances by actors (born in April) winning an Academy Award for Best Actor or Best Actress do you like the most? Also, check out the polls: Best Actor/Actress Winner - Born in January, February, and March Discuss the poll here

What is a career year? Well, take 1995 for instance: that was quite a year for Kevin Spacey - three movies, including two iconic roles that made him a star: Se7en (1995), The Usual Suspects (1995) and (to a lesser degree) Outbreak (1995). Here is a list of other actors' "3-set of major performances from the same year"; which one do you think had the most impressive year? After voting, you may discuss the list here Best Picture Nominee BEST PICTURE WINNER (Oscar nomination) (Oscar win)

Some actresses complete a degree program in theater, while others majored in a field of study other than the dramatic arts prior to, parallel to, or after their acting achievements. Which popular actress and their academic degree achievement impresses you more? After voting, discuss this poll here

Who is your favorite celebrity who has received honors from the Royal Family? (Prince Charles, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth) Source: 34 Celebrities Who Have Received Honors From the Royal Family Join the Discussion Here in the IMDb Poll Community Forum

These folks who are mainly known as actors have won Oscars for screenplay writing. Who do you think wrote the best script? Discuss the list here

Which of these actresses from Great Britain do you think is the most beautiful? Note: Only listed are actresses from the island of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). Discuss the list here

The 2015 BAFTAs are coming up. Listed below are the actors who are widely considered the greatest Britain has ever produced. In honor of the BAFTAs, who for you is the ultimate British actor? Discuss the list here

Left-handedness is determined by a dominant use of a left hand typically for writing or eating habits. Left-handed people make up only 10% of the world population. There have been numerous superstitions about left-handed people's intellect, lifespan, etc. The bias against left-handed people is believed to exist in the world due to a lot of people being right-handers. Which of these famous left-handed actors is your favorite? Discuss the poll here

Which of these decade defining actresses of the 1990s do you believe to be the most influential? (Thank you to pere-25366, who inspired this poll with his series on decade defining actors!) Discuss here

In Late Night (2019), Emma Thompson plays the host of a long-running American late night talk-show. Which of these women would you like to see hosting an actual late night talk-show? Discuss here after voting

A Harry Potter live-action TV series is in early development at HBO Max. Which secondary character from the movies do you most want to have a bigger role in the series? Discuss the list here!