Her best-known role was as Sarah Jane, a young African-American attempting to “pass” as white, in Imitation of Life (1959), for which she received nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Directors 2026: Farrelly, Peter (Oscar Winner “Green Book”)–“I Play Rocky,” Biopic of Stallone
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The biopic follows Sylvester Stallone in his struggles to get Rocky, his 1976 classic made, while insisting that he, an unknown actor, must play the lead.
Directors 2026: Boyle, Danny (Oscar Winner “Slumdog Millionaire”)–“Ink,” Biopic of Murdock, Starring Guy Pearce
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The tale concerns the rise of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, played by Oscar nominee Guy Pearce.
Directors 2026: Gonzalez, Yann–“I’ll Forget Your Name” Starring Vanessa Paradis
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The film sees Gonzalez re-teaming with Vanessa Paradis and his brother, M83 frontman Anthony Gonzalez, on what is a gothic fantasy romance.
Directors 2026: Meirelles, Fernando (“City of God”)–“Here Comes the Flood,” Starring Denzel Washington
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The long-gestating heist thriller, told in nonlinear fashion, has finally come together under “City of God” director Fernando Meirelles.
