5. Othello (Othello)
Laurence Fishburne is no Orson Welles, and I mean that in a good way. Iām referring to the fact that Orson Welles once donned black face and played the moor who married Desdemona in the 1951 movie version of the famous Shakespearean play. Thankfully, Laurence Fishburne plays Othello in the 1995 version, and yes, Iāll admit it, Laurence Fishburne is downright sexy in the role.
And while Kenneth Branagh definitely steals the movie as Iago, Laurence Fishburne is one of the few actors I can honestly say made me fully understand Shakespeare. Because yes, I love Shakespeare and all, but sometimes, I just donāt understand it. And Laurence Fishburne made me understand it! Thatās how good his performance is.
