Actor & Actress - Hollywood And Bollywood Stars Madame Tussauds In London

Taylor Lautner

You can get up close and personal to US teen heartthrob, Taylor Lautner, in our A-List party area! A wax figure of the Twilight sensation mirrors Lautner’s relaxed style with a jean and leather jacket combo paired with his trademark sultry expression.
1992: Taylor was born on 11th February 1992 in Michigan
2001: Appeared in the Bernie Mac Show and My Wife & Kids
2005: Starred in The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl 3D
2007: Cast to play Jacob in the Twilight Saga
2009: Lautner was nominated for Best Male Break Through Performance
2010: Won Best Fantasy Actor at 2012 Scream Awards
2012: Taylor’s figure is unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

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Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet Joins the Hollywood Line Up!

After topping a visitor survey to name Britain’s best leading lady, the stunning figure of the Titanic star Kate Winslet takes centre stage in our A-List Party area alongside; Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench.

The multi-award winning actress is portrayed in a stunning red evening dress with an elegantly tied back hairstyle, recreating her show-stopping 2011 Emmy Awards look.


1975: Born 5th October in Reading, England
1991: Career began on TV in BBC's Children Fiction 'Dark Season'
1995: Starred in Sense & Sensibililty winning a BAFTA, Academy Award and Golden Globe
1996: Began filming Titanic which was released in 1997 becoming the highest grossing film of all time.
2000: Gave birth to daughter Mia Honey
2001: Starred in Enigma Winslet's first war film
2003: Had a son Joe Alfie
2006: Set the mark as youngest actress to recieve 5 Academy Awards
2008: Won Academy Award for Best Actress for perfomance in "The Reader"
2011: Figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

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Robert Pattinson

Come and meet Robert Pattinson, Hollywood’s hottest actor, in his specially created A-List area!

Residing in a specially created VIP section of our A-List area, the British born star’s figure mirrors his rugged style with an open collared shirt and skinny trousers, trademark sultry expression and tousled hair.

1986: Born in London, England
1998: Began a modelling career
2005: Appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005: Named ‘British Star of Tomorrow’ by The Times
2008: Played Edward Cullen in the movie Twilight
2008/9: Named one of People magazines ‘Sexiest Men Alive’
2009: Reprised his role in Twilight
2009: Ranked #10 on The Telegraph’s list of the 10 highest paid actors
2010: Wax figure launched at Madame Tussauds in both London and New York

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Colin Firth

Oscar Winner Colin Firth takes his place here at Madame Tussauds London along slide other A List Stars from Bruce Willis to Kate Winslet. The King’s Speech star is captured in his red carpet finest of a black textured tuxedo complete with bow tie and pocket handkerchief.
1960:Colin Firth is born 10th September 1960
1983: Firth stars as Guy Bennett in award winning stage production “Another Country”
1984: Makes film debut in screen adaptation of “Another Country”
1990: Had first son William
1995: Firth gained wider attention in Pride & Prejudice
1996: Starred in The English Patient
1998: Starred in Shakespeare in Love
2001: Supporting role in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
2003: Filmed Love Actually
2005: Starred in children’s film Nanny Mcphee
2006: Firth makes first musical film Mamma Mia
2010: Wins many awards for starring role in Kings Speech
2011: Starred in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis was voted as the number one heart-throb leading man that guests wanted to see in Madame Tussauds this Valentine's Day. So, in true Madame Tussauds style, we made their wishes come true and a brand new wax figure of the veteran A-list action star.

Bruce beat off stiff competition from younger rivals such as Jude Law and Ryan Reynolds. So, if you fancy getting loose with Bruce then visit us from Monday 14th February 2011 to fulfil your guilty pleasure!
1955: Born Walter Bruce Willis in West Germany
1984: Willis headed to California and appeared in an episode of Miami Vice
1985: Starred in the TV series Moonlighting, establishing him as a comedic actor
1987: Major role in the film Blind Date with Kim Basinger
1988: Starred in Die Hard playing John McClane which propelled Willis to the first rank of Hollywood action stars
1990: Starred in Die Hard 2: Die Harder and Die Hard with a Vengeance in 1995
1994: Willis had a supporting role in Pulp Fiction
1995: Willis played the lead role in Twelve Monkeys
1997: He played the leading role in The Fifth Element
1998: Bruce starred in Armageddon, the highest grossing film of the year worldwide
1999: Starring role in The Sixth Sense, a commercial and critical success
2000: Willis starts his own motion picture production company Cheyenne Enterprises
2000: Won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in Friends
2005: Worked with his daughter on the film Hostage
2007: Appeared in the thriller Perfect Stranger opposite Halle Berry
2010: Appeared in the film The Expendables with Stallone and Schwarzenegger
2011: Wax figure launched at Madame Tussauds London

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Here, there, wherever you are, accompany the ladies’ favourite leading man on the Madame Tussauds red carpet

Since hitching a ride to international superstardom onboard Titanic, DiCaprio’s star has continued to shine. With leading roles in films as diverse as Romeo + Juliet and The Departed he has become one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

1974: Born in Los Angeles
1991: Lands first movie role in Critters III
1993: Appears in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? as a mentally handicapped boy, earning a Supporting Actor Oscar ® nomination.
1996: Stars in Romeo + Juliet
1997: Achieves international acclaim in Titanic
2002: Stars in Gangs of New York
2004: Wins Golden Globe for The Aviator, as well as a Best Actor Oscar ® nomination.
2006: Stars in The Departed
Stars in Blood Diamond, and receives a Best Actor Oscar ® nomination.
2007: Creates, produces and narrates the environmental documentary, The 11th Hour
2008: Stars in Revolutionary Road

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Madhuri Dixit

Come and meet the star of hit films including Devdas, Dil To Pagal Hai, Beta and M.f Hussain's Gaja Gamini! Madhuri Dixit is the sixth Bollywood celebrity to be honoured here at Madame Tussauds London and only the second actress following Aishwarya Rai.

Madhuri was completely involved in the creation of her figure, attending a sitting in Mumbai where sculptors captured a catalogue of reference photographs and hundreds of precise measurements to create this staggering likeness. Madhuri also donated the exquisite saree her figure is wearing.


1967: Born on the 15th May
1984: Made film debut in ‘Abodh’
1988: Lead role in ‘Tezaab’ and won Filmfare Best Actress Award
1989: Starred in ‘Lakha’ alongside Anil Kapoor
1990: Starred in romantic drama ‘Dil’ opposite Aamir Khan
1991: Appeared in super hit movie ‘Saajan’ opposite Salaman Khan
1993: Played a police officer in ‘Khalnayak’
1994: Lead role of Shirani Chopra in ‘Anjaam’
1997: Starred in musical film ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’
2002: Won another Filmfare Best Actress Award
2007: Topped Rediff’s list of Best Bollywood Actresses ever!
2010: Madhuri was named one of the 33 women who made India proud in the Economic Time’s list.
2011: Rediff.com listed Madhuri in the top ten ‘Reader’s Choice; Greatest Actresses of all Time!”
2012: Madhuri Dixit visited Madame Tussauds London to unveil her figure.

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Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan who joined the list of Bollywood stars on 20th January 2011, unveiled his wax figure which he worked closely with us on to ensure it was spot on.

On meeting his double for the first time, Hrithik commented "I can't believe I'm here in Madame Tussauds unveiling a wax figure of myself. It's incredible just how detailed the figure is - they've really captured my look. I'm truly honoured to be included and hope my fans will like seeing the figure."

In homage to one of his most famous roles, he is portrayed in a short sleeve shirt left wide open to reveal his toned and taut body to full effect.
1974: Born Hrithik Roshan in Mumbai, India, on 10th January 1974
1980: First movie role as a child actor in Aasha and Aap Ke Deewane
1986: Featured in Bhagwan Dada which starred his father Rakesh Roshan as the leading role
1995: Assistant Director in the production of his fathers films Karan Arjun (1995) and Koyla (1997)
2000: Leading role in film debut Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai. Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor and Best Male Debut
2000: Starred in the film Fiza, earning him another nomination for Best Actor
2001: Appeared in the melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham which became India’s highest grossing film in the overseas market
2003: Starred in Koi…Mil Gaya and the sequel Krrish (2006) which won him numerous Best Actor Awards
2004: Starred in the film Dhoom
2006: Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor in the action film Dhoom 2
2008: Featured in Jodhaa Akbar starring opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan earning him his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award and his first international award for Best Actor at the Golden Minbar International Film festival
2010: Starred in Guzaarish which saw him nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award
2010: Had a sitting for his wax figure for Madame Tussauds London
2011: Came face to face with his wax figure at Madame Tussauds London

 

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Aishwarya Rai

Practice your best Bollywood dance moves with India’s Bollywood princess.
Since winning Miss World in 1994, Aishwarya Rai has gone one to win international fame as an actress. Having starred in over 40 Bollywood films and with numerous awards behind her, she is now broken through into the English speaking world. Her stunning looks have led her to be described as ‘the most beautiful woman in the world.’
1973: Born in Mangalore, India
1994: Crowned Miss World
1997: Makes her acting debut in Iruvar
1999: Wins the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2002: Wins the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Devdas
2003: Makes her English language debut in Bride and Prejudice
2005: Becomes a spokesperson for L’Oreal
2007: Marries Bollywood actor, Abhishek Bachchan

 

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Salman Khan 

Girls, step up, the gorgeous Bollywood star is looking for a leading lady.
A Bollywood legend, Khan has been at the top of his game for almost twenty years. A household name in India, he has appeared in some of the highest grossing Bollywood movies of all time and despite off screen controversies – or perhaps because of them - he is one of the most highly acclaimed – and eligible - actors in Hindi cinema.
1965: Born Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
1988: Makes acting debut in Bwi Ho To Aisi
1989: Stars in Maine Pyar Kiya
1991: Stars in Saajan
1994: Stars in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
1999: Stars in Biwi No 1
Wins Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2002: Relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai ends
2007: Jailed for 6 days for shooting an endangered species
Stars in his first Hollywood film, Marigold
Stars in Saawariya
2008: Beats 9 other Bollywood stars in a vote over whose figure should appear here

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Amitabh Bachchan

Come face to face with a legend of Indian cinema


With more awards than any other Bollywood actor and a career spanning almost 40 years, Bachchan is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema. After taking time out to be an MP in the 80s, he returned to Bollywood with a vengeance, bringing his total of Filmfare Best Actor awards to 4.


1942: Born in Allahabad, India
1969: Wins National Film Award for best newcomer in Saat Hindustani
1973: Establishes himself as an action hero in Zanjeer
Wins the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Namak Haraam
1975: Sholay is voted Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years
1976: Wins his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for Amar Akbar Anthony
1982: Injures himself – almost fatally – performing a stunt for Coolie
1984: Elected MP for Allahabad
2000: Makes his comeback hosting Indian TV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Makes his acting comeback winning Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mohabbatein
2004: Wins his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award for Black

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