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portrayal

[pawr-trey-uhl, pohr-] / pɔrˈtreɪ əl, poʊr- /


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Some remembered his nuanced portrayals, while others reflected on his towering presence in both dramatic and character‑driven roles.

From Salon

Duvall’s portrayal of Tom Hagen earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor and, at 41, made him a bona fide Hollywood star.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he kept seeing news articles in which portrayals of North Korea differed greatly from those in Pyongyang’s state-run media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hudson Williams’ quiet portrayal of this character has resonated so well with fans and viewers who also have autism.

From Salon

But it’s a very different portrayal than the one I think 9 out of 10 people believe.”

From Los Angeles Times