portrayal
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American actor, Matarazzo, 23, became a global star after his portrayal of Dustin Henderson in the Netflix sci-fi horror series, Stranger Things.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
And he won another Tony for his savage portrayal of Roy M. Cohn in the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner’s two-part epic, “Angels in America.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Ms. Fridland calls out Matt Damon’s portrayal of the title character in the 1997 film “Good Will Hunting” as an example of how the nonrhotic accent can be seen as signal of a working-class identity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The film’s portrayal of The Jackson 5 years aims for even rosier nostalgia, evoking memories of hearing a young Michael’s voice, cascading over the radio waves and into the hearts of millions.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Since Boys 'n the Hood is a realistic portrayal of their environment, I thought making a movie would give them the opportunity to emulate John Singleton.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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