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The Breakthrough Years of Cinema Stars
First major success in 1967
Dustin Hoffman
His iconic role in The Graduate made him an instant star and a new type of leading man.
1968
1969
1970
1970
1970
1972
Faye Dunaway
Bonnie and Clyde launched her to stardom, establishing her as a powerful and stylish leading actress.
1967
1967
1967
1968
1968
1968
Gene Hackman
His powerful supporting performance as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde earned his first Oscar nomination.
1983
1986
1986
1988
1989
1989
Nathalie Delon
Nathalie Delon made her acting debut in Jean-Pierre Melville's acclaimed film "Le Samouraï. Her performance as Jane Lagrange opposite Alain Delon immediately propelled her into the spotlight and established her as a striking new presence in French cinema.
1964
1966
1967
1968
1969
1969
Donald Sutherland
His significant supporting role as Vernon Pinkley in The Dirty Dozen considerably raised his profile.
1976
1976
1977
1984
1984
1990
Marilù Tolo
This year saw Marilù Tolo solidify her presence in popular Italian genre cinema, notably with her memorable role as Zena in the cult spaghetti western Se sei vivo spara (Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot!). She also appeared in several other films, establishing her as a versatile and in-demand actress.
1964
1966
1966
1967
1968
1977
Carol Channing
Her flamboyant role in Thoroughly Modern Millie earned an Oscar nomination and major film recognition.
1955
1964
1964
Katharine Ross
Her nuanced performance in The Graduate earned her an Oscar nomination and widespread recognition.
1968
1969
Arthur Penn
Directed the groundbreaking and influential Bonnie and Clyde, redefining American cinema and cementing his legacy.
1969
Michael J. Pollard
Received an Oscar nomination for his distinctive portrayal of C.W. Moss in Bonnie and Clyde.
1968

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