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Performances that are bold, red and italicized are generally considered not only the most important works of that actor, but important must-see performances if you are interested in acting at all.

Performances that are bold and red are the next tier down in acclaim. These are essential viewing for those who enjoy the actor's work, usually after they have seen the performances in the above tier.

Performances that are bold are the next tier down in acclaim. These are recommended viewing for those who particularly like the actor's work, usually after they have seen the films in the above tier.

Performances that are not bold are the next tier down in acclaim. These performances are generally not championed other than by hardcore fans of the actor in question (in the case of old films), or have yet to receive much widespread popular, critical or cult reevaluation (in the case of more recent films).