Ethan Hawke (2000) preparing

to be sullen in Miramax's

modernized version of Hamlet,

coming this

spring.

Ian McKellan, (1960's)

obviously some time ago,

learning by

osmosis.

Richard Burton,(1960's)

in a still from the production of

Hamlet he thought was so

bad he hid it in his closetso

it wouldn't be seen.

Kevin Kline, (1990) made for TV

Hamlet, which he later attempts

to relive in Soapdish

(see allusions

page)

The Many Faces of

Hamlet

Ralph Fiennes, (1997)

In both London and Broadway

incarnations. His hair

seems very

dramatic.

Sir Lawrence Olivier,(1944)

in what is considered to be the

epitomal film adaptation of Hamlet.

(of course, we

haven't seen Ethan's yet)

Of course, over the years there have

been thousands of

interpretations of Hamlet, but here

are a few of the more

famous ones.

Can you name them?

Liev Schrieber,(1999) making

sure hereally understands every

role in the play, he's Laertes in Ethan's

movie, after playing Hamlet at

the Public Theatre.

Mel Gibson, (1990)

His movie was....

Well, he tried

hard.

Daniel Day Lewis, (1988)

getting

"Method" with his

interpretationof the

Melancholy Dane.

Derek Jacobi, (1960's)

who not only

bears a striking resemblance

to Kenneth Branagh, but went

on to play Claudius in Ken's

movie.

Kenneth Branagh (1996)(see

Derek Jacobi)Great

adaptation, but what's up

with the hair?

Keanu Reeves,(1991) I don't really

know what to say.

Whoa, dude.