> What do British actors have that US film actors, generally speaking,
> don't? The question emerges directly from this year's Oscar race. With
> Helen Mirren and Judi Dench front-runners in the best actress category
> (which also includes Kate Winslet), and Peter O'Toole the sentimental
> favourite for best actor, we Americans might find ourselves
> reluctantly waving a union flag on Sunday night.
In O'Toole's case, an Irish flag might be the better option.