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Published 18:42 IST, January 20th 2020

Martin Freeman's Top 5 Hollywood movies you need to watch

Martin Freeman is an English actor who is best known for portraying Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit film trilogy. Today, we look at his best performances.

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Martin Freeman has become a very well-known star throughout the years and has been around for a good deal longer than most people realize. The actor has proved that he has a lot more to offer and has been able to show his adventurous side that has entertained a great number of people. Let us look at some of his best performances in Hollywood that you definitely need to watch:

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an epic high fantasy adventure film by Peter Jackson which came out on December 13, 2013. Martin Freeman, who played Bilbo Baggins, was constantly at the heart of the action and was widely appreciated for his character in this film. The movie grossed over $960 million worldwide and was also nominated for 3 Oscars. His other films in the Hobbit series are also worth watching.

Black Panther

Black Panther is a masterful superhero film featuring outstanding acting from the cast and memorable action sequences. Martin Freeman, who was seen playing second fiddle in the film, delivered an intense performance in the film as Everett K. Ross. The actor is now set to reprise his role in the upcoming Black Panther film.

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Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War is considered as one of Marvel Studios’ finest films. The movie features some death-defying action sequences and charismatic additional superheroes. Martin Freeman plays the role of Everett Ross, a government employee who works closely with foreign dignitaries. It’s the same character that he played in the Black Panther film. It is definitely one of the best movies of Martin Freeman's acting career.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is based on previous works in the media franchise of the same name. Martin Freeman, who plays Arthur Dent in this movie, can be seen shuttling beyond the known universe in this comedy sci-fi after his home planet is destroyed.

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Cargo

Cargo is a post-apocalyptic horror drama film by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke. Based on a popular short film, it’s the story of a man and his infant daughter who are stranded in rural Australia, in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. The film takes a refreshingly character-driven approach to the zombie genre and is regarded as one of the best movies of Martin Freeman.

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Updated 18:42 IST, January 20th 2020

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