The Crown, Netflix’s hit series dramatizing the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, is back for its third season, which premiered in November. Gone after the first two seasons is the bulk of the cast, however,  John Lithgow does return to start season three as Winston Churchill. Dozens of actors have played Churchill in films, plays, TV and radio, with Academy Award for Best Actor going to Gary Oldman for his portrayal in the film “The Darkest Hour” in 2017.

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