Name the actor who played the title role in each of these films: a. 1977 - Annie Hall b. 1966 - Alfie c. 1943 - Madame Curie

In Woody Allen's 1977 satirical romantic comedy, the title role of Annie Hall was famously played by Diane Keaton. The part was written specifically for her, and the character was loosely based on Keaton herself, whose real surname is Hall and whose nickname is Annie. This iconic performance, which incorporated many of her own mannerisms, earned Keaton an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film itself was a major critical and commercial success, winning four Oscars, including Best Picture.

The 1966 British comedy-drama "Alfie" starred Michael Caine in a career-defining title role. The film, noted for its frank depiction of a self-centered, womanizing Londoner, was a sensation in the "Swinging Sixties." Caine's portrayal of the cockney chauffeur who often breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience was a breakthrough performance that established him as a leading man and earned him an Academy Award nomination. The movie challenged social norms and helped redefine British cinema, proving that working-class narratives could achieve global success.

Greer Garson, a major Hollywood star during the World War II era, portrayed the renowned scientist Marie Curie in the 1943 biographical film "Madame Curie." The movie was adapted from a biography written by Marie Curie's daughter, Ève Curie. This was one of nine films in which Garson was paired with actor Walter Pidgeon, who played her husband, Pierre Curie. Garson was one of the most popular actresses of her time, known for playing women of elegance and strength. Her role as Madame Curie earned her one of five consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, a record she shares only with Bette Davis.