They are all renowned actors who have played iconic villains.
* Yul Brynner is most famous for his role as the bald and menacing King Mongkut in "The King and I".
* Christopher Walken has a long and varied career filled with memorable villains, but he is perhaps best known for his chilling performance as Max Zorin in "A View to a Kill".
* Bob Hoskins is most famous for his role as the rough-around-the-edges Eddie Valiant in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", though he also played a memorable villain in "The Long Good Friday".
While their acting styles and characters differ, all three actors brought an undeniable intensity and presence to their villainous roles, making them unforgettable and iconic.