As the sarcastic, scheming Scar, Irons — or at least his voice — was the stuff of nightmares for a generation of children. But his career spans much more than a usurping lion. Mostly a dramatic actor, Irons has won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony, and has starred in everything from period dramas like The Man in the Iron Mask and The Borgias to action films like Die Hard With a Vengeance. He also joined a big-name franchise, playing Alfred Pennyworth in the DCEU films starting in 2016.