#3: David Bowie – The Elephant Man (1980)
No makeup. No masks. Just Bowie, unrecognizable as John Merrick in The Elephant Man. Stripping away the Ziggy Stardust persona, he delivered raw, powerful acting that stunned critics. His performance was praised for its emotional depth and humanity.
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The show ran from July 29, 1980, to January 3, 1981, earning widespread acclaim.