It’s really not a fair question. “The conspicuous presence of British actors at the Academy Awards a few weeks ago marks the latest episode in a long history of adulation for U.K. performers at the expense of their American counterparts. Yet seemingly oblivious to the serious shortcomings of the Oscars as a barometer of thespian talent, the media have been trumpeting claims about the superiority of British actors.” But really, there are as many ways to becoming an actor as there are actors.