Which British TV actor does the best American accent?

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Published on June 12, 2016 12:00PM EDT
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Have you ever looked up the star of your favorite show to discover that Louisiana drawl actually originated in Little Whinging, England? On today’s TV it happens more often than you’d expect, but who does it best? Check out EW’s list below, and use the arrows on the left to rank it as you see fit.

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