GORDON GEKKO
Villain fictional character in Wall Street, a well-known Oliver Stone movie in 1980s. His character, ruthless and wildly wealthy investor, and corporate raider, became a cultural symbol for greed, epitomizing the popular Wall Street quote, "Greed… is good." American actor Michael Douglas’ portrayal earned him an Oscar award for Best Actor in 1987.
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