The term 'Maleficent Portrayer' refers to the actress Angelina Jolie, who portrayed the titular character in the 2014 live-action Disney film Maleficent. Jolie is an Academy Award-winning actress, director, and humanitarian who has starred in numerous films throughout her career. She is best known for her roles in films such as Girl, Interrupted, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.