Why can Brits easily remove their accents?

Question

I've just seen the Dark Knight and I observed Christian Bale was able to remove his British accent, also Ewan McGregor, Hugh Laurie, Rachel Wieze, Hugh Jackman. Is it just the actors or can most Brits remove their accents?

Answer 1

some brits can some brits can't it depends on their skill how clover they are at pulling off accents

Answer 2

They are not removing anything.  They are simply imitating Americans - Midwestern Americans to be more precise (the standard American accent)

Answer 3

other than for a job-acting.why would they?it is lovely

Answer 4

just like americans and every other culture can't remove their accents.

Answer 5

Are they removing their British accent, or adding an American one??? I can add a British accent easily. I think it's just an ability that comes easier to some people than others.  Many actors have people who tutor them in accents though.

Answer 6

It takes skill and practice. Actors should have both to be any good.