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Best Actor
Awards
Oscars 2023: Best Actor Predictions
It is rare for the Best Actor Oscar race to be so closely between three nominees.
By
Marcus Jones
,
Anne Thompson
March 7, 2023 7:45 pm
Awards
Colin Farrell Reviews His First Awards Season: ‘The Sense of Community Has Been Extraordinary’
Although he's very ready for it to end, Best Actor nominee Colin Farrell hasn't ever taken his awards season experience for granted. "To be a working actor is brilliant," the "Banshees of Inisherin" actor tells IndieWire.
By
Marcus Jones
March 3, 2023 4:30 pm
Awards
Colin Farrell and Brendan Fraser Lead a Best Actor Race Open to Many Possibilities
The Best Actor race is shaping into a year full of possible first-time Oscar nominees like Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and Brendan Fraser.
By
Marcus Jones
,
Anne Thompson
January 25, 2023 4:15 pm
Awards
‘Living’: The Prime of Mr. Bill Nighy
With his moving performance in "Living," the beloved British thespian will likely score his first Oscar nomination.
By
Anne Thompson
December 27, 2022 3:30 pm
Awards
Meet Austin Butler, Who Lost Himself in Finding ‘Elvis’ and Emerged a Star
Even now, the actor still says "I" when talking about Elvis Presley.
By
Anne Thompson
December 13, 2022 3:30 pm
Awards
How to Win an Acting Oscar: The Overdue Advantage
From Hugh Jackman to Michelle Williams, having a history in the awards zone makes it easier to get back in.
By
Anne Thompson
December 10, 2022 10:00 am
Awards
Brendan Fraser May Be Talked Out, but He’ll Still Land an Oscar Nod for ‘The Whale’
"Crying Brendan Fraser" may already be an Oscar season meme, but it's sticky for a reason: the "Brendanaissance" is in full swing.
By
Anne Thompson
December 6, 2022 3:30 pm
Awards
Will Smith and Oscar, Part II? It’ll Be an Uphill Climb for ‘Emancipation’
In another time and place, Will Smith would be a major factor in the Best Actor race.
By
Anne Thompson
,
Marcus Jones
December 1, 2022 2:45 pm
Awards
Brendan Fraser and Colin Farrell Stand Out Among New Batch of Best Actor Contenders
The stars of 'The Whale' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin' were both pegged for the Best Actor Oscar after this year's Venice Film Festival.
By
Marcus Jones
,
Anne Thompson
October 21, 2022 3:52 pm
Awards
Austin Butler and Bill Nighy Hope to Land Their First Oscar Nods
Austin Butler and Bill Nighy hope to land their first Oscar nods against Oscar-winners Brad Pitt, Colin Firth, and Daniel Kaluuya.
By
Anne Thompson
September 7, 2022 7:20 pm
Awards
Oscars 2022: Best Actor Predictions
Vying for his third Oscar is Denzel Washington, while Will Smith shoots for a win after two acting bids. (Constantly updated.)
By
Anne Thompson
February 10, 2022 9:15 pm
Awards
The Sober Gary Oldman Talks About Playing a Drunk in ‘Mank’: ‘I Do Know About That’
In his portrayal of Herman J. Mankiewicz, the actor never minded director David Fincher's endless takes: "I'm there to serve the director."
By
Anne Thompson
February 11, 2021 12:29 pm
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