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NOMINATIONS FOR ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

  • WINNER:
    DANIEL DAY-LEWIS
    The British born actor is known for his serious roles, thanks to his history of theatre performances. This is Daniel's fourth Academy Award nomination, and has previously won the Actor in a Leading Role for My Left Foot.
  • GEORGE CLOONEY
    Michael Clayton has won Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney huge critical acclaim after its release, September 2007. This is the fourth Oscar nomination for Clooney after a bumper year in 2005 saw him win the Best Supporting Actor trophy.
  • JOHNNY DEPP
    Johnny Depp has had little love from the Academy Awards in the past, despite starring in some all-time classic films. This year he's nominated for Sweeney Todd, and will be hoping that Tim Burton's film will finally secure him the trophy.
  • TOMMY LEE JONES
    Tommy Lee Jones has had a return to form this year with two critically acclaimed films, No Country For Old Men and In The Valley Of Elah. No Country has secured Tommy his third Oscar nomination, and he'll be hoping to make it his second win.
  • VIGGO MORTENSEN
    This is the first Academy Award for Viggo Mortensen and he's up against some stiff competition! The Lord Of The Rings star is nominated for his role in Eastern Promises, and will be hoping to make his 50th birthday this year an extra special celebration.

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