Picture for Nomination: Foxcatcher
Age: 52
From: United States
Filmography: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014), Neighbors (2014), Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), Despicable Me 2 (2013), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), The Way Way Back (2013), Hope Springs (2012), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012), Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011), Dinner for Schmucks (2010), Despicable Me (2010), Date Night (2010), Get Smart (2008), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Stories USA (2007), Dan in Real Life (2007), Evan Almighty (2007), Over the Hedge (2006), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Bewitched (2005), Melinda and Melinda (2004), Sleepover (2004), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Bruce Almighty (2003), Suits (1999), Homegrown (1998), Tomorrow Night (1998), Curly Sue (1991)
Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.
Achievements in Acting:
2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Foxcatcher
2015 BAFTA Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Foxcatcher
2015 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for Foxcatcher
Picture for Nomination: American Sniper
Age: 40
Filmography: Serena (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), American Hustle (2013), The Hangover Part III (2013), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), Hit and Run (2012), The Words (2012), The Hangover Part II (2011), Limitless (2011), The A-Team (2010), Valentine's Day (2010), All About Steve (2009), Case 39 (2009), The Hangover (2009), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), Yes Man (2008), New York, I Love You (2008), The Rocker (2008), The Midnight Meat Train (2008), Older Than America (2008), The Comebacks (2007), Failure to Launch (2006), Wedding Crashers (2005), Bending All the Rules (2002), My Little Eye (2002), Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Academy Awards History in Acting:
2014 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination for American Hustle
2013 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
Achievements in Acting:
2014 BAFTA Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nomination for American Hustle
2014 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nomination for American Hustle
2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 BAFTA Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
2013 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Nomination for Silver Linings Playbook
Picture for Nomination: The Imitation Game
Age: 38
From: England
Filmography: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), Penguins of Madagascar (2014), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), August: Osage County (2013), The Fifth Estate (2013), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Wreckers (2011), War Horse (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Frankenstein (2011), The Whistleblower (2010), Third Star (2010), Four Lions (2010), Creation (2009), Burlesque Fairytales (2009), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), Atonement (2007), Amazing Grace (2006), Starter for 10 (2006), To Kill a King (2003)
Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.
Achievements in Acting:
2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for The Imitation Game
2015 BAFTA Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for The Imitation Game
2015 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nomination for The Imitation Game
Picture for Nomination: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Age: 63
From: United States
Filmography: Need for Speed (2014), RoboCop (2014), Blindsided (2013), Noah (2012), The Other Guys (2010), Toy Story 3 (2010), Post Grad (2009), The Merry Gentleman (2008), The Last Time (2006), Cars (2006), Herbie Fully Loaded (2005), Game 6 (2005), White Noise (2005), First Daughter (2004), Quicksand (2003), A Shot at Glory (2000), Jack Frost (1998), Out of Sight (1998), Desperate Measures (1998), Jackie Brown (1997), Inventing the Abbotts (1997), Multiplicity (1996), Speechless (1994), The Paper (1994), My Life (1993), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Porco Rosso (1992), Batman Returns (1992), One Good Cop (1991), Pacific Heights (1990), Batman (1989), The Dream Team (1989), Clean and Sober (1988), Beetlejuice (1988), She's Having a Baby (1988), The Squeeze (1987), Touch and Go (1986), Gung Ho (1986), Johnny Dangerously (1984), Mr. Mom (1983), Night Shift (1982), Rabbit Test (1978)
Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.
Achievements in Acting:
2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nomination for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2015 BAFTA Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nomination for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2015 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Picture for Nomination: The Theory of Everything
Age: 33
From: England
Filmography: Les Misérables (2012), My Week with Marilyn (2011), Hick (2011), Black Death (2010), Glorious 39 (2009), Powder Blue (2009), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), Savage Grace (2007), The Good Shepherd (2006), Murderous Intent (2006)
Academy Awards History in Acting:
This is his first nomination in Acting Categories.
Achievements in Acting:
2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for The Theory of Everything
2015 BAFTA Film Awards Best Leading Actor for The Theory of Everything
2015 Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Theory of Everything
Conclusion:
22 February 2015
Who Will Win Likely: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Keaton for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
9 February 2015
Who Will Win Likely: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Keaton for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
31 January 2015
Who Will Win Likely: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
Who May Be Alternate: Michael Keaton for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Who Should Win: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
Who Got Snubbed: Jake Gyllenhaal for Nightcrawler, Ralph Fiennes for The Grand Budapest Hotel
Personal Favorite: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
Who Wins? Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything
