Best Actor Breakdown From THR's The Race
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Best Actor Breakdown From THR's The Race

Prior to the 86th Oscars on March 2, THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg will present an eight-part series of posts breaking down the key facts and figures pertaining to each of the "big eight" Oscar categories. (For his predictions, see the weekly "Feinberg Forecast" post.) This post focuses on the best actor Oscar race. And the nominees are...
For his performance as a schlubby con man in American Hustle, which reunites him with his Fighter director David O. Russell, Christian Bale -- who is the only nominee in this category with a prior Oscar win under his belt -- packed on 42 pounds in order to boast a beer belly and shaved his head to accommodate an unforgettable hairpiece. To many, the 40-year-old Brit was virtually unrecognizable and heartbreaking as a guy who gets caught in a web of lies that threatens his ability to remain with the woman he loves. For his work, Bale picked up Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and BAFTA noms -- and, had he not already won an Oscar, he might even be a more serious threat.  Read More >
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Written by José Vizcarra
on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 12:15 PM.

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