Actor in a Leading Role Nominations 2017 Oscars
The Actor in a Leading Role nominations for the 2017 Oscars have been announced! The mix of nominees for this past year's movie season is filled with memorable films featuring some of the most talented artists in the world. See the full list of Actor in a Leading Role nominations below along with the official trailer for each film as well as the other nominees in this category. See the full list of nominations for the 2017 Oscars here and watch The Oscars LIVE! OSCAR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 7e|4p on ABC!
Casey Affleck for his role in Manchester by the Sea. Casey Affleck plays Lee Chandler, a handyman trying to comfort his teenage nephew while coping with a tragedy from his own past and his grief over his brother's death. This is the second Academy Award nomination for Casey Affleck.
He was previously nominated for:
THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (2007) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role.
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Andrew Garfield for his role in Hacksaw Ridge. As Desmond Doss, Andrew Garfield portrays a conscientious objector whose commitment to serving on the frontlines as a medic takes him to the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. This is the first Academy Award nomination for Andrew Garfield.
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Ryan Gosling for his role in La La Land. As Sebastian, Ryan Gosling plays a jazz pianist whose life takes some unexpected turns as he struggles to make it as a musician in Los Angeles. This is the second Academy Award nomination for Ryan Gosling.
He was previously nominated for:
HALF NELSON (2006) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role.
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Viggo Mortensen for his role in Captain Fantastic. As Ben, Viggo Mortensen portrays a father who has raised his six children in isolation in the Pacific Northwest, but must integrate them into society after his wife's death. This is the second Academy Award nomination for Viggo Mortensen.
He was previously nominated for:
EASTERN PROMISES (2007) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role.
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Denzel Washington for his role in Fences. Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson, a middle-aged man whose bitterness over his sports career and life as a black man in 1950s Pittsburgh threatens to tear apart his family. This is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Denzel Washington.
He was previously nominated for:
FLIGHT (2012) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
TRAINING DAY (2001) -- Winner, Actor in a Leading Role
THE HURRICANE (1999) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
MALCOLM X (1992) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
GLORY (1989) -- Winner, Actor in a Supporting Role
CRY FREEDOM (1987) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role
