Actor in a Supporting Role Nominations 2017 Oscars
The Actor in a Supporting 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 Supporting 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!
Mahershala Ali for his role in Moonlight. As Juan, Mahershala Ali portrays a Cuban-born drug dealer living in Miami who becomes a surrogate father to a bullied youngster and tries to instill confidence in him. This is the first Academy Award nomination for Mahershala Ali.
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Jeff Bridges for his role in Hell or High Water Jeff Bridges plays Marcus Hamilton, a Texas Ranger who is about to retire when he draws one last case, that of two brothers robbing local banks. This is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Jeff Bridges.
He was previously nominated for:
TRUE GRIT (2010) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
CRAZY HEART (2009) -- Winner, Actor in a Leading Role
THE CONTENDER (2000) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role
STARMAN (1984) -- Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT (1974) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role
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Lucas Hedges for his role in Manchester by the Sea. As Patrick Chandler, Lucas Hedges portrays a teenager dealing with the death of his father and the halting attempts of his uncle to connect with him emotionally. This is the first Academy Award nomination for Lucas Hedges.
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Dev Patel for his role in Lion. Dev Patel portrays Saroo Brierley, an Australian adopted in India as a child, whose resurfacing memories prompt him to use emerging technology to locate his birth family. This is the first Academy Award nomination for Dev Patel.
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Michael Shannon for his role in Nocturnal Animals. Michael Shannon plays Bobby Andes, a gruff, small-town Texas sheriff who takes unexpected action when investigating a brutal crime involving three tourists. This is the second Academy Award nomination for Michael Shannon.
He was previously nominated for:
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2008) -- Nominee, Actor in a Supporting Role.
