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Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

THE WRESTLER

NOMINATED ROLE

Mickey Rourke plays Randy, a lonely, hard-luck wrestler who resolves to change his life following a serious injury.
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This is the first Academy Award nomination for Mickey Rourke.

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
THE VISITOR
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Frank Langella
FROST/NIXON
Sean Penn
MILK
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
THE WRESTLER
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