Best Actor

Cillian Murphy wins best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer’

Cillian Murphy earned his first Academy Award for his portrayal in “Oppenheimer” of the physicist who led the United States’ development of the atomic bomb during World War Two.

Brendan Fraser wins best-actor Oscar in career comeback

Brendan Fraser has won the best-actor Oscar for “The Whale,” a transformative role in which he revived a career that was once so bright.

2023 Oscars: What to know about the best actor nominees

It’s always fun when an Oscars category is filled with first-time nominees at varying stages of their careers. Best actor is another three-way race, between Austin Butler, Colin Farrell and Brendan Fraser, with each having scored notable wins from guilds and critics groups. The Associated Press’ film writers predict Fraser to have the edge.

Italy's new 'Buster Keaton' wins best actor at Cannes

A little-known Italian actor, wins best actor at Cannes film festival on Saturday for his portrayal of a cocaine-dealing dog groomer who faces down a local heavy in an urban western.

DiCaprio-Gaga moment storms the internet!

Leonardo DiCaprio became a trending topic during Sunday night’s Golden Globes for making a face when Lady Gaga, who was walking toward the stage to accept her award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, touched his back as she walked by.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Cillian Murphy wins best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer’

Cillian Murphy earned his first Academy Award for his portrayal in “Oppenheimer” of the physicist who led the United States’ development of the atomic bomb during World War Two.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

Brendan Fraser wins best-actor Oscar in career comeback

Brendan Fraser has won the best-actor Oscar for “The Whale,” a transformative role in which he revived a career that was once so bright.

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

2023 Oscars: What to know about the best actor nominees

It’s always fun when an Oscars category is filled with first-time nominees at varying stages of their careers. Best actor is another three-way race, between Austin Butler, Colin Farrell and Brendan Fraser, with each having scored notable wins from guilds and critics groups. The Associated Press’ film writers predict Fraser to have the edge.

May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018

Italy's new 'Buster Keaton' wins best actor at Cannes

A little-known Italian actor, wins best actor at Cannes film festival on Saturday for his portrayal of a cocaine-dealing dog groomer who faces down a local heavy in an urban western.

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

DiCaprio-Gaga moment storms the internet!

Leonardo DiCaprio became a trending topic during Sunday night’s Golden Globes for making a face when Lady Gaga, who was walking toward the stage to accept her award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, touched his back as she walked by.