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Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award For Best Actor
The Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor is an award presented by the Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. Winners and nominees 1990s 1990: Jeremy Irons as Claus von Bülow – '' Reversal of Fortune'' * Gérard Depardieu as Cyrano de Bergerac – ''Cyrano de Bergerac'' * Richard Harris as Bull McCabe – '' The Field'' 1991: Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' 1992: Denzel Washington as Malcolm X – ''Malcolm X'' 1993: Anthony Hopkins as Mr. James Stevens – ''The Remains of the Day'' 1994: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump – '' Forrest Gump'' 1995: Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson – ''Leaving Las Vegas'' 1996: Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott – '' Shine'' 1997: Peter Fonda as Ulysses "Ulee" Jackson – ''Ulee's Gold'' 1998: Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank – ''The Truman Show'' 1999: Kevin Spacey as Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy (; born 25 May 1976) is an Irish actor. Originally the lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist of the rock band The Sons of Mr. Green Genes, he turned down a record deal in the late 1990s and began acting on stage and in short and independent films. His first notable film credits include Jim in the zombie horror ''28 Days Later'' (2002), the dark comedy ''Intermission'' (2003), and the action thriller '' Red Eye'' (2005). He played a transgender Irish woman in the comedy-drama ''Breakfast on Pluto'' (2005), which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. Murphy is also known for his collaborations with director Christopher Nolan, playing the Scarecrow in ''The Dark Knight Trilogy'' of superhero films (2005–2012) and appearing in the sci-fi action thriller ''Inception'' (2010), the war drama '' Dunkirk'' (2017), and starring in the upcoming biopic '' Oppenheimer'' (2023) as the titular physicist. Other films i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm X
Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community. A posthumous autobiography, on which he collaborated with Alex Haley, was published in 1965. Malcolm spent his adolescence living in a series of foster homes or with relatives after his father's death and his mother's hospitalization. He committed various crimes, being sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1946 for larceny and burglary. In prison he joined the Nation of Islam (adopting the name MalcolmX to symbolize his unknown African ancestral surname while discarding "the White slavemaster name of 'Little'"), and after his parole in 1952 quickly became one of the organization's most influential leaders. He was the public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Carrey
James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and artist. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a role in the American sketch comedy television series '' In Living Color'' (1990–1994). He broke out as a star in motion pictures with '' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'', ''The Mask'' and '' Dumb and Dumber'' (all 1994). This was followed up with '' Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'', '' Batman Forever'' (both 1995) and '' Liar Liar'' (1997). In the 2000s, he gained further notice for his portrayal of the Grinch in '' How the Grinch Stole Christmas'' and for the comedy '' Me, Myself & Irene'' (both in 2000), as well as '' Bruce Almighty'' (2003), '' Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'' (2004), '' Fun with Dick and Jane'' (2005), '' Yes Man'', '' Horton Hears a Who!'' (both 2008), and ''A Christmas Carol'' (2009). In the 2010s, Carrey appeared in the films '' Mr. Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulee's Gold
''Ulee's Gold'' is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Victor Nuñez and starring Peter Fonda in the title role. Co-stars include Patricia Richardson, Christine Dunford, Tom Wood, Jessica Biel, J. Kenneth Campbell and Vanessa Zima. It was released by Orion Pictures, with Jonathan Demme receiving presenter credits for his role in the film's financing. The film was the "Centerpiece Premiere" at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival."Making of" pamphlet accompanying the DVD release Fonda won a Golden Globe Award for his performance and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film's title refers most concretely to the honey Ulee produces as a beekeeper, particularly that made from the nectar of the tupelo tree. Van Morrison sings "Tupelo Honey" (the title song of his 1971 album) over the end credits. Plot Ulee Jackson is a widowed beekeeper in Wewahitchka, Florida whose son Jimmy is in prison following a botched robbery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Fonda
Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor. He was the son of Henry Fonda, younger brother of Jane Fonda, and father of Bridget Fonda. He was a prominent figure in the counterculture of the 1960s. Fonda was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for '' Easy Rider'' (1969), and the Academy Award for Best Actor for '' Ulee's Gold'' (1997). For the latter, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Fonda also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for '' The Passion of Ayn Rand'' (1999). Early life Fonda was born on February 23, 1940, in New York City, the only son of actor Henry Fonda (1905–1982) and his wife Frances Ford Seymour (1908–1950); his older sister is actress Jane Fonda (born 1937). He and Jane had a half-sister, Frances de Villers Brokaw (1931–2008), from their mother's first marriage. Their mother committed su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine (film)
''Shine'' is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. The film stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood, and Alex Rafalowicz. The film was directed by Scott Hicks. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi. ''Shine'' had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1996, Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 69th Academy Awards for his performance in the lead role. Plot A young man wanders through a heavy rainstorm, finding his way into a nearby restaurant. The restaurant's employees try to determine if he needs help. Despite his manic mode of speech being difficult to understand, a waitress, Sylvia, learns that his name is David Helfgott and that he is staying at a local hotel. Sylvia returns him to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Helfgott
David Helfgott (born 19 May 1947) is an Australian concert pianist whose life inspired the Academy Award-winning film '' Shine'', in which he was portrayed by actors Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor and Alex Rafalowicz. Biography Early life Helfgott was born in Melbourne to Polish Jewish parents Rachel (née Granek) and Elias Peter Helfgott. He won the state final of the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition. London studies and mental illness The awards he won at the Royal College of Music included the Dannreuther Prize for Best Concerto Performance, for his performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, and the Marmaduke Barton Prize. During his time in London, he began showing more definite manifestations of schizoaffective disorder. He returned to Perth in 1970. The following year he married Hungarian Jewish immigrant Clare Papp, who had four children.Who, 24 March 1997 He worked as a rehearsal pianist for the Western Australian Opera Company. In 1983, his brothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Roy Rush (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. He is known for his eccentric leading man roles on stage and screen. He is among 24 people who have won the Triple Crown of Acting, having received an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. He first gained prominence for his film role in '' Shine'' (1996) for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 1998 he received acclaim for his performances as Sir Francis Walsingham in the period drama ''Elizabeth'' (1998), Inspector Javert in epic '' Les Misérables'', and Philip Henslowe in romantic comedy ''Shakespeare in Love'', the latter of which received him another Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actor. He then portrayed the supervillain Casanova Frankenstein in the superhero comedy film ''Mystery Men'' (1999), as well as the Marquis de Sade in the period drama '' Quills'' (2000), and Leon Trotsky in ''Frida'' (2001) while gaining mainstream popularity for his r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leaving Las Vegas
''Leaving Las Vegas'' is a 1995 American drama film written and directed by Mike Figgis, and based on the semi-autobiographical 1990 novel of the same name by John O'Brien. Nicolas Cage stars as a suicidal alcoholic in Los Angeles who, having lost his family and been recently fired, has decided to move to Las Vegas and drink himself to death. He loads a supply of liquor and beer into his BMW and gets drunk as he drives from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Once there, he develops a romantic relationship with a sex worker played by Elisabeth Shue and the film shifts to include her narrative perspective. O'Brien died from suicide after signing away the film rights to the novel. ''Leaving Las Vegas'' was filmed in super 16 mm instead of 35 mm film; while 16 mm was common for art house films at the time, 35 mm is most commonly used for mainstream film. After limited release in the United States on October 27, 1995, ''Leaving Las Vegas'' was released nationwide on February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Kim Coppola (born January 7, 1964), known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and film producer. Born into the Coppola family, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award. In the first few years of his career, he starred in a variety of films such as ''Valley Girl'' (1983), '' Peggy Sue Got Married'' (1986), '' Raising Arizona'' (1987), '' Moonstruck'' (1987) and '' Wild at Heart'' (1990). During this period, John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 36 listed him as one of 12 ''Promising New Actors of 1984''. For his performance in ''Leaving Las Vegas'' (1995), he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He subsequently appeared in more mainstream films, including '' The Rock'' (1996), '' Con Air'' (1997), ''Face/Off'' (1997), '' City of Angels'' (1998), '' Gone in 60 Seconds'' (2000), ''The Family Man'' (2000), '' Windtalkers'' (2002), the ''National Treasure'' film series (2004–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forrest Gump
''Forrest Gump'' is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field. The film follows several decades in the life of a slow-witted and kindhearted Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States. The film differs substantially from the novel. Principal photography took place between August and December 1993, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Extensive visual effects were used to incorporate Hanks into archived footage and to develop other scenes. The soundtrack features songs reflecting the different periods seen in the film. ''Forrest Gump'' was released in the United States on July 6, 1994, and received critical acclaim for Zemeckis's direction, performances (particularly those of Hanks and Sinise), visual effects, musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forrest Gump (character)
Forrest Alexander Gump is a fictional character and the title protagonist of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, Robert Zemeckis' 1994 film of the same name, and '' Gump and Co.'', the written sequel to Groom's novel. In the film, Forrest is a college football All-American running back, Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, champion international ping pong player, businessman, and philanthropist whose accomplishments and pursuits bring him to experience critical events in the 20th century, and meet various significant people, including Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon. He exudes a compassionate, optimistic, and tenacious attitude in the face of countless setbacks. Thriving from the strong upbringing of his mother, he strives to help every person he meets despite his strong naïveté and some people's negative perception of him due to his lack of intellect. Throughout his life, he maintains a sincere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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