Aiello was nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Salvatore “Sal” Frangione in the Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing (1989).
Oscar Actors: Adjani, Isabelle–French Actress with Two Nominations
June 7, 2007 by
Isabelle Adjani is the only French actress to be Oscar-nominated for two French-speaking films, “The Story of Adele H.” in 1975 and “Camille Caludel” in 1988.
Oscar Actors: Adams, Nick–Nominee, Twilight of Honor, Background, Career, Awards
June 7, 2007 by
In 1963, for his turn in “Twilight of Honor,” Adams competed for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar with Bobby Darin in “Captain Newman, M.D.,” Melvyn Douglas (who won) in “Hud,” Hugh Griffith in “Tom Jones,” and John Huston in “The Cardinal.”
Oscar Actors: Berenger, Tom–Supp. Actor Nominee, “Platoon”
June 6, 2007 by
In 1986, as the bad sergeant in “Platoon,” Tom Berenger competed for the Best Supporting Oscar; Michael Caine won for “Hannah and Her Sisters”
Oscar Actors: Bendix, William
June 6, 2007 by
In 1942, for his turn in “Wake Island,” William Bendix competed for the Supporting Actor Oscar with Van Heflin in “Johnny Eager” (who won), Walter Huston in “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” Frank Morgan in “Tortilla Flat,” and Henry Travers in “Mrs. Miniver.”
