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The Oscar Nominees
Best Actor/Best Supporting Actor
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Best Actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman Capote This is his first nomination

Terrence Howard Hustle & Flow This is his first nomination.

Heath Ledger Brokeback Mountain This is his first nomination.

Joaquin Phoenix Walk the Line This is his second nomination, as he was nominated for his supporting performance in Gladiator (2000).

David Strathairn Good Night, and Good Luck. This is his first nomination.

Best Supporting Actor

George Clooney Syriana This is his first nomination in this category.

Matt Dillon Crash This is his first nomination in this category.

Paul Giamatti Cinderella Man This is his first nomination in this category.

Jake Gyllenhaal Brokeback Mountain This is his first nomination in this category.

William Hurt A History of Violence This is his fourth nomination and the first in this category. His previous nominations were for his leading roles in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), for which he won the Oscar, Children of a Lesser God (1986) and Broadcast News (1987).