The 87th Academy Award Best Supporting Actor Nominees

Updated September 9, 2022 | Infoplease Staff

Here are the nominees for actor in a supporting role. J. K. Simmons is widely considered the front-runner for his role as music instructor Terence Fletcher in Whiplash.

This is the third nomination for Edward Norton. Photo: David Shankbone Related Links The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The Oscars Official Site Past Academy Award Winners Movie Timeline Movie Awards

• Robert Duvall, The Judge
• Ethan Hawke, Boyhood
• Edward Norton, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
• Mark Ruffalo, Foxcatcher
• J.K. Simmons, Whiplash

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