The 86th Academy Award Best Actor Nominees

Updated September 9, 2022 | Infoplease Staff

Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. At age 77, Bruce Dern is the second oldest best actor nominee, behind 79-year-old Richard Farnsworth. Farnsworth was nominated for the 1999 film, The Straight Story.

Matthew McConaughey is nominated for his portrayal of AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club. Photo Credit: David Torcivia Related Links The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The Oscars Official Site Past Academy Award Winners Movie Timeline Movie Awards

• Christian Bale, American Hustle
• Bruce Dern, Nebraska
• Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street
• Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
• Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

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