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Actually surprised he hasnt won an oscar

posted 8 years ago by Xsplizzle
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I just always assumed he had, dunnno why, maybe its because of his performance in primal fear and american history X

[–] jnathan 8 years ago

The fact that he lost out to Roberto Benigni is an embarrassment and a travesty.

My vote history: http://us.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9354248

[–] Coleburg83 (684) 6 years ago

Both him and Tom Hanks who was the favorite. All the result of corrupt Harvey Weinstein campaigning in Hollywood.

[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 5 years ago

I don't think Hanks was ever considered in the running that year, and Norton's nomination, while richly deserved, was considered a surprise. Until Benigni won the SAG award, I remember Ian McKellen named as most likely winner, with Nick Nolte as spoiler.

I'd rank them, from best downwards, as Norton - McKellen - Nolte - Hanks - Benigni

[–] redban (5252) 3 years ago

His best performances occurred when he was young. He was too fresh-faced when he got nominated for Primal Fear and American History X. He should’ve been nominated for 25th Hour

The Academy figured he would keep making Oscar-worthy films his whole career, giving them plenty of time to give him a win. The Academy likes to wait until people are “due”