 | Philip Seymour Hoffman in 'Capote'  | Hoffman
Fact | The actor has been nominated for two Tonys and an Emmy, but has never won either award. | |
 | Terrence Howard in 'Hustle & Flow' | Howard
Fact | After churning out several films in 2005, Howard next appears in the much-anticipated Outkast movie, "Idlewild." | |
 | Heath Ledger in 'Brokeback Mountain' | Ledger
Fact | Ledger and his girlfriend, "Brokeback Mountain" costar and fellow Oscar nominee Michelle Williams, gave birth to a daughter in October of last year. | |
 | Joaquin Phoenix in 'Walk the Line' - Portrayed: Johnny Cash
- Previous Oscars: He was nominated once, for his supporting role in "Gladiator," but did not win.
- Film Clip | Review
| Phoenix
Fact | Though Joaquin is his birth name, Phoenix went by Leaf in the early years of his career. | |
 | David Strathairn in 'Good Night, And Good Luck' | Strathairn
Fact | Before his acting career began, Strathairn attended Ringling Brothers Clown College. | |
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