15 Actors You Didn't Know Were Nominated For An Oscar

By Justine Ashley Costanza | February 13 2013 10:29 AM

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Jonah Hill

"21 Jump Street funnyman Jonah Hill was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for “Moneyball” in 2012. The award ultimately went to "Beginners" star Christopher Plummer.

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Melissa McCarthy

Though toilet humor isn't typically associated with Oscar caliber acting, Melissa McCarthy earned a Best Supporting Actress nod for her farcical turn in “Bridesmaids” in 2012. In the end, the "Identity Thief" star lost out to "The Help's" Octavia Spencer.

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Minnie Driver

Though Minnie Driver has seemingly vanished from the limelight, in 1998 she was an Oscar nominated actress. Driver was up for a Best Supporting Actress award for “Good Will Hunting"--an honor that would be presented to Kim Basinger for "L.A. Confidential."

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Sharon Stone

Many have forgotten that sex-symbol Sharon Stone was up for Best Actress for her performance in “Casino” in 1996. "Dead Man Walking" star Susan Sarandon would take home the coveted award.

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Dan Aykroyd

"Blues Brothers" star Dan Aykroyd was up for a Best Supporting Actor award for “Driving Miss Daisy” in 1990 but the "Saturday Night Live" alum didn't stand a chance against "Glory" star Denzel Washignton.

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Gary Busey

Though he's become somewhat of a joke, in 1979 Gary Busey was a Best Actor nominee for the "The Buddy Holly Story." The award would go to Jon Voight for "Coming Home."

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Randy Quaid

Few will remember that back in 1973, Randy Quaid was honored with a Best Supporting Actor nomination for "The Last Detail." The award would go to "The Paper Chase" actor John Houseman.

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Laurence Fishburne

Though he's best known for his role in "The Matrix," Laurence Fishburne was nominated for Best Actor in 1994 for “What's Love Got to Do with It." In the end, Tom Hanks took home the honor for his performance in "Philadelphia."

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Andy Garcia

Though Andy Garcia is typically seen in B movies these days, in 1991 he was up for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in “The Godfather Part III." The award would go to "Goodfellas" star Joe Peschi.

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Alec Baldwin

In 2004, Alec Baldwin was up for a Best Supporting Actor award for “The Cooler" but lost to Mystic River" star Tim Robbins.

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Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg was honored with a Best Supporting Actor nomination for “The Departed” in 2006. Alan Arkin would ultimately win the award for "Little Miss Sunshine."