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Poll: Standout Leading Man

Every so often there is a performance of a leading actor that just stands out and is nominated for an Oscar even though the film itself is not all that great and does not receive a nomination in any other category. Which of these performances is your favourite?

Listed are all performances from the last 50 years (1964-2014), plus one earlier one as a default option for those who prefer a performance in an older film.

If you'd like to give a shout-out to a particular earlier performance you can do so here.

Results of 2,529 votes:

  1. 1.

    Edward Norton in American History X (1998)

     
    1999: Edward Norton as Derek Vinyard in American History X
  2. 2.

    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

     
    1988: Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning Vietnam
  3. 3.

    Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

     
    2007: Will Smith as Chris Garner in The Pursuit of Happyness

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