- Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs
- Jeremy Irons, Reversal of Fortune
- Geoffrey Rush, Shine
- Kevin Spacey, American Beauty
- Roberto Benigni, Life Is Beautiful
- Nicolas Cage, Leaving Las Vegas
- Al Pacino, Scent of a Woman
- Jack Nicholson, As Good As It Gets
- Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump
- Tom Hanks, Philadelphia
This article is part of a special year-long series of anecdotes, reflections and thoughts about the Academy Awards.
