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 You could argue that this year's supporting actor nominees delivered stronger performances than their leading-man counterparts. Each made the most of a lesser role and in some cases nearly stole the movie (that's you, Nick <a href="/topics/Nick_Nolte">Nolte</a>). In this race, however, age may play the biggest part of all. 
 THE ACTOR <a href="/topics/Jonah_Hill">Jonah Hill</a>, "<a href="/topics/Moneyball_%28movie%29">Moneyball</a>" 
 THE DEAL The comedian has since returned to his roots with the throwaway romp "The Sitter," but his dramatic role opposite <a href="/topics/Brad_Pitt">Brad Pitt</a> in "<a href="/topics/Moneyball_%28movie%29">Moneyball</a>" was impressive enough to earn an Oscar nod. 
 THE ACTOR <a href="/topics/Nick_Nolte">Nick Nolte</a>, "Warrior" 
 THE DEAL <a href="/topics/Nick_Nolte">Nolte</a> adds depth to this cage-fighting flick in a searing performance as an alcoholic father trying to reconnect with his sons. He's a dark horse, but a deserving one. 
 THE ACTOR <a href="/topics/Max_von_Sydow">Max von Sydow</a>, "Extremely Loud &amp; Incredibly <a href="/topics/Glenn_Close">Close</a>" 
 THE DEAL The legendary Swedish actor never says a word in this 9/11 drama, but steals every scene he's in. 
 THE ACTOR <a href="/topics/Kenneth_Branagh">Kenneth Branagh</a>, "My Week With Marilyn" 
 THE DEAL As one Shakespearean playing another, <a href="/topics/Kenneth_Branagh">Branagh</a> is terrific as a blustery, flustered <a href="/topics/Laurence_Olivier">Laurence Olivier</a>. In a well-timed move, the film expands into 600 theaters nationwide Friday. 
 THE ACTOR Christopher <a href="/topics/Christopher_Plummer">Plummer</a>, "Beginners" 
 THE DEAL The suddenly resurgent Plummer earned his first-ever nod in this same category for 2009's "The Last Station." This new role -- as an elderly father coming out as gay -- looks likely to become the 82-year-old's first win. 
<h3> BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS</h3> 
 The usually serious Oscar voters must have been in good mood when they drew up this list. Every nominee is either in a comedy ("Bridesmaids," "The Artist") or delivers a frequently funny performance in a drama -- and that includes Janet <a href="/topics/Janet_McTeer">McTeer</a>, brightening up the cross-dressing "Albert Nobbs" with a hilarious moment of peek-a-boo nudity. 
 THE ACTRESS <a href="/topics/Melissa_McCarthy">Melissa McCarthy</a>, "Bridesmaids" 
 THE DEAL Is this R-rated comedy the raunchiest ever nominated for an Oscar? If so, <a href="/topics/Melissa_McCarthy">McCarthy</a> can take much of the credit for her foul-mouthed, flatulent and somehow still-endearing performance. 
 THE ACTRESS <a href="/topics/Jessica_Chastain">Jessica Chastain</a>, "The Help" 
 THE DEAL A great year for this actress, who also starred in "The Debt" and the Oscar-nominated "The Tree of Life." She adds an Oscar nod to her resumé for playing an outcast townie in "The Help." 
 THE ACTRESS <a href="/topics/Janet_McTeer">Janet McTeer</a>, "Albert Nobbs" 
 THE DEAL <a href="/topics/Glenn_Close">Glenn Close</a> co-wrote, coproduced and plays the lead, but <a href="/topics/Janet_McTeer">McTeer</a> almost feels like the star. Her hard-bitten but wryly funny performance is one of the year's best in any category. 
 THE ACTRESS Bérénice Bejo, "The Artist" 
 THE DEAL At the <a href="/topics/Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards">Screen Actors Guild awards</a>, Bejo lost in this category to another nominee who just happens to be on this list. Look for history to repeat. 
 THE ACTRESS Octavia <a href="/topics/Octavia_Spencer">Spencer</a>, "The Help" 
 THE DEAL Coming off a <a href="/topics/Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards">Screen Actors Guild award</a>, Spencer seems like an Oscar lock for her role as Minnie, a maltreated maid who exacts a culinary revenge.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR You could argue that this year's supporting actor nominees delivered stronger performances than their leading-man counterparts. Each made the most of a lesser role and in some cases nearly stole the movie (that's you, Nick Nolte). In this race, however, age may play the biggest part of all. THE ACTOR Jonah Hill, "Moneyball" THE DEAL The comedian has since returned to his roots with the throwaway romp "The Sitter," but his dramatic role opposite Brad Pitt in "Moneyball" was impressive enough to earn an Oscar nod. THE ACTOR Nick Nolte, "Warrior" THE DEAL Nolte adds depth to this cage-fighting flick in a searing performance as an alcoholic father trying to reconnect with his sons. He's a dark horse, but a deserving one. THE ACTOR Max von Sydow, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" THE DEAL The legendary Swedish actor never says a word in this 9/11 drama, but steals every scene he's in. THE ACTOR Kenneth Branagh, "My Week With Marilyn" THE DEAL As one Shakespearean playing another, Branagh is terrific as a blustery, flustered Laurence Olivier. In a well-timed move, the film expands into 600 theaters nationwide Friday. THE ACTOR Christopher Plummer, "Beginners" THE DEAL The suddenly resurgent Plummer earned his first-ever nod in this same category for 2009's "The Last Station." This new role -- as an elderly father coming out as gay -- looks likely to become the 82-year-old's first win. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS The usually serious Oscar voters must have been in good mood when they drew up this list. Every nominee is either in a comedy ("Bridesmaids," "The Artist") or delivers a frequently funny performance in a drama -- and that includes Janet McTeer, brightening up the cross-dressing "Albert Nobbs" with a hilarious moment of peek-a-boo nudity. THE ACTRESS Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids" THE DEAL Is this R-rated comedy the raunchiest ever nominated for an Oscar? If so, McCarthy can take much of the credit for her foul-mouthed, flatulent and somehow still-endearing performance. THE ACTRESS Jessica Chastain, "The Help" THE DEAL A great year for this actress, who also starred in "The Debt" and the Oscar-nominated "The Tree of Life." She adds an Oscar nod to her resumé for playing an outcast townie in "The Help." THE ACTRESS Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs" THE DEAL Glenn Close co-wrote, coproduced and plays the lead, but McTeer almost feels like the star. Her hard-bitten but wryly funny performance is one of the year's best in any category. THE ACTRESS Bérénice Bejo, "The Artist" THE DEAL At the Screen Actors Guild awards, Bejo lost in this category to another nominee who just happens to be on this list. Look for history to repeat. THE ACTRESS Octavia Spencer, "The Help" THE DEAL Coming off a Screen Actors Guild award, Spencer seems like an Oscar lock for her role as Minnie, a maltreated maid who exacts a culinary revenge.

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