Javier Bardem Age: 52 (but 53 by March 27th) Film: Being the Ricardos Role: Desi Arnaz, the real person behind not only Ricky Ricardo but many of the creative decisions on I Love Lucy. Desi does love Lucy, but she’s not entirely sure that he’s being faithful to her. Nomination History: …
Troy Kotsur Age: 53 Film: CODA Role: Frank Rossi, the loving (and somewhat eccentric) father, fishing boat captain (and, on occasion, rap enthusiast) who struggles with the reality that his daughter Ruby wants to leave the family business to study a subject he doesn’t understand—choral music. Frank loves his daughter and …
Jessica Chastain Age: 44 (but 45 by March 27th) Film: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Role: Tammy Faye Bakker (later Messner), the charismatic wife and partner in puppetry (but apparently not in crime) of rising star televangelist Jim Bakker. Trying to overcome a confusing early childhood that made her feel like an …
