So the much-hyped and much-awaited GGs return again this Sunday. Below are the top-most contenders who may prove to be a force to be reckoned with...Here are few reasons why...
1.
Michael Fassbender
Actor, Inglourious Basterds
The actor Michael Fassbender was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He is of German and Irish parentage. His father is from Germany and his mother is from Northern Ireland. Michael was raised in the town of Killarney, Co. Kerry, in south west Ireland. At the moment he is based in London, England.
“ Best Actor - Drama for SHAME
Golden Globe always favor up and coming actors who have the possibility of being a power player in the industry. Michael Fassbender is certainly is in everyone's radar after performances in high profile movies in both fronts--- the critics table and the box office. Also, they just have honored George Clooney in recent years and Brad Pitt is the perennial nominee. I say he has the best chances of winning. ” - myc4971
Golden Globe always favor up and coming actors who have the possibility of being a power player in the industry. Michael Fassbender is certainly is in everyone's radar after performances in high profile movies in both fronts--- the critics table and the box office. Also, they just have honored George Clooney in recent years and Brad Pitt is the perennial nominee. I say he has the best chances of winning. ” - myc4971
2.
Meryl Streep
Actress, The Devil Wears Prada
Considered by many movie reviewers to be the greatest living film actress, Meryl Streep has been nominated for the Academy Award an astonishing 16 times, and has won it twice. Born Mary Louise Streep in 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, Meryl's early performing ambitions leaned toward the opera. She became...
“ Best Actress - Drama for THE IRON LADY
The Hollywood Foreign Press adores her in any movie that she does and this year. Sure, Viola Davis and Tilda Swinton gave magnificent performances that rivals Meryl's performance but several critics and award giving bodies have already weighed in to her favor. Golden Globes is going to oblige. ” - myc4971
The Hollywood Foreign Press adores her in any movie that she does and this year. Sure, Viola Davis and Tilda Swinton gave magnificent performances that rivals Meryl's performance but several critics and award giving bodies have already weighed in to her favor. Golden Globes is going to oblige. ” - myc4971
3.
Jean Dujardin
Actor, The Artist
In 1995 he began his first one man show, the same year he met Bruno Salomone, Eric Collado, Emmanuel Joucla and Eric Massot with whom he created the "Nous C nous". In 1999, he became "Loulou" in Un gars, une fille. This part permitted him to show his talent to a larger public. Since the end of "Un gars, une fille" in 2003, he has appeared in many films.
“ Best Actor - Musical/Comedy for THE ARTIST ” - myc4971
4.
Michelle Williams
Actress, Shutter Island
Michelle Williams, a small town girl born and raised in rural Kalispell Montana, had numerous small Movie and TV parts before scoring a regular part in the now popular Dawson's Creek. She was the young alien in the movie Species and then was seen in A Thousand Acres.
“ Best Actress - Musical/Comedy for MY WEEK WITH MARILYN ” - myc4971
5.
Martin Scorsese
Director, Goodfellas
After serious deliberations about entering the priesthood - he entered a seminary in 1956 - Martin Scorsese opted to channel his passions into film. He graduated from NYU as a film major in 1964. Catching the eye of producer Roger Corman with his 1960s student films (including co-editingWoodstock)...
“ Best Director for HUGO ” - myc4971
6.
Christopher Plummer
Actor, Up
Until the 2009 Academy Awards were announced, it could be said about Christopher Plummer that he was arguably the finest actor of the post-World War II period to fail to get an Oscar nod. In that, he was following in the footsteps of the late great John Barrymore, whom Plummer so memorably portrayed on Broadway in a one-man show that brought him a Tony Award...
“ Best Supporting Actor for BEGINNERS ” - myc4971
7.
Octavia Spencer
Actress, Being John Malkovich
Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama; which, she claims is the proverbial buckle of the Bible belt. She's the sixth of seven siblings and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. A "closet" lover of acting, this practical Alabamian knew that she'd someday work in the film industry, but never dreamed it would be in front of the camera...
“ Best Supporting Actress for THE HELP ” - myc4971
8.
Alec Baldwin
Actor, The Departed
Raven haired, suavely handsome and prolific New York-born actor Alec Baldwin is easily the best known of the four Baldwin brothers appearing in the cinema (for the record, the others are Stephen Baldwin, William Baldwin and Daniel Baldwin). Alec burst onto the TV scene in the early 1980s with appearances in several series...
“ Best Actor - Comedy for 30 ROCK ” - myc4971
9.
Amy Poehler
Actress, Mean Girls
After the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch show came and went, cast member Amy Poehler joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2001. Her star was the brightest during that time and, by the end of Christmas break of that year, she became a regularly featured performer. She has brought a slew of great performances on every show...
“ Best Actress - Comedy for PARKS AND RECREATION ” - myc4971
11.
Kate Winslet
Actress, Titanic
Ask Kate Winslet what she liked about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. The British actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she's built an eclectic resume; that runs the gamut from Shakespearean tragedy to modern-day mysticism and erotica...
“ Best Actress, Miniseries or Movie for MILDRED PIERCE ” - myc4971
