Unlikely Front Runners Face A Still Formidable Clint Eastwood

Consider these unlikely that front-runners for their first appointment, which could not have dreamed they have a real shot at a best actor Oscar. Although certifiable leading men like Brad Pitt in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Leonardo DiCaprio in Revolutionary Road, Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino and especially Sean Penn in Milk (by far the year most lauded performance) are in the hunt, many of First Other top-tier contenders likely to hear their names called when Oscar nominations are revealed in January. 22 players are veterans who have spent most of their film career (at least lately) transfer to support roles.