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1. This Academy Award nominee started off in smaller roles, most notably as a gang leader in a Dennis Hopper cop drama. He gained critical acclaim for portraying Sammy Davis Jr. in a TV movie about the antics of the Rat Pack and then went on to star alongside a massive ensemble cast in the Oscar nominated "Crash" (2004).
2. Normally recognizable as a character actor who plays comedic tough guys, this actor has starred alongside some of the greatest in the business. His film resumé includes "Manhunter" (1986), "Get Shorty" (1995) and "Sidewalks of New York" (2001).
3. Getting her start as a dancer on a hit variety show, she ended up landing a film role that launched her entire film career, playing a famous Latin singer who was assassinated by one of her own fans. Although the actress is now a famous singer as well, she did not provide the vocals for the character in the movie.
4. This Oscar nominated comedian got his film debut in a Martin Scorsese film, released in 1976. While making an appearance on Johnny Carson's "Late Show", he did an entire 5 minute set and did not get a single laugh, up until the very final punchline. The laughter that followed lasted a full minute. He also has done numerous voices for animated movies and TV shows, most notably "The Simpsons".
5. After recieving a Golden Globe in 1998, for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie, he asked fellow nominee Jack Lemmon to come on stage with him. He then proceeded to honour him by saying he would share his award with the veteran actor, because he deserved it just as much.
6. This comedic actor can be recognized by his unique voice and delivery of his lines. He commonly takes supporting roles but is usually the best remembered actor in the film, when it comes down to it. He has also, coincidentally, done voice work for films "Stuart Little" (1999), "Doctor Dolittle 2" (2001) and "Chicken Little" (2005).
7. This character actor's films include "Anger Management" (2003), "The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002) and "The Hard Way" (1991). Good friend Paul Thomas Anderson usually casts him in his films as well.
8. This actress was nominated in 1999, for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. The film she was nominated for, featured cameo appearances by Gary Sinsise, Brad Pitt, Winona Ryder and Sean Penn. It was about a room that took you inside a man's head, and spit you out on the New Jersey Turn Pike.
9. This last actor was nominated for Best Supporting actor in 1994, for playing a bible quoting hitman.
10. Alright, now all these actors starred in a large ensemble film. The movie was nominated for 2 Academy Awards, Best Film Editing and Adapted Screenplay. It was also the first film to be released that featured two actors who have portrayed the character of Batman on the big screen. The director of the film was also later nominated for Best Director twice in the same year.
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