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1. In 1984 this actor blew me away with his performance as Antonio Salieri in Milos Forman's "Amadeus". Court Composer Salieri wanted nothing more to be a famous composer and musician. He greatly envied the work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and envisioned Mozart to be an amazing young man. Upon meeting Mozart he was astounded to find a vulgar man, who humiliated Salieri on numerous occasions. This actor portrayed both the younger version and older version of Salieri. Can you tell me the name of this extraordinary actor who received a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal?
2. This actor's performance in 1996's "Primal Fear" made me sit up and take notice. The movie was about a publicity seeking lawyer who catches a live news report about a young man being hunted by the police for the brutal murder of an archbishop. The lawyer seizes his chance, and becomes the young man's attorney. He soon comes to realize that his client, Aaron Stampler, has multiple personality disorder. It was another personality by the name of Roy, who committed the crime. What is the name of the actor who rightly deserved his Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for his portrayal of Aaron/Roy Stampler?
3. One of my favorite movies of 1992 was "The Last of the Mohicans". The lead actor did a fantastic job of playing Hawkeye. He trained for months so that he could load and fire a rifle while running. The chemistry between him and Madeleine Stowe, who played Cora Munro was electrifying. What was the name of the actor who played Hawkeye/Nathaniel Poe?
4. In 1997 two relatively unknown actors wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting". I loved the movie, and while there were several performances that I deemed great, I chose the actor who played the lead character of Will Hunting. The way he portrayed that character made me believe that he was Will. Can you name the actor who said the memorable line, "How do you like dem apples"?
5. In 1989 director Peter Weir brought us "Dead Poets Society". The film focuses on a group of young men in a boarding school. The young men had a new English professor that year, and soon found that this man's teachings taught them more about English and life than any other teacher. Can you name the actor that kept me riveted to the screen with his performance as Professor John Keating?
6. In 1994 I was mesmerized by an actor's portrayal of Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding in "The Shawshank Redemption". The movie centers around a man who is accused of killing his wife and her lover and is sentenced to jail. While in jail he faces many obstacles and can't wait until the day when he may yet again be free. Almost right from the start he befriends Red and the two embark on a life-long friendship. Can you tell me the name of the actor who played Red?
7. In 1993 I watched a film that broke my heart - that film was "Swing Kids". It was set in Nazi Germany and centered on a small group of friends who spat on everything the Nazi's stood for, and rebelled by dancing to swing music, which was outlawed. One day, Peter was caught stealing and was sentenced to become part of the Hitler Youth. His best friend, Thomas, signed up as well, so that they could face it together, but slowly Peter realized that Thomas was believing a little too much of what was being told to them. Soon the former friends are pitted against each other, and there can only be one true winner. Can you name the actor who played Thomas?
8. In 1985 a TV movie by the name of "Anne of Green Gables" was shown and the actress who played Anne did an utterly fantastic job. "Anne of Green Gables" centers around an orphaned girl who is brought to Prince Edward Island to be adopted by a woman and her brother. It turns out that they were expecting a boy, but they soon realize that Anne is the only child for them. Can you name the actress who played Anne Shirley?
9. In 1994 this actor not only played the lead role of Victor Frankenstein in "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein", but he also directed the film. I found his performance as Victor to be outstanding. The movie follows a man who loves science and medicine so much, that after his mother dies, he finds a way to stop death. He assembles a man from scratch and once he realizes that what he has done is wrong, he can't fix it. Can you name the actor who played Victor Frankenstein?
10. In 1994 the public was treated to a great movie performance by an actor who played Forrest Gump. The movie followed a young man, Forrest, who over the course of his life has adventure after adventure. He experiences things that most of us could never experience, at least not all in one lifetime! Can you name the actor who played Forrest Gump in the movie "Forrest Gump"?
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