Andrew Scott favored to become first out gay man to win best actor Oscar
The Irish actor is considered a frontrunner for the Academy Award following his performance in Elsinore at Toronto Film Festival.
Andrew Scott, 50, is widely regarded as a strong contender for a leading actor Oscar nomination and potential winner at next spring's ceremony, according to The Guardian's assessment following the Toronto Film Festival. Should he prevail, Scott would become the first openly gay actor to win the best actor award in the Academy's nearly 100-year history.
Scott's career has encompassed both queer-focused narratives and mainstream roles, including performances in Pride and All of Us Strangers alongside his work in the film Elsinore, where he portrays Ian Charleson.
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- ‘He’s simply astonishing’: will Andrew Scott become the first out gay man to win the best actor Oscar? — The Guardian — Culture
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