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It is undoubtedly quite a thrill for an actor to appear in films that becomes a contender for the Academy Awards for Best Picture. Apart from the opportunity to develop an impressive resume filled with a number of films that earned Oscar nods, these actors also turn into Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Recently, with the 2024 Oscars knocking at the door, Jesse Plemons turned into an acting powerhouse following his latest record-breaking Oscar nomination. Overshadowing the achievements of acclaimed actors like George Clooney and Anthony Hopkins, who earned six and five nominations for Best Picture, respectively, Plemons bagged his seventh Oscar nod for Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon.
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Jesse Plemons Broke His Oscar Record With Seventh Nomination
Having a career that has spanned decades, Jesse Plemons is popularly known for his work on some of the biggest TV shows and films of recent memory. Starting as a child actor and having his breakthrough with his supporting role in the NBC drama seriesFriday Night Lights(2006–2011), Plemons has come a long way in his career.
Appearing in the hit TV showBreaking Bad,Jesse Plemonssuccessfully cemented himself in the mainstream media. Further, his career evolved with his appearance in acclaimed projects likeThe Irishman,The Power of the Dog,and more, which even propelled him towards his Oscar achievements. Soon, the actor started appearing in movies that got appreciated and nominated by the Academy under the Best Picture category.
Jesse Plemons has starred in seven Best Picture nominated films at the#Oscars
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Following his previous worksBridge of Spies,The Post,Vice,The Irishman,Judas and the Black Messiah, andThe Power of the Dogwhich landed six Oscar nods for Best Picture, Jesse Plemons recently broke his record with his seventh nomination. Working withMartin Scorsesein his 2023 dramaKillers of the Flower Moon,the actor made headlines for starring in another project that bagged a Best Picture nod.
Jesse Plemons Overshadowed George Clooney and Anthony Hopkins
It is certainly a thrilling experience for Jesse Plemons to appear in seven movies that got nominated by the Academy Awards committee, for its captivating cinematography and picture. Moreover, the actor’s achievement is making a buzz on the internet because of overshadowing Hollywood veterans likeGeorge Clooneyand Anthony Hopkins.
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While George Clooney andAnthony Hopkinsare known for their phenomenal performances in their respective projects, they both were surpassed by Jesse Plemons on his way to his Oscar achievement. As perIMDb,Clooney has previously worked in six Oscar-nominated movies –The Thin Red Line,Good Night and Good Luck,Michael Clayton,Up in the Air,The Descendants, andGravity.
Meanwhile, Anthony Hopkins has appeared in five films that earned Oscar nods for Best Picture –The Lion in Winter,The Elephant Man,Silence of the Lambs,Howards End, andThe Remains of the Day.Thus, neither of the two veteran stars could achieve the level of appreciation that Jesse Plemons received in his few decades-long career. Breaking not just his own Oscar record, but also toppling Clooney and Hopkins on his way, Plemons is currently making headlines for his win.
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