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Poll: Male Oscar Nominees & Winners at the Age of 32

Following the previous poll, here's the list of performances that earned actors (male) an Oscar nomination or win on the year of their 32nd birthday.

Which of these performances (ranked chronologically) would you consider your favorite?

After the vote, you might discuss the list here (oh, and the * refers to a supporting role)

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(trivia: only 12 times in the history of the Oscars two actors were nominated for Best Leading Role for the same film, 5 of them were 32)

Results of 269 votes:

  1. 1.

    Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List (1993)

     
    Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List*
  2. 2.

    Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part II (1974)

     
    Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part II* (WINNER)
  3. 3.

    Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line (2005)

     
    Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line

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