Role:His depiction of the renowned American painter Jackson Pollack gave a startling yet poignant insight into the difficult artist's life.		Trivia:A perfectionist to the core, Harris learnt to paint to prepare for his role. He even went to the extent of visiting the real Pollock's house and sleeping on his bed to let the artist's persona seep into him.
The Official Pollock Site
Earlier nominations:                            Apollo 13, The Truman Show (Leading Role)