Tommy Lee Jones
Age:
61
Role:
Hank Deerfield for In The Valley of Elah
Character:
Tommy Lee Jones plays Hank Deerfield, a retired military man investigating the mysterious disappearance of his soldier son, Mike, in this sombre mystery-drama from director Paul Haggis (Crash). Charlize Theron is the civilian homicide cop in the small town near the base where Mike recently returned from a term of combat in Iraq. When this unlikely pair ends up investigating the mystery together, they encounter some suspicious covering-up from the army.
Deerfield gets access to his son’s camera phone which contains startling video footage from combat overseas.
Previous Oscar Wins:
One - Best Supporting Actor for The Fugitive
Previous Oscar Nominations:
One - 1991 Best Actor for JFK
Critics:
‘Jones’ Oscar-nominated performance is impeccably judged. His low-key turn as a man forced to question everything from the kind of father he was to the nature of the country he fought for could be the contender to give Daniel Day-Lewis a run for his money.’ Times (UK)
‘Jones’ devastating performance makes this a compassionate and very human look at the Iraq conflict.’ Empire
Tommy Lee Jones astonishes with a silent, agonizing pain you will feel and not easily forget. FimsInReview.com
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw