Casey Affleck
Age:
32
Role:
Robert Ford in The Assassination of Robert Ford
Synopsis:
Jesse James is America's most famous outlaw who has been the subject of stories and myths for decades.But due to the sensationalism of the newspaper reports he became an object of admiration and awe.The Assassination of Jesse James is based on the novel by Ron Hansen and delves into the private life of Jesse James in the months leading up to the shooting.
Casey Affleck takes on the role of Robert Ford an idealistic young man who dreamed of one day riding alongside his hero.
He was labelled the 'dirty little coward' a member of Jesse's inner circle who shot Jesse in the back.
Previous Oscar Wins:
None
Previous Oscar Nominations:
None
Awards/Nominations for Role:
For his performance Casey won Best Supporting Actor at the National Board of Review, Sna Fransisco Film Critics Circle and the Satellite Awards.
He was also nominated at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards and the London Critics Circle Film Award.
Critics:
'Casey Affleck is brilliant as the simpering, secret admirer of the James gang. He is also one of the most unholy creeps I’ve seen on screen.' Timesonline
'Casey Affleck is outstanding, too, as Ford' The Guardian
'Affleck brilliantly gives life to this oddball weakling born for humiliation yet desperate for significance - the echoes of Lee Harvey Oswald and Mark Chapman must be intentional.' (Empire)
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
Other Best Supporting Actor Nominees