Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
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Notable Quotes
"I don't even know where to begin, I wasn't expecting this at all."
— Michael B Jordan , Celebrity
"To be recognised by you all, 'thank you' does not come anywhere near to encompassing what we feel, the gratitude."
— Delroy Lindo , Celebrity
"Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Harlem tunnel."
— Michael B Jordan , Celebrity
"It's a classic case of something that could've been very negative becoming very positive."
— Delroy Lindo , Celebrity
"She really showed that you can be a genius, and be kind, and one of those things does not have to come at the expense of the other."
— Seth Rogen , Celebrity
Key People
American actress known for her roles in films and television.
Catherine O'Hara was an actress and a close collaborator of Martin Short.
Delroy Lindo is a notable British-American actor.
Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and singer.
Michael B Jordan is a prominent American actor known for his roles in film and television.
American actor best known for his role in ER and various television series.
Ryan Coogler is an American film director and screenwriter.
Sean Penn is an award-winning actor and filmmaker recognized for his diverse roles and humanitarian efforts.
Canadian-American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in comedies and production work.
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The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
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