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The Oscar race begins

See the nominees in the four main acting categories -- George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Melissa McCarthy and more

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  • Demián
    Best Actor: Demián Bichir, "A Better Life"
  • George
    Best Actor: George Clooney, "The Descendants"
  • Jean
    Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
  • Gary
    Best Actor: Gary Oldman, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
  • Brad
    Best Actor: Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"
  • Glenn
    Best Actress: Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"
  • Viola
    Best Actress: Viola Davis, "The Help"
  • Rooney
    Best Actress: Rooney Mara, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
  • Meryl
    Best Actress: Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
  • Michelle
    Best Actress: Michelle Williams, "My Week with Marilyn"
  • Kenneth
    Best Supporting Actor: Kenneth Branagh, "My Week with Marilyn"
  • Jonah
    Best Supporting Actor: Jonah Hill, "Moneyball"
  • Nick
    Best Supporting Actor: Nick Nolte, "Warrior"
  • Christopher
    Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"
  • Max
    Best Supporting Actor: Max von Sydow, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
  • Berenice
    Best Supporting Actress: Berenice Bejo, "The Artist"
  • Jessica
    Best Supporting Actress: Jessica Chastain, "The Help"
  • Melissa
    Best Supporting Actress: Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"
  • Janet
    Best Supporting Actress: Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs"
  • Octavia
    Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, "The Help"