Oscars 2022: All 20 Actors Who Could Get Their First Oscar Nomination

3. Jamie Dornan - Belfast

Cyrano Spencer The Harder They Fall
Universal

Jamie Dornan has finally shaken off the stink of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy this year with his show-stealing performance in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and, in more serious stakes, his roundly praised supporting turn in Belfast.

Dornan plays Buddy's put-upon father, whose chemistry with screen wife CaitrĂ­ona Balfe has been especially well-received.

Though it's possible that Dornan and fellow Best Supporting Actor prospect CiarĂ¡n Hinds could split the vote - resulting in either one or both of them being left out - the performances both seem popular enough that it's more probable they'll both be nominated.

Again, it'll help that this field is a bit soft this year, but that's no backhanded compliment against what should be a major career glow-up for Dornan.

Contributor
Contributor

Stay at home dad who spends as much time teaching his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese as possible (against the missus' wishes). General video game, TV and film nut. Occasional sports fan. Full time loon.