| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| JOAQUINPHOENIX | He lost out to Philip Seymour Hoffman for Best Actor of 2005 |
| CAPOTE | 2005 role for which Philip Seymour Hoffman won Best Actor |
| REA | He lost out to Pacino for Best Actor of 1992 |
| CARY | He lost out to Bing for Best Actor of 1944 |
| DONCHEADLE | He lost out to Jamie Foxx for Best Actor of 2004 |
| ALDA | He lost out to Morgan Freeman for the 2004 Best Supporting Actor Oscar |
