Leads whose Best Picture win launched major acting careers

Question 1

Which actor gained major international recognition after starring in the Best Picture winner The Last Emperor?

Accepted Answer

John Lone

Question 2

Which actor had his major breakthrough from starring in the Best Picture winner Rocky?

Accepted Answer

Sylvester Stallone

Question 3

Which actor had a breakout leading role in the Best Picture winner Moonlight?

Accepted Answer

Trevante Rhodes

Question 4

Which actor had his breakout film role in the Best Picture winner American Beauty?

Accepted Answer

Wes Bentley

Question 5

Which actor had his breakout role in the Best Picture winner Slumdog Millionaire?

Accepted Answer

Dev Patel

Question 6

Which actress made her film breakthrough and won an Oscar after starring in the Best Picture winner 12 Years a Slave?

Accepted Answer

Lupita Nyong'o

Question 7

Which actor became widely known internationally after starring in the Best Picture winner The Artist?

Accepted Answer

Jean Dujardin

Question 8

Which actor had a notable breakout role in the Best Picture winner Chariots of Fire?

Accepted Answer

Ben Cross

Question 9

Which actor's major film breakthrough came with the Best Picture winner The Hurt Locker?

Accepted Answer

Jeremy Renner

Question 10

Which actress's stardom rose sharply after her role in the Best Picture winner Mrs. Miniver?

Accepted Answer

Greer Garson

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