Tom Hanks Says Voice Actors Don't Need Their Own Oscar Category, Can Compete for Best Actor
By
Glenn Garner
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Tom Hanks, returning as Woody in Toy Story 5, argues that the Oscars do not need a separate category for voice acting. He believes voice actors are already eligible for Best Actor/Actress awards since the criteria judges any performance that moves the audience. Hanks cites Andy Serkis as an example of a voice actor whose work could compete in existing categories.
Key quotes
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The truth is, a voice actor can win Best Actor. The judgment is, 'any performance that moved you.'
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