vafrow t1_ja9npfq wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Reply to comment by AudibleNod in TIL Last year 93yo actor James Hong became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has over 600 acting credits spanning 70 years. by n3xus-7

I think if his role in EEAAO was just a bit bigger, he likely would have gotten a push for an Oscar nomination. But with his costar being a lock for best supporting actor win alread, and Jamie Lee Curtis getting the support as veteran actor getting a long overdue nomination, it just wasn't in the cards. But, such a great move by the cast to give him centre stage at the SAG awards last night. That's still a heck of a capper to a long career. To be 94 and on stage in front of a room full of the most famous people in Hollywood and have everyone know you're the most interesting mfer in the room.

ann0yed t1_jac8gkq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:47 AM

I'm not familiar with the nomination process but do you mean in a symbolic way? His performance wasn't Oscar worthy... I agree he's had a long career and probably hasn't been recognized, but really an Oscar nominations for that role?

vafrow t1_jacansn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:12 PM

Oscar nominations are about the narrative of the actors in question as much as the performance. JLC in particular is a good example, where she was getting pushed ahead of Stephanie Hsu, who had the better performance in the film.

I agree that his performance wasn't quite enough, but it's also not far off. If it was a bit bigger, and he didn't have Ke Huy Quan as a costar who's considered the biggest lock this year to win, I'm saying it's feasible.

With so much of the Oscars being the campaigning and glad handling, I think just his personality alone could get him close.