Colman Domingo Makes History with Back-to-Back Oscar Nominations

Colman Domingo, who received a Best Actor nomination last year for Rustin and again this year for Sing Sing, has become the first actor to achieve consecutive nominations in this category since Denzel Washington for Fences in 2017 and Roman J. Israel, Esq. in 2018.

Trailblazing Achievements

The Sing Sing star earned his second Oscar nomination on Thursday, following his historic recognition last year as the first Afro-Latino nominated for Best Actor. Among the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, which include Domingo, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan, Domingo stands out as the only actor nominated in this prestigious category for two consecutive years.

A Legacy of Excellence

Washington previously achieved simultaneous nominations for Best Actor in 2017 and 2018, a milestone also reached by notable actors like Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, and Johnny Depp. Among Domingo’s fellow nominees this year, Brody has previously won the award at the 2003 Academy Awards, while Stan is making his debut as a nominee.

Oscar Nominations for Sing Sing

Sing Sing has garnered three Oscar nominations, including Domingo’s nod for Best Actor, as well as nominations for Adapted Screenplay and Original Song for the track “Like a Bird.” This A24 film tells the story of a group of incarcerated men participating in a theater program inspired by the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility.

Character Depth and Social Impact

Domingo plays John “Divine G” Whitfield, a man wrongfully convicted. The film explores the friendship between Whitfield and Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, who portrays himself alongside other RTA alumni. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Domingo expressed a desire to “take a sledgehammer to any trope” associated with previous portrayals of incarceration in film and television.

Redefining Masculinity and Healing

“We want to show that there are people in there, taking accountability and responsibility and wanting to do the work of healing to better themselves,” he stated. “I think that we’re showcasing radical love between Black and Brown men, which is not typical. This is part of our healing and liberation for ourselves and our mental health — to feel soft, vulnerable, and to dismantle the toxic masculinity we’ve been raised with.”

Accessibility and Inspiration

Sing Sing returned to theaters on January 17, becoming the first film to be simultaneously accessible to nearly a million incarcerated individuals across the U.S. Thanks to A24’s collaboration with RTA and the nonprofit organization Edovo, the film screened in correctional facilities in California, New York, Texas, and 43 other states.

Empowering Incarcerated Individuals

“With Sing Sing, we’re giving incarcerated individuals an opportunity to see themselves in a story of resilience and transformation, inspiring them to envision new possibilities for their own lives,” said Brian Hill, founder and CEO of Edovo.

Washington’s Absence This Year

As for Denzel Washington, he was not nominated this year, despite being considered a potential nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Gladiator II.

Persons

Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, Johnny Depp, Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, Brian Hill

Company Names

A24, Edovo

Titles

Rustin, Sing Sing, Fences, Roman J. Israel, Esq., Gladiator II

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