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Jonah Hill: 'I'm humbled by Oscar nomination'
Published Tuesday, Jan 24 2012, 17:12 GMT | By Justin Harp | 2 comments
Jonah Hill has admitted he is "in shock" over his Academy Award nomination.
Hill has been recognised in the 'Best Supporting Actor' category for playing a baseball strategist in Moneyball.
The 28-year-old actor commented on the nomination by saying that he never expected his performance to be recognised by the Academy.
"I am so humbled, appreciative and in shock about this incredible honour," he said in a statement.
"I'd like to thank the Academy, Sony Pictures, the cast and crew of Moneyball, Brad Pitt, and, most of all, our brilliant director Bennett Miller."
Hill's Moneyball performance has earned him a slew of award nominations, including Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild nods.
His co-star Pitt has been nominated for a 'Best Actor' Oscar opposite close friend George Clooney.
Moneyball is now available on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and is released in the UK on March 19, 2012.
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Watch a Moneyball trailer below:
Hill has been recognised in the 'Best Supporting Actor' category for playing a baseball strategist in Moneyball.
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The 28-year-old actor commented on the nomination by saying that he never expected his performance to be recognised by the Academy.
"I am so humbled, appreciative and in shock about this incredible honour," he said in a statement.
"I'd like to thank the Academy, Sony Pictures, the cast and crew of Moneyball, Brad Pitt, and, most of all, our brilliant director Bennett Miller."
Hill's Moneyball performance has earned him a slew of award nominations, including Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild nods.
His co-star Pitt has been nominated for a 'Best Actor' Oscar opposite close friend George Clooney.
Moneyball is now available on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and is released in the UK on March 19, 2012.
> Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar 2012 nominations
> Oscars 2012 poll: Which movie should win 'Best Picture'?
> Oscars 2012: Academy Awards nominations - in full
Watch a Moneyball trailer below:
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