Sean Penn Wins Best Actor: 2004 Oscars

Nicole Kidman presenting Sean Penn the Oscar® for Best Actor for his performance in "Mystic River" at the 76th Academy Awards® in 2004.

[@karensandiego2456]

Sean Penn absolutely deserved this. "Is that my daughter in there?" scene is phenomenal and still wrecks me every time I watch it.

[@jamesdrynan]

Just rewatched that scene. When his voice breaks at "...in there!? " it sends shivers. Well deserved award!

[@Mr_Jingles111]

it was the most highlighted part of the movie, just recently watched it on Netflix

[@michellegoncalves7860]

He's an absolutely brilliant actor!!!!♥️😍

[@hemathakur5381]

Ditto! & I somehow cry each time the scene comes

[@Wellington-nl7vm]

His performance in Mystic River is one of the best I've seen. Very well deserved..

[@michellegoncalves7860]

I agree!! Sean Penn is BRILLIANT!!😍

[@breathej.4872]

I agree too. His performance was incredible.

[@ahottie123]

Sean Penn was absolutely breathtaking in Mystic River! I was touched when he said: ''I could'nt even cry for her''. EPIC! Just Epic!!!

[@sreeragks106]

Tim Robbins performance was better than Sean's.

[@SG-pc4sv]

@@sreeragks106 Love Tim Robbins!

[@Trystero_]

"I was touched" good thing you didn't say punched

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@sharonjensen3016]

I was watching "Mystic River" again recently and when he said "I couldn't even cry for her", I thought: "That's how I was when Dad died." Our relationship in the past two years before his death had been difficult, which probably explains how conflicted I felt.

[@amediumhorse]

Let this be known as the day you almost won, Captain Jack Sparrow.

[@ab12293]

Johnny Depp's reaction is the cutest :)))

[@cheyennebrennan966]

The fact that Johnny was the first performer since Julie Andrews to get an acting nomination for a Disney film, never mind how INCREDIBLE he was-and still is-makes him more than a worthy winner in my eyes. 💖💖

[@brianromero1543]

Johnny deep actuando de Johnny deep

[@davidswanson5669]

@@cheyennebrennan966 agreed, however it was a little odd, when acting as Heath Ledger’s replacement in Imaginarium, that he feels like Jack Sparrow, rather than Heath’s character. To be fair, it’s not like Depp was able to view any raw footage from Heath’s work on that film, to be able to find or identify the character. Also he was flown out to set over the weekend and had less than 48 hours to film his scenes so he probably just used a character he was familiar with.

[@DK_75]

@@cheyennebrennan966 They don't actually watch his movies. They just think he plays the same roles every time because his characters look similar

[@BigPoppaSufi]

@Hyperskreem 82 Boooooo!! Boooooo!!

[@issagahan6693]

@@brianromero1543 ni siquiera escribes bien su nombre, y es evidente que no conoces al actor

[@JulioGomezNYC]

One of the greatest actors of our time! Sean deserves all the awards!

[@ferventtrickster3362]

He just gave it to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@sunnyhill5119]

Sean Penn is also a great humanitarian. I shall never forget him in the water in New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina....helping the truly less fortunate. God bless you, Sean.🤘💪💯✝️🙏👍.

[@ajordan2323]

Top 10 ever I don’t care what the haters say. Somehow cinema casuals today never mention him as one of the goats.

[@sunnyhill5119]

@@ajordan2323 And yet, Sean Penn is indeed one of the GOATS....in his profession and more importantly, in his humanity.💯❤️❤️❤️

[@fidelreyes6646]

Bill Murray's indifference at all times is the actual winner.

[@altertheskyy1]

LMFAO I KNOW RIGHT.

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Um, Leonardodp, they don’t award the Oscar to the character portrayed but to the actual actor. You know that, right?

[@MIZHOG]

more a miserable , self entitled arse. Great performance but so were the others!

[@kingsnowman7461]

More like sour grapes than indifference.

[@asadhollow6477]

@Leonardodp fuck you have you seen his acting

[@Wilcox3]

I thought Sean Penn should have won an Oscar long before Mystic River. Especially for his performance in the movie "I Am Sam".

[@jesusacosta6815]

Totally agree!!

[@cesarbarreto6296]

His performance in I Am Sam is nothing comparing to Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump and Geoffrey Rush in Shine - all these three movies made before that.

[@cleverallan]

duh?! Robert deniro in awakenings?! Hoffman in rainman?! sean penn in I am sam?! all of those are SHIT compared to Daniel Day Lewis' MY LEFT FOOT!!!

[@xoxoniniii]

i agree with you 100%

[@SuperAussieOi]

Copacetic even though that’s funny I never got that line ,I am Sam is a great movie

[@mattthecreator5172]

IS THAT MY DAUGHTER IN THERRRRREEEEEEEEE?!!??!?!?!

[@longmemory1620]

Matt the Creator there is a scene in the Novel that wasn't in the movie after he murders Dave and discovers he was innocent.. Jimmy is shaving and he looks in the mirror and realises he is Evil

[@manuelatorrescastano8033]

Matt the Creator jajajajjajajjajajjajaja mi parte favoritaaaa!

[@CJLOVE23]

Matt the Creator That scene alone earned him this is Oscar. Bill Murray was great in LiT but Penn def deserved this win

[@Big-East]

Jimmy was a piece of shit He killed a hero

[@icantthinkofagoodusername5829]

@@Big-East dude, they don't give oscars based on the personality of the character played by the actor/actress. They give it for good acting.

[@juliehopkinson2036]

Mystic River is a masterful portrait of fate and friendship across generations. Director Clint Eastwood draws brilliant performances from an outstanding ensemble cast in which Sean Penn's searing portrayal of a father in pain calls to mind a young Marlon Brando. The use of locations in working class Boston presents an authentic background for a story of people whose lives are woven together in a world that they cannot escape.

[@onoalerr]

I totally believe this is one of the most natural speeches in AA history!! it all was spontaneous

[@MaghoxFr]

+Ono Ramírez Doubt it.

[@matej795]

+MaghoxFr Oh, ye of little faith :D

[@samsong24]

It made me horny!

[@icantthinkofagoodusername5829]

@@samsong24 😂

[@jaketoffen2454]

But he didnt start with "Hi im sean and im an alcholic"

[@graysonnorman3913]

IS THAT MY OSCARR IN THEREEEEE?!?!?!??

[@lanasmall4043]

I did not know Johnny was nominated for an Oscar for playing Captain Jack! wHAAAT

[@surajss7350]

Because of his performance

[@AshaNimo1]

As he should

[@user-ey1ms7dj8i]

@@surajss7350 yeah cause he made the character❤

[@deepakhandakar5405]

He was not. He was nominated twice

[@peterhopqk]

@@deepakhandakar5405 no, he was nominated once that year.

[@bobdy9988]

Man, really heartwarming to see Clint emotional You can tell that he is a man who loves cinema, and that he is so proud of Sean. Mystic River in my humble opinion was phenomenal.

[@ericandy88]

Clint knew how to get that performance out of Sean. And also told him in no uncertain terms to behave on his set or get out. Clint never tolerates such shenanigans on his productions.

[@Kris-bo6xp]

Too bad he's a vicious monster behind the camera

[@AlexandrosDeligiorgis]

This is unquestionably the best performance ever given by Bill Murray. The word "perfect" is rarely used in association with the work of an actor, but it is deserved here. Murray is mainly serious, but he gets the opportunity to throw in little bits of comedy (improvised by him?) that are understated enough that they don't damage the flow. Best of all, as a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, Murray never seems to force anything.

[@juliehopkinson2036]

Mystic River is winner of two Oscars including best supporting actor (Tim Robbins) and best actor (Sean Penn).

[@pattyj5846]

I think Sean Penn is brilliant as an actor. He completely deserves this and he deserved other awards as well that he did not get just because of his politics. Keep them separate. He has done many many great things for other people and has contributed his time to help others. Just because he's a perfectionist and tells it like it is and shows the truth does not make him a bad person. I'm glad that he's honest and has the beliefs and passion for other things and people.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Unfortunately I was biased against Sean for a long time, mostly because of his marriage to attention-seeker Madonna. Whenever paparazzi pounced, he would lash out. Not a good look. Apparently he ended serving a stint in jail due to bad behaviour and admitted later that he was drunk for most of the time he and Madonna were married. Opposites shouldn't marry. She's all "look at me!" while he hates all that attention.

[@donarthiazi2443]

​@@sharonjensen3016 You posted that _"Sean Penn hates attention"?_ SERIOUSLY?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Redwoodtree34567]

I just love Sean Penn, he is so charming and a brilliant actor.

[@JoshPoor-Big_Josh_P]

Sean Penn is my favorite actor ever! Being from Massachusetts I can say he did Mystic River great!

[@Bfolks84]

He's my favorite actor ever too!!!!! I have seen/collected almost every movie he's made. Read his bio like 10x! Have magazines he was on the cover of. I'm a little obsessed.

[@glittermafia5759]

His accent was good too,unlike most in that movie lol

[@susfring7012]

Was a tough choice between Penn and Murray for me, one made you laugh and cry at the same time, whilst one just shattered your heart to pieces. Well deserved none the less.

[@ThugMuffinification]

So happy he won this! Mystic River is amazing.

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@Diego Pisfil Actually to me it is, on the grand scheme of things at least. Lost in translation has been overhyped for good reasons and well deserved because it alludes more to the bleak reality of individuals as opposed to system of individuals which Mystic River alludes to. Yeah lost in translation addresses all the philosophical and contemplative points which are important, but Mystic river alludes more to the realities of now and the human condition. Lost in translation is more about navigating uncertainty, while mystic river is about dealing with misguided certainty.

[@markusmarkus7851]

If you study the life of Sean Penn, you will see he has a great great heart.

[@theMiltonrb]

A lion heart

[@michaelji7062]

Great words of encouragement

[@michaelji7062]

Brave heart

[@runner4life551]

Haha so tying his ex wife to a chair for 9 hours and abusing her definitely shows he has a good heart, yes!

[@juanruiz325]

*Laughing in wife beating*

[@lightbearer.94]

“is that my daughter in there?!” that part will always be one of realest spine chilling scenes/lines in cinema history.

[@sharonjensen3016]

That scene would be hard for anyone whose child has been murdered to watch.

[@maryjoreed9195]

I love him as an activist. He fights for the rights of people and personally went and helped 'Katrina' victims and people all over the world.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Probably because of what happened to his father during the time Hollywood was blacklisting those with Communist ties. I'm sure seeing his father brought down like that greatly affected Sean, just as it did the children of others who were victims of a witch-hunt.

[@carsondenny1986]

Why is Katrina in quotes

[@irismendoza]

I love when he said “ma” “dad” omg brilliant Sean penn

[@zzyyxxo]

Regardless of how one feels about his political activism, this man is at the top of his game. He is simply one of the best actors alive.

[@premiumpils7623]

@Bruno56 cry me a river

[@chuckyboy7940]

Gimme a break. Hes a grandstanding idiot.this generation of actors are spoiled brats and half assed talents.

[@utkarshpandey6424]

@@chuckyboy7940 idiot

[@flavio7180]

@@chuckyboy7940 He could be an idiot, but he’s an amazing actor.

[@Theghostdiaries]

@@chuckyboy7940 What's the problem exactly, what he said was absolutely right: there were no WMDs - a lot of us said so at the time and were gaslighted...now we all know it was correct and our country will never be the same.

[@silkboxing4454]

When Marlon Brando who was the best actor who ever lived says, “Sean Penn is the Greatest Actor he ever seen in his Life, U better believe it. Penn can laugh or cry on Cue !

[@Hellopleesh]

Best actor who ever lived is objectively Daniel Day Lewis. But Brando is good too.

[@kittengamer1915]

@@Hellopleeshno

[@Izaan2810]

​@@Hellopleesh "objectively" get out of your buttocks.

[@Izaan2810]

​@@Hellopleesh "objectively", get your head out of your buttocks. You don't know anything more about acting, than a lot of people here do. Regardless, Day Lewis is a really mechanical performer and overt in his acting.

[@Jonseygorl]

Bill Murray's face sums up how I feel about Hollywood and award shows

[@nitinrawat7581]

"Last time, I saw him 25 yrs ago" ,This line has a very deep meaning in it. As after molestation, nobody remains what he/she actually was.......superb movie.....good acting....heart touching.❤️❤️❤️ from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@michelle88960]

Well deserved Sean. He deserved the Oscar for that primal scream he gave when they found his daughter's body. It sent shivers through me.

[@jwelch5742]

Sean Penn has great acting on Mystic River.

[@longmemory1620]

his anger in the 'responsibilities' scene gets me

[@HAL-vm3wn]

So has Johnny in Pirates

[@spacejockey4746]

@Diego Pisfil Better. Just watched Mystic River tonight after many years, and Penn's performance is incredible. Murray was great in Lost in Translation, but nothing comparable to Penn's work in Mystic River. Not even close.

[@spacejockey4746]

@Diego Pisfil That's your opinion, and I disagree with it. But the issue is ACTING, not which movie "aged well" (a silly term to refer to films. I mean, films aren't Tweets). And Penn's acting performance in Mystic River was by far superior to Bill Murray's.

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@spacejockey4746 I agree. I always thought Murray was better in Loat in Translation. However, after seeing both movies again recently with a more critical and experienced POV, I say Penn won.

[@epicdweeb]

Bill Murray wasn't pissed. He just doesn't give a crap about awards.

[@khagt3826]

Y did he come then

[@bijibadness]

of course he does. if he didn't care, he wouldn't have shown. it's allegedly tough to get Bill to show for what he LIKES. his performance was rare, and that scene in the lobby he switches "back" to his old, tired public persona at the end is incredible, heartbreaking, really rare stuff. Sean Penn could've shat his performance every Tuesday. Bill Murray went further, deeper better. or that's what i think. and what do i know?

[@norm-bb3bb]

he does, he said in a podcast that he was pissed he didn´t won because he thought he was better than Sean

[@UserX860]

maybe. But he is an asshole here...

[@IIIIIIII]

nah, i don't think so. after kidman read it was sean penn, murray looked annoyed.

[@morley247]

Sean deserves this..

[@ianisraelbunda271]

I saw Mystic River last night. Sean Penn is a brilliant actor. I was moved by his performance in the film, especially on the part when he found out what happened to his daughter. That broke my heart! Truly deserving this recognition.

[@Alex-tj2tg]

Ian Israel Bunda he sucks, Depp deserved it!

[@gontsemotlhanke6343]

4 consecutive years of surprise winners and all well deserved. 2001_Russel Crowe with Gladiator 2002_Denzel Washington with Training Day 2003_Adrian Brody with The Pianist 2004_ Sean Penn with Mystic River

[@Izaan2810]

Except for Adrien Brody, I disagree. Denzel won because of politics and black Oscar year considering Russell Crowe won all the other 4/5 major awards. Russell Crowe should have won for A Beautiful Mind. For the year Russell won for Gladiator, Christian Bale gave a far more memorable and exceptional performance than literally anyone that year in American Psycho. For the year Penn won, I don't know. I believe that Murray should have won.

[@Izaan2810]

@Victoria Okoshone That was a factor as well but in either case it was not a very well deserved Oscar honestly especially over Russell Crowe and Tom Wilkinson. True that Denzel got this one because he lost for both Malcolm X and Hurricane which should have been his wins but to think about it, Sydney Poitier got his honorary award that night. Halle Berry(great performance) won over Nicole Kidman(Moulin Rouge!) and Naomi Watts(Mulholland Drive) which were superior performances. Coincidence, I guess not.

[@uncreativelynamedchannel5887]

Sean Penn won the CC and Drama GG, Bill Murray won the BAFTA and Comedy GG and Johnny Depp won the SAG. I would say it was close but not a surprise for Penn.

[@Mr.Tin_88]

His role as Jimmy Markum was simply powerful and outstanding. Sean Penn, one of the greatest actors ever.

[@babsmccon]

This and his performance in Milk were both amazing, Oscar-worthy performances. He's an incredibly versatile actor.

[@blue3381]

Nicole Kidman is gorgeous in this. She is the epitome of a movie star.

[@doktordrache8561]

I always felt like Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins were the real leading actors in Mystic River

[@syedyasir4322]

+DoktorDrache Absolutely! I have watched the movie three times & every time Tim Robbins occurs to me the leading actor of the movie. Penn was brilliant but Tim made that movie memorable.

[@Kasino80]

That's always been the Academy's problem with ensemble casts. Who to pick? I would say all three of them could have been nominated.

[@aidanfilms702]

They were all amazing.

[@luzoliveira9920]

Kasino80 But who chose what actor will go to what category is the studio, not the Academy.

[@89Awww]

Don't forget about Laurence Fishburne. Marcia Gay Harden was also stellar.

[@doktordrache8561]

I haven't seen Mystic River yet but it doesn't matter how well Sean Penn acts in this film, I think Johnny Depps acting is that kind of performance which is revolutionary and stands the test of time

[@sricharan7730]

Iam big fan of Jhonny depp to be frank Sean Penn will be desereved.After Sean penn he deserves it😊😊

[@carsondenny1986]

Odd

[@adagiobreeze8493]

Johnny Depp was looking good that night, even when his hair covered his eyes you could still get lost in them 😍

[@michaelbrasso]

Bill Murray's plain angry face expression was hilarious

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

I don't understand why was he angry?

[@Izaan2810]

@@zrinkamatezovic1535 Because he won most big awards that season and was considered the main front runner to win the Oscar. And then.... He lost.

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

@@Izaan2810 No man, he has angry face before they announced! I don't understand! Can't you see? Btw, can't believe nobody answered me for a year hahah

[@Izaan2810]

@@zrinkamatezovic1535 Hehe. Well I am glad I did. I think it's maybe because he already knew that he wasn't going to win because Oscars tend to award showy intense performances more rather than subdued and quiet performances. So when they announce Sean as winner, Bill's little nod was like "told ya. I knew it.''

[@jondoe5305]

@@zrinkamatezovic1535 a blank stare isn't an angry look...

[@GabeRocket]

That was possibly the longest standing ovation I've ever seen for best actor. There must be some reasoning behind it. Like Sean Penn truly deserving the Oscar.

[@heymonalisacani6795]

Mystic River was one of the greatest films of the 21st century

[@cindywolfyy4176]

HE IS SO HANDSOME OMG

[@CJLOVE23]

Who is? 🤨 Sean Penn???

[@alexandragarcia885]

@@CJLOVE23 😅

[@CJLOVE23]

Alexandra Garcia 😜

[@FireworkYT]

i actually love how johnny depp got an oscar nominee for captain jack sparrow, didn't surprise me tho

[@aaronsoto9100]

We all know that Johnny Depp or Bill Murray should have won, they did the most unexpected, innovated, original performances of them all.

[@blaked2127]

Sean Penn in mystic river was a masterpiece

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@blaked2127 Exactly. People don't seem to value the portrayal of true and realistic emotions

[@user-ey1ms7dj8i]

@@emmanueloluga9770 yeah oscar only concentrate on the actors who plays emotional characters I hope they will soon pay attention on actors who plays weird or eccentric characters cause somehow its oscar worthy

[@ahmedf8965]

Agreed about Depp, but Murray? He's one of the least innovative actors alive. Played the same character for 50 years.

[@Izaan2810]

@@emmanueloluga9770 Except you dumbass, Bill Murray gave those exact emotions in a much more subdued and powerful way rather than overacting and having just a single well acted scene.

[@zanelticroes8402]

Bill Murray's face !!!! hheehehe

[@titaniafaebeliever3302]

Yes he is weird 👽

[@CJLOVE23]

He thought he was going to win

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Zanelti Croes He is upset that he didn’t win and Bill deserved and earned that Oscar far more than Penn!

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Zanelti Croes He is upset that he didn’t win and Bill deserved and earned that Oscar far more than Penn!

[@---------------------624]

I'm aware of how many times he's been nominated, but his performance in Lost in Translation was deeper, more touching, and more expert than the other four actors in this category combined. Further, there are countless other times he could have been nominated but wasn't due to an obvious Academy bias against comedians: The Life Aquatic, Hyde Park on Hudson, Broken Flowers, The Royal Tenenbaums, Groundhog Day, Rushmore, and too many more to list here.

[@leen_art]

1:41 Johnny Depp being so relieved that he doesn't have to tell a speech 😂

[@joewhitehead3]

Yeah, he’s not exactly the best speaker when he’s not playing one of his characters

[@MotherCrackerx0x0]

He is literally stopping himself from crying! He so deserved it and I loved him since "i am sam".

[@Musicfanatic777z]

Bill Murray's face >>>>

[@Nat0528]

Lmao! I died! 🤣🤣🤣

[@judasbooth5455]

😐😐😐😐

[@Neopunk2023]

He always looks bored af

[@rajnari6947]

I loved Jude Law's expressions 🌸🌸🌸

[@AcademyAwardsPerson]

I like how at 2:00, Angelina Jolie is thinking, "Hmm, do I stand up?" as she looks around the audience.

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

😂

[@abrarraiyan5910]

Oscar needs Johny Depp

[@boogiesmamagraham8265]

Love, Sean Penn!!!! He, sooooo deserved dis Oscar.💟💟💟💟

[@user-mq7ps4ox5o]

🤩🤩😍🥰

[@vonlossberg]

There is nothing he can't do. One of our true stars..he is brilliant and touches my heart every time I have seen him work.

[@longmemory1620]

***** want to read SIcario script ?

[@vonlossberg]

That is nice, but I don't think I would read it. Doing my art. Take care.

[@longmemory1620]

***** any other script you're looking for ?

[@verigute6171]

He's a true social justice warrior. His CORE Relief in Haiti has helped 800k people with housing and his work leads the entire country in covid relief. 🙏 Thank you Sean. You are the best. People need to wake up. He's done more for the planet than any actor ever.

[@thelupoistheman1]

He deserved it 100%.Incredible performance.

[@rhondafortson5205]

Nicole Kidman is sooo ELEGANT!!

[@ledepi34]

On what people have been saying since that year, I've been saying: "No, the winner shouldn't have been Bill Murray". Now, only yesterday I finally saw Mystic River. So, now, what I say is this: Yes, the winner should have been Bill Murray.

[@joliecide]

Bill Murray and Ben Kingsley were devastatingly good that year.

[@pattyj5846]

I think all these actors are great and not everyone can win and it was about time for Sean. He should have also won for an older movie called at close range that also has his brother ,mother , and grandmother in it and it was based on a true story. It's brilliant.

[@1greyfivenineskeleton]

Patty J I only knew Sean's brother chris was in it. I didn't know his mom and grandmother was in it. His mom was also in another movie he did with Robin Wright too his ex wife.

[@-Th7-]

Sean Penn is a great actor and he was fantastic in Mystic River, but this oscar was Bill Murray's....Bill's subtle performance in Lost in Translation was just something else.

[@-Th7-]

Josef Hautala The deadpan expression, that's just Bill Murray's face. For a comedian like Bill, who's famous for his nonchalance and quick wit, this was a completely different, subtle performance from him. His expression in every scene, and the way he portrays a fading Hollywood star, who is obviously not to enthusiastic about doing a foreign commercial for some quick cash in the film, I felt it was Murray's best work.

[@MIZHOG]

taharat71 i'll go with that..one of the funniest and best actors in the world

[@-Th7-]

Melan grace Yeah Bill's a good actor. And in my opinion, he's one of the funniest guys in the world as well.

[@longmemory1620]

should have been nom for assassination richard Nixon carlitos way hurly burly

[@ethanradd]

Suntory Time scene alone should've sealed the Oscar

[@samash8938]

Dafuq?! Depp got nominated for Pirates?! :O

[@Gusev19]

+Sam Ash As he should be, yes.

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+Sam Ash Why the hell not?

[@hgfoto]

+Sam Ash seems like it was a bad year for Hollywood

[@woonbrothers9056]

+Sam Ash he won SAG for that role

[@anjalisawant1782]

yes coz he DESERVED it

[@darkcadence938]

Well deserved his role was beyond incredible, the scene when he was crying and distraught over his daughter was incredible .

[@estenografista]

Let's just say Lost in translation wouldn't have existed without Bill Murray's performance. He was the REAL winner.

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

Pablo Almeida But he wasn’t though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Izaan2810]

Johnny Depp should have won.

[@Tonycillian5]

Lol Johnny in POTC is way better than bill Murray’s whole career

[@meetheeverma7665]

He was amazing but Sean Penn deserved this award more than anyone

[@Izaan2810]

@@meetheeverma7665 No, not really.

[@whodatis2]

Almost all of those actors in the audience were in their prime

[@ethanwood9124]

One of the most amazing performances ever

[@juliehopkinson2036]

Anchored by the exceptional acting of its strong cast, Mystic River is a somber drama that unfolds in layers and conveys the tragedy of its story with visceral power.

[@ragingriver9012]

Johnny depp created a character that is and will always be infamous. Mystic river wasn’t bad but it definitely wasn’t pirates and when it comes to characters captain Jack wins every time by a landslide. IMO this one should’ve gone to Johnny

[@aditipurohit8447]

How much happy Johnny depp was 😂😂

[@ferabra8939]

Bill Murray appears to be just sad. I actually would have given the Oscar to him and not Penn. Reason? the same reason I would have given the Oscar to Charles Chaplin, Cary Grant, Peter Sellers...They all managed to make you laugh and cry in the same movie, and that's the most difficult acting job, because that's reality. That's life.

[@el34glo59]

Penn was unbelievable. He deserved it

[@ritamould1281]

+Michael Pecikonis scar vessel

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

+Fer Abra Comedy is SOOOOO much harder.....so why is drama ALWAYS rewarded????? Yes, Sellers, Jerry Lewis, Chaplin, Grant...all deserved one

[@ferabra8939]

Fabian Patrizio True. And comedy AND drama rolled into one is the hardest. Which is why Murray, Sellers and Chaplin all deserved an Oscar for best acting.

[@harrisfoster1066]

Penn was great PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anthonybirkholz6104]

He is one of my all time favorite actors. As soon as I watched hos performance in this movie, almost 20 yrs ago, I knew he would be nominated for an Oscar. I am so glad he won another one for "Milk". I would love to see him win a 3rd in his career.

[@Ruciful]

Billy Murray should have won for Zombieland..

[@baokimng]

Zombieland sucks

[@cicranelnaz]

@@baokimng a funny movie actually very nice

[@baokimng]

@@cicranelnaz dont want to be offensive. But i dont find zombieland funny at all

[@armyguy4124]

😆

[@jamesmoyner7499]

Bảo Kim Nguyễn Lê The sequel was a million times funnier than the first film.

[@atiboyful]

Bill Murray has a lot to be proud for. He doesn't need to worry that he lost to Sean Penn

[@tomt6142]

No one said he did

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

@@tomt6142 I think the original comment is based upon the fact that Bill Murray appeared to be upset that he lost. The camera pointed to all the other nominees who lost and they all appeared genuinely happy for Sean Penn but Bill didn't even go the gracious applause that most people do when they lose. He looked very upset that he lost so apparently, based on his facial expression and lack of applause for Sean Penn, Bill himself was worrying that he lost to Sean Penn. No one actually said it, his reaction basically did.

[@aim1221]

When I heard him say "Clint Eastwood", my first thought was: Legend !!

[@mossydepp]

He might have won but his character is now forgotten. Jack Sparrow became a pop culture icon and will forever be an icon. Johnny Depp is a legend for creating Jack and so many other amazing characters ✨

[@nishantmoganaradjou2281]

Guys I think bill Murray should have won. Sean Penn was awesome I agree. But lost in translation had something special. Bill's controlled acting deserved him this Oscar. I hope bill wins somewhere in the future.

[@Gloqui05]

My Heathcliff seemed so proud and honestly happy for Sean

[@gurmeharsinghgrewal6660]

who else wanted johnny depp to win the oscar ?

[@franklesher4459]

I'm still impressed that Johnny Depp received a nomination for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean". He created an iconic and classic character as Jack Sparrow. But, Sean Penn really evoked a heart wrenching feeling in "Mystic River".

[@kimmyfreak200]

mystic river was pretty dam amazing performance by sean

[@Galentw]

Bruno Ganz in Downfall (2004) was sadly overlooked by the academy this year

[@carlosbarton763]

Galentw Apparently he wasn't eligible for a nomination and even so that would have happened for the following year. Having seen his epic perf. I would loved to have seen him get a least a nomination. :D

[@longmemory1620]

Galentw Bruno Ganz in Downfall Mads Mikelsen in The Hunt Gerard Depardieu 36

[@longmemory1620]

his work is downfall was far superior to sean penn ham is that my daughter in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HAL-vm3wn]

Carlos Barton why wasn't he eligible?

[@Izaan2810]

This category was for performances of 2003.

[@philipbay1548]

He should have won for 'i am sam'

[@TheDeppfan1963]

One day the Academy will give what is long overdue to Johnny Depp. Captain Jack Sparrow? The definition of phenomenal acting.

[@CiprianHanga]

1:40 Don't you love it when you always see the other nominees being so joyous and happy when learning they are not the winners?

[@MrBorjaaaa]

Jimmy Markum... what a performance! This Oscar is one of the most deserved of the last years (although his second Oscar should have been Mickey Rourke's first one). "Is that my daughter in there", "I Can't Even Cry for Her" and "Admit What You Did" scenes are absolutely amazing. I also think Johnny Depp and Bill Murray were very good but Penn was outstanding and gave this performance, a performance for the ages.

[@ysoof1998]

+Borx Lopez A performance for the ages yet nobody even talks about it nowadays..

[@el34glo59]

+ysoof groof I think it's because the movie had 3 actors with such great acting that sometimes you forget. People talk about Mystic River, and then it leads to Penn coming up. So it's talked about. But I know what you mean. But I think it's because the strength of the cast. Any 3 of them could have been nominated but Penn had some brilliant scenes. Just unreal acting

[@Izaan2810]

A performance for the ages?? Yet I remember both Depp's and Murray's performances to much much bigger extent.

[@kittengamer1915]

@@Izaan2810 seans was way better

[@peejaypascual8345]

Nicole kidman sooo beautiful

[@JohanLebbing]

At 3:30 a living legend.

[@TheElixir007]

This was happening in between the filming of The Interpreter, which co-starred both Sean Penn and the aware presenter, Nicole Kidman. Funnily enough, when Kidman was missed out on an Oscar nomination in 1996 for her role in To Die For, she received a letter from Sean Penn that said: "You were robbed".

[@sharonjensen3016]

I liked Sean and Nicole in "The Interpreter". They made a good onscreen team.

[@Derangh]

Sean Penn should have won for "Deadman Walking" much earlier. Onr of the greatest actors of all-time

[@MiloManning05]

The greatest

[@Comictalent]

I actually don't think either Sean Penn or Bill Murray should've won in 2003 but I was glad to see the reception for Penn, who was long overdue. As they flash to Depp, Law, Ledger, Benicio etc. there's real admiration. I think they are united in understanding that he's the best actor of their generation.

[@Comictalent]

@Slevin He was amazing but that was the next year. But he def. should've been nominated in 2004.

[@lilchaos4792]

Depp shouldve won

[@LordMisunderstoodSnape]

My boy Johnny was nominated.

[@Pixieonthe7]

Robin is absolutely gorgeous. He doesn't deserve her. :D

[@jadeblackwell7696]

Denied twice (Dead Man Walking and I Am Sam) when he deserved the award the most, this must be his third supposedly! Sometimes, if not most of the time, in showbusiness a dirty politics play an important role!!! For me, this actor should had been recognized long ago and it is a shame for the academy to deny him the recognition due to him long ago....

[@CYP0]

Love the standing ovation. A world class actor with a huge body of seminal work.

[@rijeka8]

Actually Depp's creation is the most unconventional, boldest and utterly brilliant!! Too bad the Academy had to award Penn because they failed to do that in the past...

[@adnankhan1938]

My man Depp is happier than anyone else

[@missuniworld]

01:43 Bill Murray is very happy for Sean Penn