Tom Hulce

Birth Name:

Thomas Edward Hulce

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Sound department

Won two awards for Best Foreign Actor in 1985 for his performance in "Amadeus," a David at the David di Donatello Awards and a Silver Ribbon from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
Originally wanted to be a singer, but changed his ambition to acting as a teenager after his voice changed
Quote: "I really believe if I'm the best person for the role, I'll be hired․ That's always been my experience․"
Has portrayed multiple historical figures on film, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and civil rights activist Michael Schwerner
Retired from acting in the mid-1990s to put all of his energy into directing and producing for the stage
Beat out David Bowie and Mikhail Baryshnikov for the role of Mozart in the film version of "Amadeus․"
Though rumors abounded that he had married a woman and had a daughter, he has since debunked this as untrue and stated that he is comfortable being identified as gay

1985Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1985David - Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero):Winner
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
1985Silver Ribbon - Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero):Winner
1985Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1996Annie - Best Individual Achievement: Voice Acting:Nominated
1996CableACE - Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
1996Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Winner
1997OFTA Film Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Nominated
2003DVD Premiere Award - Best Animated Character Performance:Nominated
2003DVD Premiere Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
2005Felix - Best Actor:Nominated

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