Best Supporting Actor 2006: Results

5. Djimon Hounsou in Blood Diamond- Hounsou is only ever really loud or really quiet, which is acceptable for much of his performance, but when his limits are noticeable they are very noticeable.

4. Mark Wahlberg in The Departed- Wahlberg is enjoyable enough as the loud abrasive police officer, it is not a complex performance but it serves its purpose.

3. Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls- Murphy throws a great deal of energy into his role, but for me I could never separate this from his earlier comedic performances.

2. Alan Arkin in Little Miss Sunshine- Arkin gives a strong performance that is both consistently humorous, but Arkin also effectively brings a great deal of his heart to his performacne.

1. Jackie Earle Haley in Little Children- In a part that could have portrayed in an overly cinematic or stylized way, Haley always keeps his portrayal far more effective by playing it always truthfully to his character.

Deserving Performances:
Ben Affleck in Hollywoodland
Michael Caine in Children of Men

Posted in: 2006 Best Supporting Actor, Alan Arkin, Djimon Hounsou, Eddie Murphy, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Wahlberg