5. Cary Grant in The Bishop's Wife- Grant never falters in his portrayal of a just about perfect character. He brings a great deal of charm, and wit to the role that makes it an absolutely winning performance.
4. Robert Mitchum in Out of the Past- Mitchum gives a strong commanding performance that perfectly fits his world weary on screen persona.
3. Rex Harrison in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir- Harrison is terrific in his role bring both mysterious as well as quite humorous in the role of the titular entity.
2. Charlie Chaplin in Monsieur Verdoux- Chaplin finds just the right tone to brings the life his cynical but also humorous serial killer who treats his murders as just a normal job.
1. Richard Attenborough in Brighton Rock- There was no question here of who was the very best of year with Attenborough tremendous performance as a young thug. Attenborough gives a striking performance that never strives from the harsh truths of his character.
Overall Rank:
- Richard Attenborough in Brighton Rock
- Ronald Colman in A Double Life
- James Mason in Odd Man Out
- Charlie Chaplin in Monsieur Verdoux
- Rex Harrison in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
- Robert Mitchum in Out of the Past
- Cary Grant in The Bishop's Wife
- David Niven in The Bishop's Wife
- Edmund Gwenn in Miracle on 34th Street
- William Powell in Life With Father
- John Garfield in Body and Soul
- John Payne in Miracle on 34th Street
- Michael Redgrave in Mourning Becomes Electra
- Dana Andrews in Boomerang!
- Victor Mature in Kiss of Death
- Robert Young in Crossfire
- Gregory Peck in The Paradine Case
- Gregory Peck in Gentleman's Agreement
Next Year: 1965
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