15 Great Black Performances Completely Overlooked By The Oscars
- By
Deron Dalton
Marlon Wayans, Requiem for a Dream
Wayans is actually part of an elite group (at least to me) who have mastered many comedic parts, but surprised us all with an amazing dramatic turn. This is his dramatic turn. You would think with Ellen Burstyn leading such an amazing cast of up-and-coming actors she would be able to bring them along for the ride. But with Jennifer Connelly and Jared Leto, he didn’t make the supporting cut.
Notable mention: His sister, Kim Wayans, would later do a dramatic turn in Pariah, but she was also passed over with film as a whole.
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