One of the best Best Actor fields in recent memory, and that's even with such glaring omissions as Harrison Ford in The Fugitive, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, Harvey Keitel in The Piano, Kevin Kline in Dave, Michael Douglas in the underrated Falling Down, Kevin Costner in A Perfect World, Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire, Kenneth Branagh as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and so many others, all from the same year! Not to mention Daniel and Anthony each gave a SECOND performance that year that was receiving some awards buzz, from The Age of Innocence and Shadowlands, respectively. Tom also had a second film out that year that charmed the pants off of us and went on to be a rom-com classic, Sleepless in Seattle.
I'm glad that Tom Hanks had managed to acknowledge Denzel Washington for his work on "Philadelphia" because he too was amazing in the film and should have at least gotten a Best Supporting Actor nod that year.
Phoenix Clouden - It took me awhile to watch it, too. It’s just that the material is so heavy, so important, and so on point that at the time of its release, I just couldn’t. I wasn’t mature enough to handle it. And it depressed me terribly at first. Now it’s one of my fav films of all time.
Wished you could have seen it earlier, Phoenix so that you would be able to watch it many more times. One of my top ten movies and the Neil Young song only added to the beauty of this movie.
Phoenix Clouden - Philadelphia - an amazing fantastic film! For the Oscar my choice would have been In The Name Of The Father with Daniel Day-Lewis. You may want to look into it. It does require a certain knowledge of british/irish history
@WKPH Cincinnati That blows me away that you waited 20 years. I'm also thrilled that you are here because that movie was so beautiful and true. I was 11 when it came out and I am changed because of it.
Christoffer Sundberg - I agree. The 90s was the best decade for films. Also, the 80s was the best decade for films. And the 2000s was the best decade for films. Oh, and the 60s, 70s, 30s, 40s, and 50s were the best decades for films. Agreed.
What an amazing speech, especially when he talked about the thousands of men who died well before their time. Between 1984 and 1995 I lost nearly 100 friends from AIDS. Many were diagnosed and dead within weeks. Tom Hank's portrayal took me back and reminded me of a truly tragic time of loss. I honor them all.
That was a TERRIBLE period, and I am so sorry you were forced to watch so many people you loved be marginalized, demonized, and suffer such lonely deaths. My dear boss of many years lost his oldest son to AIDS. Unlike many parents at that time, he and his wife never left their son’s side. After their son’s death they shared how shocked and devastated they were to watch so many young men with AIDS, suffering and dying alone, without a single friend or family member at their side. Those men’s deaths affected my amazing boss so much that he volunteered to sit with dying AIDS patients 3 times a week for over 2 years. But the experiences were so upsetting for him, he was forced to stop when his blood pressure rose to dangerous levels. Thank God things have improved so dramatically for AIDS patients and the LBGTQIA community in general. Tragically, that tendency to marginalize and demonize prevails today, and we are once again faced with our failure to protect and defend minorities and immigrants as a result of fear-mongering and propaganda!
Suzanne Marie well in their defense back then they still barely knew what it was only that gay men had it and were dropping like flies . It was thought to be contagious. I do wonder tho if any of those that abandoned their sick love ones feel guilt over it
I was in medical school in Philly during that period and men with HIV were pariahs...pharma was rushing to make anti retrovirals and there few effective meds. This movie, especially the ending, is required viewing now. Of the 30 men and women from a Philly gay alliance recruited as extras, only 1 survived those years
Tom and Denzel were very brave to do this film about someone dying of AIDS. I went to see the preview in London with a friend who subsequently died from the same terrible illness related to AIDS and his partner had died a few months before. I pray that they have been in heaven for all these years, free of pain and the suffering which AIDS brings. I myself was diagnosed with an AIDS related illness a few years later after their deaths, but was saved by new medication which wasn’t t available for my friends. I wish they could have help on a few years, to be still here with me, for selfish reasons. But with the world as it is , full of hate and lies, full of people who are so incredibly rich on the backs of those paid incredibly little. My friends are better off in Heaven with the other angels. ❤
Have you seen the Australian film "Holding The Man"? It's based on the book by Timothy Conigrave, who sadly succumbed to AIDS shortly after completing it. I recommend both the film and the book.
I saw Philidelphia for the 1st time in years i had forgtten how amazing Tom was in the movie and of course Denzel those two roc ked it amazing job then the next year Forrest Gump i knew the 1st time i saw Tom Hanks on tv that he was going to be a star a huge one
@@marysimpson3172 funny tom hanks weren't even in top 10 actors to play forrest gump, the first was john travolta but he turned it down and went to pulp fiction
1974....Nicholson (chinatown), pacino (godfather II), Albert Finney (Mourder on the orient express), Art Carney (Harry and Tonto) Dustin Hoffman (Lenny) / 1973 Nicholson (Last detail) , Pacino (Serpico), Lemon (Save the Tiger)), Brando (Last tango in paris), Redford (The sting) / 2002 Nicholson (About Schmidth), Day-Lewis (Gangs of new york), Caine (Quiet American), Cage (Adaptation), Brody (The Pianist)
@Travis Field Yeap Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction All of them to this day Are Rewatchable and still entertaining they age like wine
Jeffery Guillen So true! He was amazing as Ike Turner and he gave me the chills when I watched the movie. Laurence Fishburne is just that damn good of an actor.
Wonderful to see Anthony Hopkins so excited for Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson graciously congratulating him. All five are amazing actors and deserving of the nomination.
I was trying to think of how many of the nominees Emma Thompson has worked with. I don't think she'd worked with Tom until they did "Saving Mr. Banks", but I knew she'd worked with Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Day-Lewis. She and Liam Neeson both star in "Love Actually", but I don't think they have any scenes together. So I guess it's four, because I'm sure she hasn't been in a film with Laurence Fishburne.
that was a vein glorious speech that attempted to turn to poetry at the end - Daniel Day Lewis lost out for In the Name of Father would knock all the balls out of the court if it came out today. I believe Hanks deserved the Oscar but Im very glad Ricky Gervais is around today.
@Sharon JensenTrue! Only Oscar acceptance speech, as far as I know, to inspire its own movie. Tom asked permission from his teacher and classmate before outing them on national TV.
Jeez!! Look at all this amazing movies/actors/ parts on the list and even getting left off this year! But Tom Hanks, this was his best role. It's hard to choose between all the amazing roles this year though!
This movie tore my heart out. Tom Hanks gave a magnificent performance. People with AIDS suffer horribly not only from the disease but from the discrimination they face from ignorant people. I pray that people will be more compassionate.
@@nancydavis4618Not wishing to be flippant but no, not with AIDS, they don't live long lives. By the point their condition has developed into AIDS, their days are numbered before opportunist infections ravage them. It is before HIV develops into full-blown AIDS where people's prospects for longer are greatly improved thanks to anti-retroviral medication preventing their immune systems from being further compromised.
I really wish it was a tie between Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson. Both were absolutely incredible, and you can’t forget the end of Schindler’s List where Liam had that breakdown, one of the scenes that will always make me cry no matter how many times I watch it
You should check anentirely different but equally authentic and moving speech that same event ie same year, from an equally humble and passionate artist with briefs, Bruce Springsteen.
Every single one of these actors deserved that award that night... All of those films were exquisite! I didn't realize the field was so stacked that year.
Tom Hanks was so deserving of this Oscar! I respect his craft so much! Philadelphia is one of my favorite movies. It’s cultural impact and social relevancy is undisputed!
This Speech and "My number was A3317." was delivered on the same night, in the same town, on the same event, at the same scene, seperated only by minutes. Two of the most powerfull speeches ever spoken out loud to a crowd of people. May we never forget those speeches.
Forget the Oscars, the other nominees, the whole stuff: listen to his speech. That's brilliant beyond measure. Unless he's pulling us an immense leg and that was secretly crafted over weeks of intense study and rehearsal, this is one of the most memorable impromptu speeches ever done on live events. If there's a medal for speeches, Tom Hanks is my sole runner for the 1st prize.
Tom Hanks was probably surprised that he won, because the competition was pretty stiff. When you're up against Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Laurence Fishburne, you'd be thinking: "What chance do I have?"
And *brave*. You cannot - I cannot, and I lived thru it - imagine the climate this film was made in, the beliefs held about perfectly sane reasonable people, not only about AIDS but about homosexuality generally. I pray we never will again, for as bad as it is in parts of our world, and I don't pretend it doesn't look like getting worse, we never sink to such lows again in how we accept our fellow humans being seen. Whatever higher power you do it don't believe in, pray they have mercy on us, because so many of us had so little for Their Children.
Tom Hanks said in an interview that he couldn't play that role today and I, as an openly gay man, say that no one else could have played it like he did. He was absolutely AMAZING in that role. I don't care that the actor is straight. It's called acting and he did it better than anyone could have...period.
This was such an incredible year for Best Actor, each nominee deserved it, but Tom edged them out. That speech was brilliant. Tom Hanks is the best actor I've grown up watching.
Just watched Philadelphia for the 10th time and I’m in tears right now. Had to come here to see Tom hanks acceptance speech . One of my top 5 actors of all time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Incredible nominees. 5 of the most sought after actors in sought after roles. Each one should have won in their own way. Had Tom Hanks been in another year, it would have gone to Liam Neeson hands down.
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They all deserved to win, but reason why Hanks win is this speech. Only Neeson could say something so impact and important to that and other generations. I trully believe that Philadelphia and Tom with Denzel with their unbelievable performance helped and maybe still helping a lot of young gays in their difficult life to achieve acceptance. if people still talking about this movie, great actors and this speech 30 years later it really means something. I watched all 5 movies and others 4 actors was really amazing but Tom win was and still is something more.
I love Tom. Not just as the brilliant actor he is, but as a human. That humanity really shines through his characters and acting, hence the brilliance. His lasting love for his wife is so moving (so was that speech). Philadelphia, a masterpiece that really impacted me when I saw it for the first time and will always do.
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What a sweetheart! The level of kindness in his speech it's out of this world! He took a chance on a LGBT movie when it was not fashionable at all. His acting in Philadelphia was extremely touching! I Love Tom Hanks ❤
When I saw this movie, as we were leaving the theater I told my fiance, if Tom Hanks doesn't get the Academy Award, something's wrong! I was so happy when he won! ❤ ✌️🤘
Wow what an incredibly tough category from truly iconic films from 1993. So so proud of Tom Hanks for his consecutive wins for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump! Still proud to this day of Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett for their nominations for portraying Ike and Tina as well.
@@joewhitehead3 not in the same way. These movies made you think and reflect. When these issues are addressed now, people tell you what you should think.
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Funny fact: Emma Thompson introduced Anthony Hopkins who was nominated in the Remains of the day where she starred too. She also starred in In the name of the father, and introduced Daniel day Lewis's performance, too and she was nominated as supporting actress. The previous year she won the Oscar for Howard's end and the Oscar was presented to her by Anthony Hopkins (her Co star in Howard's End) who won the previous year for silence of the lambs. That was cool.
Tom has such a gift for speaking from his heart, with an articulate delivery that moves us all. His portrayal of the dying attorney in Philadelphia established his place forever among the best of Hollywood. Kudos to
This was the year I was SO TORN between who should win. Every single one of these actors deserved the Oscar, but only one could win. I can't say I was disappointed that Tom Hanks won over everyone else...I can only say I was disappointed they ALL didn't win one.
I agree 110%...I came back here to see some Oscar vids, and WOW...for any single gentleman in this elite group of 5 to win the 1993 Best Actor...VERY serious competition...
This is one of those rare times where they all deserved an Oscar. Every performance was mint!
One of the best Best Actor fields in recent memory, and that's even with such glaring omissions as Harrison Ford in The Fugitive, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, Harvey Keitel in The Piano, Kevin Kline in Dave, Michael Douglas in the underrated Falling Down, Kevin Costner in A Perfect World, Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire, Kenneth Branagh as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and so many others, all from the same year! Not to mention Daniel and Anthony each gave a SECOND performance that year that was receiving some awards buzz, from The Age of Innocence and Shadowlands, respectively. Tom also had a second film out that year that charmed the pants off of us and went on to be a rom-com classic, Sleepless in Seattle.
To be honest, everyone in this category deserved the oscar that year
I so agree
When we had great movies not just big comic books.
Very few movies like this anymore, and the ones we do get nobody sees.
The golden age of cinema. And you are so right, all of them would have been deserving of this win.
Anything really before the MCU
I'm glad that Tom Hanks had managed to acknowledge Denzel Washington for his work on "Philadelphia" because he too was amazing in the film and should have at least gotten a Best Supporting Actor nod that year.
I Know Right
Amen
Absolutely!!!
He did, he refused it, rightly so, because he should've been nominated for Best Actor as well.
@@califinn a supporting actor would have been Jason Robards.
Wow, Schindler's List, Philadelphia and In The Name of the Father released in the same year. Man that's sensational.
don't forget the remains of the day
just wait the next year saw pulp fiction shawshank and forest gump in the same year.
Yeah now we get shit 😆
@@ahlethescout8404 and Shawshank Redemption
Not Oscar worthy as the others, but 1993 also gave us Cool Runnings, Mrs Doubtfire, and The Sandlot
What he said about Denzel, who deserved an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, is so true!
Don't judge me, but I just watched Philadelphia for the first time. That film was amazing.
Phoenix Clouden - It took me awhile to watch it, too. It’s just that the material is so heavy, so important, and so on point that at the time of its release, I just couldn’t. I wasn’t mature enough to handle it. And it depressed me terribly at first. Now it’s one of my fav films of all time.
Wished you could have seen it earlier, Phoenix so that you would be able to watch it many more times. One of my top ten movies and the Neil Young song only added to the beauty of this movie.
Phoenix Clouden - Philadelphia - an amazing fantastic film! For the Oscar my choice would have been In The Name Of The Father with Daniel Day-Lewis. You may want to look into it. It does require a certain knowledge of british/irish history
I am so happy that you saw it and that you liked it. It changed me when I saw it. Truly one of the most influential movies that I have ever seen.
@WKPH Cincinnati That blows me away that you waited 20 years. I'm also thrilled that you are here because that movie was so beautiful and true. I was 11 when it came out and I am changed because of it.
The 90's is the best decade ever for movies
70s and 90s. 70s changed Hollywood and 90s upgraded it.
Christoffer Sundberg - I agree. The 90s was the best decade for films. Also, the 80s was the best decade for films. And the 2000s was the best decade for films. Oh, and the 60s, 70s, 30s, 40s, and 50s were the best decades for films. Agreed.
One of the worst. Not too much.
Hum late 80´s ? Hello
80's
What an amazing speech, especially when he talked about the thousands of men who died well before their time. Between 1984 and 1995 I lost nearly 100 friends from AIDS. Many were diagnosed and dead within weeks. Tom Hank's portrayal took me back and reminded me of a truly tragic time of loss. I honor them all.
I'm amazed you have so many friends
I am very sorry for all of your losses. I wish you ☮️, and all the best.
That was a TERRIBLE period, and I am so sorry you were forced to watch so many people you loved be marginalized, demonized, and suffer such lonely deaths. My dear boss of many years lost his oldest son to AIDS. Unlike many parents at that time, he and his wife never left their son’s side. After their son’s death they shared how shocked and devastated they were to watch so many young men with AIDS, suffering and dying alone, without a single friend or family member at their side. Those men’s deaths affected my amazing boss so much that he volunteered to sit with dying AIDS patients 3 times a week for over 2 years. But the experiences were so upsetting for him, he was forced to stop when his blood pressure rose to dangerous levels. Thank God things have improved so dramatically for AIDS patients and the LBGTQIA community in general. Tragically, that tendency to marginalize and demonize prevails today, and we are once again faced with our failure to protect and defend minorities and immigrants as a result of fear-mongering and propaganda!
Suzanne Marie well in their defense back then they still barely knew what it was only that gay men had it and were dropping like flies . It was thought to be contagious. I do wonder tho if any of those that abandoned their sick love ones feel guilt over it
I was in medical school in Philly during that period and men with HIV were pariahs...pharma was rushing to make anti retrovirals and there few effective meds. This movie, especially the ending, is required viewing now. Of the 30 men and women from a Philly gay alliance recruited as extras, only 1 survived those years
The nominees were all beyond outstanding. The talent that year was truly the definition of stellar.
Tom and Denzel were very brave to do this film about someone dying of AIDS. I went to see the preview in London with a friend who subsequently died from the same terrible illness related to AIDS and his partner had died a few months before. I pray that they have been in heaven for all these years, free of pain and the suffering which AIDS brings. I myself was diagnosed with an AIDS related illness a few years later after their deaths, but was saved by new medication which wasn’t t available for my friends. I wish they could have help on a few years, to be still here with me, for selfish reasons. But with the world as it is , full of hate and lies, full of people who are so incredibly rich on the backs of those paid incredibly little. My friends are better off in Heaven with the other angels. ❤
Well said!
I am so happy that you are still here. ❤
Have you seen the Australian film "Holding The Man"? It's based on the book by Timothy Conigrave, who sadly succumbed to AIDS shortly after completing it. I recommend both the film and the book.
If Oscars were given for speeches, this would win. Tremendous speech.
I saw Philidelphia for the 1st time in years i had forgtten how amazing Tom was in the movie and of course Denzel those two roc ked it amazing job then the next year Forrest Gump i knew the 1st time i saw Tom Hanks on tv that he was going to be a star a huge one
@@marysimpson3172 funny tom hanks weren't even in top 10 actors to play forrest gump, the first was john travolta but he turned it down and went to pulp fiction
I REMEMBER,THIS MUST HAVE BEEN THE TOUGHEST YEAR EVERYONE WAS SO GOOD
You're right - talk about a line up of films and that list of actors - some of the best actors, ever.
Guess the next year but tomm
1974....Nicholson (chinatown), pacino (godfather II), Albert Finney (Mourder on the orient express), Art Carney (Harry and Tonto) Dustin Hoffman (Lenny) / 1973 Nicholson (Last detail) , Pacino (Serpico), Lemon (Save the Tiger)), Brando (Last tango in paris), Redford (The sting) / 2002 Nicholson (About Schmidth), Day-Lewis (Gangs of new york), Caine (Quiet American), Cage (Adaptation), Brody (The Pianist)
He'll no not even close Tom Hanks VS Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption Was the Hardest
@Travis Field Yeap Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction All of them to this day Are Rewatchable and still entertaining they age like wine
This was a freaking ridiculously talented group of movies/actor for that year! They ALL should have one.
To this day some people hate Laurence fishburne over his performance, thats how good he was
Jeffery Guillen So true! He was amazing as Ike Turner and he gave me the chills when I watched the movie. Laurence Fishburne is just that damn good of an actor.
Jeffery Guillen that’s when you know you’re a good Actor 👏🏾
I didn't even know he was nominated for an Oscar! It's never advertised
Jeffery Guillen Bahahahaha no but really!!🤣
The more they hate you the better you were!!
Every performance at this event was an OSCAR worthy actor.
Wow.. This Nominees are the topnotch heavy hitters of that era!! ❤❤❤
Wonderful to see Anthony Hopkins so excited for Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson graciously congratulating him. All five are amazing actors and deserving of the nomination.
I was trying to think of how many of the nominees Emma Thompson has worked with. I don't think she'd worked with Tom until they did "Saving Mr. Banks", but I knew she'd worked with Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Day-Lewis. She and Liam Neeson both star in "Love Actually", but I don't think they have any scenes together. So I guess it's four, because I'm sure she hasn't been in a film with Laurence Fishburne.
wow.. to me all the nominees deserved the oscar here...
The speech itself deserved another Oscar... So deep, true and moving.
This could quite possibly be the best line up of Best Actor nominees in Oscar history. All of the guys were equal in their performances. WOW!
we are going to have Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt this year.
Actually the Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption year was better.
They only missed; Denzel Washington, Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and of course, Al Pacino! lol
You know it's an amazing year when Daniel Day-Lewis doesn't win and you're still thrilled for the winner lol
The best was in ‘74: Jack Lemmon (winner), Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Robert Redford
the speech alone deserved that oscar
Darlan Brasileiro
Agreed.
That’s the best comment I’ve read so far.
Absolutely!
that was a vein glorious speech that attempted to turn to poetry at the end - Daniel Day Lewis lost out for In the Name of Father would knock all the balls out of the court if it came out today. I believe Hanks deserved the Oscar but Im very glad Ricky Gervais is around today.
@Sharon JensenTrue! Only Oscar acceptance speech, as far as I know, to inspire its own movie. Tom asked permission from his teacher and classmate before outing them on national TV.
When you beat Daniel Day Lewis, you know you're good
I was thinking that too lol
Jeez!! Look at all this amazing movies/actors/ parts on the list and even getting left off this year! But Tom Hanks, this was his best role. It's hard to choose between all the amazing roles this year though!
and Anthony Hopkins.....
This is just my opinion...But l think Daniel Day Lewis should've won the best actor oscar for in the name of the father
@Holy shit, it's a talking muffin and also Angela Bassett should've won the best actress oscar for what's love gotta to do with it as well i think
I loved the way the other nominees stood up to applaud Tom amazing actor.
This movie tore my heart out. Tom Hanks gave a magnificent performance. People with AIDS suffer horribly not only from the disease but from the discrimination they face from ignorant people. I pray that people will be more compassionate.
Not anymore, they live long lives now
@@nancydavis4618Not wishing to be flippant but no, not with AIDS, they don't live long lives. By the point their condition has developed into AIDS, their days are numbered before opportunist infections ravage them. It is before HIV develops into full-blown AIDS where people's prospects for longer are greatly improved thanks to anti-retroviral medication preventing their immune systems from being further compromised.
This is hands down one of the most beautiful acceptance speeches
He and his wife, the same Reaction , the same kiss the same look in the next year when he won. Forrest gump!
ENDLESS LOVE
If these films had all come out in separate years, all these men who have won an Oscar!
I really wish it was a tie between Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson. Both were absolutely incredible, and you can’t forget the end of Schindler’s List where Liam had that breakdown, one of the scenes that will always make me cry no matter how many times I watch it
The sincerity of his speech brought tears to my eyes.
You should check anentirely different but equally authentic and moving speech that same event ie same year, from an equally humble and passionate artist with briefs, Bruce Springsteen.
Springsteen should keep his political views to himself.@@fionam7768
Every single one of these actors deserved that award that night... All of those films were exquisite! I didn't realize the field was so stacked that year.
Tom Hanks was so deserving of this Oscar! I respect his craft so much! Philadelphia is one of my favorite movies. It’s cultural impact and social relevancy is undisputed!
Isaac Kappy RIP
mines too!! I just finish watching it
Tom is a class act🎉🌹
Tom Hanks is so incredible that even his acceptance speech inspired a hit movie named In and Out to be made. Tom Hanks is a true legend
"In And Out" is hilarious. Especially when Matt Dillon's character blurts out "And he's gay!" about his former teacher during his Oscars speech.
Yea but didn't he "out" his old teacher?
Tom Hanks? Well, yes, he did, but I heard his former teacher did know about it, not like the teacher in "In And Out."
The incomparable Tom Hanks. He still makes my breath catch with his craft. Love you Tom
Wow! His speech? He’s hit everything
What a gracious thank you speech from Mr. Hanks❤
All brilliant- but Mr Hanks acceptance speech shows a great thespian with an equally extraordinary heart … merci
All of these actors.....LEGENDS
One of the most beautiful speeches I've ever heard at an awards show
This Speech and "My number was A3317." was delivered on the same night, in the same town, on the same event, at the same scene, seperated only by minutes.
Two of the most powerfull speeches ever spoken out loud to a crowd of people.
May we never forget those speeches.
That was some SERIOUS competition that year!
Tom's acceptance speech. My God.
What an incredible speech!
I was waiting for someone to say that - his speech really was riveting. A bit of a testament to what kind of an actor he is too.
All are worth of this award.. Impeccable performances from the best actors in the world..
My God, his humility and articulation are overpowering. He truly is a wonderful man and a world-class actor.
Love Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. This was an excellent movie. Went up against some brilliant actors. One of my favorites to date.
I'm crying, what a beautiful speech.
Forget the Oscars, the other nominees, the whole stuff: listen to his speech. That's brilliant beyond measure. Unless he's pulling us an immense leg and that was secretly crafted over weeks of intense study and rehearsal, this is one of the most memorable impromptu speeches ever done on live events. If there's a medal for speeches, Tom Hanks is my sole runner for the 1st prize.
Personally I did not like his speech but I loved the movie.
Ann landers - why didn't you like his speech?
Tom Hanks was probably surprised that he won, because the competition was pretty stiff. When you're up against Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Laurence Fishburne, you'd be thinking: "What chance do I have?"
I mean tom hanks deserves it but wow what brilliant actors laurence fishbourne liam nesson anthony hopkins wow
And Daniel Day Lewis too
Do you know who is Daniel Day Lewis ?
That category was stacked with such great competition that year
@@benrachid8782 yes, second best actor after Tom hanks.
1993!! WHAT A YEAR FOR MOVIES!!
My God what a brilliant and amazing actor Tom Hanks is. This role was beyond greatness.
Every actor that year was superb.
You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall shout to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support
What a speech
Tom Hanks has inspired me! He is a kind and loving man!
And *brave*. You cannot - I cannot, and I lived thru it - imagine the climate this film was made in, the beliefs held about perfectly sane reasonable people, not only about AIDS but about homosexuality generally. I pray we never will again, for as bad as it is in parts of our world, and I don't pretend it doesn't look like getting worse, we never sink to such lows again in how we accept our fellow humans being seen. Whatever higher power you do it don't believe in, pray they have mercy on us, because so many of us had so little for Their Children.
Tom Hanks said in an interview that he couldn't play that role today and I, as an openly gay man, say that no one else could have played it like he did. He was absolutely AMAZING in that role. I don't care that the actor is straight. It's called acting and he did it better than anyone could have...period.
Awesome speech. Awesome performance . It made my eyes teary
Yeah - me too. He really pulled the film into a personal area of his life and how we should all think about those lost. Good call, Enrico.
In fact the nominations are way more important and objective as they are made by actors only. The winner is chosen by all the members of the Academy.
Love that particular scene. He deserved the oscar for that scene alone
I wish all of them would have won they were all good actors
This was such an incredible year for Best Actor, each nominee deserved it, but Tom edged them out. That speech was brilliant. Tom Hanks is the best actor I've grown up watching.
Glad I grew up in these times with great movies and more importantly honorable people.
And to think he got his big break playing a crossdresser.
WOW what a stellar line up of actors! 😮
Just watched Philadelphia for the 10th time and I’m in tears right now. Had to come here to see Tom hanks acceptance speech . One of my top 5 actors of all time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Incredible nominees. 5 of the most sought after actors in sought after roles. Each one should have won in their own way.
Had Tom Hanks been in another year, it would have gone to Liam Neeson hands down.
Nah! It would be Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner
So trueeeeee all the nominees here won a Oscar🍾🥂
All the performances were absolutely stunning that year
What a great year! Five great actors all giving arguably carreer best performances.
What legends!! All of them
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They all deserved to win, but reason why Hanks win is this speech. Only Neeson could say something so impact and important to that and other generations. I trully believe that Philadelphia and Tom with Denzel with their unbelievable performance helped and maybe still helping a lot of young gays in their difficult life to achieve acceptance. if people still talking about this movie, great actors and this speech 30 years later it really means something. I watched all 5 movies and others 4 actors was really amazing but Tom win was and still is something more.
That speech... Bravo
What a heartfelt speech...this film made me weep. Love Tom Hanks in anything!!!
Wow what a year for great films
I love Tom. Not just as the brilliant actor he is, but as a human. That humanity really shines through his characters and acting, hence the brilliance. His lasting love for his wife is so moving (so was that speech). Philadelphia, a masterpiece that really impacted me when I saw it for the first time and will always do.
What a year - I'm glad Tom won, but all the performances were great! His speech was AMAZING
5 amazing actors in one category sheesh
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They should’ve given him an extra one for his speech. That broke my heart, I could not get enough of it.
What a lovely speech
A humble loving appreciative human being that appeals to our best selves .
THIS IS AN INSANE LIST OF AMAZING MEN IN AMAZING FILMS!!!! I JUST CAN'T
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What a sweetheart! The level of kindness in his speech it's out of this world! He took a chance on a LGBT movie when it was not fashionable at all. His acting in Philadelphia was extremely touching! I Love Tom Hanks ❤
The opera scene always makes me cry
When I saw this movie, as we were leaving the theater I told my fiance, if Tom Hanks doesn't get the Academy Award, something's wrong! I was so happy when he won! ❤ ✌️🤘
All deserving!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
필라델피아에서사람들이어떤 편견을가지는지그러나그런편견을깨뜨리는영화로기억되네요.톰이눈을감고감정절제하면서오페라를가슴으로스며드는장면에나도그랬던기억이있어요.그래서톰의연기는탁월했어요😂😂
Wow what an incredibly tough category from truly iconic films from 1993. So so proud of Tom Hanks for his consecutive wins for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump! Still proud to this day of Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett for their nominations for portraying Ike and Tina as well.
A wonderful year for movies
This is why Tom Hanks is one of our greatest actors.😎😢👍🍻
KILLER GOOD YEAR FOR BEST ACTOR! WHAT A STRONG YEAR!
They all deserved that Oscar!
It's wild this film makes me cry EVERY TIME
This had to be one of the best group of actors ever. Liam in schindlers list I feel should have won but any of these performances are worthy
no the real competition was a year later between tom hanks, john travolta and morgan freeman
I agree. Liam should have won
WHOA! what a year!
I wish they made these types of movies again. Three of these represented true issues that needed to be talked about!
These issues are talked about all the time these days
@@joewhitehead3 not in the same way. These movies made you think and reflect. When these issues are addressed now, people tell you what you should think.
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Gay men whether they had HIV or not felt the sincerity of Tom’s Oscar speech, it needed to be said and it needed to be heard .
What a gold list of nominated !!!
His speech. My God. I remember when he won this. To hear that speech again....I'm in tears!
Funny fact: Emma Thompson introduced Anthony Hopkins who was nominated in the Remains of the day where she starred too. She also starred in In the name of the father, and introduced Daniel day Lewis's performance, too and she was nominated as supporting actress.
The previous year she won the Oscar for Howard's end and the Oscar was presented to her by Anthony Hopkins (her Co star in Howard's End) who won the previous year for silence of the lambs. That was cool.
Five great pictures five tremendous performances but they got it right. Saw all of these movies and Tom Hanks deserved to win it
Great year of great movies
Tom has such a gift for speaking from his heart, with an articulate delivery that moves us all. His portrayal of the dying attorney in Philadelphia established his place forever among the best of Hollywood. Kudos to
THAT is how you accept an entertainment award.
Such a beautiful and eloquent speech. Thank you Tom!
I like the fact that Tom got to give his entire speech, without having music play over him to try and get him to cut it short.
Best Actor, Actress, and Director tend to not get played off.
This was the year I was SO TORN between who should win. Every single one of these actors deserved the Oscar, but only one could win. I can't say I was disappointed that Tom Hanks won over everyone else...I can only say I was disappointed they ALL didn't win one.
I agree 110%...I came back here to see some Oscar vids, and WOW...for any single gentleman in this elite group of 5 to win the 1993 Best Actor...VERY serious competition...