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Jaye Davidson (born Alfred Amey; March 21, 1968) is an English model, fashion stylist, and retired actor. He made his acting debut as Dil in the thriller film The Crying Game (1992), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Feb 7, 2020 · The Wild Story of Jaye Davidson, the First Out Black Oscar Nominee | News | Logo TV. In 1992, an unknown actor played a trans woman in "The Crying Game," a hit thriller with a shocking but flawed twist—then all but disappeared. By Lester Fabian Brathwaite. February 7, 2020. / 5:40 PM. Steve Eichner/Getty Images.
He was cast to play Dil in The Crying Game (1992), which became a sleeper hit that shocked audiences worldwide and, in 1992, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Jaye.
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National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA. 1993 Nominee NSFC Award. Best Supporting Actor. The Crying Game.
- March 21, 1968
Jun 8, 2008 · Oscar 1992 JAYE DAVIDSON - YouTubeWatch the memorable moment when Jaye Davidson was nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Crying Game, a groundbreaking thriller that explored gender and ...
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Apr 1, 1993 · The Crying Game had snagged six Academy Award nominations, including one with Davidson’s name on it: Best Supporting Actor. Jaye Davidson came from out of nowhere and, as you’ll see,...
He was cast to play Dil in The Crying Game (1992), which became a sleeper hit that shocked audiences worldwide and, in 1992, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Jaye.