Best actor in a motion picture, drama
Winner: George Clooney, "The Descendants"
Also nominated: Leonardo DiCaprio, "J. Edgar"; Michael Fassbender, "Shame"; Ryan Gosling, "The Ides of March"; Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"
Winner: George Clooney, "The Descendants"
Also nominated: Leonardo DiCaprio, "J. Edgar"; Michael Fassbender, "Shame"; Ryan Gosling, "The Ides of March"; Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"