1994 Academy Awards – Actor in a Leading Role Winner and Nominees

Philadelphia

Tom Hanks

When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.

In the Name of the Father

Daniel Day-Lewis

Schindler’s List

Liam Neeson

The Remains of the Day

Anthony Hopkins

What’s Love Got to Do with It

Laurence Fishburne