RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: July 26, 1959

Background: Spacey is a New Jersey native of English and Welsh descent. He graduated as valedictorian of Chatsworth High School, where he appeared in a school production of "The Sound of Music" opposite Mare Winningham. He tried his hand at stand-up comedy before attending Juilliard from 1979 to 1981.

Filmography: He performed in several stage productions during the 1980s and won a Tony Award in 1991 for "Lost in Yonkers." His early TV roles include "Wiseguy" (1988) and episodes of "Crime Story" and "L.A. Law." In 1992 he starred in the film "Glengarry Glen Ross," adapted from David Mamet's play. His breakthrough role was in 1995's "The Usual Suspects," which won him the first of two Oscars. He appeared in several acclaimed films, including "Seven" and "L.A. Confidential," before winning his second Oscar for 1999's "American Beauty." Since then, he has appeared in "The Shipping News" (2001), "Beyond the Sea" (2004), "Superman Returns" (2006), "The Men Who Stare At Goats" (2009), and most recently "Casino Jack" (2010).
 

Academy Awards: Wins - Best Actor ("American Beauty," 2000); Best Supporting Actor ("The Usual Suspects," 1996)

Emmy Awards:

Best TV Movie Nomination
"Bernard and Doris" (2008); lost to "Recount"

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Recount" (2008); lost to Paul Giamatti ("John Adams")

Grammy Awards:

Best Soundtrack Album Nomination
"Beyond the Sea" (2006); lost to "Ray"

Tony Awards: Win - Best Featured Actor in a Play ("Lost in Yonkers," 1991)

Best Actor in a Play Nomination
"The Iceman Cometh" (1999); lost to Brian Dennehy ("Death of a Salesman")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Drama Actor Nominations
"The Shipping News" (2002); lost to Russell Crowe ("A Beautiful Mind")
"American Beauty" (2000); lost to Denzel Washington ("The Hurricane")

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nominations
"Casino Jack" (2011); lost to Paul Giamatti ("Barney's Version")
"Beyond the Sea" (2005); lost to Jamie Foxx ("Ray")

Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"The Usual Suspects" (1996); lost to Brad Pitt ("Twelve Monkeys")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Recount" (2009); lost to Paul Giamatti ("John Adams")

SAG Awards: Wins - Best Film Ensemble ("American Beauty," 2000); Best Film Actor ("American Beauty," 2000)

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"L.A. Confidential" (1999); lost to "The Full Monty"

Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"The Usual Suspects" (1996); lost to Ed Harris ("Apollo 13")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Recount" (2009); lost to Paul Giamatti ("John Adams")