Best Supporting Actor 1989: Results

5. Dan Aykroyd in Driving Miss Daisy- Aykroyd is not given much to do, but he adds a nice charm, as well as a descent amount of humor to the part.

4. Marlon Brando in A Dry White Season- Marlon Brando is in basically two scenes, and he is good in them both, although not amazing.

3. Denzel Washington in Glory- Although he overacts a bit at the beginning of the film, after that he gives a consistently effective performance particularly in his quiet scenes where he shows the true beliefs of the character.

2. Danny Aiello in Do The Right Thing- Aiello's performance is great throughout the film and manages to make a fascinating character. Aiello always stays true to the part, and life as he gives a interesting characterization of a man who believes in what he has built more than anything else.

1. Martin Landau in Crimes and Misdemeanors- Although Landau is clearly the lead in the film I do not disqualify therefore Landau is my choice. Landau gives a powerful and haunting performance as a man who confronts his morals, and looks into his own soul when faced with his crimes.

Deserving Performances:
Hugh O'Connor in My Left Foot
Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade