Sentence examples for lead actor for from inspiring English sources

Alec Guinness won lead actor for his portrayal of a British colonel leading fellow prisoners of war in building a railroad bridge for the Japanese, that an American officer (William Holden) schemes to destroy.

Farhan Akhtar (the co-host) won best male lead actor for his starring role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Deepika Padukone won best female lead actor for her role in Chennai Express.

They find a lead actor for their big DIY action flick when the French exchange group arrives.

Michael C. Hall received his second Emmy nomination as lead actor for the title role in "Dexter".

Mr. Jones won Tonys for "The Great White Hope" in 1969 and "Fences" in 1987 and he's nominated as lead actor for "The Best Man," as well.

The team reunited with their lead actor for political drama Party Tricks which ran for one season and will not return in 2015.

Here – the film is due to be released in January – I shall restrain myself, Ishiguro-like, and praise all three lead actors for their work.

Steenbergen praised both the writers and the lead actors for making the "[exposition scenes] still feel natural, for the most part", and noted Ackles and Padalecki were "instantly convincing as brothers".

How did you find the lead actors for "Hunger Games?" I had a very strong sense when I saw "Winter's Bone" that Jennifer Lawrence was going to be the right person.

Jeff Bridges wins Leading Actor, for "Crazy Heart," as a substitute for a life-achievement award.

Have a flick through our gallery of gorgeous dresses and dapper suits below: Smith is favourite to win her second Leading Actress gong for Cilla this evening, with Cumberbatch the bookie's bet for Leading Actor for Sherlock.