Question for my followers: Could or should an actor be nominated for an Oscar based solely on a voice-over performance?
I mean, I guess the obvious ones are Robin Williams (Aladdin) or Bradley Cooper (GOTG 2) or Eddie Murphy (Shrek).
Frank Oz as Yoda, too? Maybe?
But Mercedes McCambridge (The Exorcist) has a stronger case, imo.
That voice is frigging terrifying and the scariest thing in the film.
She literally does sound like what you would expect a demon sent from Hell to sound like.
Honestly, there should be a reserved category for performances like this. Not having your body as a tool while playing a part is difficult, and should be judged on its own merits.
I don’t see why they couldn’t - they already have a category for best animated film, don’t they? Why not recognize the voice actors too?
I know Dwayne Johnson said voicing Maui on Moana was one of the hardest jobs he’s ever done.
It’s a grey area.
They *are* acting. They just aren’t physically there.
It is (obviously) acting, but I think that a separate category for Best Vocal Performance would be the way to go.







