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Actor: Laura LinneyFilm: "You Can Count On Me" Nomination: Best Actress Age: 37 Previous Wins for Role: National Society of Film Critics New York Film Critics San Diego Film Critics Toronto Film Critics Previous Noms for Role: Boston Society of Film Critics Chicago Film Critics Golden Globes Golden Satellite Awards Independent Spirit Awards Online Film Critics Screen Actors Guild Awards Character Bio: Laura Linney plays Sammy, a single mother living in her deceased parents home in the small town where she grew up. Sammy seems to have her life in perfect order until her irresponsible, emotional-draining brother returns home asking for money. Linney starts out the movie as a person who is content with her controlled life, but when her brother begins to form a strong bond with her son it forces them both to come to terms and grow. Together, Sammy and her brother come to an understanding that reinvents their relationship with the only family they have -- each other. Linney begins to break Sammy out of the dormant controller into a person willing to rock the boat a bit. This movie is a strong vehicle that showcases Linney's acting ability. This nomination serves as another opportunity to share her talent on the big screen with a larger audience.
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