Happy Birthday, Rosario Dawson!

Today, we're celebrating the 33rd birthday of actress Rosario Dawson. She got her acting start in the 1995 film Kids, but she didn't start to hit it big until her performance in 2001's Josie and the Pussycats, which she followed with a star-making turn in 2002's Men in Black II opposite Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. From there, Dawson appeared in big-time fare such as 2002's 25th Hour, 2004's Alexander and 2005's Sin City. Most recently, audiences have seen Rosario Dawson in the 2011 film Zookeeper, and they'll next be able to see her in the 2012 films Fire with Fire and Gimme Shelter. And so, to celebrate her birthday, I've listed my five favorite of Dawson's performances, and I've found a few clips for your viewing pleasure. Once again, happy birthday, Rosario!

5. Naturelle Rivera

25th Hour (2002)

*****

4. Abernathy

Death Proof (2007)

*****

3. Emily Posa

Seven Pounds (2008)

*****

2. Gail

Sin City (2005)

*****

1. Becky

Clerks II (2006)

Happy Birthday, Philip Seymour Hoffman!

I know I've been posting a lot of birthday lists in the past few days, but when you've got a string of birthdays close together, it's hard for me to leave any particular individual out. The same goes for today's second birthday boy, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman has been a consistent presence on the Hollywood stage, proving himself to be one of the premiere actors around. His three Academy Award nominations - and one win for 2005's Capote - say enough about his critical success as an actor, but I personally believe he should have received much more praise than that. As proof of my fanaticism with Hoffman's work, I've chosen to give you my top ten roles, rather than my usual top five, for his tribute post. So without any further delay, here's my ten favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman roles. Enjoy!

10. Reverend Veasey
Cold Mountain (2003)

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9. Brandt
The Big Lebowski (1998)


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8. The Count
Pirate Radio (2009)


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7. Freddie Miles
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

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6. Scotty J.
Boogie Nights (1997)


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5. Truman Capote
Capote (2005)

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4. Jacob Elinsky
25th Hour (2002)


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3. Father Brendan Flynn
Doubt (2008)


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2. Lester Bangs
Almost Famous (2000)


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1. Allen
Happiness (1998)


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Awards
1998: Nominee - Best Supporting Actor, Comedy
1999: Nominee - Best Cameo or Brief Appearance
2000: Winner - Best Cameo or Brief Appearance
2002: Nominee - Best Supporting Actor, Drama
2008: Nominee - Best Supporting Actor, Drama
2009: Nominee - Best Voice Acting