the perform was in"what mark eatoning gilbert gray." he was 19. >> being nominated with these people is like being nominated against top heavyweights. i'm definitely nervous but at the same time it's just -- it's an honored nervousness. i'm so happy to be here. >> tommy lee jones pulled off a big upset that year for "the fugitive." he was a veteran. they liked t this category. >> leo waited 11 years for his next nomination. 2005 "the aviator. "he was so excited. the oscars was the first he ever walked a red carpet with then girlfriend gisele bundchen. >> i have my mom and my girlfriend with me rooting for me tonight. a good support system. >> a lot of weeks leading up to this. >> certainly. a lot years. >> romper room. >> t my -- yes, that was my first acting role. >> far cry from romper room >> roger that. >> his aviator beat. forest whitaker's last king of diamond. >> what do you do to get ready for big day? >> i thankfully got a lot of sleep. tremendous amount of sleep. i'm actually awake and in the moment. which feels good. >> you d