51. He became the first star of a foreign film to win the Oscar for best actor. 52. He had already conquered the stage with the Mercury Theatre repertory company, formed with actor John Houseman and some of the best actors from across New York. 53. He is a nominee in the Oscar categories of best actor and best screenplay. 54. He is nominated for best actor in a musical. 55. He received three Emmy nominations for best actor in a daytime drama. 56. He simply hired the best actors he could get and let them do their jobs. 57. He never was the greatest singer or the best actor, but he was someone people trusted. 58. He takes what are essentially situation-comedy notions and fills them with the best actors. 59. His partner, Dennis Franz, rightfully won the Emmy for best actor a few weeks ago, but Caruso was nearly as deserving. 60. His role as a married man who indulges in a dangerous tryst earned him a best actor award at the Venice Film Festival. |