Academy Awards 2008

TOMMY LEE JONES

In the Valley of Elah
Oscar History: Three nominations, one win (for The Fugitive in 1993).
2008 Scorecard: He's won a SAG Award, as part of the cast of No Country for Old Men.
Before He Hit Oscar: The Texan roomed with Al Gore while they attended Harvard.
Let Him Entertain You: "It's no mean calling to bring fun into the afternoons of large numbers of people," Jones, 61, told Time about acting. "That, too, is part of my job and I'm happy to serve."