AMY RYAN
Gone Baby Gone
Oscar History: This is Ryan's first Oscar nomination.
2008 Scorecard: She's received five nominations so far, winning the NBR and Critics' Choice Awards.
Before She Hit Oscar: The Queens, N.Y., native attended LaGuardia High School – a.k.a., the Fame school.
Coming to Fruition: " I believe we control our destinies to a point, but what's happening now is a summary of hard work over the years," Ryan, 38, told Newsday. "Part of it is luck – I did happen to meet Ben Affleck, I think he was the tipping point for me. Everything else feels like it's what I've been working toward. I'm surprised and grateful."
