Standing Ovation

David Alan Basche on Mark Rylance in 'La Bête'

The star of TV Land's "The Exes" was inspired by Mark Rylance's big comic choices.

Aldis Hodge on Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight'

The star of TNT's "Leverage" pays tribute to an Oscar-winning interpretation of Batman's most villainous nemesis.

Johnathan McClain on James Earl Jones in 'Fences'

The star of "Retired at 35" was inspired by James Earl Jones' Tony-winning performance in August Wilson's drama.

Marissa Jaret Winokur On Patti LuPone in 'Gypsy'

Tony Award-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur on Patti LuPone's performance in "Gypsy," and wrapping your baby up like a "baked potato."

Charlie Hofheimer on Geoffrey Rush in 'Shine'

The actor currently appearing in "The Lyons" and on "Mad Men" praises Geoffrey Rush's complete immersion in "Shine."

Daniel Gillies on Casey Affleck in 'The Assassination of Jesse James'

The star of NBC's "Saving Hope" praises the difficult choices made by the Oscar-nominated Affleck in the psychological western.

Erica Dasher On Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel in 'Irreversible'

The star of ABC Family's "Jane by Design" on two naturalistic performances in gasper Noe's reverse-order thriller.

Ashley Rickards on Sally Field in 'Sybil'

The star of MTV's "Awkward" on Sally Field's shattering Emmy-winning performance as a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder.

Julia Murney on Audra McDonald in 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess'

Julia Murney of "The Wild Party" and "Wicked" celebrates Audra McDonald's work in the Gershwin revival.

Connor Paolo on Robert Shaw in 'Jaws'

The star of ABC's "Revenge" and the CW's "Gossip Girl" on Robert Shaw's performance in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster.