Top 5 Political Cameos on the Big Screen
With Oscars on Sunday, a look back at politicians’ moments of film glory.
— -- intro: In honor of the Academy Awards this Sunday, here's a look at the top five politicians-turned-actors who, despite giving their all as supporting actors on the big screen, never heard the five golden words, "And the Oscar goes to..."
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1. Sen. Patrick Leahy
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2. Sen. John McCain
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3. Former Sen. Fred Thompson
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4. Senators Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer, Chuck Grassley, & Orrin Hatch
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5. Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani
ABC News’ Jordyn Phelps, Richard Coolidge, and Gary Westphalen contributed to this report.