Delroy Lindo

Supporting Actor, Sinners (Delta Slim)

Appears in 1 story

Born: November 18, 1952, Eltham

Education: San Francisco State University, Cinema Department at San Francisco State University

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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'Sinners' breaks 75-year Oscar record with 16 nominations

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As of May 2026: First Oscar nomination at age 73

For 75 years, no film had received more than 14 Oscar nominations. On January 23, 2026, Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'—a vampire horror film set in the 1930s Jim Crow South—broke that record with 16, surpassing 'All About Eve,' 'Titanic,' and 'La La Land.' The Academy also handed out nominations in a new category for the first time since 2001: casting.

Updated May 22