Christian Bale, Vice
Bale co-starred alongside veteran actress Irene Papas in 2001’s Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, and Papas co-starred with Hayley Mills in 1964’s The Moon-Spinners, produced by Walt.
Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born
Cooper famously lent his voice to Rocket Raccoon in both the original Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—the latter of which costarred Kurt Russell, who enjoyed a long career with Disney as a youngster and an adult, starring in films like 1966’s Follow Me, Boys!
Willem Dafoe, At Eternity’s Gate
Nominee Willem Dafoe co-starred in 1994’s Clear and Present Danger with actor Dean Jones, who starred in 1965’s That Darn Cat!, co-produced by Walt.
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek appeared in 2006’s Night at the Museum with Dick Van Dyke, who famously played Bert the chimney sweep in 1964’s Mary Poppins.
Viggo Mortensen, Green Book
There are two degrees between Mortensen and Walt—the actor appeared in 1985’s Witness with Czech-Canadian actor Jan Rubeš, who played Carl Nurmi in 1963’s The Incredible Journey.
Yalitza Aparicio, Roma
Aparicio’s nominated performance in Roma was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who directed 1995’s A Little Princess, which featured actor Arthur Malet as Charles Randolph. Malet also appeared in 1964’s Mary Poppins, as Mr. Dawes Jr.—a role that, incidentally, was recently assumed by Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins Returns.
Glenn Close, The Wife
Close is only two degrees away—she costarred in 1994’s The Paper with Clint Howard, who provided the voice of Junior the elephant in 1967’s The Jungle Book… the last film to be produced by Walt Disney before his passing in late 1966.
Olivia Colman, The Favourite
This British actress is three degrees away from Disney, having appeared in 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express with Kenneth Branagh, who costarred in the BBC’s 1983 production of To the Lighthouse with Michael Gough. Gough appeared in 1953’s Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue.
Lady Gaga, A Star is Born
Lady Gaga appeared in 2014’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For with actor Christopher Lloyd—who costarred in 1990’s Why Me?… That film also featured Michael Pollard, who played Digby in Disney’s 1963 film Summer Magic.
Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?
McCarthy starred in 2016’s The Boss alongside Kathy Bates, who appeared in 1991’s Fried Green Tomatoes with Jessica Tandy. In 1958, Tandy appeared in The Light in the Forest, produced by Walt Disney.