OVERLAY REPORT

For the film *The Incredibles* (2004), several actors received recognition for their voice roles, primarily through industry-specific awards like the **Annie Awards** and the **Visual Effects Society Awards**, as major ceremonies like the Oscars and Golden Globes did not have individual categories for voice acting at the time. Below is the specific detail of the wins and nominations for individual actors and the competition they faced: ### **1. Brad Bird (as Edna Mode)** Although he was the film's director, Brad Bird provided the voice for the eccentric fashion designer Edna Mode and was the only individual from the cast to win a major voice-acting award. * **Award:** **Annie Award** for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production (**Winner**). * **Who he was up against:** * **Samuel L. Jackson** – *The Incredibles* (as Frozone) * **Antonio Banderas** – *Shrek 2* (as Puss in Boots) * **Tony Anselmo** – *Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers* (as Donald Duck) * **Rob Paulsen** – *Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers* (as The Troubadour) ### **2. Samuel L. Jackson (as Lucius Best / Frozone)** Jackson received significant praise for his "cool" portrayal of Frozone, earning him a nomination alongside his director. * **Award:** **Annie Award** for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production (Nominated). * **Who he was up against:** The same group listed above; he lost to his co-star/director **Brad Bird**. ### **3. Craig T. Nelson (as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible)** Nelson was recognized through a unique technical category that honors the combined work of the actor and the animators. * **Award:** **Visual Effects Society (VES) Award** for Outstanding Performance by an Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture (**Winner**). * **Who he was up against:** * **Michael Jeter** – *The Polar Express* (as the characters Steamer and Smokey) * **Shark Tale** (The character "Angie") * **Shark Tale** (The character "Oscar") ### **4. Spencer Fox (as Dashiell "Dash" Parr)** The young actor who voiced Dash was nominated for his debut film performance. * **Award:** **Young Artist Award** for Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Artist (Nominated). * **Who he was up against:** He lost to **Brittany Murphy** for *King of the Hill* (voice-over role as Luanne Platter). ### **5. The Lead Ensemble (Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox)** The main family was nominated as a group for their chemistry and performance. * **Award:** **MTV Movie Award** for Best On-Screen Team (Nominated). * **Who they were up against:** * **Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson** – *Wedding Crashers* (**Winners**) * **Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and David Koechner** – *The 40-Year-Old Virgin* * **Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint** – *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* * **Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis** – *Fantastic Four* ### **Summary of Major Awards (Film Level)** While individual actors were rarely nominated at the highest levels, the film's collective voice acting was frequently cited in general "Best Animated Feature" wins: * **Academy Awards:** Won **Best Animated Feature** and **Best Sound Editing**. * **Golden Globes:** Nominated for **Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy**. * **BAFTA Awards:** Won **Best Feature Film** (Children's Category). (Note: This summary was generated by Gemini 3.0 Flash + Search)