Delroy Lindo shares how his son told him he was nominated for his first Oscar

Veteran actor Delroy Lindo, star of Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods,' shared his emotional reaction to receiving his first-ever Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor during an interview on 'CBS Mornings' in March 2021, explaining how his son broke the news to him when he wasn't even watching the nominations announcement. During the conversation, the 65-year-old performer expressed profound gratitude for the prestigious recognition, stating 'it's special. It is a big deal,' highlighting the significance of this milestone in his decades-long career. Lindo revealed that he had been completely unaware of the nominations announcement and was at home when his son informed him of the exciting news, adding an authentic and personal dimension to his reaction to the honor. The nomination for 'Da 5 Bloods' marked a long-awaited acknowledgment for an actor whose talent had been evident in films like 'Crooklyn' and 'Get Shorty' but had not previously been recognized by the Academy.