The effect is like seeing a favorite actor in a surprise movie cameo: first confusion, then surprise and finally enjoyment.

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Mr. Plummer is the supporting-actor favorite at the Oscars.

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He earned a People's Choice Award in 1979, 1982 and 1983 as all-around male entertainer of the year, and was picked as favorite motion picture actor on that show in 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983 and 1984.

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Hobbs is an actor, famous for playing "America's favorite dad" on TV, who decides to stay at home with his three kids after his sitcom comes to an end and his wife (Alanna Ubach) goes back to work as an actress.

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Affleck was also nominated for the Leading Actor award, but that prize went to Daniel Day-Lewis, the favorite not only of the bookies but of his peers, including fellow nominee Hugh Jackman.

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Give the brand credit for rolling out this amusing video featuring actor Ken Jeong, but how about asking Facebook fans and Twitter followers where their favorite bars are or simply what sports teams they are most passionate about and why?

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