These are the one or two scene wonders or ensemble performers who really stand out. The films wouldn’t be the same without them, but they sadly do not have a lot to do. They’re the could-be heroes and villains of someone else’s story that stole the spotlight for a brief moment in time.

Here are the Best Performers in Limited Roles in 2012.

bestlimitedperformances2012honorablementions Best Performers in Limited Roles of 2012

Honorable Mentions

  • Elizabeth Banks & John Michael Higgins, Pitch Perfect
  • Toni Collette, Hitchcock
  • Clea DuVall, Argo
  • Tilda Swinton, Moonrise Kingdom
  • Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook
  • Sigourney Weaver, The Cabin in the Woods