For which film did Meredith receive his first Academy Award nomination?
The Day of the Locust
Rocky
Foul Play
Clash of the Titans
Answer
Meredith's first Academy Award nomination was for his role in "The Day of the Locust." This 1975 film, directed by John Schlesinger, is an adaptation of Nathaniel West's novel of the same name. Meredith played the role of Homer Simpson, a struggling actor who becomes entangled in the superficial and decadent world of Hollywood.
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