He was always criticized for his acting ability by many critics. Once he earned an Academy Award nomination late in his career, everybody wanted him to be in their projects. Even if it was a smaller role as the nomination was for Best Supporting Actor. They were hoping to catch some of that magic. And on the strength of that nomination I am sure he was getting paid well for those smaller roles.
Those older siblings are always the worst influences! lol
Oh wow! Its so funny how one is being criticized one minute and the next minute, almost everyone wants to be somehow connected to you. Lol! Well, I am sure the magic was able to rub off their movies a little bit...
Yeah, yeah! Lol. If only our parent knew what we (they) watched while they were out.. Heheheh