Shine (film) Shine (film) Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood and Alex Rafalowicz. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi, and directed by Scott Hicks. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1997, Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 69th Academy Awards for his performance in the lead role.
Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role – Male is an award given as part of its annual Boroplus Gold Awards for TV serials, to recognize a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first awarded in 2007 under the title Best Actor in a Lead Role. A special award called Best Actor – Critics or Best Actor – Jury was also awarded occasionally in 2000s, whose winner was selected by the jury of critics assigned to the function. The jury