In 1999, Spacey acted alongside Annette Bening in Sam Mendes' "American Beauty". In the film he played the role of Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father and advertising executive who lusts after his teenage daughter's best friend. Spacey won his second Oscar this time for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In his acceptance speech he dedicated his Oscar to Jack Lemmon praising him as an influence, mentor, and father figure. He also stated, "[Lemmon's] performance in "The Apartment" stands as one of the finest we've ever had".