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Daniel Day-Lewis Awarded Best Actor Oscar For "Lincoln"

Description:Daniel Day-Lewis won a record third best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in "Lincoln." Day-Lewis, 55, was the outright favorite to win the Academy Award for his quiet, intense performance as one of America's most revered presidents as he battled to end slavery and the U.S. Civil War. (1:30)

Source: Reuters

Tags: 2013 academy awards , 2013 oscars , 85th academy awards , award show season 2013