'I was in bed': How British-born actor Delroy Lindo heard about Oscar nomination

British-born actor Delroy Lindo says he was "in bed" when his son rang to tell him he had been nominated for his first Oscar.

The 73-year-old London-born star told the BBC's Colin Paterson he "never" gave up hope of getting an Academy Award nod.

Lindo was a surprise nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the Vampire horror film Sinners.

Co-star Wunmi Mosaku and Lindo are the only two British actors nominated this year, carrying the UK's hopes at the ceremony next month.

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