BUZZMETER

1. Daniel Day-Lewis,

“There Will Be Blood”

2. Denzel Washington,

“American Gangster”

3. Johnny Depp, “Sweeney Todd”

4. George Clooney,

“Michael Clayton”

5. Tom Hanks,

“Charlie Wilson’s War”

Best actor: Daniel Day-Lewis narrowly slipped into the lead in this week’s panelist polling but it’s a close call. Eleven actors captured first-place votes.