He played Victor Allan Miller , a veteran actor who is convinced that he is going to be nominated for an Academy Award .
Shearer had a major role in the Guest - directed parody of Oscar politicking For Your Consideration in 2006 .
Shearer played Victor Allan Miller , a veteran actor who is convinced that Shearer is going to be nominated for an Academy Award .
Shearer had a major role in the Guest - directed parody of Oscar politicking For Your Consideration in 2006 .