7 Oscar Nominees Like Youve Never Seen Them

1. Joaquin Phoenix: Superkid

This clip, taken from a 1989 episode of Superboy, shows a young Joaquin Phoenix -- with flowing blonde hair, we might add -- standing up to schoolyard bullies in the best way possible. Spoiler alert: He gets the girl, too. Phoenix is up for a Best Actor award for his performance in The Master. Video courtesy of YouTube, Superboyrob

Click here to view this gallery.

Joaquin Phoenix as an '80s superhero -- plus more. Check out our list of this year's Oscar nominees' lesser-known sides.

More About: Awards, Entertainment, Film, Oscars 2013, video galleries