by Leyla MohammedBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff Earlier this week, news broke that Delroy Lindo had received his first Academy Award nomination for his role as Delta Slim in Sinners. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images Speaking of the huge feat, Delroy - who has been acting for over five decades - said that it feels "terrific" to finally be Oscar-nominated. "I'm still processing, if I'm really honest, but it's wonderful. And part of my response has to do with how positive everybody else's response has been. A lot of support, a lot of love.