This Cute Christmas Child Is an Oscar Winner in the Making, But Who Is He? (PHOTO)

Who’s this little elf under the Christmas tree? He grew up to be the “Best Actor” — or, at least, the Academy named him so in 1999. He’s known for roles both Shakesperean and alien, both cerebral and cantankerous, both horrible and bossy!

OK, we’ve given you so many hints that you surely know who it is right now, but if your mind hasn’t fully left the weekend behind, don’t strain yourself — click through for the answer!