United Kingdom, Feb. 28 -- Ethan Hawke feels as though his latest Oscar nomination is a full circle moment in his career.

The 55-year-old star has been nominated in the Best Actor category at next month's Academy Awards for his part in Blue Moon and reflected on the quarter of a century that has passed since he was first recognised for his work in the 2001 film Training Day.

Ethan - who is yet to win despite an Oscar despite four previous nominations - told People: "I was the youngest in my category and now I'm the oldest.

"And it happened so fast. It feels like six years ago that Training Day came out to me in my brain, so it's hard not to think about a lifetime spent doing this.

"I'm incredibly grateful to be here and to still be do...