Delroy Lindo was in bed when he found out he had received his first Oscar nomination

British actor Delroy Lindo says he was “in bed” when his son rang to tell him he had been nominated for his first Oscar.

The 73-year-old London-born star told the BBC’s Colin Patterson he “never” gave up hope of getting an Academy Award nod.

Lindo was a surprise nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the Vampire horror film Sinners.

Co-star Wunni Mosaku and Lindo are the only two British actors nominated this year, carrying the UK’s hopes at the ceremony next month.