Steven Spielberg 's political drama `` Lincoln '' leads Bafta nominations . Daniel Day-Lewis `` Les Miserables '' and Ang Lee 's `` Life of Pi '' also in contention . Steven Spielberg 's is nominated for best actor for his role as Bafta president . Ang Lee 's is recognized in best actress category for role in `` Les Miserables ''
Steven Spielberg 's political drama `` Lincoln '' leads Bafta nominations . Tom Hooper 's `` Les Miserables '' and Ang Lee 's `` Life of Pi '' also in contention . Daniel Day-Lewis is nominated for best actor for his role as U.S. president . Helen Mirren is recognized in best actress category for role in `` Hitchcock ''