Best Actors Never to Win a Oscar
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The Oscars have been quite accurate in their portrayals of actors who have had amazing performances, but there are many very talented actors who have never won the prestigious award. Here is a list of the top 20 actors never to win an Oscar.
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1.
Kevin Bacon
58 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Maria Bello
57 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Gary Oldman
57 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Brad Pitt
50 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Viggo Mortensen
40 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Woody Harrelson
Woody career began in theater, but he quickly cast for a role on Cheers. It wasn’t until the hit “White Men Can’t Jump” that he gained legitiment box office success.
40 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Sigourney Weaver
36 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Ralph Fiennes
29 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Julianne Moore
26 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Glenn Close
23 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Jeff Daniels
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Peter O’Toole
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock worked her way from television and feature films, to one of the most popular actor in Hollywood. She has started in many successful films and has given a lot of memorable performances.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is far more than a just a handsome face. For most of his career he was probably one of the most under rated talents of his time. It is a shame that he didn’t really gain attention until his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Disney hit Pirates of the Caribbean.
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Steve Martin
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Alan Rickman
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Laura Linney
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Leonardo Dicaprio
Leonardo Dicaprio is not one to run away from difficult roles. Throughout the years he has had dazzling performances in movies such as Titanic and The Departed. Leonard has had a very diverse acting career and has done everything from commercials to love stories.
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Martin Sheen
-6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Jim Carrey
A lot can be said against Jim Carrey, but when it comes down to it, nobody can do what he does. Jim Carrey has kept us laughing for years for his crazy antics and hilarious on screen persona.
-38 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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