Bruno Pugh
The Oscars are often regarded as the pinnacle of success in the film industry, but some incredibly talented actors have yet to win this coveted award. Despite their exceptional performances and enduring legacies, these stars remain absent from the list of Academy Award winners. Here, we spotlight 15 remarkable actors whose brilliance has yet to be recognized by an Oscar.
Glenn Close
With a staggering eight Oscar nominations under her belt for standout performances in classics like The Big Chill, Fatal Attraction, and Dangerous Liaisons, this acclaimed actress has yet to clutch the coveted golden statuette. Her latest shot at Oscar glory in 2021 was thwarted by Yuh-Jung Youn, leaving Glenn Close still waiting in the wings for that elusive win.
Bradley Cooper
Recently nominated for Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture for his brilliant performance in Maestro, the actor has received an incredible 12 Oscar nominations without a win. His diverse work includes films like Silver Linings Playbook, A Star Is Born, and Joker, showcasing his acting, writing, directing, and producing talents.
Michelle Williams
While Michelle has bagged five nominations in her illustrious career, she has yet to win an Oscar. Her nominated roles include Brokeback Mountain (2005), Blue Valentine (2010), My Week with Marilyn (2011), Manchester by the Sea (2016), and The Fabelmans (2022). Even with such impressive performances, the coveted accolade remains elusive for Williams.
Isabelle Huppert
Despite collaborating with cinematic legends for half a century, Isabelle Huppert’s Oscar recognition remains surprisingly scarce. Her filmography boasts partnerships with visionaries like Godard, Pialat, Haneke, Denis, and Hong, spanning an impressive five decades. Yet, only her role in Verhoeven’s provocative 2016 film “Elle” finally earned her an Academy Award nod.
Ethan Hawke
From indie gems to blockbusters, Ethan Hawke’s cinematic journey traverses an impressive array of films like “Reality Bites,” the “Before” trilogy and “Gattaca.” While he’s graced the Oscar spotlight four times, twice for acting in “Training Day” and “Boyhood,” and twice for writing with “Before Sunset” and “Before Midnight,” the golden statue has eluded his grasp.
Johnny Depp
Even though Johnny Depp has three Best Actor nominations, he hasn’t bagged an Oscar yet. His nods came for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Finding Neverland (2004), and lastly, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), but he lost to Sean Penn, Jamie Foxx, and Daniel Day-Lewis, respectively.
Liam Neeson
Nominated for best actor in 1994, Liam Neeson delivered a career-defining performance in the Holocaust drama Schindler’s List. Despite this, he lost to Tom Hanks, who won his first two consecutive best-actor awards for Philadelphia and then Forrest Gump. This loss was seen as a major upset by many.
Ian McKellen
Despite his two Oscar nods for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” and “Gods and Monsters,” this acting powerhouse hasn’t snagged the golden figure yet. But don’t feel too bad for him! His trophy case is still full, boasting an impressive collection of seven Olivier awards, a Tony, and a Golden Globe.
Edward Norton
Edward Norton has been nominated three times but has never won an Oscar. He was up for Best Supporting Actor twice—in 1997 for Primal Fear and 2015 for Birdman—and Best Actor once in 1999 for American History X, but lost to Cuba Gooding Jr., J.K. Simmons, and Roberto Benigni, respectively.
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver’s incredible performances landed her Oscar nods for three films: “Aliens,” “Working Girl,” and “Gorillas in the Mist.” In fact, 1989 was a record-breaking year for Weaver as she became one of the few actors ever to score two acting nominations at once. Yet, despite these impressive feats, the coveted recognition has yet to come her way.
Ralph Fiennes
Just like his co-star Liam Neeson from Schindler’s List, Fiennes got an Oscar nomination in 1994, but Tommy Lee Jones took home the trophy that year. Fiennes got another shot at the Oscars in 1996 for his lead role in The English Patient, but this time, Geoffrey Rush walked away a winner.
Stanley Tucci
Despite impressive roles in films such as “Julie & Julia” and the co-directed “Big Night,” Stanley Tucci’s Oscar recognition has been limited. His standout performance in “The Lovely Bones” earned him a single nomination, leaving the 2010 ceremony without a win. However, he also received nods from BAFTA and the Golden Globes for the same role.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams has been nominated six times for the Oscar awards but has yet to win. She was nominated five times for Best Supporting Actress, including Doubt (2009), The Fighter (2011), and Vice (2019), each time losing to a fellow actress. Her first nomination for Best Actress came in 2014, where Cate Blanchett ultimately won.
Saoirse Ronan
Already a four-time Oscar nominee at just 29, Saoirse Ronan’s remarkable career began with her first nod for Atonement when she was only 13. With acclaimed performances in Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women, she’s a strong contender for future wins, especially with buzz building for her role in The Outrun.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has received three Oscar nominations throughout his career, though he hasn’t won any of them, and it’s been over twenty years since his last nod. In 2023, there was a buzz about him possibly earning a fourth nomination for “Top Gun: Maverick,” which didn’t happen, but the film’s Best Picture nomination means Cruise is now a four-time nominee thanks to his producing role.
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