Top 5 Actors Who Haven't Won An Oscar

I was going to write a review of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', which was released today, yet sadly my local cinema wasn't showing it (which destroyed me to a huge emotional extent). So instead, I decided on the spot just to do a list of talented actors who have surprisingly never won an Oscar. I touched this topic last week in my other article about the Oscars, so I just thought I should explore it further. Clearly there are hundreds of incredible actors who have not bagged an Academy Award, but I've tried to narrow it down to the top 5...

5. Edward Norton

  Eddie Norton is a man with an extremely pleasant nature, but also a sensational yet unrecognised acting career. He has stared in many cult thrillers, his most know being 'Fight Club', 'American History X' and his brilliant debut 'Primal Fear'. Norton's performances can be relatable to stirring to hilarious, and I find that it's insane how he has never won an Oscar award.

4. Albert Finney

  This British treasure has won many BAFTAS, Golden Globes and Emmys, and has been nominated for an Oscar five times, but still hasn't won one. He has received great credit for his roles in 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'Under the Volcano' and 'The Dresser', making even the coldest of souls seem likable in his completely outstanding performances. Thankfully, even in his late 70s he's still working today.

 

3. Leonardo DiCaprio

In these days, Leonardo DiCaprio seems to be everyone's favourite non-Oscar winning actor, and that's very understandable. He's been in many highly acclaimed films like 'Titanic', 'Blood Diamond' and 'Django Unchained', and gives thrilling, powerful performances in each of his roles. Having been nominated for an Academy Award 3 times without a win, it's easy to see how people get very very frustrated when this talent is yet to win. 

2. Gary Oldman

  This cinematic shapeshifter has played almost every role imaginable. From a drug dealer, to a punk rock star, to a wizard's godfather, to a British interlligence agent, it's hard to find one role he can't play. By vividly expressing emotion and personality in each if his characters, Oldman has gained the status as one of the best actors of his time, yet with still no Oscars.

1. Peter O'Toole 

  In my last post, I talked about the talent of the tragically deceased Peter O'Toole; the man with the nominations but never the award. He has starred in highly claimed films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Becket' and 'The Lion in Winter'. With striking looks, a memorable voice, bundles of talent, and a 60 year career, he has been nominated for an Academy Award a record breaking 8 times, yet has never once seized it, which I think is truly an abomination.

Honourable Mentions: Johnny Depp, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Amy Adams, Ewan McGregor & Julianne Moore

- Hayley