8 Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar


An Oscar is indubitably the single greatest recognition an actor can get. Even getting nominated is an orgasmic experience for an actor. Over the years, the Oscars have acted as a spring-board for the great thespians of the industry into global stardom and artistry legacy. The best artists compete for this accolade, which provokes unremitting emotions from the winners in their speeches. Their grit, sweat, and hard work are enough to drive them to give evocative and harrowing performances. But it is not always the case. There have been quite a few actors in the industry who haven’t won the Oscar, despite their multiple brilliant performances. The following list mentions most overdue actors who have never won an Oscar — but certainly deserve.
8. Oscar Isaac
He is probably the least known actor on the list. The irony-clad name and not winning the Oscar, he has a chiseled body of work. Very selective with his work, Oscar Isaac has appeared in critically acclaimed films like ‘Inside Llweyn Davis’, ‘The Two Faces of January’, ‘Drive’, ‘Ex-Machina’, ‘Balibo’, ‘A Most Violent Year’ and commercial blockbusters like ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ and Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. He has also had successful appearances on TV with ‘Show Me a Way’ garnering universal acclaim, fetching him a Golden Globe. His varied catalogue of work has brought acclaim and plaudits from filmy pundits. He is known for his spectrum of diverse and ethnic roles, portraying almost 20 different nationalities in his career.
7. Edward Norton
6. Kevin Bacon
5. Will Smith
4. Ralph Fiennes
The English actor perhaps was robbed of one at the 1994 awards, losing out to Tommy Lee Jones‘ ‘The Fugitive’ for his emulsifying portrayal of war-crimes clad Amon Goth in Spielberg‘s ‘Schindler’s List’. His performance received inundating love and acclaim, much like the film. His illustrious portmanteau of films include ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, appearing as the antagonist Voldemort in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, ‘The Constant Gardener’, ‘Quiz Show’, ‘A Bigger Splash’ and ‘The English Patient’. Not only has he appeared in mainstream films, but he also has credible stage credits. Trained at the Royal Academy of Arts, Ralph Fiennes has established himself as a truly magnanimous thespian of arts, delivering moving and provocative performances.
3. Tom Cruise
The quintessential chocolate boy of the industry. Tom Cruise has established himself as a true superstar of Hollywood, channeling his acting prowess in independent and commercial features. A career spanning almost three decades, his filmography includes films like ‘Top Gun‘, ‘Magnolia‘, ‘Born on 4th of July’, ‘Minority Report’, ‘A Few Good Men‘ and the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise. He’s true to the soul acting has been widely hailed as distinctive and unique by critics. They have often heralded his charm and the vulnerability he brings to the character. The icing on the cake is the bizarre fact that he does all his own stunts, bringing authenticity and credibility on screen, With three academy nominations and no wins, it remains one of the greatest modern tragedies.
2. Jake Gyllenhaal
1. Johnny Depp
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