Academy Award for Best Actor: Iconic Winners & Historic Moments

The Oscar for Best Actor honors outstanding lead performances in film history.

Daniel Day-Lewis

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Cillian Murphy

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Sidney Poitier

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Adrien Brody

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Jack Nicholson

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Peter Finch

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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Spencer Tracy

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Celebrating Excellence

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The Oscar for Best Actor honors outstanding lead performances in film history.

The Oscar for Best Actor honors outstanding lead performances in film history.

Best Actor Award

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis, a three-time winner, is known for his unmatched acting skills.

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy won Best Actor in 2024 for his powerful role in Oppenheimer.

Sidney Poitier

In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black actor to win Best Actor.

Adrien Brody

At 29, Adrien Brody won for The Pianist, making Oscar history.

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson, a two-time winner, holds multiple Best Actor nominations.

Peter Finch

Peter Finch won posthumously for Network in 1977, a rare Oscar moment.

Leonardo DiCaprio

After many nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio won for The Revenant.

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy earned nine nominations, winning Best Actor twice.

Celebrating Excellence

The Best Actor Oscar honors unforgettable performances that define cinema.