14 Great Actors Who Never Won The Oscar They Deserved

An Oscar indicates true mastery of the acting craft but sadly not every excellent actor achieves the award. Despite going through some controversies in recent years, the Academy Award remains the most reputable awards show in Hollywood and the statute is still a coveted prize that all actors and actresses pursue.
So it’s a pity that actors who had an outstanding performance in one particular movie or more surprisingly, some other ones, who have graced the silver screen for years, never got an Oscar. And that's why movie buffs try to figure out these famous actors have never been recognized for their achievements with an Academy Award.
Here are 14 great actors that you won’t believe have never got an Oscar. Let’s check them out and freely leave your opinions in the comment section.
These Great Actors Who Never Won an Oscar Are Indeed Talented. 

#1 Robert De Niro in 'Taxi Driver'.

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It’s no doubt that Robert De Niro is a legend. He's dynamic, and diverse, and builds trust from audiences in a way that few actors (if any) can compete with. Taxi Driver is a paradigm-shifting movie that is still influencing our cinematic culture to this day.

#2 Willem Dafoe in Platoon.

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Willem Dafoe has been nominated for an Oscar four times during his career without a win. He should also be nominated for his work in The Lighthouse, and he should win for Platoon.

#3 Toni Collette in 'Hereditary'.

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Surprisingly, the brave man who made it all the way through Hereditary knows that Toni Colette delivers not only her career performance but arguably a decade. Still, horror historically didn't bode well for the Academy and Toni was shunned.

#4 Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond'.

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Leo was snubbed so many times that it was almost funny. It's worth noting that his only Oscar win for "Best Actor" came for the film he (probably) least deserves.It's a shame he lost to Blood Diamond, as it was the performance of his career.

#5 Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Nightcrawler'.

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Continuing with another rebuff, I find it mind-boggling that Jake Gyllenhaal has somehow been passed on for the "Best Actor" considerations with Nightcrawler. Jake is both as magnetic and terrifying as Louis Bloom. The Golden Globes undoubtedly think so, but not the Oscars.

#6 Johnny Depp in 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street'.

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Johnny Depp has gone through his entire career without receiving an Oscar, that’s the truth.There are plenty of instances where he could and should have won, but none is more obvious than Sweeney Todd.

#7 Angela Basset in 'What's Love Got To Do With It'.

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As far as I know, Angela Basset is Tina Turner. She put her whole heart and soul into this performance and received a decade's slap for all she worked so hard for.

#8 Ethan Hawke in 'Training Day'.

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#9 Ralph Fiennes in 'Schindler's List'.

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The look on Ralph Fiennes' face tells you everything you need to know about the performance of S.S. soldier Amon Goeth: cold, calculating, and ruthless.Schindler's List is a film everyone should see at least once in their life.

#10 Saoirse Ronan in 'Lady Bird'.

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Saoirse is a prominent actress who received 4 Oscar nominations under the age of 30. I think the fact that she didn't bring home gold for her heartfelt fun in Lady Bird is just a farce.

#11 Al Pacino in 'The Godfather'.

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Ironically, Pacino was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor", alongside James Caan and Robert Duvall. Marlon Brando won the "Best Actor" award even though he only starred in about a third of the movie.
There's no denying that Brando was brilliant, but the nomination and monument went to Al.

#12 Samuel L. Jackson in 'Pulp Fiction'.

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For someone who doesn't believe that Samuel L.Jackson was robbed, I have three words for you: Ezekiel. Twenty-five. Seventeen. There's actually nothing more to say, as simple as that. Jules deserves to bring home the gold.

#13 Scarlett Johansson in 'JoJo Rabbit'.

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It's not often that an actress gets snubbed twice in the same year, but that's truly what happened to Scarlett. She should have won "Best Actress" for Marriage Story as well as "Best Supporting Actress" for Jojo Rabbit.

#14 Helena Bonham Carter in 'The King's Speech'.

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Helena Bonham Carter all too often gets pigeon-holed as Tim Burton's muse. She's one of the most versatile actresses of her generation, as was on full display during her powerful performance as Queen Elizabeth.