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As of 2024, 45 actors and actresses have received two or more Academy Awards in acting categories. Katharine Hepburn holds the record with four Oscars (all Best Actress).
As of 2022, 12 actors and actresses have been nominated for two Academy Awards in the same year. The first was Fay Bainter, who received nominations for her performances in White Banners and Jezebel at the 11th Academy Awards.
Listed below are the 188 actors who have received three or more Academy Award nominations in the acting categories plus the seven actors who have two wins from two nominations. BA = Best Actor/Actress Nominations; BSA = Best Supporting Actor/Actress Nominations
- Glenn Close. Arguably the most famous modern example of a performer who's secured countless Oscar nominations yet never scored a win is Glenn Close. Starting with a Best Supporting Actress nod for her work in "The World According to Garp," Close has secured a total of eight Academy Awards nominations.
- Sigourney Weaver. Considering how often genre fare gets ignored by the Academy Awards, it's quite impressive that Sigourney Weaver scored her first-ever acting Oscar nomination for her second turn as Ellen Ripley in "Aliens."
- Bradley Cooper. Bradley Cooper began his acting career as a fixture of fluffy comedies, but once he hit the ground running as a dramatic performer, the Academy Awards took notice.
- Woody Harrelson. Part of what makes Woody Harrelson such an enjoyable actor is his enduringly breezy vibe. He's perfectly capable of doing unforgettably intense performances, but often, Harrelson excels in playing nonchalant human beings who still manage to capture your attention.
Only actors with at least 4 noms (including wins) are on this list. This list is ranked by the number of acting wins, followed by number of acting noms and the rest by year. #1-7: 3 Wins. #8-44: 2 Wins. #45-139: 1 Win with at least 2 other noms.
Feb 4, 2023 · From Fay Bainter to Scarlett Johansson, some actors have achieved the impossible by getting nominated for an Oscar twice in the same year!
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