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February 18, 2026
Actors with the Most Oscar Nominations Who Never Won
It's a known fact that not every actor nominated for an Oscar takes home the golden statue, and the ten actors on the list below are no exception. What sets these talented individuals apart is that they are the actors with the most nominations in Academy history who have never won an award in any acting category.
TL;DR
- Ten actors with the most Oscar nominations have never won an award in an acting category.
- Some actors on the list are deceased and will never win, while others are still active.
- Peter O'Toole and Glenn Close lead the list with eight nominations each without a win.
- Other notable actors mentioned include Richard Burton (7 nominations), Amy Adams (6 nominations), and Thelma Ritter (6 nominations).
- Albert Finney, Irene Dunne, Michelle Williams, Bradley Cooper, and Annette Bening each have five nominations without a win.
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