10 Most Nominated Actors Without an Oscar

These actors have received multiple Oscar nominations but never won. Here are Hollywood’s greatest performers still missing an Academy Award.

Glenn Close (8 Nominations)

One of the most nominated actors without an Oscar.

Best Actress nods for Fatal Attraction, The Wife, and more.

Lost to Olivia Colman in 2019, one of the biggest Oscar upsets.

Peter O'Toole (8 Nominations)

Received an Honorary Oscar in 2003.

Holds the record for most Best Actor nominations without winning.

Starred in Lawrence of Arabia and The Lion in Winter.

Richard Burton (7 Nominations)

Nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Becket.

Despite his legendary career, he never won an Oscar.

Deborah Kerr (6 Nominations)

Known for From Here to Eternity and The King and I.

Received an Honorary Oscar in 1994.

Amy Adams (6 Nominations)

Still actively working and could win in the future.

One of the most respected modern actresses.

Nominated for American Hustle, Vice, Arrival, and more.

Thelma Ritter (6 Nominations)

Holds the record for most Best Supporting Actress nominations.

Starred in All About Eve and Pickup on South Street.

Annette Bening (5 Nominations)

Nominated for American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right, and more.

One of the most respected actresses in Hollywood.

Bradley Cooper (5 Nominations)

Could eventually win, like Leonardo DiCaprio did.

Recognized for A Star Is Born, American Sniper, and Maestro.

Has been nominated for 12 Oscars across five categorie

Willem Dafoe (4 Nominations)

Known for his versatility and intense performances.

Nominated for Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Florida Project, and At Eternity’s Gate.

Mark Ruffalo (4 Nominations)

A powerhouse performer still awaiting his Oscar moment.

Nominated for Spotlight, Foxcatcher, The Kids Are All Right, and Poor Things.

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