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7 Actors with Most Academy Awards: From Katharine Hepburn to Frances McDormand
Getting recognition and praise at the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is every actor's dream. Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 1929, the Oscars are not just about handing out a few trophies in the filmmaking circle, it is undoubtedly the most defining moment in an actor's career. For nearly a century, the golden statuettes have been seen as a symbol of cinematic excellence. It signifies that an actor's craft is not just appreciated by his fans but also by industry veterans. Bagging an Oscar or even just a nomination can completely change an actor's career, making him a massive star overnight. These are some actors who have not just tasted the Oscar glory once but several times. Katharine Hepburn has the most Oscars win for acting, followed by Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson among others. Here are seven actors with the most Oscar wins! Katharine Hepburn Number of Oscars: 4 Best Known For: Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), On Golden Pond (1981) First Win: Morning Glory (1933) Key Accomplishments: Katherine Hepburn, known as Hollywood's leading lady, has an impressive career that spanned over six decades. She was nominated for an impressive 12 times at the Oscars, and she won the Best Actress award for Morning Glory, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond. Born in Connecticut, Hepburn was an outspoken and free-spirited woman, which often reflected in the roles she picked and portrayed. She proved her acting prowess in several genres and acted in over 44 feature films, 8 telemovies, and over 30 stage plays. She died at the age of 96 in 2003. Daniel Day-Lewis Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), Lincoln (2012) First Win: My Left Foot (1989) Key Accomplishments: Daniel Day-Lewis won three Oscars in the Best Actor category and is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema. After making a mark as an actor in theatre, he played pivotal roles in over two dozen films and several television shows. His performance as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln (2012) was highly praised by critics and fans. Apart from the three Oscar wins, he was nominated for the Academy Award for three more films, including Gangs of New York (2002) and Phantom Thread (2017). He retired from acting in 2017. Frances McDormand Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Fargo (1996), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Nomadland (2020) First Win: Fargo (1996) Key Accomplishments: Apart from winning three Oscars in the Best Actress category, Frances McDormand also won Best Picture as a producer for Nomadland (2020). In her career spanning over four decades, she has been involved in over five dozen projects as an actor and producer. After appearing in several television roles in the '80s, she gradually moved to films and earned praise for her unmatched talent. In Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, she played the role of Fern, a nomad in the American West, and won many hearts. Meryl Streep Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1982), The Iron Lady (2011) First Win: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Key Accomplishments: Did you know Meryl Streep has the most nominations as an actor in Oscar history? She bagged 21 Academy Award nominations and won three. She made her feature film debut in 1977 with Julia and soon became one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. In a career spanning over five decades, she has acted in over 60 films. In 2011, she played the role of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and proved her acting mettle. She was last seen in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Jack Nicholson Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Terms of Endearment (1983), As Good as It Gets (1997) First Win: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Key Accomplishments: Jack Nicholson is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. During his five-decade-long career, he has won three Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was last seen on the silver screen in the 2010 film How Do You Know as Charles Madison. Ingrid Bergman Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Gaslight (1944), Anastasia (1956), Murder on the Orient Express (1974) First Win: Gaslight (1944) Key Accomplishments: Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman is one of the most influential figures of the 20th century in cinematic history. During her career spanning over five decades, she has earned numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Volpi Cup. She was last seen on the silver screen in the 1978 film Autumn Sonata as Charlotte Andergast. She also directed the film. Walter Brennan Number of Oscars: 3 Best Known For: Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938), The Westerner (1940) First Win: Come and Get It (1936) Key Accomplishments: Walter Brennan's most notable films include To Have and Have Not (1944), My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), and Rio Bravo (1959). He starred in the sitcom The Real McCoys (1957–1963) and made a significant mark with his acting skills. He started acting as an extra in films at Universal Studios in 1925. After doing several small roles, his breakthrough role came in the period film Come and Get It (1936). His career-best acting is considered in Goldwyn's The Westerner (1940). He played the role of villainous Judge Roy Bean opposite Gary Cooper. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. What started as a modest and private dinner quickly became a globally televised event watched by millions of cinema lovers. The iconic golden Oscar statuette was designed by art director Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It depicts a knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film. About nine decades ago, the ceremony was only attended by 270 people with awards in only 12 categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. Today, it has expanded significantly with the ceremony honoring talent in more than 20 categories and hundreds of attendees. The red carpet is also a significant part of the ceremony, with stars flaunting the best of their wardrobe on the special night.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Daniel Day-Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Henry Cavill and more rumoured for MCU X-Men roles following 'Secret Wars'
New MCU X-Men casting rumours suggest Daniel Day-Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, and Henry Cavill may be considered for leading roles in Marvel's next phase of mutant storytelling. These updates follow Avengers: Secret Wars and hint at a return to more traditional character portrayals. Daniel Day-Lewis has been linked to the role of Magneto. Despite retiring from acting, some insiders claim Marvel is pursuing him, though the prospect of the 68-year-old actor committing to a long-term franchise remains doubtful. Denzel Washington has also been rumoured, especially with his confirmed role in Black Panther 3. Bryan Cranston is said to be a contender for Professor Charles Xavier. While his performance as Walter White made him a household name, fans have mixed reactions to his potential casting as Xavier. He has previously expressed interest in playing the villain Mr Sinister. Coleman Domingo is another name reportedly on Marvel's radar. For Storm, Cynthia Erivo has emerged as a leading rumoured pick. The Wicked star has voiced interest in the role. Additional names floated include Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Jodie Turner-Smith. Rumours around Cyclops feature Patrick Schwarzenegger and Harris Dickinson. While Dickinson may be unavailable due to filming commitments, Schwarzenegger's name continues to circulate based on recent speculation. Henry Cavill has been linked to Wolverine following Deadpool & Wolverine, though Marvel is also reportedly interested in keeping Hugh Jackman active in the role. Legacy X-Men actors including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden will return for Avengers: Doomsday. Jake Schreier is rumoured to direct the X-Men reboot, with Michael Lesslie writing the script.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anemone, Daniel Day-Lewis' Comeback Film, Gets October Release
The post Anemone, Daniel Day-Lewis' Comeback Film, Gets October Release appeared first on Consequence. Focus Features has set an October 2025 release for Anemone, which will mark Daniel Day-Lewis' first on-screen performance since 2017. Daniel Day-Lewis co-wrote the film with his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, who is making his directorial debut. The script 'explores family bonds, specifically those involving fathers, sons and brothers.' Anemone will receive a limited release on October 3rd before expanding wide on October 10th. Popular Posts Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Stephen King's The Long Walk Movie Gets Long-Awaited Trailer: Watch Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Metallica Perform "Enter Sandman" at Virginia Tech Stadium 25 Years After It Became School Tradition: Watch Nicolas Cage Says He Is "Mistaken" for Nick Cave Almost Every Day Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
The Independent
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Daniel Day-Lewis over Bradley Cooper?!: The 13 most confusing Oscar screw-ups of all time
The Oscars don't typically award bad acting performances. The worst of cinematic crime scenes feature talented stars trying to salvage what they can, from Viola Davis making the most out of The Help, to Colin Firth acting his royal socks off in The King's Speech. In truth, the Oscars tend to be more confusing than they are outright offensive. Many actors seem to win for the wrong performances (does anyone think Still Alice is Julianne Moore's best work?), while interesting performances in provocative movies tend to be overlooked in favour of awarding more traditional Oscar bait. It means that it's far easier to curate a list of the most 'what the hell?' wins than it is the truly bad ones. These are times when the victor seemed much less deserving than their fellow nominees, or when a juicy Oscar narrative overpowered the performance itself: Who hadn't won in a while? Who'd been snubbed too many times? Who risked their health the most through all that weight loss/weight gain/potential hypothermia, and so forth? Ahead of this year's Oscars, which fall on Sunday 2 March, we've gone through more than 30 years of ceremonies to find 13 of the most frustrating Academy Award screw-ups in the acting categories. Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln To say anything negative about Daniel Day-Lewis is tantamount to sacrilege – so I won't. But Steven Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln biopic is also among the actor's most unexciting work. His performance as one of America's greatest presidents is driven by stoicism and reserve – qualities that are basically the Oscars' kryptonite. With that in mind, it's admirable that he triumphed in 2013. Yet you wish Oscar had ventured elsewhere that year based on Day-Lewis's fellow nominees. Compared to an electric Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook, or Joaquin Phoenix's strange and beguiling work in The Master, Day-Lewis felt (dare I say it?) a bit pedestrian. Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady Meryl Streep is the queen of technicality. She's never been an especially naturalistic performer, but it's still thrilling to watch her move and gesture and project. But in something like The Iron Lady, where she played Margaret Thatcher, it's almost unbearable. Try as she might, she never seems to have a handle on the character, possibly because The Iron Lady isn't a very good movie, but it's incredibly distracting. This Oscar year (2012) was also a great one for performances by women, most of whom didn't even get nominations – Charlize Theron in Young Adult, Tilda Swinton in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids, Elizabeth Olsen in Martha Marcy May Marlene. Streep sweeping the various Best Actress races, despite all of that strong competition, was particularly egregious. Julianne Moore in Still Alice This was an 'it's time' Oscar. Still Alice marked Julianne Moore's fifth Academy Award nomination, with the Academy deciding she finally deserved a spot at the podium. While she's very good as a woman experiencing early onset Alzheimer's, the film itself is forgettable. An easy fix would have been to give Moore her much-deserved Oscar back in 1998, for her gorgeous work in Boogie Nights. Or in 2003 for Far from Heaven, where she embodied heartbreaking fragility as a tortured Fifties housewife. With such an 'it's time' narrative therefore unnecessary in 2015, that year's Best Actress Oscar could have gone to a terrifying Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl instead. Martin Landau in Ed Wood Everyone loves Martin Landau, so it's difficult to begrudge this win too much. His work as Bela Lugosi in this underrated Tim Burton drama is also magnetic and poignant. But he was also up against Samuel L Jackson in Pulp Fiction. A true cinema-shaking, star-making performance if there ever was one, Jackson's work in the Quentin Tarantino classic is funny, frightening and endlessly quotable. It seems bizarre that it wasn't an awards shoo-in at the time. Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained Or the second time Samuel L Jackson missed out on his Oscar. While you could excuse Landau's win based on the quality of his performance in Ed Wood, it remains mystifying that the Academy Awards determined Waltz to be the standout of the Django Unchained ensemble – particularly when he had won for another Tarantino film, Inglourious Basterds, just three years earlier. Neither of Waltz's Django co-stars – Jackson and a similarly terrifying Leonardo DiCaprio – earned Supporting Actor nominations, and he ultimately triumphed over The Master 's Philip Seymour Hoffman, in what marked Hoffman's last great performance before his tragic death. Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby For someone who has won two Best Actress Oscars, Hilary Swank has had an odd career. Last seen as a psychotic policewoman in the lurid thriller Fatale, Swank probably didn't need a second Academy Award, for the maudlin Clint Eastwood weepie Million Dollar Baby. Awarding that year's Best Actress Oscar to Kate Winslet instead – for her show-stopping performance in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – would have also freed her from an 'it's time' narrative four years later (when she won for her role in the stuffy courtroom drama The Reader). Oh, what could have been. Michael Caine in The Cider House Rules This is the epitome of a Harvey Weinstein Oscar, in that it happened courtesy of a treacly period drama he aggressively backed and then was quickly forgotten about. It was also a weird triumph – Michael Caine had won before, for 1986's Hannah and Her Sisters, so he didn't have a particularly strong 'it's time' narrative around him, and he was also up against a quartet of genuinely brilliant and still talked-about performances (Tom Cruise in Magnolia, Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile, Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense and Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley). Jim Broadbent in Iris This was another win from the Harvey Weinstein factory. An Iris Murdoch biopic distributed by Weinstein's Miramax Films and starring both Judi Dench and Kate Winslet as the late journalist, it was practically made for Oscars. Broadbent is fine as Murdoch's caring husband, but nowhere near as memorable as his Supporting Actor competition that year, which included Ben Kingsley's hilariously volatile work in Sexy Beast, and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody In this bungled Freddie Mercury biopic, Rami Malek gives less of a performance than a bizarre jumble of false teeth, bad wigs and strange vocal delivery. In fairness, most of Malek's immediate competition in the Best Actor category in 2019 – which included Viggo Mortensen in Green Book and Christian Bale in Vice – were different shades of awful, but how Malek swept the awards season that year remains one of Hollywood's biggest modern mysteries. Bradley Cooper's gruff and heartbreaking work in A Star Is Born was right there! Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy This is such a famous Oscar-winning performance that it's easy to forget it almost didn't happen. In the run-up to the 1990 Academy Awards, Michelle Pfeiffer had won all the major precursors for The Fabulous Baker Boys – with her Oscar loss becoming one of the night's big surprises. It would have been a great win, though. Her role as a working-class lounge singer features one of cinema's most memorable moments – as she slides across a piano top to sing 'Making Whoopee' – and Pfeiffer, as of 2021, still hasn't won an Oscar despite so many awards-worthy performances. Plus, with all due respect to Tandy, Driving Miss Daisy has aged like milk. Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl Speaking of 'aged like milk': The Danish Girl! This aggressive misfire about a pioneering trans woman, played with almost surreal levels of badness by Eddie Redmayne, won its sole Oscar via Alicia Vikander's performance as Redmayne's on-screen wife. It's a classic 'Best Supporting Actress' win, with Vikander cast as a long-suffering spouse who gets at least one juicy scene of abject rage. But what a snooze! Especially in comparison to her fellow nominees, which included Rooney Mara in Carol and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Hateful Eight – talk about a deserved 'it's time' Oscar. Alas. Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour This is a true case of impressive prosthetic makeup winning an actor an Oscar. Gary Oldman had deserved an Academy Award for decades by this point, but probably for something a bit more intriguing than a drab Winston Churchill biopic. That Oldman was up against a trio of incredible performances (Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread, Timothee Chalamet in Call Me by Your Name and Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out) only helped in making his work seem so uninspired in comparison. Even Denzel Washington's wacky performance in the little-seen Roman J Israel, Esq would have been less baffling a win. Mahershala Ali in Green Book Mahershala Ali is a phenomenal actor, but there is something undeniably bleak about this win. Green Book was pummelled by critics who argued that it perpetuated white saviour tropes and bent the truth of Ali's character – the real-life musician Don Shirley. Such an unwieldy and ill-judged venture tainted what should have been something worth celebrating. Mahershala Ali is great! It was his second Oscar in three years! But Green Book, unlike the haunting and beautiful Moonlight, really stunk! Even worse, it meant snubbing Richard E Grant's wonderful work in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, which should have been a much bigger awards player than it was.
