Last Updated: February 6th. While the Oscar nominations announcement finally illuminated who would be in the running for Best Actor, this is one Oscar race that feels like it's been sewn up since September. read more
The Academy Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. read more
Throughout the past 90 years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, AMPAS has presented a total of 91 Best Actor awards to 80 actors. This list is current as of the 90th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 4, 2018. read more
Oscars: Stars Who Brought Family Members This was Oldman’s first Oscar win. The 59-year-old actor was nominated for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in 2012. Oldman already took home the Golden Globe and SAG Awards, among other major awards, for his role as Winston Churchill. read more