3 Criminally Underrated Actors We've Been Ignoring For No Reason (One Of Them Even Has an Oscar)

But the world of acting is filled with talented individuals who have dedicated their lives to their craft. However, there are some who have yet to receive the recognition they truly deserve.

1. Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon is one of those actors. He has been in the industry for over two decades and has given audiences some truly memorable performances. The actor has been nominated for two Academy Awards, but has yet to take home the coveted golden statue.

Shannon is known for his intense, brooding characters, such as his role in Revolutionary Road opposite Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

He was also brilliant in Tom Ford's visually stunning masterpiece, Nocturnal Animals, and the Academy Award-winning Best Picture, The Shape of Water.

Shannon's ability to convey complex emotions through his eyes is unparalleled, and it's high time he got the recognition he deserves.

2. Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh is another incredibly skilled actor who has not received the credit she is worth. She has been in the industry for over three decades and has provided audiences with genuinely exceptional roles, such as her part in The Hateful Eight.

Leigh was equally outstanding in Anomalisa and Single White Female. Despite being nominated for an Academy Award for her character in Tarantino's film, Leigh is still not fully recognized for her talents.

3. Sam Rockwell

Actually the guy with the Oscar at the end of the list. Sam Rockwell has delivered some truly unforgettable movies. The actor won an Academy Award for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, but he has been giving amazing performances for years before that.

He was brilliant in Moon and The Way Way Back. Rockwell's ability to move seamlessly between comedic and dramatic roles is quite impressive, and he should receive more praise for his acting abilities.