Oscar-Winning Actors Who Definitely Received an Award For a Wrong Movie
These actors absolutely deserved their Oscar, but it feels like they should have won it before.
In the history of the Academy Awards, there have been numerous instances where talented actors delivered stunning performances that captivated audiences worldwide, only to be recognized with an Oscar for a different role.
In this article, we will explore some of the most noteworthy Oscar-winning actors who deserved the win for an entirely different performance.
Paul Newman
Paul Newman won an Oscar for The Color of Money, but some argue he should have won it for The Verdict instead.
While Newman's performance in The Verdict was highly praised, the decision to award an Oscar is subjective and seems to be influenced by various factors.
The Color of Money was a successful sequel that brought together top talent, and Newman's portrayal of his iconic character contributed to his win.
Meryl Streep has already proved to be a highly acclaimed and talented actress as she has won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice in her career, and once for Best Supporting Actress.
However, many people argue that Streep should have received the award for her short but breathtaking role in 2008 movie Doubt.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is indeed a highly acclaimed actor who has delivered outstanding performances in various films throughout his career.
While he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Training Day, many people believe that his portrayal in Spike Lee's film Malcolm X was equally, if not more, deserving of an Oscar.
Al Pacino
Al Pacino won an Oscar for his role in Scent of a Woman, but he delivered several outstanding performances throughout his career that could have also deserved recognition.
Some notable examples include his role in The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Insider. Although he received nominations for some of these roles, he did not win the Oscar for them.
In 2016 DiCaprio finally took home an Oscar for his performance in The Revenant.
While his delivery was indeed top-notch, many people think that he deserved the award even more with some of his other roles in such films as The Wolf of Wall Street, The Departed, Django Unchained and many others.