While we are on the subject of movies, we decided to create a list of ten actors that have won the most awards. These actors have been ranked in accordance with the number of Oscars each has won; that is the primary ranking technique used. If the number of Oscars won are the same, then the total wins are considered. Only the Oscars won for acting were considered. The list was totally unbiased and was compiled original and actual data. I am sure you will see many of your favorite actors in the list, I know I do. Enjoy the list!
10. FREDRIC MARCH
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 8 other wins and 12 nominations.
His real name is Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel and he was born on the 31st August of year 1897 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. He was an American film and stage actor. He is most famous for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Best Years of Our Lives. He started his career in 1921. He was married to Ellis Baker; the marriage ended in a divorce. He was later married to Florence Eldridge before his death on the 14th of April in the year 1975.
9. SPENCER TRACY
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 9 other wins and 16 nominations.
His real name is Spencer Bonaventure Tracy and he was born on the 5th April of year 1900 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was an American actor and he was one of the major stars in the Hollywood’s Golden Age. You must remember him from The Last Mile and his debut film Up the River. He was married to Louise Tracy and that marriage lasted till his death on the 10th June of 1967.
8. GARY COOPER
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 10 other wins and 6 nominations.
Frank James Cooper was born on the 7th May in the year 1901 in Helena, Montana, United States. He was an American film actor and was known for his quiet acting style. His most notable work was in Sergeant York and High Noon. He was married to Veronica Balfe until his death. His acting career began in the year 1925. He died on the 13th May of year 1961.
7. MARLON BRANDO
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 32 other wins and 21 nominations.
Marlon Brando, Jr. was born on April 3, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He was an American stage and film actor. You must all remember him for his work in the movie The Godfather and the Last Tango in Paris. His acting career began in the year 1944. He was married thrice in his life; Anna Kashfi, Movita Castaneda and Tarita Teriipia. He died in the on the 1st July of year 2004.
6. ROBERT DE NIRO
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 36 other wins and 38 nominations.
Robert De Niro is an American actor, director and producer. He was born on the 17th August in the year 1943 in New York City, New York, United States. You must remember him from his roles in Bang the Drum Slowly, Mean Streets and of course The Godfather Part II. His acting career began in the year 1959. He is married to Diahnne Abbott and Grace Hightower. He is still active in his acting career with the most recent film being Red Lights; he plays Simon Silver.
5. DUSTIN HOFFMAN
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 52 other wins and 27 nominations.
Dustin Lee Hoffman was born on the 8th August of year 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is an American actor with experience on film, television and theatre. He started his career in the year 1960. You must remember him from his role in The Graduate. He was married to Anne Byrne till the year 1980 after which he married Lisa Gottsegen. He remains married to her till date. His acting career is still active with his last film being Luck in which he plays Chester ‘Ace’ Bernstein.
4. TOM HANKS
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 63 other wins and 59 nominations.
His real name is Thomas Jeffrey Hanks and he was born on the 9th July of year 1956 in Concord, California, United States. He is an actor, director, producer and writer. You must remember him from Philadelphia, Forrest Gump and Sleepless in Seattle. His acting career began in the year 1979. He was married to Samantha Lewes and then later to Rita Wilson. His last film was 30 Rock in which he played himself.
3. DANIEL DAY-LEWIS
Award wins: 2 Oscars, 66 other wins and 24 nominations.
His real name is Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis and he was born on the 29th April 1957 in London, England, United Kingdom. His acting career started in the year 1970 and he is married to Rebecca Miller. His most notable performances were in the movies My left Foot and There Will Be Blood. Gangs of New York was another one of his famous movies. His last movie was Nine in which he plays Guido Contini and his career is still active.
2. WALTER BRENNAN
Award wins: 3 Oscars, 2 other win and 2 nominations.
He was born on the 25th July of 1894 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. He was an American actor. His acting career started in 1925. You must remember him from his works in Come and Get it, Kentucky and The Westemer. He is tied with Walter Brennan when it comes to the most Oscar wins. He was married to Ruth Wells until his death on the 21st September in the year 1974.
1. JACK NICHOLSON
Award wins: 3 Oscars, 81 other wins and 57 nominations.
John Joseph Nicholson was born on the 22nd April in 1937 in New York City, New York, United States. His acting career started in the year 1958. He is an American writer, producer, director and actor. You must remember him for his notable performances in the movies One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, As Good as it Gets and Terms of Endearment. He was married to Sandra Knight till the year 1968. His acting career is still active with his last movie being How do you Know in which he plays Charles Madison.