22 Actors Earn Multiple Oscar Nominations for Same Roles

The Academy Awards have long celebrated both new performances and enduring legacies in Hollywood, with some actors earning multiple nominations and others receiving honorary Oscars for lifetime achievements. Notably, Oprah Winfrey and Danielle Brooks each earned Best Supporting Actress nods for portraying the same character decades apart, while Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno won Oscars for their shared role in West Side Story. Despite multiple nominations, actors like Johnny Depp, Glenn Close, Tom Cruise, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ralph Fiennes have yet to win a competitive Oscar; however, Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar recognizing his cinematic contributions. Hollywood also honors its veteran stars, with figures like Dick Van Dyke, Mel Brooks, and Lisa Lu actively contributing to the industry well into their 90s. Meanwhile, some actors are widely expected to win Oscars in the future due to their exceptional talent and body of work. These varied recognitions highlight the Academy’s commitment to honoring both emerging talent and longstanding influence within the film industry.