There’s a particular group of actors often referred to as “Oscar favorites” in both media and popular culture. These individuals consistently receive Academy Award nominations and victories. Some of these favored ones have even made history with their multiple Oscar wins. Remarkably, there are a few performers who have been honored with three or more acting Oscars from the Academy. With such a large number of awards, these exceptional actors have cemented their status as icons of their respective generations.
In Hollywood’s diverse timeline, spanning multiple genres and decades of cinema, there exists a unique group of performers. They have made their mark not only in movies but also in various aspects of film history. What ties these versatile artists together is an impressive record – they have each won the Oscar three times or more. However, one may wonder how many actors have managed to accomplish this remarkable feat?
The Select Few Winners of Three or More Acting Oscars
Among this select band of seven outstanding actors, we find Katharine Hepburn, Meryl Streep, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Nicholson, Frances McDormand, and Walter Brennan. Six out of the seven have each taken home three Academy Awards, with only Hepburn earning four Oscars for Best Actress. Remarkably, this legendary actress amassed a set of four Best Actress Oscars across five decades: “Morning Glory” in 1934, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” in 1967, “The Lion in Winter” in 1968, and lastly, “On Golden Pond” in 1981.
It was Walter Brennan who became the first actor to win three acting Oscars, a name not as familiar today but one whose talent was undeniable in the 1930s and early ’40s. Known for his powerful performances as a character actor, he ruled the Best Supporting Actor category from 1937 to 1941. Interestingly, it is claimed (as detailed in Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza’s book The Academy Awards: The Complete History of the Oscars) that Brennan’s early Oscar wins were boosted by a massive wave of support from thousands of extras who voted for the Oscars during the ’30s. Nevertheless, the enduring admiration for his performances in films like The Westerner underscores that Brennan’s wins also came from genuine acclaim and talent.
Following Brennan’s hat-trick of wins, a span of nearly a decade passed before Hepburn triumphed with “The Lion in Winter” in 1969, marking another actor’s third Oscar victory. The latest examples of triple Oscar acting honors were bestowed upon Daniel Day-Lewis for “Lincoln” and Frances McDormand for “Nomadland”. It’s intriguing to reflect on the fact that Streep, boasting 21 acting nominations, didn’t secure her third Academy Award until “The Iron Lady” in 2011. Yet another unexpected twist from the world of the Academy Awards!
Are There Any Common Patterns Across These Performers?
Aspiring actors might scrutinize these award-winning performances, seeking a pattern or secret technique to replicate acclaimed acting roles. Regrettably, such patterns are scarce among these performances. Performances like Daniel Day-Lewis in “There Will be Blood” and “Lincoln,” or Katherine Hepburn in “The Lion in Winter,” are period pieces, but others take place in contemporary settings. Some of the multiple Oscar wins portray historical figures, while many others, such as Frances McDormand’s award-winning roles, represent original characters.
Winning an Oscar isn’t always predictable based on genre, as performances in comedies such as Jack Nicholson in “Terms of Endearment” or “As Good as It Gets” have garnered awards. In many instances, it seems like luck plays a significant role, a recurring theme at most Oscar ceremonies. The closest guarantee for multiple Oscars might be being a renowned figure in the film industry. Some of these victories, such as Ingrid Bergman’s for “Murder on the Orient Express,” may come across as “legacy” awards, honoring an entire career rather than just a single outstanding performance.
Looking at these seven exceptional actors who’ve won three or more Oscars offers a unique chance to scrutinize a truly exclusive group of artists who struck a chord with both Oscar voters and the general public. It also allows us to acknowledge veterans like Walter Brennan and Katharine Hepburn, whose names might not be as familiar to film enthusiasts under 25. Their Oscar achievements are already remarkable, but their talents (or “chops”) really set them apart. Furthermore, it’s intriguing to speculate which actors could potentially join this elite circle in the future. Denzel Washington, Cate Blanchett, and Tom Hanks, each with two Oscars under their belts, seem like strong candidates for this prestigious group.
Lincoln is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
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