Joan Allen
Joan Allen is a veteran actress known for her roles in hit films like "Peggy Sue Got Married," "Pleasantville" and all the "Bourne" movies. In 1989, she earned a Tony award for her Broadway debut show burn this broadway, but she has yet to nab an Academy Award despite all her nominations. She been nominated joan allen three time oscar nominations, star she lost to Julia Roberts, Erin Brockovich, next movie joan allen a good marriage.
Robert Altman
This longtime film director worked on his final movie A Prairie Home Companion at the age of 80. He earned Oscar nominations for directing "M*A*S*H," "Gosford Park" and more; however, he was able to take home only an Robert Altman honorary Oscar before his death in 2006. He nominated robert altman earned five Oscar nominations, the last director he lost to Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind.
Annette Bening
Annette Bening's most successful role was in "American Beauty," which won another actor from the movie Kevin spacey wins Oscar American beauty an Academy Award. Bening received her most recent Oscar nomination in 2011 for her role in "The Kids Are Alright," but she still went home empty-handed. She been nominated annette bening fourth time Oscar nominee, star she lost to Natalie Portman, Black Swan, Oscar-winner husband annette bening warren Beatty.
Richard Burton
Even though he was never trained as an actor, Burton was once the highest-paid star in Hollywood and his career spanned four decades. He is widely known for not ever winning an Academy Award, as well as his rocky marriage to a two-time Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor. Burton nominated richard burton nominated for oscar seven times, star he lost to Richard Dreyfuss, The Goodbye Girl, his famous ex-wife Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close ties the record for an actress with the most Oscar nominations and no wins Thelma Ritter Deborah Kerr Oscar nominations. And even though she had to switch genders for her most recent Oscar-nominated role Albert Nobbs, she has earned an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her television roles show damages. She been nominated glenn close sixth Oscar nomination, star she lost to Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady, hit TV show damages.
Tom Cruise
As of 2012, Tom Cruise reigned as Hollywood's highest-paid actor make film Tom Cruise earns 60 million per movie. He has starred in dozens of blockbuster films, including "Rain Man," "War of the Worlds" and "Jerry Maguire" – which earned his famous co-star Cuba Gooding Jr an Academy award in 1997. Nominated Tom Cruise nominated three times for Oscar, star he lost to Michael Caine, The Cider House Rules, latest movie, "Jack Reacher".
Johnny Depp
Known for mastering roles of odd characters in movies like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Dark Shadows," Johnny Depp's first Oscar nomination came after he introduced the world to Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. He has since collected a few more nominations, but still no wins. he been nominated johnny depp three time oscar nominations, star he lost to daniel day lewis, There Will Be Blood, his next movie johnny depp as tonto.
Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio recently received his eighth Golden Globe award nomination for his role in the film "Django Unchained" the only film he has won a Globe for The Aviator, but, with his long list of well-acclaimed movies like "Titanic," "Catch Me If You Can" and "Inception," his Oscar luck is bound to turn around soon. He been nominated dicaprio has been nominated three times, the last star he lost to forest whitaker, The Last King of Scotland, his next film, "The Great Gatsby".
Albert Finney
Albert Finney is an English actor who stood out in films like "Big Fish," "Erin Brockovich" and the "Bourne" movies. The last time he was nominated for an Oscar, the statue went to an actor for his role in the same film that Finney had a small part in. Been nominated albert finney nominated for oscar five times, the last star he lost to benicio del toro, film Traffic, his latest movie skyfall albert finney.
Ed Harris
Ed Harris' most recent role as a former GOP presidential candidate john mccain earned him his sixth Golden Globe nomination movie Game Change. In 1999, Harris won his first Golden Globe award, for the film "The Truman Show," which also landed him one of many Academy Award nominations. He been nominated ed harris four time oscar nominee, the last star he lost to chris cooper, film Adaptation, the acclaimed film he directed & starred pollock movie.
Alfred Hitchcock
He is often described as the most influential film director of all time, and a pioneer of camera techniques used in movies like "Psycho" and "The Birds." Hitchcock's first Hollywood movie Rebecca took home the Oscar for Best Picture, but despite directing more than 50 films, he never won a coveted statue. Alfred hitchcock nominated oscar five times, the last director he lost to billy wilder, The Apartment, anthony hopkins hitchcock.
Quincy Jones
This legendary music producer has won 27 Grammys in his five-decade career. Jones' work in the 1967 film "Banning" made him one of the first African-Americans to get an Oscar nod for Best Original Song (listen to it quincy jones eyes of love). He is currently tied willie d burton as the most Oscar-nominated African-American. Quincy jones seven oscar nominations, the last song he lost to lionel richie say you say me, White Nights, quincy jones rock and roll hall of fame.
Deborah Kerr
Best known for her role in the musical film "The King and I" and as Cary Grant's love interest in the classic movie "An Affair to Remember," Deborah Kerr was one of Hollywood's top actresses in the 1950s and '60s. Her on-screen power, however, wasn't strong enough to garner a coveted statue. Deborah kerr nominated oscar six times, the last star she lost to Elizabeth Taylor, Butterfield 8.
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury got her first Academy Award nomination after appearing in her first film Gaslight at the age of 18. She got another nomination the next year for the movie "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She has since become a Broadway and TV icon, with a career that has spanned eight decades. Angela lansbury three time academy award nominee, the last star she lost to patty duke, The Miracle Worker.
Laura Linney
Laura Linney has appeared in dozens of movies, including "The Truman Show," "Mystic River" and "Kinsey." She has taken home a Golden Globe award for her lead role in the Showtime series "The Big C," but has become a repeat offender in missing out on the Oscar trophy. Laura linney three time Oscar nominee, the last star she lost to marion cotillard, La Vie en Rose.
Julianne Moore
Moore made her mark on the Academy after appearing in the 1997 movie "Boogie Nights," which was her first Oscar-nominated role. Her last go-round at the Oscars landed her two nominations – one for Best Actress, against her co-star, and another for Best Supporting Actress … sadly, she didn't win either. Julianne moore has been nominated four times, the co-star star she lost to Nicole Kidman, The Hours, the other actress she lost to catherine zeta jones, Chicago.
Peter O'Toole
Legendary actor Peter O'Toole reached stardom in 1962 for playing T.E. Lawrence in "Lawrence of Arabia." Despite being a highly regarded actor, he currently holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations without a win. Peter o'toole eight time academy award nominee, the last star he lost to forest whitaker, The Last King of Scotland.
Sigourney Weaver
She has been dubbed "The Sci-Fi Queen" who got her first Academy Award nomination for her role as Ellen Ripley in the first "Aliens" movie. A few years later, Sigourney Weaver became the first person to win two Golden Globe Awards in the same year. They also became Oscar noms, but she fell short. Sigourney weaver nominated three times Oscar, the lead actress she lost to Jodie Foster, film The Accused, the other actress she lost to Geena Davis, film The Accidental Tourist.
Peter Weir
In 2004, Peter Weir was nominated for Best Director for his film "Master and Commander," which also earned a Best Picture nom. Weir, who has directed major box-office hits such as "Dead Poets Society" and "Green Card," continued his losing streak after another director's popular film took both statues that year. Peter weir nominated oscar 6 times, the director he lost to peter jackson, film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
