Winning an Oscar is the ultimate dream of almost every actor in Hollywood. It’s like you have finally accomplished your dream and have reached the top of the world. But, there are many renowned actors in the industry who despite their fame, their marvelous acting skills and success, have never won an Oscar in their years of profession. Yes, we adore their performances and enjoy their movies, but it’s really saddening to know that they have never had the honor to hold the academy award in their hands, and call it theirs. So, here is a list of some of Hollywood’s most famous actors who have definitely won our heart, but never won an Oscar.
SAMUEL JACKSON
At 70, Samuel Jackson is one of the most famous and experienced actors in Hollywood. The actor entered the industry in 1972, but got his first major role in 1990 with Goodfellas. Today, after more than 100 movies under his belt, the actor has a net worth of $220 million but still hasn’t won himself an Oscar.
TOM CRUISE
Listed as one of the world’s most handsome men of 2019, Tom Cruise is one actor who has experienced great success in his career as an actor. The actor turned producer, made his debut in 1981 is known for his famous films which include Top Gun, Cocktail, Born on the Fourth of July, A Few Good Men, Mission Impossible series, and more. With a net worth of $550 million, Tom can get himself every luxury in the world, but still is yet to win an Oscar.
GLENN CLOSE
Glenn is one of the most multi-talented actresses in Hollywood. The actress is also a singer and producer who has received several awards including 3 Golden Globe awards, 3 Primetime Emmy awards, 3 Tony awards, and many more. However, despite her pro acting skills, the actress has not yet won an Oscar for her powerful performances.
ROBERT DOWNEY Jr.
Whether you are kid or an adult, we all love Robert Downey, our beloved Tony Stark, Iron Man. The actor achieved great success in his career after he signed in for the marvels movies. However, despite his fame, powerful performances and his rolling bank accounts, the actor could not win an Oscar. But, looking at his career graph, we all hope the actor wins an Oscar sometime in the future and accomplishes his dream.
HARRISON FORD
A great actor, Harrison Ford has given us blockbuster movies that will be cherished forever. The actor, who has played the ever so charming Indiana Jones in the series, has been one of the most successful actors in the entertainment industry during the 80’s and 90’s. Some of his greatest movies include Star Wars series, The Fugitive, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones series, Air Force One, etc. However, despite his successful movies, the actor never won an Oscar.
JOHNNY DEPP
Known for choosing movies with characters that are no less than a challenge themselves, Johnny Depp has proved his acting skills time and again. Right from Edward Scissorhands to the Pirates in the Caribbean, Johnny has shown his versatility as an actor. Some of his famous movies include, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, Sleepy Hallow, The tourist, Finding Neverland, and many more. The actor has earned a net worth of $650 million, but the actor has sadly never won an academy award for his incredible performances.
JOHN TRAVOLTA
One of the most successful actors of the 80s and 90s, John Travolta has been in the entertainment industry since 1972. John is not only an actor, but also a singer and a great dancer. The actor became extremely famous with his 1978 movie Grease which highlighted the actor’s dancing traits. John has featured in almost 63 movies which helped him earn a net worth of $170 million. Despite his successful career, the actor is still waiting to win his Oscar.