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List added by AFIoscar on 17 August 2008 02:49
AFI's 25 GREATEST MALE SCREEN LEGENDS |
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 203  7.5  8.1 Humphrey Bogart (Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1955 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Caine Mutiny (1954) 1952 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The African Queen (1951) 1944 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Casablanca (1942) AFIoscar's rating:
 
21 6.7 7.1 Cary Grant(Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 11 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1970 ~ Honorary Award for his unique mastery of the art of screen acting with the respect and affection of his colleagues. 1945 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: None But the Lonely Heart (1944) 1942 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Penny Serenade (1941) 
238 8.1 8.1 James Stewart (Won Oscar. Another 24 wins & 19 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1985 ~ Honorary Award for his fifty years of memorable performances, for his high ideals both on and off the screen, with respect and affection of his colleagues. 1980 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1960 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Anatomy of a Murder (1959) 1951 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Harvey (1950) 1947 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 1941 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Philadelphia Story (1940) 1940 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 
1766 8.6 9.2 Marlon Brando (Won 2 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 21 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1990 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: A Dry White Season (1989) 1974 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Ultimo tango a Parigi (1972) 1973 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Godfather (1972) Refused to accept the award for the reason that the U.S. and especially Hollywood are discriminating Native American people. Brando did not show up at the ceremony, but instead sent a faked Indian woman named Sacheen Littlefeather who later turned out to be Maria Cruz, a less known Californian actress. 1958 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Sayonara (1957) 1955 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: On the Waterfront (1954) 1954 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Julius Caesar (1953) 1953 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Viva Zapata! (1952) 1952 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) AFIoscar's rating:
 
84 6.5 6.8 Fred Astaire (Nominated for Oscar. Another 14 wins & 5 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1981 - Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1975 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Towering Inferno (1974) 1950 ~ Honorary Award For his unique artistry and his contributions to the technique of musical pictures. 
78 6.6 7.5 Henry Fonda (Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 10 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1982 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: On Golden Pond (1981) Henry Fonda was not present at the awards ceremony. His daughter and co-star Jane Fonda accepted the award on his behalf. 1981 ~ Honorary Award: The consummate actor, in recognition of his brilliant accomplishments and enduring contribution to the art of motion pictures. 1978 - Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute. 1958 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Picture for: 12 Angry Men (1957); Shared with: Reginald Rose 1941 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Grapes of Wrath (1940) 
172 8.4 8.3 Clark Gable (Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1940 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Gone with the Wind (1939) 1936 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) 1935 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: It Happened One Night (1934) In 1996, Steven Spielberg anonymously purchased Clark Gable's Oscar to protect it from further commercial exploitation, gave it back to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, commenting that he could think of "no better sanctuary for Gable's only Oscar than the Motion Picture Academy". 
35 7.2 7.8 James Cagney (Won Oscar. Another 7 wins & 3 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1974 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1956 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Love Me or Leave Me (1955) 1943 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) 1939 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) 
32 6.1 7.9 Spencer Tracy (Won 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 16 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1968 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Posthumously. 1962 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) 1961 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Inherit the Wind (1960) 1959 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Old Man and the Sea (1958) 1956 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) 1951 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Father of the Bride (1950) 1939 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Boys Town (1938) Spencer Tracy was not present at the awards ceremony. His wife Louise Treadwell accepted the award on his behalf. 1938 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Captains Courageous (1937) 1937 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: San Francisco (1936) 
86 8.7 7.9 Charlie Chaplin (Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 3 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1973 ~ Won Oscar Best Music, Original Dramatic Score for: Limelight (1952) Shared with: Ray Rasch and Larry Russell The film was not released in Los Angeles until 1972. Under the Academy rules at the time being, this permitted it to be eligible despite of being 20 years old. 1972 ~ Honorary Award for the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. 1948 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Original Screenplay for: Monsieur Verdoux (1947) 1941 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Great Dictator (1940; Best Writing, Original Screenplay for: The Great Dictator (1940) 1929 ~ Honorary Award for: The Circus (1928) for versatility and genius in acting, writing, directing and producing The Circus. Though nominated for best actor, the academy decided to remove Chaplin's name from the competitive classes and instead award him a Special Award. 
163 7.9 8.3 Gary Cooper (Won 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1961 ~ Honorary Award for his many memorable screen performances and the international recognition he, as an individual, has gained for the motion picture industry. Gary Cooper could not attend the awards ceremony. James Stewart accepted the award on his behalf. 1953 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: High Noon (1952) Gary Cooper was not present at the awards ceremony. John Wayne accepted on his behalf. 1944 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) 1943 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Pride of the Yankees (1942) 1942 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Sergeant York (1941) 1937 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) 
485 7.9 8.5 Gregory Peck (Won Oscar. Another 32 wins & 16 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1989 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1968 ~ Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1963 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) 1950 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Twelve O'Clock High (1949) 1948 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Gentleman's Agreement (1947) 1947 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Yearling (1946) 1946 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) 
39 7.1 7.3 John Wayne (Won Oscar. Another 24 wins & 16 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1970 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: True Grit (1969) 1961 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Picture for: The Alamo (1960) 1950 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) 
58 6.7 8 Laurence Olivier (Won Oscar. Another 33 wins & 26 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1979 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Boys from Brazil (1978) 1979 ~ Honorary Award for the full body of his work, for the unique achievements of his entire career and his lifetime of contribution to the art of film. 1977 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Marathon Man (1976) 1973 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Sleuth (1972) 1966 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Othello (1965) 1961 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Entertainer (1960) 1957 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Richard III (1955) 1949 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Hamlet (1948) Nominated Oscar Best Director for: Hamlet (1948) 1947 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France (1944) 1947 ~ Honorary Award for: The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France (1944)for his outstanding achievement as actor, producer and director in bringing 'Henry V' to the screen. 1941 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Rebecca (1940) 1940 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Wuthering Heights (1939) 
36 6.6 7 Gene Kelly (Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 6 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1985 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1952 ~ Honorary Award in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film. 1946 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Anchors Aweigh (1945) AFIoscar's rating:
 
736 8.1 8.6 Orson Welles (Won Oscar. Another 14 wins & 9 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1975 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1971 ~ Honorary Award for superlative artistry and versatility in the creation of motion pictures. Orson Welles was not present at the awards ceremony. His acceptance speech was pre-recorded. 1942 ~ Won Oscar Best Writing, Original Screenplay for: Citizen Kane (1941) ~ Shared with: Herman J. Mankiewicz. On Friday, July 19th, 2003, Orson Welles' Oscar statuette went on sale at an auction at Cristie's, New York, but was voluntarily withdrawn so the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences could buy it back for just 1 dollar. The statuette, included in a large selection of Welles-related material, was going to be sold by Beatrice Welles, the youngest of the filmmaker's three daughters and the sole heir of his estate and was expected to sell at over 300,000 dollars. Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Citizen Kane (1941) Best Director for: Citizen Kane (1941) AFIoscar's rating:
 
25 8.1 7.7 Kirk Douglas (Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 24 wins & 15 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1996 ~ Honorary Award for 50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community. 1991 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1957 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Lust for Life (1956) 1953 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) 1950 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Champion (1949) 
122 7.9 8.1 James Dean (Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1957 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Giant (1956) This was James Dean's second consecutive posthumous nomination. 1956 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: East of Eden (1955) This was the first posthumous acting nomination in Academy Awards history. 
13 7 7.9 Burt Lancaster (Won Oscar. Another 25 wins & 19 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1982 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Atlantic City (1980) 1963 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) 1961 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Elmer Gantry (1960) 1954 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: From Here to Eternity (1953) 
199 7.8 8.1 The Marx Brothers; Groucho Marx (Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins), Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Zeppo Marx
Most noteworthy accomplishments: Groucho Marx ~ 1974 ~ Honorary Award in recognition of his brilliant creativity and for the unequaled achievements of the Marx Brothers in the art of motion picture comedy. 
159 8.3 8.4 Buster Keaton (4 wins)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1960 ~ Honorary Award for his unique talents which brought immortal comedies to the screen. 
21 8.1 7.6 Sidney Poitier (Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 2002 ~ Honorary Award for his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence. 1992 ~ Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute 1964 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Lilies of the Field (1963) 1959 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: The Defiant Ones (1958) 
6 6.5 7.7 Robert Mitchum (Nominated for Oscar. Another 10 wins & 6 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1946 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Story of G.I. Joe (1945) 
243 8.4 8.6 Edward G. Robinson (5 wins)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1973 ~ Honorary Award who achieved greatness as a player, a patron of the arts, and a dedicated citizen ... in sum, a Renaissance man. From his friends in the industry he loves. Posthumously. Robinson died 2 months before the ceremony, after the award was voted on. His widow Jane Robinson accepted the award on his behalf. 
114 8 8.2 William Holden (Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations)
Most noteworthy accomplishments: 1977 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Network (1976) 1954 ~ Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Stalag 17 (1953) 1951 ~ Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Sunset Blvd. (1950) Comments
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Part of the AFI 100 Years... series, AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars is a list of the top 50 stars of American cinema. They were presented by 50 stars of today, adding up to the total of 100 stars. The list was unveiled by the American Film Institute on June 16, 1999. The list was revealed on a CBS special hosted by Shirley Temple Black. According to the AFI's rules, the stars on the list had to have made their film debuts in or before 1950 or have died prior to the creation of the list, which is why actors such as Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, Clint Eastwood, and Paul Newman did not qualify as nominees, having made their debut a little after 1950. The list is thus heavily weighted toward actors of classical Hollywood cinema, and many more recent stars are not included. Of the 50 stars listed below, only Kirk Douglas, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley Temple, Lauren Bacall and Sophia Loren are still alive, as of 2008. At the time that the list was compiled, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck and Katharine Hepburn were also living. James Dean and Grace Kelly are the only actors in the list whose career started after 1950. 26 individual stars won a competitive acting Academy Award and another 16 received at least a nomination. Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin won competitively in different category. Welles won in writing for Citizen Kane and Chaplin won for composing the music in Limelight. 11 Stars were given a Special, Honorary or Lifetime Achievement Award, including the nomination-less Buster Keaton and Edward G. Robinson (posthumously). Two actresses received an Academy Juvenile Award: Shirley Temple and Judy Garland. 4 actresses were not recognized by the Academy in any form: Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, Mae West and Marilyn Monroe.
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