Best Actor Oscars

Established

1929

First Winner

Emil Jannings

Best Actor Oscars

About

Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the annual award is given to the actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role within the film industry.

Trivia

Traditionally, the award is presented by the previous year's Best Actress winner. Daniel Day-Lewis has earned the most trophies (3).

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