Explore the illustrious history of the Academy Awards and discover the best actor of all time in Hollywood! The Academy Award history is rich with iconic performances and legendary actors who have left an indelible mark on cinema. From the most Oscar award winners to the all best actor Oscar winners in Academy Award history, this list showcases the pinnacle of acting excellence.

Witness the greatest actors of all time as they take center stage and deliver unforgettable performances that have stood the test of time. These top actors of all time have captivated audiences with their unparalleled talent and dedication to their craft. From dramatic roles to comedic genius, these actors have showcased the best acting of all time and cemented their place in cinematic history.

Join us as we list the best actor Oscar winners and celebrate their remarkable achievements on the silver screen. From classic Hollywood icons to contemporary stars, these Oscar winners best actor have each made their own unique contribution to the art of acting. Their performances have transcended generations and continue to inspire audiences around the world.

EMIL JANNINGS 1929 - THE LAST COMMAND
WARNER BAXTER 1930 - IN OLD ARIZONA
GEORGE ARLISS 1931 - DISRAELI
LIONEL BARRYMORE 1932 - A FREE SOUL
WALLACE BEERY 1933 - THE CHAMP
CHARLES LAUGHTON 1934 - THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HENRY VIII
CLARK GABLE 1935 - IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
VICTOR MACLAGLEN 1936 - THE INFORMER
PAUL MUNI 1937 - THE STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR
SPENCER TRACY 1938 - CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS
SPENCER TRACY 1939 - BOYS TOWN
ROBERT DONAT 1940 - GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS
JAMES STEWART 1941 - THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
GARY COOPER 1942 - SERGEANT YORK
JAMES CAGNEY 1943 - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
PAUL LUKAS 1944 - WATCH ON THE RHINE
BING CROSBY 1945 - GOING MY WAY
RAY MILLAND 1946 - THE LOST WEEKEND
FREDRIC MARCH 1947 - THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
RONALD COLMAN 1948 - A DOUBLE LIFE
LAURENCE OLIVIER 1949 - HAMLET
BRODERICK CRAWFORD 1950 - ALL THE KING'S MEN
JOSÉ FERRER 1951 - CYRANO DE BERGERAC
HUMPHREY BOGART 1952 - THE AFRICAN QUEEN
GARY COOPER 1953 - HIGH NOON
WILLIAM HOLDEN 1954 - STALAG 17
MARLON BRANDO 1955 - ON THE WATERFRONT
ERNEST BORGNINE 1956 - MARTY
YUL BRYNNER 1957 - THE KING AND I
ALEC GUINNESS 1958 - THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
DAVID NIVEN 1959 - SEPARATE TABLES
CHARLTON HESTON 1960 - BEN-HUR
BURT LANCASTER 1961 - ELMER GANTRY
MAXIMILIAN SCHELL 1962 - JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
GREGORY PECK 1963 - TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
SIDNEY POITIER 1964 - LILIES OF THE FIELD
REX HARRISON 1965 - MY FAIR LADY
LEE MARVIN 1966 - CAT BALLOU
PAUL SCOFIELD 1967 - A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
ROD STEIGER 1968 - IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
CLIFF ROBERTSON 1969 - CHARLY
JOHN WAYNE 1970 - TRUE GRIT
GEORGE C. SCOTT 1971 - PATTON
GENE HACKMAN 1972 - THE FRENCH CONNECTION
MARLON BRANDO 1973 - THE GODFATHER
JACK LEMMON 1974 - SAVE THE TIGER
ART CARNEY 1975 - HARRY AND TONTO
JACK NICHOLSON 1976 - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
PETER FINCH 1977 - NETWORK
RICHARD DREYFUSS 1978 - THE GOODBYE GIRL
JON VOIGHT 1979 - COMING HOME
DUSTIN HOFFMAN 1980 - KRAMER VS. KRAMER
ROBERT DE NIRO 1981 - RAGING BULL
HENRY FONDA 1982 - ON GOLDEN POND
BEN KINGSLEY 1983 - GANDHI
ROBERT DUVALL 1984 - TENDER MERCIES
F. MURRAY ABRAHAM 1985 - AMADEUS
WILLIAM HURT 1986 - KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
PAUL NEWMAN 1987 - THE COLOR OF MONEY
MICHAEL DOUGLAS 1988 - WALL STREET
DUSTIN HOFFMAN 1989 - RAIN MAN
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS 1990 - MY LEFT FOOT
JEREMY IRONS 1991 - REVERSAL OF FORTUNE
ANTHONY HOPKINS 1992 - THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
AL PACINO 1993 - SCENT OF A WOMAN
TOM HANKS 1994 - PHILADELPHIA
TOM HANKS 1995 - FORREST GUMP
NICOLAS CAGE 1996 - LEAVING LAS VEGAS
GEOFFREY RUSH 1997 - SHINE
JACK NICHOLSON 1998 - AS GOOD AS IT GETS
ROBERTO BENIGNI 1999 - LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
KEVIN SPACEY 2000 - AMERICAN BEAUTY
RUSSELL CROWE 2001 - GLADIATOR
DENZEL WASHINGTON 2002 - TRAINING DAY
ADRIEN BRODY 2003 - THE PIANIST
SEAN PENN 2004 - MYSTIC RIVER
JAMIE FOXX 2005 - RAY
PHILIP S. HOFFMAN 2006 - CAPOTE
FOREST WHITAKER 2007 - THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS 2008 - THERE WILL BE BLOOD
SEAN PENN 2009 - MILK
JEFF BRIDGES 2010 - CRAZY HEART
COLIN FIRTH 2011 - THE KING'S SPEECH
JEAN DUJARDIN 2012 - THE ARTIST
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS 2013 - LINCOLN
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY 2014 - DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
EDDIE REDMAYNE 2015 - THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
LEONARDO DICAPRIO 2016 - THE REVENANT
CASEY AFFLECK 2017 - MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
GARY OLDMAN 2018 - DARKEST HOUR
RAMI MALEK 2019 - BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
ANTHONY HOPKINS 2021 - THE FATHER
WILL SMITH 2022 - KING RICHARD
BRENDAN FRASER 2023 - THE WHALE
CILLIAN MURPHY 2024 - OPPENHEIMER