A certain Walt Disney won an incredible 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. But never for acting or even voicing a character. The following men have all won emphatically for acting, and received several nominations. These are the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' favorite actors.
9. Michael Cain: 2 wins from 6 nominations.
8 (tied). Dustin Hoffman: 2 wins from 7 nominations.
8 (tied). Robert De Niro: 2 wins from 7 nominations.
6 (tied). Denzel Washington: 2 wins from 8 nominations.
6 (tied). Jack Lemon: 2 wins from 8 nominations.
6 (tied). Marlon Brando: 2 wins from 8 nominations.
3. Spencer Tracy: 2 wins from 10 nominations.
2. Daniel Day Lewis: 3 wins from 6 nominations.
1. Jack Nicholson: 3 wins from 12 nominations.