With the 84th Academy Awards taking place this Sunday, February 26, it reminds us of the many actors who have been well-deserving of the coveted Oscar, but have sadly been passed over. Here's a look at three outstanding men in film who we feel should have taken the prestigious trophy home by now.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio was been nominated for Best Actor for his roles in 2006's "Blood Diamond," and the 2004 film, "The Aviator." He was up for Best Supporting Actor for his amazing performance in 1993's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape."
The 37-year-old is an exceptional actor, and in 2011 his incredible portrayal of J.Edgar Hoover in "J.Edgar," earned him a Golden Globe nomination, but he was completely passed over by the Academy, snubbing him once again without even a nomination.
Yahoo! film critic Thelma Adams remarked, " He put on a dress, he kissed a guy. You'd think he'd get the nomination."
The "Inception" star was also snubbed for his role in "Revolutionary Road" in which he paired up with his co-star from the blockbuster film, "Titanic," Kate Winslet. The sexy actor received a nomination from the Golden Globes but the Academy refused to give him the recognition for his outstanding work.
Johnny Depp
One of our all-time favorite actors, Johnny Depp , has never received an Oscar despite his many unique and incredible performances over the years. The super sexy 48-year-old received nominations for 2004's "Finding Neverland," in which he played the famous Peter Pan author, Sir James Mathew Barrie and 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," in which he portrayed one of the most iconic characters of the decade, Captain Jack Sparrow. As the demon barber in 2007's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," he was also nominated for Best Actor, and passed over for the coveted prize.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has been a part of so many memorable films, and he's probably one of the most dedicated Hollywood actors. He was nominated for Best Actor in 1989's "Born on the Fourth of July," but lost out to Daniel Day-Lewis in "My Left Foot." One of our favorite films of all time, 1996's "Jerry Maguire," got him the nomination once again, but he ultimately lost to Geoffrey Rush in "Shine."
Perhaps one day these actors will be given the recognition they surely deserve, but in the meantime their many fans will continue to show them the love and support that has lacked in the prestigious awards show.
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