Actors who gave life to the same character were both Oscar nominees (some won)

Giving life to the same character can be a big challenge. Not only because of the inherent complexity of playing a role, but also because of the comparisons that may exist between one performance and another.

However, the following actors and actresses were so immersed in their role that they made it their own and managed to be nominated for an Oscar for their performance as the same character. Some of them took the iconic statuette.

12 celebrities who played the same character and were nominated for Oscars

Don Vito Corleone

# 1 Marlon Brando

In 1972, Marlon Brando gave us one of the most iconic characters in cinema: Vito Corleone in “The Godfather” (“El Padrino”).

His performance was accepted by critics and he was honored with the Oscar for Best Actor. However, Marlon did not attend the ceremony or receive the award.

Instead, Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress, took to the stage and explained that Brando had turned down the award due to mistreatment of Native Americans in the entertainment industry, as well as the recent knee injury.

# 2 Robert De Niro

Two years after the premiere of “The Godfather”, Robert De Niro brought Vito Corleone to life as a young man in “The Godfather: Part II”

His work also earned him recognition for Best Actor at the 1975 Academy Awards.

Interestingly, the actor also did not attend the ceremony. The film’s director, Francis Ford Coppola, received the award on his behalf.

joker

# 3 Heath Ledger

In 2008, Heath Ledger’s performance as a psychotic Joker in “The Dark Knight” completely impressed the audience.

His performance was crowned as one of the favorites of Batman fans of this evil, as well as a work recognized by critics, giving him not only a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, but also the statuette.

Unfortunately, Ledger could not see this honor as he died on January 22, 2008. So far, Heath is the only actor to have won this category after his death.

The award was received by his father, mom and sister.

# 4 Joaquin Phoenix

Twelve years after seeing Heath Ledger as the Joker in 2020, Joaquin Phoenix dared to bring this unforgettable evil to life.

His work was also nominated for an Oscar. Unlike Ledger, Phoenix was nominated for Best Actor because the film focused exclusively on him. And yes, Joaquin also won the Oscar.

Anita

# 5 Rita Moreno

In 1961, the Puerto Rican actress was part of the cast of a classic film: “Love without barriers”, also known by its original name “West Side Story”.

Her performance in Anita earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1962.

# 6 Ariana DeBose

Sixty years after the premiere of “West Side Story”, the remake produced by Steven Spielberg brought Rita Moreno back to this story, but with the character of Valentina, while Anita was played by Ariana De Boz.

Ariana DeBose won the most nominations for the second female role for the role of Anita. Won the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and the BAFTA Awards.

In a few days it will be known if she will win the statuette of the Second Actress at the Oscars, where she is also a candidate.

Queen Elizabeth I

# 7 Cate Blanchett

At the 1999 Oscars, Cate Blanchett won her first Best Actress nomination for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in “Elizabeth” (1998).

This character also won a nomination in 2008 for “Elizabeth: The Golden Age”.

# 8 Judy Dench

In the same category for Best Actress at the 1999 Oscars, Judy Dench was nominated for the role of Queen Elizabeth I, but in “Shakespeare in Love.” His performance was the one that won the award.

Rose Dewitt Bukater

# 9 Kate Winslet

Playing Rose on “Titanic” (1997), she earned Kate Winslet an international star, as well as her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress – in 1996, she received her first nomination for “Sense and Sensitivity”, but as B Female Role -.

# 10 Glory Stuart

“Titanic” also introduced us to the older version of Rose, played by Gloria Stewart, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Cogburn Rooster

# 11 John Wayne

In 1969, John Wayne played war veteran Rooster Cogburn in “True Grit,” the film adaptation of Charles Portis’ novel of the same name.

His work earned him the nomination and victory for Best Actor in the 42nd edition of the Oscars.

# 12 Jeff Bridges

More than 40 years later, Jeff Bridges dared to bring Rooster Cogburn to life in the film directed by the Coen brothers.

Jeff was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, but unlike Wayne, he did not receive the statuette.

Iris Murdoch

# 13 Judy Dench

The British actress has eight Oscar nominations and only two are to give life to a character played by other actors.

Her second nomination in this style was to bring Iris Murdoch to life in the novelist’s biographical film, released in 2001.

# 14 Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet, who has seven Oscar nominations in her career, was also nominated for these awards for her role as Iris, but in her youthful version.

And yes, like Judy, this was her second nomination to bring the same character to life.

While Judy was nominated for Best Actress, Kate was nominated for a supporting role.