Some actors are in a lot of movies, some actors are in great movies, and some actors are in a lot of great movies. In this last category, Meryl Streep is the reigning champ. From her first Oscar nod for 1978’s The Deer Hunter to her most recent one for 2017’s The Post, Streep has amassed a total of 21 Academy Award nominations: four for best supporting actress and a staggering 17 for best actress.
The person with the best chance of breaking her record is Al Pacino, in fourth place with “only” nine nominations. The other fourth-place finishers (Paul Newman and Spencer Tracy), both third-place finishers (Bette Davis and Laurence Olivier), and one of two second-place finishers (Katharine Hepburn) have already passed away. The other runner-up, Jack Nicholson, hasn’t acted in a film in over a decade. Even if Nicholson did return to the silver screen, he’d still need 10 more nominations to best Streep—assuming she didn’t pick up any additional noms while he was playing catch-up.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZfIl9isKLU?feature=oembed
Hepburn might be second to Streep when it comes to nominations, but she’s currently in first place on the list of most Oscar wins. Streep has won three, for 1979’s Kramer vs. Kramer, 1982’s Sophie’s Choice, and 2011’s The Iron Lady. Hepburn’s total is four: Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981).
Though most frequently nominated performers managed to take home at least one Oscar statuette, there are a few with zero wins—namely, Peter O’Toole, Richard Burton, and Glenn Close. Close, with eight nominations, has an opportunity to interrupt her losing streak at this year’s awards ceremony; she’s nominated for her supporting role in Hillbilly Elegy (2020).https://www.youtube.com/embed/KW_3aaoSOYg?feature=oembed
The list below is based on actor-specific nominations only (lead and supporting), so extra nominations that actors have picked up for directing, producing, or any other participation in a movie aren’t included. Once you’re finished perusing, gear up for the 93rd Oscars on April 25 with some fun facts about Oscars past.
1. Meryl Streep // 21 nominations (3 wins)
2. Katharine Hepburn // 12 nominations (4 wins)
2. Jack Nicholson // 12 nominations (3 wins)
3. Bette Davis // 10 nominations (2 wins)
3. Laurence Olivier // 10 nominations (1 win)
4. Al Pacino // 9 nominations (1 win)
4. Paul Newman // 9 nominations (1 win)
4. Spencer Tracy // 9 nominations (2 wins)
5. Marlon Brando // 8 nominations (2 wins)
5. Glenn Close // 8 nominations (0 wins)
5. Jack Lemmon // 8 nominations (2 wins)
5. Peter O’Toole // 8 nominations (0 wins)
5. Geraldine Page // 8 nominations (1 win)
5. Denzel Washington // 8 nominations (2 wins)
6. Ingrid Bergman // 7 nominations (3 wins)
6. Cate Blanchett // 7 nominations (2 wins)
6. Jeff Bridges // 7 nominations (1 win)
6. Richard Burton // 7 nominations (0 wins)
6. Judi Dench // 7 nominations (1 win)
6. Robert De Niro // 7 nominations (2 wins)
6. Robert Duvall // 7 nominations (1 win)
6. Jane Fonda // 7 nominations (2 wins)
6. Greer Garson // 7 nominations (1 win)
6. Dustin Hoffman // 7 nominations (2 wins)
6. Kate Winslet // 7 nominations (1 win)
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Quiz: Can You Name the Jeff Goldblum Movie From His Character?
We’re celebrating Goldblum’s 74th birthday with some trivia.
ByAlexandria Ingham|Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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Jeff Goldblum is one of the world’s most beloved actors, and he’s taken on a variety of roles—both good and evil. How well can you remember the names of each one? Can you match the characters to their movies? We’ve got a quiz that will give you a chance to try
So, did you get 8/8? You’re a true Goldblum fan if you did, and if you didn’t, don’t panic! This is the perfect excuse to rewatch the movies and remember your love for them. Get the popcorn and gather your friends for a Jeff Goldblum marathon.
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Most Memorable Jeff Goldblum Characters
Few actors possess a persona as recognizable and eccentric as Jeff Goldblum. It’s hard to believe he’s had a career that spans five decades, making it clear that he is one to watch, as he brings some of the most unforgettable performances to our screens. There are a few characters that stand out more than others, and they’re likely your gateway into his suave charisma and wild ways.
Millennials grew up with Jurassic Park, and it’s Dr. Ian Malcolm who stands out. Goldblum even returned for some of the sequels, bringing sharp intelligence to the movie. He transformed what could have been a chaos-theory-loving nerd into an unforgettable and charismatic mathematician. Although there are some situations he should probably stay away from!
Of course, we also have to mention The Fly. While many view his ‘90s roles as some of his best and his earliest, he showcased his dramatic depth in the 1986 sci-fi horror by playing Seth Brundle.
Like Dr. Malcolm, he was a bit of a nerd in this flick, but he didn’t have as much charisma. Seth was a socially awkward scientist who created havoc with a teleportation experiment that went horribly wrong. Goldblum brought a heartbreaking performance, as he transformed into a human-insect hybrid that terrified everyone.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7VIzpeVgcDI?feature=oembed
If you’re a Will Smith fan, you’ll remember Goldblum in Independence Day. In this 1996 movie, he played the brilliant satellite technician, David Levinson, who offered the down-to-earth brains to counter Smith’s action-hero antics. If you don’t remember the name, you likely remember his own heroic efforts by developing a computer virus that could be planted into the alien mothership to save humanity.
Does it feel like Goldblum always plays scientists? Some of his most memorable roles have certainly involved his brains, but there is one that stands out for being completely different. In 2017, he appeared in the MCU in Thor: Ragnarok as The Grandmaster, bringing multiple elements of himself to the eccentric and charming character. It was also fun to see him play a villain rather than the sidekick saving the Earth.
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