Over the history of the Academy Awards, we've had a few actors who have soared above the rest and collected lots of nominations. Their work has been heralded and seen by millions if not billions, but today, I wanted to shine a light on them for their individual achievements. Let's dive in. 1. Meryl Streep - 21 NominationsBest Supporting ActressThe Deer Hunter (1978)Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - WonAdaptation. (2002)Into the Woods (2014)Best ActressThe French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)Sophie's Choice (1982) - WonSilkwood (1983)Out of Africa (1985)Ironweed (1987)A Cry in the Dark (1988)Postcards from the Edge (1990)The Bridges of Madison County (1995)One True Thing (1998)Music of the Heart (1999)The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Doubt (2008)Julie & Julia (2009)The Iron Lady (2011) - WonAugust: Osage County (2013)Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)The Post (2017)2. Katherine Hepburn - 12 NominationsBest Actress Morning Glory (1933) - Won Alice Adams (1935) Philadelphia Story (1940) Woman of the Year (1942) The African Queen (1951) Summertime (1955) The Rainmaker (1956) Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) Long Day's Journey into Night (1962) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) - Won The Lion in Winter (1968) - Won On Golden Pond (1981) - Won3. Jack Nicholson - 12 NominationsBest Supporting ActorEasy Rider (1969)Terms of Endearment (1983) - WonA Few Good Men (1992)Best ActorFive Easy Pieces (1970)Chinatown (1974)One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - WonReds (1981)Prizzi's Honor (1985)Ironweed (1987)As Good as It Gets (1997) - WonAbout Schmidt (2002)4. Bette Davis - 11 NominationsBest Actress Dangerous (1935) - Won Jezebel (1938) - Won Dark Victory...
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