Iconic Actors Who Never Won an Academy Award

Seven Decades of Success

The New York Times recognized Lansbury as the "First Lady of Musical Theatre" in the 1960s because of the widespread success of the musical Mame. Paired with her "saintly" reputation and longstanding career, she could be regarded as one of Britain's most successful actresses of all time. Watch out, Julie Andrews.

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The More You Know

  • Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
  • A "Harry Potter" stunt double was paralyzed on the job.
  • There’s a 20 year age gap between Sam Neill and Laura Dern in Jurassic Park, with Laura aged only 26 during filming.
  • Pixar’s, UP was the first ever animated film and 3D film to open the Cannes Film Festival.
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