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Different actors who were Oscar-nominated for the same role

When two stars play the same character

Different actors who were Oscar-nominated for the same role
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03/11/2026 13:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Some characters are so iconic that they are repeatedly portrayed on screen, and sometimes those performances are so good that two different actors have been Oscar-nominated for portraying the same character.

From legendary monarchs and notorious villains to aspiring singers and beloved Western heroes, some actors have been nominated in the same year, and some even played the same part in the same film!

So, which stars have received Academy Award nominations for the same role? Read on to find out. 

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