The Best Actor Oscar Winners Of The Last 24 Years!

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Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe was delighted to receive the golden statue in 2001. He won in the Best Leading Actor category for the film 'Gladiator'.

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington impressed with his acting performance in 'Training Day' in 2002.

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Adrien Brody

Actor Adrien Brody received the Oscar in 2003 for his role in 'The Pianist'.

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Sean Penn

In 2004, Sean Penn received the Golden statue for his magnificent performance in 'Mystic River'.

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Jamie Foxx

In 2005, Jamie Foxx won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the autobiographical film 'Ray'. The film focused on the life of soul legend Ray Charles.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffmann took home the Oscar in 2006. He was convincing in his leading role in the film 'Capote'.

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Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker at the 2007 Oscars, where he received the Academy Award for his performance in 'The Last King of Scotland'.

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Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis at the 2008 Oscars, where he received the Oscar for his role in 'There Will Be Blood'.

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Sean Penn

Sean Penn received the Academy Award in 2009 for his role in 'Milk'. His second Oscar.

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Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges at the 2010 Academy Awards, where he received the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the drama 'Crazy Heart'.

The Oscar is the most important award in the film industry. We reveal which actors have won in the Best Actor category in recent years!

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