5 - Ridley Scott
'Alien', 'Blade Runner', 'Thelma & Louise', 'Gladiator', 'Black Hawk Down', 'American Gangster' and 'The Martian', these are just some of the films that Ridley Scott has blessed us with. These seven films have a collected total of nine Oscar wins, but Scott has never been on the receiving end of any of them. 'The Martian' was nominated for seven Oscars this year, including Best Film and Best Leading Actor, but there was no Best Director nomination for Ridley, despite not getting a nod this year Scott has been nominated three times previously.
Ridley Scott has helped to provide us with visually stunning movies, but has not received the recognition that he most definitely deserves. It is crazy to think that someone with his back catalogue of amazing mesmerising films hasn't yet won the top award, but with him still going as a director with block busters such as 'The Martian', there is still a chance that this 78 year old man can still get one.
4 - Amy Adams
Amy Adams is an actress who has been consistent with brilliant performances throughout her career, and she has the five Academy Award nominations to prove it. Adams usually plays the supporting role in films, as she always provides a perfect accompaniment to the lead role, with her versatile acting ability. She has however received one Leading Actress nomination in 2014, for her performance in 'American Hustle', acting alongside the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale. Sadly Adams had some seriously tough competition for a performance that could've swept the award on another year. Three time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, one time winner Judi Dench, one time winner Sandra Bullock were nominated, and the award went to two time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett for 'Blue Jasmine'.
Despite not winning the big award as of yet, you have to believe that a woman with the talent that Amy Adams has is bound to get the award at some point. In the meantime you can see her in the much antis anticipated 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice' film.
3 - Alfred Hitchcock
It is a great shame that the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock did not receive an Oscar before his passing in 1980, despite his five nominations. Perhaps one of the most famous scenes ever to hit the cinema screens, the shower scene in 'Psycho' will forever be ingrained in some of our minds, and the rest of the film will be too. Hitchcock went to great lengths to provide us with some of the greatest films from the 50's and 60's, he took risks that no other director would at the time, such as killing off the films most well known actress in 'Psycho', something that wasn't done those days and shocked audiences around the world. That was always Hitchcock's aim, to shock moviegoers.
Unfortunately Alfred Hitchcock will now never win an Oscar, but his films will live on, as they are some of the most gripping films you will ever watch.
2 - Gary Oldman
From playing Sirius Black in the 'Harry Potter' film franchise to Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' trilogy, Gary Oldman has been in some of the most successful films ever. It's almost unbelievable that Oldman has only received one Oscar nomination (Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy) despite acting in 85 titles since his career beginning in the 80's.
Oldman has played a range of different characters, from over-the-top antagonists to down-to-earth heroic roles, and Oldman seems to be able to just switch between the two effortlessly, leaving you guessing at what he will be acting as next. When you watch him on screen you're not thinking that it is Gary Oldman playing another part, you are always convinced that it is someone completely different. he always manages to bring his character to life. With such a talent like that I can't believe he hasn't won an Oscar, or at least been nominated more than once, but there is still time for him, especially if he keeps choosing the perfect roles for himself.
1 - Glenn Close
Glenn Close has received an astonishing six Oscar nominations, and with the quality of her performances it is ridiculous that she hasn't won one of them. Some people may know her as the woman who brought the nightmarish character of Cruella De Vil to life in the 1996 live action version of '101 Dalmatians', but she has done so much more than this, and provided so many memorable performances over the years. Close has this amazing ability to transform into her character, taking complete control of it, and becoming the person she is portraying. No film displays this better than her performance in 'Albert Nobbs'. She is unrecognisable as this character, and maybe would've won any other year, but she happened to be against Meryl Streep playing Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'.
I believe that Glenn Close is one of the best living actresses at the moment, and it is only a matter of time until she receives her much deserved Academy Award.
Other People You Won't Believe Have Not Won An Oscar
Christopher Nolan
Keep an eye out for next week's post - '5 People You Didn't Know Had Won Oscars'
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