Despite heavy scrutiny in showbiz, sometimes high profile names don't make the cut. And are cast aside again and again. The following actors are some of the unfortunate names which haven't been cited as Oscar winners.
8. Tom Cruise: Cruise got three nominations between 1991 and 2000, but is still awaiting his statuette.
7. Bill Murray: Best known for his comedic roles, Bill's one and only nomination came from a serious role as a tormented actor in 'Lost in Translation'.
6. Matt Damon: Fellow co-star Robin Williams won for Good Will Hunting. Matt received a nomination at only 27.
5. Samuel L. Jackson: One of the most high prolific actors has a career spanning four decades, but not Oscar.
4. Brad Pitt: Brad's come close with three nominations, and helped finance the Best Picture winner 12 Years A Slave, but he still awaits an Oscar in his own name.
3. Johnny Depp: Always a versatile character, but never an Oscar winner despite 3 nominations in the 2000's.
2. Will Smith: Will's one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, but is increasingly distant from the Oscar nominations list despite receiving two in quick succession in the 2000's.
1. Ed Harris: A supporting actor in classics such as 'Apollo 13' and "The Truman Show' has 4 nominations to his name, but not one single win.