Oscar-Winning Performances: Memorable Moments in Film History

Actor Film Year Key Point
Tom Hanks Philadelphia 1994 Tom Hanks won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of a lawyer with AIDS in the film "Philadelphia."
Meryl Streep The Iron Lady 2012 Meryl Streep won her third Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," making her the most nominated actor in Oscar history.
Leonardo DiCaprio The Revenant 2016 Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his performance as Hugh Glass in "The Revenant" after multiple nominations.
Julianne Moore Still Alice 2015 Julianne Moore won her first Oscar for Best Actress for her role as a linguistics professor with early-onset Alzheimer's in "Still Alice."