23. Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix has had some incredible roles in his career. From the sinister emperor in Gladiator to Johnny Cash, to a lonely man in love with an AI in Her. He has been nominated for acting Oscars many times but has always lost out. In 2016 he had an impossible match-up going against the acclaimed, multi-award winning Daniel Day-Lewis. However, many believe he should have taken home the statue in 2006 for his incredible portrayal of country legend Johnny Cash. Phillip Seymour-Hoffman ended up taking the award for his portrayal of Truman Capote.