KnowraAcademy Award for Best ActorLinked fromLinked fromThe 111 pages that link to Academy Award for Best Actor, each with the reason it gives.All 111Broader topic 4Related 93Compared with 14John WayneBroader topic: Wayne won the award for True Grit, his sole competitive acting Oscar.The VerdictBroader topic: Paul Newman was nominated for his portrayal of Frank Galvin.William HoldenBroader topic: Holden received this award for Stalag 17 in 1954.1st Academy AwardsBroader topic: The first winner was Emil Jannings, selected for multiple performances.