It is not necessary to have many years of talented acting in films in order to get an Oscar - this award is given not for merit, but for a talented performance, even if it took only a few minutes. Of course, the shooting took longer, but the viewer saw these actors in specific films for no more than 20 minutes, or even less.
1. Anthony Hopkins - for his role in the film The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Although the actor played the main role, he appeared on the screen for only 16 minutes out of 114 minutes of the film! Oscar for Best Actor.
2. Tilda Swinton - for her role in the film "Michael Clayton" (2007)
In the role of Karen Crowder, the actress appeared only 18 minutes out of 119 minutes of the film. Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
3. Jared Leto - for his role in the film "Dallas Buyers Club" (2013)
In the role of the drag queen Rayon, the actor appeared on the screen for only 21 minutes out of 118 minutes of the film. Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
4. Lee Grant - for his role in the film "Shampoo" (1975)
In the role of Felicia, the actress appeared for only 18 minutes of the 110 minutes of the film. Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
5. Anne Hathaway - for her role in the film "Les Misérables"
The film lasts more than two hours - 154 minutes, Ann as a garment factory worker Fantine appears for a total of 15 minutes but received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
6. Kim Basinger - for her role in the film "LA Confidential" (1997)
Only 15 minutes in a 138-minute motion picture and the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress went to Kim!
7. Penelope Cruz - for her role in the film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008)
The actress received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, although she was on screen only 15 minutes out of 94 minutes.
8. Ingrid Bergman - for her role in the film "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974)
The actress appeared on screen for a total of 14 minutes in the 128-minute film but earned an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
9. Alan Arkin - for his role in the film "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006)
The actor received an Oscar for 14 minutes of talented acting in a 101-minute film.
10. Jack Palance - for his role in the film "City Slickers" (1991)
The actor appeared on the screen for 12 minutes out of 114 minutes of the film but won the award for Best Supporting Actor.
11. Beatrice Strait - for her role in the film "Network" (1976)
5 minutes and 40 seconds was enough for the actress to receive the main award for Best Supporting Actress. And the film lasted 121 minutes!
12. Judi Dench - for her role in the film "Shakespeare in Love" (1998)
The actress appeared on the screen for only 8 minutes, and the film lasts 123 minutes! But she deserved an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
