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Poll: Shortest Oscar Acting Performance

A poll by Silitonga
Which actor do you think most deserved Oscar statue for their short performance?

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Results of 1,224 votes:

  1. 1.

    Anthony Hopkins

     
    As Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Won Oscar Best Actor in Leading Role with only about 16 minutes on screen (24 minutes and 52 seconds all counted appearance).
  2. 2.

    Anne Hathaway

     
    As Fantine Thénardier in Les Misérables (2012). Won Oscar Best Actress in Supporting Role with only about 15 minutes on screen.
  3. 3.

    Nicole Kidman

     
    As Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002). Won Oscar Best Actress in Leading Role with only about 28 minutes on screen.
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