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Poll: Shortest Oscar Winning Performances (Part 2)

A poll by Djesika
These actors certainly made the most of their limited screen time. They won an Oscar for a performance that lasted under 25 minutes. Whose performance impressed you the most?

*Each actor's approximate screen time is listed below, performances are listed in chronological order

Credit to Screentimecentral.com.

Discuss here

See part 1 here.

Results of 230 votes:

  1. 1.

    Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

     
    Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Leading actor) 24 minutes
  2. 2.

    Meryl Streep in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

     
    Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer (Supporting actress) 20 minutes
  3. 3.

    Don Ameche in Cocoon (1985)

     
    Don Ameche as Art Selwyn (Supporting actor) 24 minutes
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