12 People With 10-Plus Noms and No Wins

Diane Warren and Thomas Newman are nonetheless among the many most-nominated Oscar contenders who’ve but to win the award. Both misplaced of their classes this 12 months, bringing them as much as 11 and 15 losses respectively. Here are another unfortunate Oscar nominees.

Greg P. Russell (16 nominations) 
Veteran sound mixer Greg P. Russell earned his first nomination for 1989’s “Black Rain.” He nearly earned a 17th nomination, for 2016’s “13 Hours,” however his nomination was rescinded after he “violated Academy campaign regulations that prohibit telephone lobbying.”

Roland Anderson (15) 
The longtime artwork director picked up his first nomination for “A Farewell to Arms” in 1934 — after which misplaced for such classics as 1961’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and 1963’s “Come Blow Your Horn.”
 

Alex North (15) 
Composer Alex North was acknowledged with an honorary Oscar in 1986 — however he by no means received regardless of scoring such classics as “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “Cleopatra” and “Spartacus.”

Thomas Newman (15)  
The composer earned two nominations in 1995, for “Little Women” and “The Shawshank Redemption.” He earned his 15th nod in 2020 for Sam Mendes’ “1917,” however as soon as once more didn’t take house the award.

Loren L. Ryder (14) 
Veteran sound engineer Loren L. Ryder picked up nominations for his sound work on classics like “Double Indemnity,” “The War of the Worlds” and “Rear Window” — however by no means received a aggressive Oscar. However, he did win eight non-competitive honors from the Academy, together with honorary prizes and technical achievement awards.

George J. Folsey (13) 
The cinematographer earned an unfortunate 13 nominations for such films as 1944’s “Meet Me in St. Louis” and 1954’s “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” — however got here up quick every time.

Diane Warren (12) 
The songwriter earned her 12th nomination in 2021 for in 2021 for “Io Si” from “The Live Ahead” — one 12 months after getting a nom forfor “I’m Standing With You” from “Breakthrough.” But up to now, she has but to take house the prize.

Federico Fellini (12) 
The beloved Italian director acquired an honorary Oscar in 1993 however was handed over a dozen instances for each his route and screenplays.

Rick Kline (11) 
The veteran sound mixer earned 11 nominations for such hits as “Terms of Endearment,” “Top Gun” and “Air Force One.”

Anna Behlmer (10) 
Behlmer is a 10-time nominee for sound mixing such movies as “Braveheart,” “L.A. Confidential” and 2009’s “Star Trek.”
 

Walter Lantz (10) 
The veteran animator was greatest recognized for Woody Woodpecker however he was ceaselessly the bridesmaid on the Oscars — till accumulating an honorary award in 1979.