| Most-nominated performers without a competitive win: | |||
| Male: | ![]() | Peter O'Toole, 8 nominations -- all for Best Actor (O'Toole received an Honorary Oscar® at the ceremonies in 2003.) | |
| Female: | ![]() | Deborah Kerr, 6 nominations -- all for Best Actress (Kerr received an Honorary Oscar® at the ceremonies in 1994.)
Thelma Ritter, 6 nominations -- all for Best Supporting Actress | ![]() |