Receiving an Academy Award is one of the highest honors an actor can achieve in their career -- but sometimes, these stars just don't want the recognition. Despite earning accolades for their performances from their esteemed peers, quite a few actors have actually turned down the opportunity to walk across the Oscars stage. And for many, they've got a pretty good reason, too.
George C. Scott has declined his opportunity to take home an Oscar on multiple occasions. In 1961, the actor first told the Academy he was turning down his nomination after getting a Best Supporting Actor nod for his role in"The Hustler." He reportedly even told the Academy to"lose his number." Then, in 1970, George declined his nomination for his role in"Patton" and said that he would refuse his Oscar if he won.
"I never wanted to be involved in that part of the business and just not my bag. I don't think [there's value]. I think it’s a detriment, as a matter of fact," George onceJohn Gielgud had already won an Oscar in 1965 when he decided to turn down his 1982 win for his role in"Arthur." While it isn't completely clear why John didn't accept his Best Supporting Actor award, he did later make it clear that he wasn't a big fan of award shows.
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