This actor was the first to decline an Oscar.
- George C. Scott
- Richard Burton
- Marlon Brando
- Paul Newman
This actor was the first to decline an Oscar.
George C. Scott. Scott won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Patton in the 1970 movie “Patton”. He decline the Award stating he was not in competition with other actors. He also called the televised award ceremony: “a meat parade.”