In the history of the Oscars, Peter O'Toole and Glenn Close share the record for the most acting nominations without ever winning a competitive statue, each with 8 nominations. Peter O'Toole, famous for 'Lawrence of Arabia,' eventually received an Honorary Award in 2003, which he initially tried to turn down, telling the Academy he was 'still in the game' and wanted to win the 'lovely bugger' outright. Close has been nominated for iconic roles in films like 'Fatal Attraction' and 'Dangerous Liaisons' but has yet to take home the gold. They are followed closely by Richard Burton (7 nominations) and Amy Adams (6 nominations), highlighting that even some of the most respected performers in Hollywood history can face a lifelong 'losing streak' at the Academy.