In the world of acting, there is an old saying that 'there are no small parts, only small actors.' Beatrice Straight proved this in 1977 when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Network.' Her total screen time was just 5 minutes and 2 seconds. In that brief window, she delivered a powerful, emotionally raw monologue as a wife confronting her unfaithful husband (played by William Holden). This remains the shortest performance to ever win a competitive acting Oscar. Other brief winners include Judi Dench, who won for 8 minutes of screen time in 'Shakespeare in Love,' and Anthony Quinn, who won for 8 minutes in 'Lust for Life.' Straight’s victory is often cited as the ultimate proof that an actor can leave an indelible mark on a film and the Academy with a single, perfectly executed scene.