1945: Ray Milland

<b>HAIR OF THE DOG:</b> As an alcoholic wannabe writer going through a painful withdrawal, Ray Milland (shown accepting his award from Ingrid Bergman) delivered a devastating portrayal of despair in 1945’s "Lost Weekend." The Oscar-winning performance would be the high-water mark in the Welsh actor’s extensive career.

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HAIR OF THE DOG: As an alcoholic wannabe writer going through a painful withdrawal, Ray Milland (shown accepting his award from Ingrid Bergman) delivered a devastating portrayal of despair in 1945’s "Lost Weekend." The Oscar-winning performance would be the high-water mark in the Welsh actor’s extensive career.

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