1966: Paul Scofield

<b>IN SEASON:</b> Ever-modest Paul Scofield (shown with costar Susannah York) declined British knighthood three times because he didn’t want to be called “Sir,” so it was no surprise that when his name was called as best actor for “A Man for All Seasons” (1966), he was home in England with his wife. Costar Wendy Hiller accepted on his behalf.

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IN SEASON: Ever-modest Paul Scofield (shown with costar Susannah York) declined British knighthood three times because he didn’t want to be called “Sir,” so it was no surprise that when his name was called as best actor for “A Man for All Seasons” (1966), he was home in England with his wife. Costar Wendy Hiller accepted on his behalf.

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