There’s something charming about the Academy Awards, and there’s no denying that an Oscar win solidifies someone’s place in history. It may not guarantee glory or success to come, but it’s a snapshot of a moment in time that lives forever. So, in the spirit of enjoying the Oscars for what they are, we’ve decided to go back and revisit all the Best Actor Oscar-winning performances of the 21st century so far and consider each performance on its own merits.
Which winners were…