Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody's trophy shelf is remarkable for its rarity. He is one of only a handful of actors with two Best Actor Oscars, and he achieved the first at twenty-nine, the youngest in history. His second win, for The Brutalist, came with a clean sweep of major prizes, including BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice. He also holds the distinction of being the first American to win a César Award, France's top film honor. Beyond the Oscars, his three Emmy nominations and a Laurence Olivier nomination show his range across film, television, and stage. Time magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2025.