They were the most due/talented non winners at the time. Female ones are easy like Close and Adams.

Bradley Cooper. It's still crazy that he lost for A Star Is Born to fucking Rami Malek.

I feel like if Norton took a few more Oscar baits he could get there

I agree about Norton. Don't think Bradley is in the leisure of Phoenix or DiCaprio at least not yet.

Bradley has three best actor nominations and one supporting, same as Phoenix. Leo was at that number before he won, though he’s obviously added two more since then.

DiCaprio probably should have had more nominations (none for Departed, Titanic, Catch Me If You Can, etc.). Phoenix only had 3 nominations but it felt due from a talent standpoint.

I think with Bradley the like 9 years since we noticed he's a good actor instead of Hangover guy still feels a little light, especially since he hasn't done much the last three. But he could get there in a few more roles, which I guess puts him up there with anyone else.

Damon is another choice but I always thought he was more of a "star" than the most versatile. And Depp would be one of the best but they would be too afraid to give it to him and I'm not counting on him making good movies again anytime soon.

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