36. Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet
David Lynch, the director of Blue Velvet, has a long history of being snubbed by the Academy. However, at least some of his actors have been acknowledged for their roles in his bizarre, beautifully crafted films. Sadly, Dennis Hopper did not make the cut. While the movie received a mixed reception in its day due to numerous explicit and violent scenes, Dennis Hopper was widely praised for his intense performance as a sadistic gangster. The Best Supporting Actor award went instead to Michael Caine for Hannah and Her Sisters.
