In 1999, a then-70-year-old Peter O’Toole declined an Oscar nomination. Now, many believe it’s too late for Timothée Chalamet to win an award similar to the Oscar. The Academy has been criticized for missing opportunities with talented actors who may not receive recognition when they’re most active in their careers.
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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2026/03/11/oscars-best-actor-race-chalamet