11 Actors With the Most Oscar Wins
1. Katharine Hepburn
4 acting Oscars · 12 acting nominations
Hepburn closes the countdown with four competitive acting Oscars, all for leading performances. The wins span nearly half a century, from Morning Glory to On Golden Pond. Her Lion in Winter award was shared in a tie with Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl.
Acting Oscar wins
- Morning Glory (1933) — Actress in a Leading Role
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) — Actress in a Leading Role
- The Lion in Winter (1968) — Actress in a Leading Role
- On Golden Pond (1981) — Actress in a Leading Role
Records checked against Academy sources through the 98th Academy Awards on 18 October 2026. Film years identify the films, not the date of the award ceremony.
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