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Poll: Oscar-Nominated '90s Villains

In the 1990s, many memorable performances as criminals, antagonists, depraved, vile or fallen characters, were nominated for an Oscar. We'll call them "villains" in a broader term of reference.

In your opinion, which of these 1990's Oscar-nominated performances as a movie villain was the best?

After voting, you may discuss here

Results of 1,929 votes:

  1. 1.

    Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

     
    Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) from The Silence of the Lambs (WINNER)
  2. 2.

    Kevin Spacey in The Usual Suspects (1995)

     
    Roger 'Verbal' Kint (Kevin Spacey) from The Usual Suspects (WINNER)
  3. 3.

    Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List (1993)

     
    Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes) from Schindler's List

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