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Poll: Oscar Doesn't Always Speak English

A poll by rubyfruit76
This year, for the 2019 Academy Awards, two actors (Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira, both from 'Roma') were nominated for their performances, in which they speak languages other than English. This has happened 35 times before and eight of those actors won, suggesting that Oscar might be multilingual after all. Of these seven winning performances, which one do you think was most deserving of the Oscar?

Discuss here in any language.

Results of 582 votes:

  1. 1.

    Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds (2009)

     
    Christoph Waltz (as Col.Hans Landa), speaking German, French, Italian, and English, in 'Inglourious Basterds' (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, 2010)
  2. 2.

    Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part II (1974)

     
    Robert De Niro (as Vito Corleone), speaking Sicilian, in 'The Godfather: Part II' (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 1975)
  3. 3.

    Roberto Benigni in Life Is Beautiful (1997)

     
    Roberto Benigni (as Guido), speaking Italian, in 'Life Is Beautiful' (Best Actor in a Leading Role, 1999)
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