David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor

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The David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor (Italian : David di Donatello per il miglior attore straniero) is a category in the David di Donatello Awards, described as "Italy's answer to the Oscars". [1] It was awarded by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano (ACI, Academy of Italian Cinema) to recognize outstanding efforts on the part of non-Italian film actors during the year preceding the ceremony. The award was created during the second edition of the ceremony, in 1957, and cancelled after the 1996 event. [2]

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Dustin Hoffman, with four awards, was the record-holder in this category. Dustin Hoffman 02.jpg
Dustin Hoffman, with four awards, was the record-holder in this category.
Laurence Olivier was the first actor to win this award, in 1957. He won his second award in 1973. Laurence Olivier - portrait.JPG
Laurence Olivier was the first actor to win this award, in 1957. He won his second award in 1973.
Harvey Keitel was the final winner in the category, in 1996. Harvey Keitel Cannes 2015.jpg
Harvey Keitel was the final winner in the category, in 1996.

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References

  1. Ariston Anderson, "'Spotlight,' 'Inside Out' Among Nominees for Italian Oscars," The Hollywood Reporter , 22 March 2016, URL accessed 24 July 2016.
  2. "Cronologia dei premi David di Donatello" [Chronology of David di Donatello awards]. daviddidonatello.it (in Italian). Retrieved 19 December 2019.