Despite Winning a Historic 17 Oscars, LOTR Fan Shares 9 Lord of the Rings Actors Who Were Snubbed for Their Performance

Tsk, tsk, some people were snubbed, huh? Well, it depends on how you look at it.

Firstly, an obligatory 'The LOTR trilogy was amazing'. From the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand to the awe-inspiring portrayal of characters by an exceptional ensemble cast, every aspect of the trilogy was meticulously brought to life by the one and only, Peter Jackson. It's no wonder that the films garnered a staggering 17 Academy Awards, sweeping across categories like Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

But one LOTR fan wasn't satisfied and offered his opinion on r/lotr, claiming that lots of actors were snubbed despite their outstanding performance. Alright, I'm listening. Scroll down to read the list of actors along with a very good explanation for why they should have won an Oscar. Some were indeed nominated, but being nominated isn't the same as winning, right?

Next, check out this DND player who was dissatisfied with their character's performance in combat, despite having wild skills and strength.

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'Sean Astin as Sam in The Return of the King (2003) should've been nominated and should've won Best Supporting Actor. One of the most egregious snubs in Oscars history.'

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'Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) should've won Best Supporting Actor. Most people are still baffled that this was not an Oscar-winning performance.'

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'Sean Bean as Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring (2003) should've been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He ran the full gamut of Men's capacity for evil and for good.'

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'Elijah Wood as Frodo in The Fellowship of the Ring (2003) should've been nominated for Best Lead Actor. He so powerfully yet silently portrays Frodo's pain and burden.'

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'Andy Serkis in The Return of the King (2003) should've been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. It should have been the first (mostly) motion capture Oscar nominated performance.'

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'Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in The Return of the King (2003) should've been nominated for Best Lead Actor. So many Oscar clips and too many all-time great line deliveries.'

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'Sir Christopher Lee should've been nominated at least once as Saruman. That he passed away without a single Oscar nomination in his life disgraces the Oscars forever.'

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'Cate Blanchett in The Fellowship of the Ring for Best Supporting Actress. If Judi Dench could win for a 5-minute cameo, why no nod for what is still Cate's most iconic performance?'

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'Miranda Otto as Eowyn in The Return of the King (2003) should've been nominated Best Supporting Actress. Her portrayal of utter fear, and the ultimate courage, was powerful.'

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