who was the first performer to ever turn down an oscar?

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who was the first performer to ever turn down an oscar?

2006-12-27 15:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by Kathryn 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities

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George C. Scott refused his for Patton in 1970 and Marlon Brando refused his for The Godfather in 1972.

2006-12-27 16:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My "shoot from the hip" guess: Marlon Brando did it in protest to the turmoil involving the Government and Native Americans at Bended Knee Indian Reservation.

2006-12-28 00:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1st was George C Scott, then Marlon Brando

2006-12-28 00:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Brando and I think George C. Scott.

2006-12-28 00:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Robert L O has it right.

2006-12-28 00:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋