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For over two decades, Thomas Newman has held the record for the most Oscar nominations without ever securing a win. The acclaimed composer has received 15 nominations in the category of Best Original Score for his work on films like The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and American Beauty (1999).

Despite being one of the most respected composers in Hollywood, Newman’s inability to win an Oscar has become a unique aspect of his career. His name is synonymous with beautiful, evocative scores, but the elusive Oscar remains out of reach.