Refused the Award:
* Marlon Brando (1973): Refused his Best Actor award for "The Godfather" in protest of Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans. He sent Sacheen Littlefeather to accept the award on his behalf.
* George C. Scott (1971): Declined his Best Actor award for "Patton" because he believed "the whole thing is a charade."
Did Not Attend the Ceremony:
* Spencer Tracy (1938): Won Best Actor for "Boys Town" but did not attend the ceremony due to illness.
* Humphrey Bogart (1952): Won Best Actor for "The African Queen" but did not attend the ceremony because of his illness.
* Robert De Niro (1981): Won Best Actor for "Raging Bull" but did not attend the ceremony, preferring to spend the night at home with his family.
* Adrien Brody (2003): Won Best Actor for "The Pianist" but did not attend the ceremony due to a family emergency.
Did Not Pick Up the Award:
* Daniel Day-Lewis (1990): Won Best Supporting Actor for "My Left Foot," but was out of the country and did not pick up the award until months later.
Other Reasons:
* Others: Some recipients have declined to attend the ceremony for personal reasons, including conflicts with other commitments, health concerns, or simply a preference to stay out of the limelight.
It's worth noting:
* The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does not officially track or record Oscar declinations.
* The above list represents some of the most well-known and widely reported cases, but others may have declined the award for personal reasons.
It's always fascinating to see how individuals choose to engage with this prestigious award and what their reasons are for accepting or declining it.