Richard Roeper’s ‘Countdown to Gold’: Best actor

A low-rent clown for hire, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) begins sinking into darkness in “Joker.” | AP Photos

Only one out of the five best actor nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards has taken home an Oscar. Some have been nominated for almost two decades, while some are new to the prestigious list.

Here is how each nominee has been recognized for acting by the Academy in the past:

ACTING STATS

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas is nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Pain and Glory” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• First time nominee

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 1994, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” — Nominated
• 2005, “The Aviator,” — Nominated
• 2007, “Blood Diamond,” — Nominated
• 2014, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” — Nominated
• 2016, “The Revenant,” — Won

Adam Driver

Adam Driver is nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Marriage Story” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 2019, “BlacKkKlansman,” — Nominated

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Joker” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• 2001, “Gladiator,” — Nominated
• 2006, “Walk the Line,” — Nominated
• 2013, “The Master,” — Nominated

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce is nominated for Best Actor for his role in “The Two Popes” for the 2020 Academy Awards.

• First time nominee