While many actresses and actors dream of taking home an Academy Award, there has been those who have refused one.

George C Scott turned down the 1970 Best Actor Award for his part in 'Patton' saying: "It's a goddamn meat parade I want none of it." But he's not the only one - Marlon Brando also refused to accept the same gong in 1973 for his part in 'The Godfather', in protest against the depiction of American Indians by the film industry.