Refused to accept the nomination and the award, because he did not feel himself to be in any competition with other actors.Frank McCarthy, the film's producer, accepted the award on Scott's behalf at the ceremony, but returned it to the Academy the next day in keeping with Scott's wishes.

Refused even to be nominated.

For playing: "Juror #3".George C. Scott was not present at the awards ceremony. PresenterJulianna Margulies accepted the award on his behalf.

For playing "Ebenezer Scrooge".

For playing "The Beast".

For playing: "Edward Rochester".

For playing: "Victor Franz". (Shown withinHallmark Hall of Fame (1951)).George C. Scott was not present at the awards ceremony. Fellow nomineeJack Cassidy, whom Scott directed in the TV movieThe Andersonville Trial (1970), accepted the award on Scott's behalf.

Tied withAlan Arkin for愛すれど心さびしく (1968) in 2nd place.