Oscar Winners & Nominees Who Were On Soap Operas

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1. She appeared on both "One Life To Live" and "As The World Turns" and her win at the Academy Awards ceremony in 1992 was surrounded by rumours that her name was mistakenly read by the presenter, and that she was not the actual winner. Who is she? Marisa Tomei Winona Ryder Mira Sorvino Angelina Jolie

2. He played Chris on "Another World" and even did a stint on a night time soap as Charles on "Dallas" before being nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Who is he? Brad Pitt George Clooney Matt Damon Andy Garcia

3. He played a surfer on the Australian soap "Home And Away" before being nominated for Best Actor in 2005. Who is he? Hugh Jackman Guy Pearce Heath Ledger Russell Crowe

4. She played the dual roles of Frannie and Sabrina Hughes on "As The World Turns" before becoming a multiple Academy Award nominee. Who is she? Meg Ryan Julianne Moore Lesley Anne Warren Olivia D'Abo

5. In the 1980s he played a character called Kenny Larkin on the Australian soap opera "Neighbours". Years later he would be an Academy Award Winner. Who is he? Russell Crowe Mel Gibson Daniel Goddard Simon Baker

6. He played Cicero Murphy on "Ryan's Hope" in 1981 and Roy Bingham on "Another World" from 1982 to 1984. Now he's an Academy Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor. Who is he? Samuel L. Jackson Morgan Freeman Denzel Washington Cuba Gooding Jr.

7. In 1989 she starred as the title character in the Mexican soap opera "Teresa". In 2002, she was nominated for Best Actress. She also includes the words, producer of a hit television show in her resume. Who is she? Rosie Perez Penelope Cruz Jennifer Lopez Salma Hayek

8. She played the role of Sarah Fairbanks on "Search For Tomorrow" in 1972. She is a very outspoken proponent for causes she believes in, as well as being a five time Academy Award nominee. Who is she? Geena Davis Jill Clayburgh Meryl Streep Susan Sarandon

9. From 1973 to 1976 he played Josh Hall on "One Life To Live". He was nominated for Best Actor for playing a real person. Who is he? Wesley Snipes Laurence Fishburne Louis Gossett Jr. Billy Dee Williams

10. This actress was already a two time Academy Award winner before she made her soap opera debut in "General Hospital's" record setting Luke and Laura's wedding episode. Who is she? Joan Fontaine Barbara Stanwyck Elizabeth Taylor Olivia DeHavilland