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Poll: Most memorable Oscar-winning performance by a black actor

Which of these Oscar-winning performances by a black actor or actress was the most memorable/best?

Discuss this list here

Results of 3,626 votes:

  1. 1.

    Denzel Washington

     
    As Alonzo Harris in Training Day
  2. 2.

    Morgan Freeman

     
    As Eddie 'Scrap-Iron' Dupris in Million Dollar Baby
  3. 3.

    Forest Whitaker

     
    As Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland

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