The most recent winners of the Academy Award for Best Actor are:
- 2022: Brendan Fraser for The Whale
- 2021: Will Smith for King Richard
- 2020: Anthony Hopkins for The Father
- 2019: Joaquin Phoenix for Joker
These are the latest winners up to 2022, with Brendan Fraser being the most recent recipient
If you are asking about the winner for the year 2020 specifically, it was Joaquin Phoenix for his role in Joker
. For a broader historical perspective, the Best Actor Oscar has been awarded annually since 1929, with many notable winners over the years
