George C. Scott becomes one of three Oscar winners in history to decline their award after winning Best Actor for his performance in 'Patton.' Producer Frank McCarthy accepted the award on Scott's behalf at the 43rd Oscars. George had previously declined his Best Supporting Actor nomination in 1962 for his performance as Bert Gordon in 'The Hustler.' Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 52 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy

George C. Scott won the Best Actor Oscar for his rip-roaring performance as Gen. George S. Patton in PATTON. He famously refused to accept the award based on his belief that each performance is unique and actors shouldn't be in competition with each other. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

George C. Scott became the first actor to refuse an Academy Award when he declined Best Actor for Patton at the 43rd Academy Awards in 1971. Scott called the Oscars a 'meat parade' and said the competition among actors was degrading. Scott had also rejected his 1962 nomination for The Hustler. Unlike Marlon Brando's later refusal, Scott's rejection was not tied to a political cause. He remained adamant about his position until his death in 1999, never accepting the statuette. #Oscars #GeorgeCSco