While NCIS: Los Angeles featured a talented ensemble cast, none of the main actors have won an Academy Award (Oscar) for their performances in the series or other roles. However, one standout cast member is an Oscar winner — and that’s:
🏆 Linda Hunt (Hetty Lange) – Academy Award Winner
Linda Hunt, who portrayed the enigmatic and beloved Operations Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1984.
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🥇 Oscar-winning role: Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), opposite Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver.
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📌 Fun fact: She made history as the first person to win an Oscar for portraying a character of a different gender.
Notable Mentions (But No Oscars):
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LL Cool J (Sam Hanna): Grammy-winning rapper and actor, but no Oscar nominations.
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Chris O’Donnell (G. Callen): Known for Scent of a Woman and Batman & Robin, but has not received an Oscar nod.
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Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye): Acclaimed in Portugal and winner of Dança com as Estrelas, but no Oscar history.
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Eric Christian Olsen (Marty Deeks): Known for comedy roles and NCIS: LA, no Academy Award nominations.
