Multiple choice general knowledge Actor with most Oscar nominations for his performances Al Pacino Robert De Niro Jack Nicholson Henry Fonda Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Jack Nicholson has received 12 Oscar nominations for his performances, making him the most-nominated male actor. These span from 1969 (Easy Rider) to 2002 (About Schmidt). Al Pacino has 9, Robert De Niro has 8.