Multiple choice general knowledge Oscar Winner for Best Actor 1995 Nicolas Cage - Leaving Las Vegas as Ben Sanderson Richard Dreyfuss - Mr. Holland's Opus as Glenn Holland Anthony Hopkins - Nixon as Richard Nixon Sean Penn - Dead Man Walking as Matthew Poncelet Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Nicolas Cage won the 1995 Best Actor Oscar for his role as Ben Sanderson in Leaving Las Vegas. His powerful portrayal of a man drinking himself to death showcased his commitment to method acting and character transformation.