Multiple choice general knowledge

Only two people have directed themselves to an acting Oscar. One is Laurence Olivier. Name the other person.

  1. Mel Gibson

  2. Roberto Benigni

  3. Clint Eastwood

  4. Quentin Tarantino
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Explanation

Roberto Benigni wrote, directed, and starred in 'Life is Beautiful' (1997), winning Best Actor for his performance. This makes him one of only two people to direct themselves to an acting Oscar, alongside Laurence Olivier for 'Hamlet' (1948). Mel Gibson directed himself to an Oscar-winning film but didn't win acting Oscars. Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino never won acting Oscars.

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