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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | POITIER First African-American to win a Best Actor Oscar | (7) | New York Times | Mar 12, 2017 |
| 42% | SIDNEY First name of the first African-American to win a Best Actor Oscar | (6) | ||
| 3% | RONDA ___ Rousey, first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo | (5) | New York Times | May 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ANA American Auto actor Gasteyer | (3) | The Atlantic | May 6, 2026 |
| 3% | BURTON Richard -, Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Equus (6) | (6) | Mirror Quiz | May 5, 2026 |
| 3% | SHREK First movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature | (5) | New York Times | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 3% | ANORA Best Picture winner of the 2025 Oscars | (5) | New York Times Midi | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 3% | GREY Joel -, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar winner for Cabaret (4) | (4) | Mirror Quiz | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 3% | BOGART Oscar winner for "The African Queen" | (6) | New York Times | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 3% | MATLIN Oscar-winning actress Marlee | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 24, 2026 |
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