Louis Gossett Jr. won an Emmy for "Roots," which was a 1977 television miniseries. But he also picked up an Academy Award for his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982). He was named Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Sgt. Emil Foley, a hard-nosed drill instructor.
Emma Thompson won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1992.
Art Carney won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1974.
Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1953.
Anne Bancroft won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1962.
Colin Firth won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010.
No one has won an Oscar for their role in Roots. Although, it won a Golden Globe for best TV-Series - Drama in 1978.
Emma Thompson won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1992.
Art Carney won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1974.
Al Pacino won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1992.
Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1953.
Bette Davis won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1938.
Anne Bancroft won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1962.
Anthony Quinn for Viva Zapata.
Colin Firth won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010.
Hattie McDaniel won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1939.
James Coburn won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1998.
Cher won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1987.