Best Supporting Actor: 1970s

1970: Karl Malden, Patton

Oscar winner: John Mills, Ryan's Daughter
Was he nominated?: No

 

1971: Ben Johnson, The Last Picture Show

Oscar winner: Ben Johnson, The Last Picture Show
 

1972: James Caan, The Godfather

Oscar winner: Joel Grey, Cabaret
Was he nominated?: Yes

 

1973: Robert De Niro, Mean Streets

Oscar winner: John Houseman, The Paper Chase
Was he nominated?: No

 

1974: John Cazale, The Godfather Part II

Oscar winner: Robert De Niro, The Godfather Part II
Was he nominated?: No

 

1975: Robert Shaw, Jaws

Oscar winner: George Burns, The Sunshine Boys
Was he nominated?: No

 

1976: Jason Robards, All the President's Men

Oscar winner: Jason Robards, All the President's Men
 

1977: Alec Guinness, Star Wars

Oscar winner: Jason Robards, Julia
Was he nominated?: Yes

 

1978: Christopher Walken, The Deer Hunter

Oscar winner: Christopher Walken, The Deer Hunter
 

1979: Robert Duvall, Apocalypse Now

Oscar winner: Melvyn Douglas, Being There
Was he nominated?: Yes