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Which prolific character actor, known for his distinctive voice and often playing villains or authority figures, received an Honorary Academy Award in 1960 despite never winning a competitive Oscar?

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Thomas Mitchell was an incredibly versatile actor, appearing in five films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 1939 alone ('Gone With the Wind', 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', 'Stagecoach', 'Wuthering Heights', and 'Midnight'). He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 'Stagecoach'. The Honorary Oscar was given for his long and distinguished career.

A. Walter Brennan

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B. Thomas Mitchell

C. Edward Arnold

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D. Charles Coburn

Which prolific character actor, known for his distinctive voice and often playing villains or authority figures, received an Honorary Academy Award in 1960 despite never winning a competitive Oscar?

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