The 1974 Oscar Winner for Best Actor was the late actor, comedian, and singer, Harry Dean Stanton, while the 1974 Oscar Winner for Best Actress was Ellen Burstyn. Both actors had long and successful careers in Hollywood, with Stanton appearing in over 200 films and television shows, and Burstyn appearing in over 80 films and television shows. Stanton was known for his roles in films such as 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'ALIEN, ' while Burstyn was known for her roles in films such as 'The Exorcist' and 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.'