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Why did Walter Brennan win an Academy Award for The Westerner?
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Walter Brennan won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance as Judge Roy Bean in the 1940 film The Westerner.12
His recognition by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was a result of his "caustic performance" in the film, which was directed by William Wyler. This win marked his third Academy Award in the best supporting actor category within a five-year span.2