The Top 5 Oscar Winning Directors for Best Director

  Director Career Oscars Won Career Nominations
1 John Ford 4 5
2 William Wyler 3 12
3 Frank Capra 3 6
4 Billy Wilder 2 8
5 David Lean 2 7
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Sources:  Academy Awards Database

List Notes: In case of a tie, directors are ranked according to the amount of nominations they have received. Best director is also known as achievement in directing.
Oscar Winning Directors for Best Director

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