First Oscar-winning actor to star in a videogame

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first Oscar-winning actor to appear in a videogame is Christopher Walken (USA), who featured in Ripper (Take2, 1996) alongside Paul Giamatti and John Rhys Davis.
Walken received his academy award for 'Best Actor in a Supoporting Role' in 1978, for his portrayal of Nick in The Deer Hunter (1978) which also won Best Picture and Best Director.

For a complete list of 1996 records, please visit 1996 Guinness Records in United States.

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