Who is the most nominated actor in Oscars history?

Meryl Streep is the most nominated in Oscar history, with 14 nominations and 2 wins, one for a supporting role and another in a leading role. If "actor" only means males, then Jack Nicholson has been nominated 12 times and has won thrice.

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