Who won the Oscar as the Best Actor for the role of Sergeant York in 1941?

"Sergeant York" is a 1941 biographical film about the life of Alvin York, one of the most-decorated American soldiers of World War I. It was directed by Howard Hawks and was the highest-grossing film of the year.

Cooper won the Academy Award for Best Actor for York's portrayal. The film also won for Best Film Editing and was nominated in nine other categories, including Best Picture, Director (Hawks), Supporting Actor (Walter Brennan), and Supporting Actress (Margaret Wycherly). The American Film Institute rated Alvin York 35th in its list of the top 50 heroes in American cinema.

Gary Cooper (1901-1961) was an American film actor known for his natural, authentic and understated acting style and screen performances. His career included leading roles in 84 feature films. He was a major movie star from the end of the silent film era through to the end of the golden age of Classical Hollywood. His screen persona appealed strongly to both men and women, and his range of performances included roles in most major film genres. Throughout his career, he sustained a screen persona that represented the ideal American hero.