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The late actor, dancer, choreographer and filmmaker, whose 100th birthday was observed on August 23, 2012, received only one Academy Award nomination during his distinguished career. He was nominated for Best Actor of 1945 for his performance in "Anchors Aweigh."

On March 20, 1952, Kelly received an honorary Oscar "in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film."

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He won a Honorary OSCAR in 1952

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