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Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, won an Academy Award in 1945 for writing the best documentary short, Your Job in Germany (or Hitler Lives), for the United States Information & Education Division of the Army Services Forces. The eleven-minute film was directed by Frank Capra.

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I have a good feeling that his new movie 'The Lorax' will!

His Wikipedia article says he has won twice, but does not list what year-

Year: 2000 (73rd Academy Awards)

Category: Makeup

Film Title: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Winner: Rick Baker, Gail Ryan

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As a writer, Ted Geisel (his real name) was responsible for the Documentary Films "Hitler Lives" (1946) and "Design for Death" (1947), both of which won Academy Awards. He also came up with the cartoon short, "Gerald McBoing Boing," which won an Oscar in 1951.

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Gerald McBoing-Boing won an Academy Award for Animated Short Film.

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'Gerald McBoing-Boing' in 1950 won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film .

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When did Dr. Seuss win the Academy Award for writer illustrator?

He wrote the Academy Award winning documentary Design for Death (1947), but did not personally receive an Oscar.


What branch of the military did Dr. Seuss win an Academy Award and an Oscar while he was working for this branch?

Dr . Seuss was in the US Army's animation department where he was involved in the documentary "Design For Death" which went on to win an Academy Award for best documentary .


Did doctor Seuss win an Academy Award?

No.


Where can I view Dr. Seuss' Hitler Lives?

I would love to be able to find this Academy Award winning documentary as well. I've heard that it's really amazing, and I'm so shocked that Seuss would have done something so serious. Just shows when you're passsionate about something, there's nothing you can't create.


What year did Dr seuss get awarded the best children books?

Dr Seuss was an American writer and got many awards for their books. They got Academy Award for Documentary Feature in 1947. Later they got many awards for their writing.


What cartoon did Dr. Seuss create and win an Oscar for?

As a writer, Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss' real name) was responsible for the documentary films "Hitler Lives" (1946) and "Design for Death" (1947), both of which won Academy Awards. He also came up with the cartoon short, "Gerald McBoing Boing," which won an Oscar in 1951.


What medals did Dr. Seuss win?

Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) did not win any medals, but he did receive several awards for his work, including two Academy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation. He was also awarded a Peabody Award for his animated television specials.


Which movie based on one of Dr. Seuss's books won an Oscar?

Ron Howard's film version of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" won the 2000 Academy Award for Best Makeup.


What did Dr Seuss win awards for?

McElliot's Pool, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, and If I Ran the Zoo won the Caldecott Honor awards. Dr. Seuss also won two Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, a Peabody award, and the Pulitzer Prize. :)


Did Dr. Seuss get any award?

Yes, he got an Emmy award for "Halloween is Grinch Night!"


When did Dr. Seuss win his first award?

on march 7,1996


Has drseuss won any awards?

Dr. Seuss did not win a Nobel Award. He won a Pulitzer Award. He won an Oscar for “Gerald McBoing-Boing”. He won two Emmy Awards, three Caldecott Honor Awards, and a Peabody Award.