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Who sang the theme from mondo cane at the 1963 Oscars?
The theme from "Mondo Cane," titled "More," was performed by singer and actress Connie Francis at the 1963 Oscars. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song that year. Connie Francis's rendition helped popularize the song, which has since become a classic.
What film earned Sidney Poitier an Oscar?
He was nominated of the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Defiant Ones (1958). He won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Lilies of the Field (1963). In 2002, he was presented with an honorary award for his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence.
Which black actors have won the Best Actor award at the Oscars?
Hattie McDaniel, Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington (twice), Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Whoopi Goldberg, Morgan Freeman, Louis Gossett Jr., Cuba Gooding Jr., Jennifer Hudson and Mo'Nique.
What was Alan Campbell famous for?
Alan Campbell was an an actor and screenwriter born in 1904 and died in 1963. He was a big part of Hollywood for many decades and nominated for Academy Awards.
How many Oscars has Sidney Poitier won?
Siney Pointer has won many film awards.Won - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Lilies of the Field (1963)Won - BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor for: The Defiant Ones (1958) USA.Won - Silver Berlin Bear - Best Actor for: Lilies of the Field (1963)Won - Silver Berlin Bear - Best Actor for: The Defiant Ones (1958)Won - Fotogramas de Plata - Best Foreign Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero) for: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)Won - Golden Apple - Male Star of the YearWon - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama for: Lilies of the Field (1963)Won - Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries/Dramatic Special for: The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) (TV)Won - Prize San Sebastián - Best Actor for: For Love of Ivy (1968)He has also received several lifetime achievement awards which are non-competitive, so he cannot be said to have wonthem.
Who was the first African American to win the Academy Award for leading actor?
It was Sidney Poitier, who won the 1963 Best Actor award for his performance in "Lilies of the Field."
What African American male has won a Oscar an Emmy a Tony and a Golden Globe Award?
During his long and distinguished career as an actor, 82-year-old James Earl Jones has received an honorary Academy Award, along with three Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Grammy and a Golden Globe.
How many Oscars did Paul Newman win?
One. On March 30, 1987, Paul Newman won his only competitive Academy Award -- the 1986 Best Actor Oscar for his performance in "The Color of Money." But Newman received two other Oscar statuettes during his career. On March 24, 1986, he was presented an honorary Oscar for "his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft." On March 21, 1994, he was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his charitable works.
Did To Kill A Mockingbird win the Oscar Award for Best Picture?
To Kill a Mockingbird was nominated for eight Oscars, winning three: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction and Score.
Who is the first black actor to win an oscar?
No African American comedian has ever won an Oscar for Best Actor. The four Best Actor winners were Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx and Forest Whitaker. Foxx isn't really considered a comedian. Eddie Murphy was nominated as Best Supporting Actor for Dreamgirls, but he lost to Alan Arkin (because Norbit came out before that year's Oscars); however, Whoopi Goldberg is a comedian, and she won an Oscar for Ghost, but she didn't win Best Actor. She won Best Supporting Actress.
How many Oscars has Shirley McLaine won?
As of March 7, 2010 Shirley MacLaine has won one (1)Academy Award (Oscar)Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Terms of Endearment(1983)She has also been nominated several timesBest Actress in a Leading Role - for: The Turning Point(1977)Best Documentary, Features for: The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir (1975)Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Irma la Douce(1963)Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Apartment(1960)Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Some Came Running(1958)
When was Saikumar - Malayalam actor - born?
Saikumar - Malayalam actor - was born in 1963.
