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Linda hunt was the first woman nominated for a best actress Oscar for playing a man in what movie?
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The Year of Living Dangerously
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What was the first black actress nominated for Oscar award for her role in the movie Carmen Jones?
Dorothy Dandridge, who was nominated for Best Actress of 1954.
Who Oscar leading role actress nominated 1943?
Greer Garson
Who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in The Hours?
Julianne Moore was nominated for the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Hours(2002).
Which american actress starred in the lead role of the 1988 motion picture working girl?
Melanie Griffith had the lead role in the movie "Working Girl" and was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Sigourney Weaver played her boss and was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Who was nominated for Oscars best leading actress in 1970?
Sarah Miles was nominated for her role in "Ryan's Daughter"
Who won an Oscar for portraying an actor who loses an Oscar?
Actress Maggie Smith won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress for playing an actress who's nominated for an Oscar but doesn't win in California Suite (1978).
Was Meryl Streep nominated for her role in Mama Mia?
No, Meryl Streep did not win an Oscar for Mama Mia. She was not even nominated. Meryle Streep has been nominated for the following films.Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Julie & Julia (2009)Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Doubt (2008)Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Adaptation. (2002)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Music of the Heart (1999)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: One True Thing (1998)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Bridges of Madison County (1995)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Postcards from the Edge (1990)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Evil Angels (1988)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Ironweed (1987)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Out of Africa (1985)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Silkwood (1983)Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Sophie's Choice (1982)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)Won Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Deer Hunter (1978)
What actress won an Oscar for playing a man?
Linda Hunt the Best Supporting Actress award for the movie The Year for Living Dangerously (1982) in which she portrayed a man (why? beats me).
Did actress kay francis ever win an Oscar?
No. She was never nominated for an Oscar.
Was there ever a leading actress nominated for an Oscar named Janet?
The first actress to win an Oscar was Janet Gaynor.
The actress who won best male acting Oscar?
Hillary Swank won the best actess Oscar for playing a male. Linda hunt also won a best supporting Oscar for playing a male.
Has Beyonce ever been nominated for an Oscar?
No. She has never been nominated as an actress or a songwriter.
Do you think Thelma Ritter should have been awarded an Oscar since she was a great actress?
It is something of a tragedy when an actress like Thelma Ritter gives so many Oscar worthy performances and never wins an Oscar. Thelma Ritter was nominated six times.Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Pillow Talk (1959)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Pickup on South Street (1953)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: With a Song in My Heart (1952)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Mating Season (1951)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: All About Eve (1950)Thelma Ritter currently holds the record for most nominations in this category without ever winning. Deborah Kerr ties her record for most nominations in the Best Actress category without ever winning.
Who was the first black actress nominated for an Oscar Award for her role in the movie Carmen Jones?
Dorothy Dandridge, who was nominated for Best Actress of 1954.
What was the first black actress nominated for Oscar award for her role in the movie Carmen Jones?
Dorothy Dandridge, who was nominated for Best Actress of 1954.
Who was Oscar leading role actress nominated 1959?
Simone Signoret
Who was the Oscar nominated leading role actress 1947?
Susan Hayward
