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Oscars
The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, are an annual awards ceremony. Awards are given out for cinematic excellence. The awards ceremony is held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Did Legends of the Fall win an Oscar?
Yes. The 1994 Brad Pitt drama won a Best Cinematography Oscar for John Toll.
What actor or actress won the most oscars in the history of the Academy Awards?
Katharine Hepburn won the most competitive Academy Awards -- four. All were in the Best Actress category. Walter Brennan, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep and Daniel Day-Lewis are in second place with three Oscar wins each. Day-Lewis is the only person to win three Best Actor Oscars.
How many Oscars has Heath Ledger won?
Heath Ledger (1979-2008) was posthumously given his oneAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008). He had originally been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in Brokeback Mountain (2005).
Where are the Oscar statuettes made?
The original Oscar mold was cast in 1928 at the C.W. Shumway & Sons Foundry in Batavia, Illinois, which also contributed to casting the molds for the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Emmy Awards statuettes. Since 1983, approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago, Illinois by manufacturer R.S. Owens & Company.
Who has been nominated for three Oscars in the same year?
Actors nominated for 3 Oscars (for acting): Peter Ustinov, Melvin Douglas, Jason Robards, Tommy Lee Jones, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush, Martin Landau, Willam Holden, Humphrey Bogart, Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, Jose Ferrer, James Cagney, Gig Young, Walter Matthau, Rod Steiger, Jack Palance, Maximilian Schell, Charles Coburn, Alan Arkin; Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Marcello Mastroianni, Cliffton Webb, William Powell, Charles Pickford. First part- those who have won an Oscar.
Who has won an Oscar Emmy Tony for acting plus a grammy for music?
As of March 2, 2014, 12 people have won all four awards in competitive categories. They are:
- Sir John Gielgud (actor).
- Whoopi Goldberg (actress).
- Helen Hayes (actress).
- Audrey Hepburn (actress).
- Rita Moreno (actress).
- Marvin Hamlisch (composer).
- Richard Rodgers (composer).
- Jonathan Tunick (composer).
- Mel Brooks (comedian-actor-director-screenwriter-producer).
- Mike Nichols (director-comedian).
- Scott Rudin (producer).
- Robert Lopez (songwriter).
Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand and James Earl Jones also have received all of the four major entertainment honors, although some of their awards were special presentations and not competitive.
Where in Massachusetts does Meryl Streep live?
She lives in Salisbury Connecticut! The precise location of her house is unclear! :) I'm a super fan and still have NO idea what her house looks like! She also has an apartment in New York! :)
How many Oscars has Maggie Smith been nominated for?
Dame Maggie Smith has been nominated six times for Academy Awards and won twice. The roles and movies are as follows (Oscar wins in bold):
- Desdemona in "Othello" (1965). Best Supporting Actress.
- Jean Brodie in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969). Best Actress.
- Augusta Bertram in "Travels with My Aunt" (1972). Best Actress.
- Diana Barrie in "California Suite" (1978).Best Supporting Actress.
- Charlotte Bartlett in "A Room with a View" (1986). Best Supporting Actress.
- Constance Trentham in "Gosford Park" (2001). Best Supporting Actress.
What film won the first Oscar for Best Makeup?
"La Vie en Rose" (Picturehouse) Didier Lavergne and Jan Archibald
"Norbit" (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount): Rick Baker and Kazuhiro Tsuji
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (Walt Disney): Ve Neill and Martin Samuel
Who received an honorary Oscar in 1991?
Indian director Satyajit Ray. Ray from Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He was considered one of the most important directors in India and was honored for humanitarian outlook and artistic influence in film.
Lord of the ring return of the king won eleven oscars?
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, the final movie of the trilogy won best picture.
Which actor won an Oscar for directing the film Dances with Wolves?
Kevin Costner received Academy Awards for producing and directing "Dances With Wolves," the Western drama that was named Best Picture of 1990. He also starred in the film as Union officer John Dunbar.
For which film did Marisa Tomei win an Oscar?
Marisa Tomei is a famous American actress who has appeared in films, on television and on stage. Her most famous role was in the film 'My Cousin Vinny' where she won an award for the best supporting actress.
What movie was paul newman given an honorary Oscar?
Newman was presented an honorary Oscar at the 58th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 24, 1986. The award wasn't for one film, but "in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft."
At the time, Newman had never won a competitive Oscar despite nominations for "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" (1958), "The Hustler" (1961), "Hud" (1963), "Cool Hand Luke" (1967), "Absence of Malice" (1981) and "The Verdict" (1982). He also was nominated for producing (but not directing) the 1968 Best Picture nominee "Rachel, Rachel."
Newman was in Chicago on Oscar night, so director Robert Wise accepted the award in Los Angeles for him. The actor did deliver a thank-you address via satellite, declaring that he hoped his best performances were ahead and not behind him.
A year later, Newman won the 1986 Best Actor Oscar for his performance in "The Color of Money," a sequel to "The Hustler." He also received nominations for "Nobody's Fool" (1984) and "Road to Perdition" (2002).
Movie won the most Oscars in 2010?
Both "The King's Speech" and "Inception" won four 2010 Oscars at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony.
Is christian slater related to jack nicholson?
No. Christian Slater's father is actor Michael Hawkins
Who won the oscar award for best producerfor reds?
No one. The Oscar for Best Picture is awarded to the film's producer or producers. "Chariots of Fire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1981, not "Reds." Warren Beatty, who produced, directed and co-wrote "Reds," was honored with the Best Director award.
Are the Oscars held on the same date each year?
No, the Oscars are not held on the same date each year. They are usually held in late February or early March each year and always on a Sunday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who produces the awards show, selects the date. The 2013 Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 24.
Who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in An Officer and a gentleman?
It was Louis Gossett Jr. for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley, a drill instructor.
What actors have won an Academy Award?
Bing Crosby, Going My Way (1944); Frank Sinatra, From Here to Eternity (1953); Rita Moreno, West Side Story (1961), Barbra Streisand, Funny Girl (1968); Liza Minnelli, Cabaret (1972); Cher, Moonstruck (1987); Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls (2006). Won for singing parts or portraying singers: James Cagney, Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942); Yul Brynner, The King and I (1956); Julie Andrews, Mary Poppins (1964); Rex Harrison, My Fair Lady (1964); Lee Marvin, Cat Ballou (1965); Sissy Spacek, The Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chicago (2002); Reese Witherspoon, Walk the Line (2005); Marion Cotillard, La Mome (2007).
