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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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What role did Jack Nicholson win an Oscar for in Terms of Endearment?
hell yes ! I've seen it 5 times and i loved him & his character. he and Shirley maclaine were great.
Name the first woman for sahitya Academy Award?
On the contrary, it was Janet Gaynor in 1927/28 (1st)ACTRESS
Louise Dresser -- A Ship Comes In {"Mrs. Pleznik"} *Janet Gaynor -- 7th Heaven{"Diane"}; Street Angel {"Angela"}; and Sunrise {"The Wife"}
Gloria Swanson -- Sadie Thompson {"Sadie Thompson"} Someone put down: Frances E. Allen- This lady is a scientist I believe....Frances Elizabeth "Fran" Allen (born 1932) is an American computer scientist and pioneer in the field of optimizing compilers. ...
What is the Academy Award Oscar made of?
The Oscar is 8.5 lbs. (3,85553 kg.), 13.5 inches, (34 centimeters) tall, a tin based metal called Britannium or Britannia. Molds are made from a master, the metal is heated into a liquid and poured into the molds, once their cool they remove them and polish them smooth and plate them with 24-karat gold, then buff to a high gloss.
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Who won an Oscar for the film Driving Miss Daisy?
Diving Miss Daisy (1989) won four (4) Oscars
- Best Actress in a Leading Role, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Tandy became the oldest winner of a competitive Oscar, at nearly 81, surpassing the achievement of George Burns.
- Best Makeup, Manlio Rocchetti, Lynn Barber, Kevin Haney
- Best Picture, Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck
- Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, Alfred Uhry
Who was won the most Academy Awards?
Clint Eastwood is the male actor with the most Oscars. He won 4 Oscars, none of them for acting. He won 2 Oscars for Best Director and 2 Oscars for Best Picture.
Katharine Hepburn is the female actor with the most Oscars. She won 4 Oscars for Best Actress.
Do Oscars winners receive other prizes?
At the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, Oscar nominees apparently received extravagant gift bags worth more than $160,000. According to the New York Daily News, acting and directing nominees received expensive swag from Distinctive Assets, with gifts ranging in price from $5 to $20,000.
What years did Billy Crystal host Oscar Night?
Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards (Oscars) broadcast in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2004. The only person to host more Oscar ceremonies is Bob Hope. Bob Hope hosted 18 Oscar ceremonies.
What film did Liza Minnelli win an Oscar for in 1972?
In 1972 at the 45th Academy Awards Liza Minelli won the award for Best Actress in a Leading role for Cabaret. The film laso won seven other Oscars, including Best Actor ina Supporting Role (Joel Grey) and Best Director (Bob Fosse). The other nominees were Diana Ross (Lady Sings The Blues), Cicely Tyson (Sounder), Maggie Smith (Travels with My Aunt) and Liv Ullmann (The Emigrants).
Why do your Oscars bite each other?
They can and sometimes will bite if they think your finger is food but they will not harm/damage you because their teeth are very tiny. Oscars do get very tame and can be trained to play and swim between your fingers/hands. Of course you would need to make sure your hands are scrupulusly clean and be very gentle with them.
How can you get a ticket to go to the Oscars?
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What actors have won Oscars for the role of James Bond?
Goldfinger (1964) received an Academy Award for Sound Effects (known today as Sound Editing) and Thunderball (1965) received an Academy Award for Visual Effects.
Who is the first Asian-American actor to win an Academy Award?
Dr. Haing S. Ngor, a Cambodian immigrant, was the first Asian-American actor to win an Academy Award. He received the 1984 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of real-life New York Times photographer Dith Pran in "The Killing Fields."
What documentary starring Al Gore won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2006?
Winner: "Taxi to the Dark Side" (THINKFilm) An X-Ray Production: Alex Gibney and Eva Orner "No End in Sight" (Magnolia Pictures) A Representational Pictures Production: Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs
"Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience" (The Documentary Group) A Documentary Group Production: Richard E. Robbins
"Sicko" (Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company) A Dog Eat Dog Films Production: Michael Moore and Meghan O'Hara
"War/Dance" (THINKFilm) A Shine Global and Fine Films Production: Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine
What year was the first Academy Award givin out?
The first telecast of the Academy Awards show was in 1953 on NBC.
How many Oscar nominations did ben hur receive?
In 1959, Ben-Hur won 11 Academy Awards:
Best Motion Picture
Best Leading Actor: Charlton Heston
Best Supporting Actor: Hugh Griffith
Best Director: William Wyler
Best Set Decoration, Colour: Edward C. Carfagno, William A. Horning, and Hugh Hunt
Best Cinematography, Colour
Best Costume Design, Colour
Best Special Effects
Best Film Editing: John D. Dunning and Ralph E. Winters
Best Score
Best Sound
It also was nominated for, but did not win, Best Adapted Screenplay
The director of the above movie is cecil demelli not William wyler
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What is the best motion picture in Oscar in 2006?
The Oscar went to THE DAPARTED, a Graham King production
What time did the Oscar show start in 2009?
The actual ceremonies begin on February 22, 2009 at 5PT/8ET on ABC.
What movie did Benicio del Toro win an Academy Award for?
Traffic. He is the only man to win the Oscar for Best Actor in a non-English speaking performance.
What actors and actresses appeared in Noah Knows Best - 2000?
The cast of Noah Knows Best - 2000 includes: Nicole Abisinio as Hannah Sam Bauso Scott Borish as Barrett Frankie Como as Paul Tyler Francavilla as Zeke Allen Britt George as Delivery Guy Willie Green as Alton Martin Isaac Hanson as Isaac Taylor Hanson as Taylor Zac Hanson as Zac Richard Kline as Jeff Beznick Tracy Lines as Julie James Martin Kelly as Big Frankie Stacy Meadows as D.J Martin Stacy Meadows as D.J. Martin Dempsey Pappion as Marcus Joe Rickman as Neil Rachel Roth as Megan Beznick Deanna Russo as Club Kid Heidi Salinger as Yardley Katie Seeley as Student Stephanie Sesler as Alana Stern Marcia Strassman as Martine Beznick Kristian Truelsen as Principal Krentzman Phillip Van Dyke as Noah Beznick Carlie Verdecia as Nikki Kokoa Woodget Aubert as Theater guest Cori Yarckin as Camille Ruiz
The three (3) Academy Award (Oscar) winners for Hud(1963) are:
- Melvyn Douglas - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Melvyn Douglas was not present at the awards ceremony. His co-star Brandon De Wilde accepted the award on his behalf.
- Patricia Neal - Best Actress in a Leading Role - Patricia Neal was not present at the awards ceremony. Annabella accepted the award on her behalf.
- James Wong Howe - Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
Where are the Oscars held now?
It depends.... like this year I believe they were held at the staples center.
When did Amadeus win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Amadeus (1984) won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Picture at the 57th Academy Awards presented March 25, 1985at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Jack Lemmon.
