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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.
3,339 Questions
Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1957?
Alec Guinness won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1957.
What movie did Leonardo Dicaprio get his first Oscar nomination for?
1994: nominated for an Oscar for the movie "What's eating Gilbert Grape" 1993
Source is IMBD website
Who won the Oscar for Best Actress of 2006?
Best Actress winners from 2002 to 2007 were: Nicole Kidman, "The Hours" (2002); Charlize Theron, "Monster" (2003); Hilary Swank, "Million Dollar Baby" (2004); Reese Witherspoon, "Walk the Line" (2005); Dame Helen Mirren, "The Queen" (2006); and Marion Cotillard, "La vie en rose" (2007). With the exception of Swank, all of the actresses won Oscars for portraying real people.
How many Oscars did the film Gandhi win?
It won 8 out of 11 Oscar nominations: Best Picture,Director, Actor, Original Screenplay, Editing, Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design, Sound, Score and Makeup.
Was jaws nominated for any awards?
Shedloads. One hundred and thirty-seven to be precise, of which it won ninety.
Who won the Tony award for best play in 1997?
Best Male Actor: Christopher Plumber for "Barrymore"
Best Female Actress: Bebe Neuwirth for "Chicago"
Has anyone ever won an Academy Award a Cy Young award and the Heisman Trophy?
No. Historically speaking, former professional or collegiate athletes are longshots to win Academy Awards.
Who was the first Asian to win an Oscar?
The first non-acting Asian-American to win an Academy Award was the brilliant Chinese-born cinematographer James Wong Howe, who received an Oscar for his work in "The Rose Tattoo" (1954). He earned a second award for the 1963 drama "Hud."
The first Asian-American to win an Oscar for acting was Yul Brynner, who was born in Russia and of Mongolian and Buryat descent. He won his award for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam in the film musical "The King and I" (1956).
Who was the first black woman to win an Oscar since 1940?
Irene Cara is the first black woman to win an Oscar since 1940. She won the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Flashdance (What A Feeling)" from Flashdance (1983). She shares the award with composer Giorgio Moroder and co-lyricist Keith Forsey. She is also the first (and only) black woman to win an Oscar outside of the acting categories.
Whoopi Goldberg was the first black woman to win an Oscar since 1940 for acting. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (1990). She is also the first black actress to receive two acting nominations, having previously been nominated for Best Actress for The Color Purple (1985)
There were several actors that were in the movie City Slickers. Billy Crystal was the funny lead character in the movie.
What is a ''fire horn'' referred to in the final chapter of No Country For Old Men?
I believe this refers to the practice by Indian tribes of the US great plains and Southwest of using a hollowed out animal horn to carry tinder and burning embers when traveling so that starting a new fire would be easier. See here: http://books.google.com/books?id=U18gmt5sSIYC&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=%22+fire+horn%22&source=web&ots=FhmOar0tKd&sig=U0X9LHRCs7-chleq0Aqe2QB-kDI
How many Oscar nominations does Jennifer anniston have?
Jennifer Aniston has never been nominated for an Oscar.
How many Oscars did Glenda Jackson win?
Glenda Jackson, now a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, won two Academy Awards during her acting career. She won the 1970 Best Actress award for her dramatic performance in "Women in Love." Her second Oscar was the 1973 Best Actress award for her work in the romantic comedy "A Touch of Class."
What Oscar did sydney poitier win?
Sidney Poitier won the 1963 Academy Award as Best Actor for his performance in "Lilies of the Field."
Was you I had the time of your life nominated for an Academy Award?
"I've Had (The Time of My Life)" from Dirty Dancing(1987) won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
Ben-Hur is the fictional story of Ben-Hur (Hebrew: יהודה בן חור) or Benhur, a Judean aristocrat who, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, is enslaved through the betrayal of his Roman friend Messala. Embittered and vengeful after regaining his freedom, he is redeemed after encountering Jesus and witnessing his crucifixion. Originally a Lew Wallace novel of 1880, the story has been adapted for stage, screen and radio numerous times.
Did the film Crocodile Dundee win an Oscar?
No, Crocodile Dundee (1986) did not win any Oscars. Paul Hogan was nominated for Best Screenplay, but he did not win.
They'er all standing next to there award-winning projects is this correct English?
Nope. Its actually:
They're all standing next to their award-winning projects.
Nuga Best appears to be a Korean company with subsidiaries or franchises in other countries. They sell heat therapy and nice looking minerals based on patient testimonials. The heat therapy is likely of value as palliative care, while the mineral/gem stones are placebos.
For what film was Irish actress Saoirse Ronan nominated for an Oscar?
The American-born Irish actress Saoirse (pronounced "Sersha") Ronan is one of the rare performers in history who have been nominated for Academy Awards before and after the age of 21.
When she was 13 years and 285 days old, Ronan received a 2007 Best Supporting Actress nomination for her dramatic performance as a precocious troublemaker in "Atonement." Eight years later, Ronan was nominated for Best Actress of 2015 for her starring role as a 1950s Irish immigrant in "Brooklyn." Ronan received the nomination on January 14, 2016, when she was 21 years and 277 days old.
Others who have received Oscar nominations before and after the age of 21:
- Mickey Rooney, "Babes in Arms" (Best Actor, 1939 at 19 years, 142 days); three other nominations after age 21
- Dame Angela Lansbury, "Gaslight" (Best Supporting Actress, 1944 at 19); "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (Best Supporting Actress, 1945 at 20); one other nomination after age 21.
- Sal Mineo, "Rebel Without a Cause" (Best Supporting Actor, 1955 at 17 years, 39 days); one other nomination after age 21.
- Jodie Foster, "Taxi Driver" (Best Supporting Actress, 1976 at 14 years, 83 days); three other nominations after age 21.
- Leonardo DiCaprio, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (Best Supporting Actor, 1993 at 19 years, 90 days); four other nominations after age 21.
- Isabelle Adjani, "The Story of Adele H." (Best Actress, 1975 at 20 years, 235 days); one other nomination after age 21.
- Keira Knightley, "Pride and Prejudice" (Best Actress, 2005 at 20 years, 311 days); one other nomination after age 21.
- Jennifer Lawrence, "Winter's Bone" (Best Actress, 2010 at 20 years, 163 days); three other nominations after age 21.
Who was the youngest person to have been nominated three times for Best Actress Oscars?
The youngest person with three Best Actress nominations was Joan Fontaine, who was nominated three times in four years. She received back-to-back nods for her performances in the movies "Rebecca" (1940) and "Suspicion" (1941). She won the Best Actress Oscar for "Suspicion" when she was 24. Two years later, she was nominated for a third Oscar in the category for her work in "The Constant Nymph."
The youngest person to receive two Best Actress nominations was Jennifer Lawrence, who earned nods for her performances in "Winter's Bone" (2010) and "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012). She was 22 years and 141 days old when she was nominated for the second time on January 10, 2013. Lawrence won the 2012 Best Actress Award on February 24, 2013.
