Who turned down an Oscar first?

Who turned down an Oscar first?

On March 27, 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his career-reviving performance in The Godfather.

Who won best actor the year of The Aviator?

Organizations

Organization Award category Recipients
Golden Globe Awards Best Motion Picture – Drama The Aviator
Best Director Martin Scorsese
Best Screenplay John Logan
Best Actor – Drama Leonardo DiCaprio

How many Oscars do Will Smith have?

two Academy Awards
(born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards.

Are Oscars made of gold?

Today’s Oscars are “solid bronze and plated in 24-karat gold,” according to the official Oscars website. Also, fun fact: “Due to a metal shortage during World War II, Oscars were made of painted plaster for three years.”

How old was George C Scott in Patton?

71 years (1927–1999)
George C. Scott/Age at death

Where was the 77th Academy Awards held in 2005?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The 77th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Who was the winner of the Academy Award in 2006?

2006 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards » Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement Gary Thieltges (For the design and development of the remotely-operated, lightweight camera head known as the Sparrow Head.

Who was the host of the 2004 Academy Awards?

During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards (commonly referred to as the Oscars) in 24 categories honoring films released in 2004. The ceremony, televised in the United States by ABC, was produced by Gil Cates and was directed by Louis J. Horvitz. Actor Chris Rock hosted the show for the first time.

Who was the oldest director to win an Oscar?

The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on February 27, 2005. At age 74, Clint Eastwood became the oldest winner for Best Director in Oscar history. With his latest unsuccessful nomination for directing The Aviator, nominee Martin Scorsese joined Robert Altman, Clarence Brown, Alfred Hitchcock,…

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