Sound of Metal earned him widespread critical acclaim, his second Golden Globe nomination (following The Night Of) and his first Oscar nomination, making him the first Muslim to be nominated for Best Actor.
Oscar Actors: Ahmed, Riz (Nom, “Sound of Metal”)–Background, Career, Awards (Muslim, Cum Advantage)
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Oscar Actors: Yeun, Steven (Minari)–Background, Career, Awards
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He starred in Minari (2020), which earned him critical acclaim and an Academy nomination for Best Actor, thus becoming the first Asian-American actor to receive this honor.
Oscar History–Oscar Directors: Frank Borzage (First Winner)
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In 1929, Frank Borzage won the first Directing Oscar for 7th Heaven, in a contest that included only two other directors: Herbert Brenon for Sorrell and Son and King Vidor for The Crowd.
Oscar Actors: Kirby, Vanessa (Pieces of Woman, 2020)–Background, Career, Awards
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She received critical acclaim for her role in the movie Pieces of a Woman (2020), for which she earned nominations for a Critics’ Choice Award, BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe and Best Actress Oscar in a Leading Role.
PGA Awards: Nomadland (Film) and The Crown (TV) Win Top Honors
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PGA Awards: Nomadland (Film) and The Crown (TV)
