Barbara Stanwyck, a four-time Oscar nominee (all in the lead category), is considered one of the most versatile and professional actresses in Hollywood’s history.     Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in 1944’s ‘Double Indemnity.’ COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION   A screen actress of wide range, commanding force, and strong personality, she was appealing and photogenic but […]

Some actors are Oscar nominated for roles in which they were cast against type.

Casting Directors Tiffany Little Canfield – “Hotel Artemis,” “The Greatest Showman” Kristy Carlson – “Wonder Woman,” “Happy Feet” Kathleen Chopin – “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” “Florence Foster Jenkins” Sheila Jaffe – “Ted,” “The Fighter” Terri Taylor – “Get Out,” “Whiplash” Share this:

Cinematographers Thimios Bakatakis – “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” “The Lobster” Christophe Beaucarne – “Django,” “Mr. Nobody” Giora Bejach – “Foxtrot,” “Lebanon” Céline Bozon – “Félicité,” “Black Heaven” Bobby Bukowski – “The Dinner,” “The Messenger” Benjamín Echazarretta – “A Fantastic Woman,” “Gloria” Bonnie Elliott – “Spear,” “Teenage Kicks” Tommaso Fiorilli – “The Insult,” “Go […]