You did not have to look far for evidence. Rather shockingly, in 1983, all five Best Actor nominees played drunks, of one kind or another. Winner: Robert Duvall, Tender Mercies The versatile Robert Duvall won Best Actor for Tender Mercies, Bruce Beresford’s intimate drama about an alcoholic country singer who’s rehabilitated by the love of […]
Oscar: Black Performers–Winners and Nominees in the Acting Categories
April 22, 2017 by
In the Academy’s history, less than 20 black performers have won the Oscar in the lead and in the supporting category.
Oscar: Ties–Live-Action Short Film (1994)
April 21, 2017 by
In 1994, there was a tie in the live-action short film category between “Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Trevor.”
Oscar: Ties–Documentary (1968)
April 21, 2017 by
In 1986, there was a tie in the documentary category between “Artie Shaw: Time Is All You’ve Got” and “Down and Out in America.” In 1994, there was a tie in the live-action short film category between “Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Trevor.” Share this:
Oscar: Ties–Best Actress, Hepburn and Streisand
April 21, 2017 by
In 1968, there was a tie in the Best Actress category between Katharine Hepburn for “The Lion in Winter” and Barbra Streisand for “Funny Girl.” In 1986, there was a tie in the documentary category between “Artie Shaw: Time Is All You’ve Got” and “Down and Out in America.” In 1994, there was a tie in the […]
