He holds the distinction of being the first Mexican-American to win an Academy Award.
Oscar Actors: Franciosa, Anthony–Background, Career, Filmography, Awards (Cum Advantage; Tony Nom)
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In 1958, Franciosa was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Polo Pope in the film version of A Hatful of Rain (1957), opposite Eva Marie Saint and Don Murray as his brother, Johnny, a morphine addict.
Oscar Actors: Hudson, Rock–Background, Career, Awards
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Rock Hudson Career Summary: December 1, 2020 My Oscar Book: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: working class; father auto mechanic Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Fighter Squadron, 1948; aged 23 Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Giant, 1956; aged 31 Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: […]
Oscar Actors: Dean, James–Background, Career, Awards
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After his death in a car crash, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations.
Oscar Actors: O’Herlihy, Dan–Background, Career, Awards
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He was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for the 1954 film Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
