In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first African American to win the Best Actor Oscar for his role in LILIES OF THE FIELD. He also received an Honorary Oscar in 2002. Read More
Woody Allen has received the most writing nominations at 15. He took home the statue three times for ANNIE HALL, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS, and MIDNIGHT IN PARIS. Allen also won a best directing Oscar for Annie Hall. Read More
College students who are interested in pursuing careers in film – writing, directing, producing, acting and more – are encouraged to vie for an opportunity to appear live onstage to deliver Oscar statuettes to telecast presenters. Read More
Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning choreographer Rob Ashford has been tapped to provide musical staging and choreography for the 85th Academy Awards telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. Read More
Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Academy Awards®, telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The 85th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 24, on the ABC Television Network. Read More
Acclaimed motion picture, television and theater producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce the 85th Academy Awards, Academy president Hawk Koch announced today. Read More