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Top 10 Moments at the Oscars

by caspian1978 • Created 1 year ago • Modified 1 year ago
A list of the most important moments to occur at the Oscars (Academy Awards Night Ceremony)
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  • The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972)

    1. The 44th Annual Academy Awards

    1972TV Special
    6.4 (132)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorMarty PasettaStarsAnn-MargretDesi Arnaz Jr.Karen Black
    Charlie Chaplin's Honorary Award
  • The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980)

    2. The 52nd Annual Academy Awards

    1980TV Special
    5.8 (196)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940th known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorMarty PasettaStarsJohnny CarsonNick AllderAnn-Margret
    Dustin Hoffman - Best Actor Speech
  • Jimmy Kimmel in The Oscars (2017)

    3. The Oscars

    20173h 49mTV-14TV Special
    6.8 (2.1K)
    The 89th Annual Academy Awards ceremony celebrates the film industry's best and biggest in cinema for the year 2016 with host Jimmy Kimmel, including awards for best actors, directors, songs, original screenplays and motion picture.
    DirectorGlenn WeissStarsJimmy KimmelJustin TimberlakeAlicia Vikander
    89th Annual Oscars - Best Picture Mix Up !!!
  • The 45th Annual Academy Awards (1973)

    4. The 45th Annual Academy Awards

    1973TV Special
    6.8 (154)
    The 45th Annual Academy Awards were held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Los Angeles Music Center. The ceremony was held there from 1969 to 1987, 1990, 1992 to 1994, 1996, and 1999.
    DirectorMarty PasettaStarsL.B. AbbottBettye AckermanEddie Albert
    Marlon Brando's Best Actor Oscar win for "The Godfather" | Sacheen Littlefeather
  • The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)

    5. The 71st Annual Academy Awards

    1999TV Special
    6.1 (670)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorLouis J. HorvitzStarsWhoopi GoldbergBen AffleckDebbie Allen
    "Life Is Beautiful" Wins Foreign Language Film
  • The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996)

    6. The 68th Annual Academy Awards

    1996TV Special
    5.9 (472)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorJeff MargolisStarsWhoopi GoldbergKareem Abdul-JabbarJames Acheson
    Speech by Gerda Weissmann Klein, Holocaust Survivor
  • The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)

    7. The 71st Annual Academy Awards

    1999TV Special
    6.1 (670)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorLouis J. HorvitzStarsWhoopi GoldbergBen AffleckDebbie Allen
    Elia Kazan receiving an Honorary Oscar
  • Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940)

    8. Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

    194030mApprovedShort
    8.5 (162)
    This 1940 presentation features highlights of past Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.
    StarsCarey WilsonJanet GaynorEmil Jannings
    Hattie McDaniel winning Best Supporting Actress
  • Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer in The Oscars (2022)

    9. The Oscars

    20222h 50mTV-14TV Special
    4.2 (1.2K)
    The 94th Academy Awards held on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, it honors films released in 2021. A scandal surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock occurs.
    DirectorsGlenn WeissTroy MillerStarsBradley CooperRami MalekJake Gyllenhaal
    Will Smith Slap
  • The 51st Annual Academy Awards (1979)

    10. The 51st Annual Academy Awards

    1979TV Special
    6.9 (247)
    Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
    DirectorMarty PasettaStarsJohnny CarsonNéstor AlmendrosLauren Bacall
    Sir Laurence Olivier receiving an Honorary Oscar

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