Awards

On Friday, July 19th, 2003, Orson Welles' Oscar statuette went on sale at an auction at Christie's, New York, but was voluntarily withdrawn so the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences could buy it back for just 1 dollar. The statuette, included in a large selection of Welles-related material, was going to be sold by Beatrice Welles, the youngest of the filmmaker's three daughters and the sole heir of his estate and was expected to sell at over 300,000 dollars.

For superlative artistry and versatility in the creation of motion pictures. Orson Welles was not present at the awards ceremony. His acceptance speech was pre-recorded.

For "Around the World in Eighty Days", episode of "The Mercury Theater on the Air" (radio).

For "A Christmas Carol", episode of "The Campbell Playhouse" (radio).

For "Dracula", episode of "The Mercury Theater on the Air" (radio).

For "The War of the Worlds", episode of "The Mercury Theater on the Air" (radio).

Posthumously.

Homage for overall work

On 8 February 1960. At 1600 Vine Street.

On 8 February 1960. At 6552 Hollywood Blvd.

2nd place

As Charles Foster Kane. Award was given posthumously.

Posthumously.

Seventh Place

Fourth Place