The shortest Oscar Speech ever was given by Patty Duke in 1962, who at age 16, the youngest person to accept an Oscar in a competitive category, said “Thank You”, and walked off the stage. 00
Actors and actresses can buy their way to an Oscar….
Actors and actresses can buy their way to an Oscar. They throw money at advertising, promotions and gifts to academy members, and has proven successful for some that otherwise wouldn’t have won. 00
The 1937 Best Supporting Actress Oscar went to Alice Brady…
The 1937 Best Supporting Actress Oscar went to Alice Brady for her role in In Old Chicago, but she couldn’t attend the ceremony, so a man walked up and accepted the award on her behalf. After the show, he and the Oscar were never seen again.
Click (2006) is the only Adam Sandler film to date that has been nominated…
Click (2006) is the only Adam Sandler film to date that has been nominated for an Oscar. The category was ‘Best Achievement in Makeup’.
Robert Downey Jr. was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Kirk Lazarus…
Robert Downey Jr. was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder — the character he plays is an overly pretentious method actor who only takes roles that will potentially win Oscars.