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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

Died

Released


Born

1892: Elmer Dyer (77 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White)

1897: Boris Kaufman (82 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Cinematography (Black-and-White)
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White)

1897: Fred Rose (57 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Song

1926: Dale Hennesy (54 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Color)
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction/Production Design, Art Direction (Color)

1945: Ronee Blakley (70) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress

1947: Anne Archer (68) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress

1964: Robert Pulcini (51) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Adapted Screenplay

1965: Marlee Matlin (50) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actress
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress

Died

1985: Morris Ryskind (89) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Screenplay

1988: Leonard Frey (49) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor

1996: Jean Aurel (70)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Documentary Feature

2011: Jack Hayes (92) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Score, Adaptation or Treatment Score

2013: Julie Harris (87) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress

2014: Richard Attenborough (90) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Picture, Directing
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Directing

Released

1937: Dead End (78) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {4 Noms, 0 Wins @ 1937 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Supporting Actress (Claire Trevor), Cinematography, Art Direction

1966: Alfie (49) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {5 Noms, 0 Wins @ 1966 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Actor (Michael Caine), Supporting Actress (Vivien Merchant), Adapted Screenplay, Song (“Alfie”)

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