Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
Born
1875: Albert E. Smith (83 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{0 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
1904: Alvah Bessie (81 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story
1907: Rosalind Russell (69 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{4 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress
1918: John DeCuir (73 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{11 Noms, 3 Wins}
Oscar Winner: Art Direction, Art Direction (Color)
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color)
1923: Arthur Jeph Parker (79 at death)
{2 Noms, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction
1936: Bruce Dern (76) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor
1975: Angelina Jolie (37) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{2 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Supporting Actress
Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress, Supporting Actress
Died
1977: Dick Snider (48)
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Documentary Short
1994: Massimo Troisi (41)
{2 Noms, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor, Adapted Screenplay
2004: Edmund M. Di Giulio (76)
{0 Noms, 5 Wins}
Oscar Winner: Gordon E. Sawyer Award, John A. Bonner Medal, Sci-Tech Award – Type II (Plaque), Sci-Tech Award – Type III (Certificate)
2006: Peter Greenwell (76)
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Original Song or Adaptation Score
Released
1942: Mrs. Miniver [Pictured (hover to see)]
(New York City Release — LA on 7.22.1942) {Best Picture Winner, 1942}
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