Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
Born
- 1913: Samuel E. Beetley (74 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 2 Noms, 0 Wins}
- 1925: Johnny Mandel (85) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Song – 2 Noms, 1 Win}
- 1928: Pierre Etaix (82) {Oscar Winner: Live Action Short Film – 1 Nom, 1 Win}
- 1934: Robert Towne (76) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Original Screenplay;
Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay – 4 Noms, 1 Win}
- 1939: Barry Spikings (71) {Oscar Winner: Picture – 1 Nom, 1 Win}
- 1944: James Toback (66) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Died
- 1973: Sessue Hayakawa (84) {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1979: Merle Oberon (68) {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1994: Irwin Kostal (83) {Oscar Winner: Musical Score, Adaptation or Treatment Score;
Oscar Nominee: Original Song or Adaptation Score, Musical Score, Adaptation or Treatment Score – 5 Noms, 2 Wins}
- 1995: Louis Malle (63) {Oscar Nominee: Directing, Original Screenplay – 3 Noms, 0 Wins}
- 2006: Betty Comden (91) {Oscar Nominee: Story and Screenplay – 2 Noms, 0 Wins}
Released
- 1929: Hollywood Revue (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1928/29}
- 1935: The Story of Louis Pasteur (Premiere) {Best Picture Nominee, 1936}
- 1940: The Letter (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1940}
- 1983: Terms of Endearment (Limited Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1983}
- 2001: In the Bedroom (NY/LA Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 2001}
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