Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
Born
1899: Samuel Spewack (72 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Original Story
1903: Russell Harlan (70 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{6 Noms, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color)
1911: Jerry Wald (50 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{2 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Irving G. Thalberg Award
Oscar Nominee: Picture
1911: Paul Henning (93 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay
1924: Faith Hubley (77 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{6 Noms, 2 Wins}
Oscar Winner: Animated Short Film
Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film
1924: Lauren Bacall (88) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress
1927: Peter Falk (83 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{2 Noms, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor
1934: George Chakiris (78) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Supporting Actor
Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor
1956: Mickey Rourke (56) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor
1958: Jennifer Tilly (54) [Pictured (hover to see)]
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress
Died
1940: William Anthony McGuire (59)
{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Original Story
1965: Fred Quimby (79)
{13 Noms, 7 Wins}
Oscar Winner: Animated Short Film
Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film
1968: Nedrick Young (54)
{2 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Original Screenplay
Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay
1971: William Garity (72)
{0 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
1983: Henry Grace (76)
{13 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Art Direction
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color)
Released
1953: The Robe [Pictured (hover to see)]
(Premiere) {Best Picture Nominee, 1953}
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