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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

  • 1896: Norbert Brodine (73 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography,
    Cinematography (Black-and-White)
    2 Noms, 0 Wins}
  • 1898: Lud Gluskin (90 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Score1 Nom, 0 Wins}
  • 1899: Noel Coward (73 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;
    Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay1 Nom, 1 Win}
  • 1917: Arthur C. Clarke (90 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay
    1 Nom, 0 Wins}
  • 1919: Furio Scarpelli (90 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay,
    Adapted Screenplay
    3 Noms, 0 Wins}
  • 1938: Liv Ullmann (72) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress2 Noms, 0 Wins}
  • 1946: Tom Stern (64) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography1 Nom, 0 Wins}

Died

  • 1946: William S. Gray (50) {Oscar Nominee: Editing1 Nom, 0 Wins}
  • 1952: Harry Losee (51) {Oscar Nominee: Dance Direction1 Nom, 0 Wins}
  • 1958: John S. Toldy (57) {Oscar Winner: Original Story1 Nom, 1 Win}
  • 1981: Karl Struss (95) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography; Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Color)4 Noms, 1 Win}
  • 1997: Pete Comandini (56) {Oscar Winner: Award of Commendation0 Noms, 1 Win}
  • 2009: Roy Edward Disney (79) {Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film1 Nom, 0 Wins}

Released

  • 1943: Madame Curie (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1943}
  • 1962: Lawrence of Arabia (New York City Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1962}
  • 1969: Hello, Dolly! (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1969}
  • 1970: Love Story (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1970}
  • 1985: The Color Purple (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1985}
  • 1987: Moonstruck (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}
  • 1987: Broadcast News (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}
  • 1988: Dangerous Liaisons (Limited Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1988}
  • 1988: Rain Man (Wide Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1988}
  • 2005: Brokeback Mountain (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 2005}
  • 2009: Avatar (Hollywood Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 2009}





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