Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
Born
- 1884: Leon Schlesinger (65 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film – 6 Noms, 0 Wins}
- 1891: Jack Wagner (72 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1894: Adela Rogers St. Johns (94 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1896: John Livadary (90 at death) {Oscar Winner: Sound/Sound Mixing,
Sci-Tech Award – Type II (Plaque), Sci-Tech Award – Type III (Certificate); Oscar Nominee: Sound/Sound Mixing – 17 Noms, 7 Wins} [Pictured]
- 1908: James Stewart (89 at death) {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor, Special/Honorary;
Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor – 5 Noms, 2 Wins} [Pictured]
- 1912: Alfred J. Overton (73 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Sound/Sound Mixing – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1921: Joel Kane (71 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}
- 1946: Cher (64) {Oscar Winner: Lead Actress; Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress,
Supporting Actress – 2 Noms, 1 Win} [Pictured]
Died
- 1963: Russell A. Gausman (70) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Color);
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color) – 7 Noms, 2 Wins}
- 2000: Edward Bernds (94) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – Nomination Withdrawn: Producers withdrew because of confusion with another film of the same title}
- 2004: Claire Wilbur (70) {Oscar Winner: Documentary Short; Oscar Nominee: Documentary Short, Live Action Short Film – 2 Noms, 1 Win}
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