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So, @TheAcademy rules state Honorary Oscars can't be bestowed posthumously. I say stuff that rule.
This thread will right the wrongs, and award statues to those who never received one ...
So, @TheAcademy rules state Honorary Oscars can't be bestowed posthumously. I say stuff that rule.
This thread will right the wrongs, and award statues to those who never received one ...
1/ Georges Méliès - pioneer director and visual effects artist of early cinema.
A Trip to the Moon (1902), The Impossible Voyage (1904), The One-Man Band (1900)
A Trip to the Moon (1902), The Impossible Voyage (1904), The One-Man Band (1900)
2/ Clara Bow - silent film star who was the first screen 'It Girl' and personified the Roaring Twenties. "Wings" (1927), "It' (1927), "The Wild Party" (1929).
3/ Lon Chaney - silent horror film star who contorted his body, and face into memorable screen roles.
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923), "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925)
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923), "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925)
4/ Thelma Ritter. Received 6 Best Supp. Oscar noms and never won.
Was in "Rear Window", "Pick Up on South Street", "All About Eve" etc etc
Was in "Rear Window", "Pick Up on South Street", "All About Eve" etc etc
5/ Errol Flynn - swashbuckling star of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" , "Captain Blood" , and "The Sea Hawk".
6/ Paul Robeson - trailblazing actor and activist.
"The Emperor Jones", "All God's Chillun Got Wings", "Show Boat".
"The Emperor Jones", "All God's Chillun Got Wings", "Show Boat".
7/ Rudolph Valentino - the heart-throb of Hollywood.
"The Sheik", "Blood and Sand", "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse".
"The Sheik", "Blood and Sand", "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse".
8/ Dirk Bogarde - always memorable and captivating in "The Servant", "Darling", "Victim", "Accident", and "Death in Venice".
9/ Gloria Swanson - the silent star of "Sadie Thompson", "Queen Kelly" (which she both produced), "Beyond the Rocks". Entered immortality with "Sunset Blvd".
10/ Raj Kapoor - Influential Indian actor, producer, director - 'Awaara', 'Boot Polish'
11/ Elsa Lanchester - supporting roles in "Bride of Frankenstein", "The Beachcomber", "Come to the Stable", "Witness for the Prosecution", "Mary Poppins", "Willard", "Murder by Death".
12/ Neil Simon, wrote "The Odd Couple", "The Sunshine Boys", "California Suite", "Murder by Death", "The Goodbye Girl".
13. Peter Sellers - where to begin? 'Being There', 'Dr. Strangelove', 'The Pink Panther', 'Lolita', and 'The Ladykillers'.
14. Alice Guy-Blache : pioneer woman filmmaker, director of over 400 films.
'A Fool and his Money', 'Falling Leaves', 'The Girl in the Armchair'.
'A Fool and his Money', 'Falling Leaves', 'The Girl in the Armchair'.
15/ Abbas Kiarostami - Iranian director of 'Taste of Cherry', 'Certified Copy', 'Koker Trilogy', 'Close-up'.
16/ Hu Die - 1920s and 1930s star of Chinese cinema.
"The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple" , "Twin Sisters", "Rear Door"
"The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple" , "Twin Sisters", "Rear Door"
17/ Bruce Lee - all hands, legs, feet, and fists.
The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Way of the Dragon (1972), Game of Death (1978).
The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Way of the Dragon (1972), Game of Death (1978).
18/ Anita Loos - prolific screenwriter of INTOLERANCE (1916), THE WOMEN (1939), THE RED-HEADED WOMAN (1932), SAN FRANCISCO (1936). Wrote the comic novel 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", and screenwriting book.
19/ Peter Lorre - unforgettable in 'M', 'The Man Who Knew Too Much', 'The Maltese Falcon', 'Casablanca', and 'Arsenic and Old Lace'.
20/ Fritz Lang - how did he not even receive a single Oscar nomination in his lifetime? Director of 'Metropolis', 'M', 'House by the River', 'The Big Heat', 'Clash by Night', 'Rancho Notorious'.
21/ Shin Seong-il - giant of Korean cinema. Appeared in 27% of all Korean films released between 1964-1971.
'A Romantic Papa', 'Only For You', 'The Barefooted Young'.
Appeared in 500 films in total.
'A Romantic Papa', 'Only For You', 'The Barefooted Young'.
Appeared in 500 films in total.
22/ Abel Gance - French director; of note 3 incredible silent films J'accuse (1919), La Roue (1923), Napoleon (1927). They were all released prior to start of the Academy. BAFTA got it right when the honoured him with a Fellowship
23/ Guru Dutt - Indian director, producer and actor. The 1950s and 60s was his decade to shine with 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand'.
24/ Lottie Lyell - Australian lead actress in the silent era ; who was also a screenwriter, editor, producer and director.
Australian cinema's liftetime achievement award is named after her and Raymond Longford.
Australian cinema's liftetime achievement award is named after her and Raymond Longford.
25/ Rainer Werner Fassbinder
A short life overflowing with classic German films - 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant', 'Ali: Fear Eats the Soul', 'Veronika Voss', 'Querelle'
Oh and then there was the 14-part 'Berlin Alexanderplatz'
A short life overflowing with classic German films - 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant', 'Ali: Fear Eats the Soul', 'Veronika Voss', 'Querelle'
Oh and then there was the 14-part 'Berlin Alexanderplatz'
26/ Irene Dunne - nominated five times - 'Cimarron', 'Theodora Goes Wild', 'The Awful Truth', 'Love Affair', 'I Remember Mama'.
Throw in 'Magnificent Obsession', and 'Penny Serenade' and it boggles the mind why they never honoured her.
Throw in 'Magnificent Obsession', and 'Penny Serenade' and it boggles the mind why they never honoured her.
27/ Saul Bass - the most famous title sequence designer of all time - 'Psycho', 'North by Northwest', 'The Man with the Golden Arm', 'Vertigo', 'Spartacus'.
28 / Alma Reville, British screenwriter on "Shadow of A Doubt", "Suspicion", "Jamaica Inn", "Secret Agent". Asst Dir on "The Lodger".
Her husband, Alfred Hitchcock said '4 people have given him most the affection and collaboration in his life '- and named Alma four times.
Her husband, Alfred Hitchcock said '4 people have given him most the affection and collaboration in his life '- and named Alma four times.
29/ María Félix, the Mexican film star of "Doña Bárbara", "Camelia", "Doña Diabla", "Enamorada", and "French Cancan".
Never made an English-language film, but was a huge star in European and Latin America cinema of the 1940s and 1950s.
Never made an English-language film, but was a huge star in European and Latin America cinema of the 1940s and 1950s.
30/ Lotte Reiniger - pioneer of shadow animation. "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" is a masterpiece. For remainder of her career she focussed on short films, + silhouette segments for other filmmakers.
German film industry gave her Honorary award in 1972.
The Oscars should too
German film industry gave her Honorary award in 1972.
The Oscars should too
31/ John Candy - an enduring Canadian comedic presence.
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Uncle Buck", "SpaceBalls", "Home Alone", "Cool Runnings". The Oscars need to recognise more comedy.
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Uncle Buck", "SpaceBalls", "Home Alone", "Cool Runnings". The Oscars need to recognise more comedy.
32/ Oscar Micheaux - first African-American to produce a silent feature, and then a sound feature. He founded the Micheaux Film & Book Company.
'The Homesteader' (1919), 'Within Our Gates' (1920). Over 40 films as director/producer. The PGA *once* had an award named after him
'The Homesteader' (1919), 'Within Our Gates' (1920). Over 40 films as director/producer. The PGA *once* had an award named after him
33/ Noble Johnson - appeared in "The Mummy", "The Most Dangerous Game", "King Kong", and "Son of Kong".
Founded the Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916 to make movies for African-American audiences.
Founded the Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916 to make movies for African-American audiences.
34/ Yasujirô Ozu - Japanese director of the beautiful "Late Spring", "Tokyo Story", "Floating Weeds", "An Autumn Afternoon".
35/ Kinuyo Tanaka - the second Japanese woman to direct a film - "Love Letter" (1953). Directed six features in nine years. Also acted in 250+ films including the lead "I Graduated, But...", "Red Beard", "Sandakan No. 8".
36 / Tazuko Sakane - Japan's first female director. "Hatsu Sugata" (1936), "Working Women" (1942), "Brides of the Frontier" (1943). Also an assistant director, script supervisor, and editor.
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Alice Guy-Blache : pioneer woman filmmaker, director of over 400 films.
'A Fool and his Money', 'Falling Leaves', 'The Girl in the Armchair'.
Alice Guy-Blache : pioneer woman filmmaker, director of over 400 films.
'A Fool and his Money', 'Falling Leaves', 'The Girl in the Armchair'.
37/ Vincent Price - horror icon; "House of Wax", "The Last Man in Earth", "Dr. Phibes", "Edward Scissorhands", "The Baron of Arizona", "House on Haunted Hill".
That voice.
That voice.
38/ Carl Theodor Dreyer - the Danish director of "The Passion of Joan of Arc", "Ordet", "Vampyr", "Day of Wrath", and "Gertrud".
His debut feature was 100 years ago this year - "The President".
His debut feature was 100 years ago this year - "The President".
39/ Bess Flowers - "Queen of the Hollywood Extras". Over 350 film appearances including 'All About Eve', 'Double Indemnity', A Woman in Paris'. Representing all those film extras, unnamed, who helped with movies magic. She co-founded the Screen Extras Guild.
40/ Mabel Normand - actress, screenwriter, director, producer.
Collaborator with Mack Sennett, Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Hal Roach.
Directed short films in 1914.
Collaborator with Mack Sennett, Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Hal Roach.
Directed short films in 1914.
41/ Clarence Muse - actor, screenwriter, director, composer.
Performed in the first all-black film HEARTS IN DIXIE ('29), co-wrote script and songs for WAY DOWN SOUTH ('39). Starred in BROKEN EARTH ('36), SPIRIT OF YOUTH ('38), BROKEN STRINGS ('40).
150+ appearances in total
Performed in the first all-black film HEARTS IN DIXIE ('29), co-wrote script and songs for WAY DOWN SOUTH ('39). Starred in BROKEN EARTH ('36), SPIRIT OF YOUTH ('38), BROKEN STRINGS ('40).
150+ appearances in total
42/ Pauline Kael - one of the most influential film critics ever. Wrote for The New Yorker mag from 1968-1991. Her reviews before that were published in I LOST IT AT THE MOVIES ('65).
43/ Carroll Clark - Art director nominated for 7 Oscars, but never won.
RKO + Disney pics.
MARY POPPINS ('64), ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR ('61), STEP LIVELY ('44), FLIGHT FOR FREEDOM ('43), A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS ('37), TOP HAT ('35), THE GAY DIVORCEE ('34')
and KING KONG.
RKO + Disney pics.
MARY POPPINS ('64), ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR ('61), STEP LIVELY ('44), FLIGHT FOR FREEDOM ('43), A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS ('37), TOP HAT ('35), THE GAY DIVORCEE ('34')
and KING KONG.
44/ Agnes Moorehead - unforgettable in Welles' CITIZEN KANE ('41), and THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS ('42)
4 Oscar noms in total without a win - including MRS. PARKINGTON ('44), JOHNNY BELINDA ('48), HUSH...HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE ('64).
4 Oscar noms in total without a win - including MRS. PARKINGTON ('44), JOHNNY BELINDA ('48), HUSH...HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE ('64).
45 / The Three Stooges ; particularly their creative peak for Columbia Pics 1934-1946.
In total there was some 220 shot/feature films. Certainly not of the emotional quality or subtlety of other comedians at the time - but they deserve Honorary Oscar for their output/durability
In total there was some 220 shot/feature films. Certainly not of the emotional quality or subtlety of other comedians at the time - but they deserve Honorary Oscar for their output/durability
46 / The Lumiere Brothers (Auguste and Louis).
Pioneers of the cinema with their 'cinematograph'.
Their films "Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory", "Arrival of a Train at a Station" are still discussed to this day.
You can't write film history without them.
Pioneers of the cinema with their 'cinematograph'.
Their films "Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory", "Arrival of a Train at a Station" are still discussed to this day.
You can't write film history without them.
47/ Margaret Dumont - the comic foil to The Marx Brothers.
When Groucho received his Honorary Oscar he said in part "I wish she could be here too. She was a great straight woman for me, even though she never understood any of my jokes."
She had a film career of 6 decades
When Groucho received his Honorary Oscar he said in part "I wish she could be here too. She was a great straight woman for me, even though she never understood any of my jokes."
She had a film career of 6 decades
48 / Albert Finney - five times nominated for Oscar.
TOM JONES ('63), MURDER ON THE ORIENT ('74), THE DRESSER ('83), UNDER THE VOLCANO ('84), ERIN BROKOVICH (2000)
Throw in "Big Fish", "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning".
No-showing a ceremony isn't an excuse not to honour him.
TOM JONES ('63), MURDER ON THE ORIENT ('74), THE DRESSER ('83), UNDER THE VOLCANO ('84), ERIN BROKOVICH (2000)
Throw in "Big Fish", "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning".
No-showing a ceremony isn't an excuse not to honour him.
49/ Ron Hutchinson whose passion to track down, and restore early short sound films saw the creation of The Vitaphone Project in 1991.
He has reunited sound with images.
He has reunited sound with images.
50/ Mae Marsh - 50 years on screen incl D. W Griffith, Mack Sennett films. INTOLERANCE (1916), BIRTH OF A NATION (1915), THE WHITE ROSE (1923).
With introduction of sound, she appeared in supporting roles in John Ford films. Received George Eastman Award in 1955.
With introduction of sound, she appeared in supporting roles in John Ford films. Received George Eastman Award in 1955.
51/ Derek Jarman - a significant director of Queer cinema.
SEBASTIANE (1976), CARAVAGGIO (1986), WITTGENSTEIN (1993).
Also production designer on THE DEVILS (1971)
SEBASTIANE (1976), CARAVAGGIO (1986), WITTGENSTEIN (1993).
Also production designer on THE DEVILS (1971)
52/ Douglas Sirk - Never ever got the slightest bit of recognition from The Academy. Yet, MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954), ALL THE HEAVEN ALLOWS (1955), WRITTEN ON THE WIND (1956), INTERLUDE (1957), IMITATION OF LIFE (1959) cannot be ignored.
53/ James Mason - simply one of the best.
3 Oscar noms for A STAR IS BORN ('54), GEORGY GIRL ('66), THE VERDICT ('82). Never won.
And look at the body of work! LOLITA ('62), NORTH BY NORTHWEST ('59), ODD MAN OUT ('47), BIGGER THAN LIFE ('56).
(personal fav - The Last of Sheila)
3 Oscar noms for A STAR IS BORN ('54), GEORGY GIRL ('66), THE VERDICT ('82). Never won.
And look at the body of work! LOLITA ('62), NORTH BY NORTHWEST ('59), ODD MAN OUT ('47), BIGGER THAN LIFE ('56).
(personal fav - The Last of Sheila)
54/ Norma Talmadge - the box office draw of the 1920s.
PASSION FLOWER (1921), SMILIN' THROUGH (1922), SECRETS (1924), THE LADY (1925). Formed her own production company.
PASSION FLOWER (1921), SMILIN' THROUGH (1922), SECRETS (1924), THE LADY (1925). Formed her own production company.
55/ Germaine Dulas - French director of avant-garde cinema. "THE SMILING MADAM BEUDET" (1922), THE SEASHELL AND THE CLERGYMAN (1928). Began her own production company Delia Film. Writer for LA FRONDE.
Later had long association with Pathe and Gaumont.
Later had long association with Pathe and Gaumont.
56/ W. C. Fields - a comic genius still spoken of after all these years.
MY LITTLE CHICKADEE (1940), THE BANK DICK (1940), NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK (1941), IT'S A GIFT (1934), D. W. Griffiths' SALLY OF THE SAWDUST (1925)
His film career started at age 35.
MY LITTLE CHICKADEE (1940), THE BANK DICK (1940), NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK (1941), IT'S A GIFT (1934), D. W. Griffiths' SALLY OF THE SAWDUST (1925)
His film career started at age 35.
57/ Boris Karloff - most famous as Frankenstein's Monster, and also in BRIDE OF ... (1935) and SON OF ... (1939) but equally memorable in THE MUMMY (1932), THE OLD HOUSE (1932), THE LOST PATROL (1934), TARGETS (1968)
Also narrated THE GRINCH.
One of horror's finest.
Also narrated THE GRINCH.
One of horror's finest.
58/ Jonas Mekas - 'the godfather of American avant-garde cinema'.
WALDEN ('68), REMINISCENCES OF A JOURNEY TO LITHUANIA ('71-'72), THE BRIG ('64), LOST LOST LOST ('75).
WALDEN ('68), REMINISCENCES OF A JOURNEY TO LITHUANIA ('71-'72), THE BRIG ('64), LOST LOST LOST ('75).
59/ Lois Weber - actress, screenwriter, producer, director.
SUSPENSE ('13) - an early example of split screen.
The first American woman to direct a full-length feature (THE MERCHANT OF VENICE).
She directed hundreds of films incl HYPOCRITES ('15), WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN? ('16)
SUSPENSE ('13) - an early example of split screen.
The first American woman to direct a full-length feature (THE MERCHANT OF VENICE).
She directed hundreds of films incl HYPOCRITES ('15), WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN? ('16)
60/ John Hughes - comedy director who between 1984-1987 made SIXTEEN CANDLES, THE BREAKFAST CLUB, WEIRD SCIENCE, FERRIS BUELLER, PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILE.
Wrote them all along w/ NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, HOME ALONE, UNCLE BUCK,
Got his own farewell segment at Oscars
Wrote them all along w/ NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, HOME ALONE, UNCLE BUCK,
Got his own farewell segment at Oscars
61/ Dame May Whitty - Oscar nominee for MRS MINIVER, and NIGHT MUST FALL. The title character in THE LADY VANISHES, the psychic in THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR, cold and calculating in MY NAME IS JULIA ROSS.
Appeared in BP nominees SUSPICION, MADAME CURIE, GASLIGHT
Appeared in BP nominees SUSPICION, MADAME CURIE, GASLIGHT
62/ Glenn Ford.
The Academy had their chances and they failed. The everyman, hardness with a fine touch of pathos.
BLACKBOARD JUNGLE, THE BIG HEAT, GILDA, POCKETFUL OF MEMORIES, SUPERMAN, 3:10 TO YUMA.
The Academy had their chances and they failed. The everyman, hardness with a fine touch of pathos.
BLACKBOARD JUNGLE, THE BIG HEAT, GILDA, POCKETFUL OF MEMORIES, SUPERMAN, 3:10 TO YUMA.
63/ Bibi Andersson
Many Bergman regulars deserved an Honorary, and this muse was no exception. The Academy was blind again.
WILD STRAWBERRIES, THE SEVENTH SEAL, PERSONA, THE MAGICIAN, THE PASSION OF ANNA.
Many Bergman regulars deserved an Honorary, and this muse was no exception. The Academy was blind again.
WILD STRAWBERRIES, THE SEVENTH SEAL, PERSONA, THE MAGICIAN, THE PASSION OF ANNA.
64/ Pola Negri
The Polish star of silent films, who was a Lubitsch muse.
In Hollywood 1920s she appeared in THE CHEAT, THE SPANISH DANCER, A WOMAN OF THE WORLD, HOTEL IMPERIAL.
Indeed she could 'slay you with just one look'
The Polish star of silent films, who was a Lubitsch muse.
In Hollywood 1920s she appeared in THE CHEAT, THE SPANISH DANCER, A WOMAN OF THE WORLD, HOTEL IMPERIAL.
Indeed she could 'slay you with just one look'
65/ Billy Bitzer
Pioneering cinematographer credited with fading out of a scene; iris shot ending a scene; and matte photography.
He shot BIRTH OF A NATION (1915), INTOLERANCE (1916), BROKEN BLOSSOMS (1919), WAY DOWN EAST (1920).
Pioneering cinematographer credited with fading out of a scene; iris shot ending a scene; and matte photography.
He shot BIRTH OF A NATION (1915), INTOLERANCE (1916), BROKEN BLOSSOMS (1919), WAY DOWN EAST (1920).
66/ Marlene Dietrich
The German actress who was so famous and memorable, her image will never fade from the celluloid strip.
THE BLUE ANGEL (1930), MOROCCO (1930), SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932), DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (1939), WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957).
The German actress who was so famous and memorable, her image will never fade from the celluloid strip.
THE BLUE ANGEL (1930), MOROCCO (1930), SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932), DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (1939), WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957).
67/ Doris Day.
An egregious omission by the Academy as any other.
Although late in life she asked not to be considered for Honorary Award, they should still have honoured her Humanitaran work.
An egregious omission by the Academy as any other.
Although late in life she asked not to be considered for Honorary Award, they should still have honoured her Humanitaran work.
68 / Pete Postlethwaite
Unforgettable weather-beaten face of IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE LOST WORLD, ROMEO + JULIET, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, and DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES.
Greatly improved any film he appeared in.
Unforgettable weather-beaten face of IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE LOST WORLD, ROMEO + JULIET, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, and DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES.
Greatly improved any film he appeared in.
69/ Arthur Edeson, cinematographer of milestone films THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1924), ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930), FRANKENSTEIN (1931), THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT (1940), THE MALTESE FALCON (1941), CASABLANCA (1943).
And he co-founded ASC.
How did he not even win once!
And he co-founded ASC.
How did he not even win once!
70/ Andrei Tarkovsky
Russian director of STALKER (1979), SOLARIS (1972), ANDREI RUBLEV (1966), NOSTALGHIA (1983).
The master of slow cinema. The Academy was too slow in recognising him.
Russian director of STALKER (1979), SOLARIS (1972), ANDREI RUBLEV (1966), NOSTALGHIA (1983).
The master of slow cinema. The Academy was too slow in recognising him.
71/ Marilyn Monroe
A star.
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
BUS STOP
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
SOME LIKE IT HOT
THE MISFITS
THE ASPHALT JUNGLE
CLASH BY NIGHT
NIAGARA
Did the unfair typecasting cause The Academy to ignore her?
A star.
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
BUS STOP
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
SOME LIKE IT HOT
THE MISFITS
THE ASPHALT JUNGLE
CLASH BY NIGHT
NIAGARA
Did the unfair typecasting cause The Academy to ignore her?
72/ Lee Strasberg
The Polish-born teacher of method acting who influenced James Dean, Monty Clift, Anne Bancroft, Jane Fonda, Pacino, Paul Newman etc etc.
He acted himself. Got Oscar nom in GODFATHER 2. Played Pacino's Grandfather in AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
The Polish-born teacher of method acting who influenced James Dean, Monty Clift, Anne Bancroft, Jane Fonda, Pacino, Paul Newman etc etc.
He acted himself. Got Oscar nom in GODFATHER 2. Played Pacino's Grandfather in AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
73/ Eileen Brennan
Memorable in PRIVATE BENJAMIN (1980), THE STING (1973), MURDER BY DEATH (1976) and THE CHEAP DETECTIVE (1978) - opp. Peter Falk, and THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971).
But for me she will always be hysterical as Mrs Peacock in CLUE (1985).
Memorable in PRIVATE BENJAMIN (1980), THE STING (1973), MURDER BY DEATH (1976) and THE CHEAP DETECTIVE (1978) - opp. Peter Falk, and THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971).
But for me she will always be hysterical as Mrs Peacock in CLUE (1985).
74/ Betty Compson
Silent star of THE DOCKS OF NEW YORK, THE BARKER (Oscar nom), THE MIRACLE MAN (opp. Lon Chaney). Was in many two-reelers opposite Fatty Arbuckle.
Transitioned into Talkies with THE SPOILERS.
She established her own production company - having creative control
Silent star of THE DOCKS OF NEW YORK, THE BARKER (Oscar nom), THE MIRACLE MAN (opp. Lon Chaney). Was in many two-reelers opposite Fatty Arbuckle.
Transitioned into Talkies with THE SPOILERS.
She established her own production company - having creative control
75/ Setsuko Hara
Starring roles in Ozu's LATE SPRING (1949), EARLY SUMMER (1951), and TOKYO STORY (1953).
A symbol of Japanese cinema's golden age of the 1950s.
Starring roles in Ozu's LATE SPRING (1949), EARLY SUMMER (1951), and TOKYO STORY (1953).
A symbol of Japanese cinema's golden age of the 1950s.
76/ Don LaFontaine - the "in a world" trailer voice-over guy.
That's him on TERMINATOR 2, SHREK, DIE HARD, SPEED, SPACE JAM...
Hell, his catchphrase also became "in a time..." or "in a place..."
Why shouldn't the Oscars reward the voice artist.
That's him on TERMINATOR 2, SHREK, DIE HARD, SPEED, SPACE JAM...
Hell, his catchphrase also became "in a time..." or "in a place..."
Why shouldn't the Oscars reward the voice artist.
77/ Richard Harris, the Irish rogue who got Oscar noms for THE SPORTING LIFE, and THE FIELD, but never won.
Body of work also included CAMELOT, GLADIATOR, A MAN CALLED HORSE, some HARRY POTTER, and UNFORGIVEN.
Body of work also included CAMELOT, GLADIATOR, A MAN CALLED HORSE, some HARRY POTTER, and UNFORGIVEN.
78/ Ruby Dee
Late in life nominated for AMERICAN GANGSTER, but decades earlier: the suffering housewife in A RAISIN IN THE SUN, the wife in JACKIE ROBINSON STORY.
More recent: JUNGLE FEVER, "Mother Sister" in DO THE RIGHT THING, determined in JUST CAUSE.
Civil Rights activist.
Late in life nominated for AMERICAN GANGSTER, but decades earlier: the suffering housewife in A RAISIN IN THE SUN, the wife in JACKIE ROBINSON STORY.
More recent: JUNGLE FEVER, "Mother Sister" in DO THE RIGHT THING, determined in JUST CAUSE.
Civil Rights activist.
79/ Ida Lupino.
Actress of THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT ('40), HIGH SIERRA ('41), THE HARD WAY ('43), PILLOW TO POST ('45), ON DANGEROUS GROUND ('51).
Was 1st woman to direct a film noir - THE HITCH-HIKER ('53). Created her own film company; that focussed on social issues. A trailblazer.
Actress of THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT ('40), HIGH SIERRA ('41), THE HARD WAY ('43), PILLOW TO POST ('45), ON DANGEROUS GROUND ('51).
Was 1st woman to direct a film noir - THE HITCH-HIKER ('53). Created her own film company; that focussed on social issues. A trailblazer.
80/ Sally Menke
Edited RESERVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION, JACKIE BROWN , KILL BILL, and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS.
We lost her skills far far too early at 56.
Edited RESERVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION, JACKIE BROWN , KILL BILL, and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS.
We lost her skills far far too early at 56.
81. Val Lewton.
The Russian-born producer of stylish RKO horrors CAT PEOPLE, I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, THE LEOPARD MAN, THE SEVENTH VICTIM, and BEDLAM.
The Russian-born producer of stylish RKO horrors CAT PEOPLE, I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, THE LEOPARD MAN, THE SEVENTH VICTIM, and BEDLAM.
82. John Cazale.
Just 5 film appearances, but each received an Oscar Best Pic nom, and Cazale was memorable in all.
THE CONVERSATION
THE GODFATHER
THE GODFATHER PART II
DOG DAY AFTERNOON
THE DEER HUNTER
Just 5 film appearances, but each received an Oscar Best Pic nom, and Cazale was memorable in all.
THE CONVERSATION
THE GODFATHER
THE GODFATHER PART II
DOG DAY AFTERNOON
THE DEER HUNTER
83. James Dean
I know, only 3 films, but two of them got him posthumous nominations, and he greatly influenced a generation of young actors in the 1950s.
GIANT, EAST OF EDEN, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE.
I know, only 3 films, but two of them got him posthumous nominations, and he greatly influenced a generation of young actors in the 1950s.
GIANT, EAST OF EDEN, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE.
84. Madeline Kahn.
Utterly hilarious in BLAZING SADDLES, and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
Perfect in PAPER MOON.
She would steal scenes in WHAT'S UP DOC?, HIGH ANXIETY, and HISTORY OF THE WORLD.
Her line delivery of "Flames, flames.." in CLUE is iconic.
Utterly hilarious in BLAZING SADDLES, and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
Perfect in PAPER MOON.
She would steal scenes in WHAT'S UP DOC?, HIGH ANXIETY, and HISTORY OF THE WORLD.
Her line delivery of "Flames, flames.." in CLUE is iconic.
85. Arthur Kennedy.
Nominated 5 times and never won.
CHAMPION, BRIGHT VICTORY, TRIAL, PEYTON PLACE, SOME CAME RUNNING.
And throw in BEND OF THE RIVER, and THE MAN FROM LARAMIE and he was dependable as any supporting actor before or since.
Nominated 5 times and never won.
CHAMPION, BRIGHT VICTORY, TRIAL, PEYTON PLACE, SOME CAME RUNNING.
And throw in BEND OF THE RIVER, and THE MAN FROM LARAMIE and he was dependable as any supporting actor before or since.
86. Rod Taylor
One of the earliest Aussie to hit it big in Hollywood.
Stardom called in THE TIME MACHINE. Loved him as the protective Mitch in THE BIRDS.
Supporting roles in THE V.I.P's, THE GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT, PICTURE-SHOW MAN.
Both the Oscars and AACTA ignored him for honorary
One of the earliest Aussie to hit it big in Hollywood.
Stardom called in THE TIME MACHINE. Loved him as the protective Mitch in THE BIRDS.
Supporting roles in THE V.I.P's, THE GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT, PICTURE-SHOW MAN.
Both the Oscars and AACTA ignored him for honorary
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87. Dede Allen.
I had to triple-check my eyes werent deceiving me.
She NEVER won an Oscar.
Edited BONNIE AND CLYDE (that alone should have won), DOG DAY AFTERNOON, THE HUSTLER, and REDS.
Many Arthur Penn and Sidney Lumet films.
I had to triple-check my eyes werent deceiving me.
She NEVER won an Oscar.
Edited BONNIE AND CLYDE (that alone should have won), DOG DAY AFTERNOON, THE HUSTLER, and REDS.
Many Arthur Penn and Sidney Lumet films.
The Honorary Oscar thread may have broken at this point.
So I've continued it on from here 👇
So I've continued it on from here 👇
88. Toshiro Mifune.
A bona-fide giant of Kurosawa's canon.
Rashomon, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Drunken Angel.
A bona-fide giant of Kurosawa's canon.
Rashomon, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Drunken Angel.
89. Jack Pierce
The Hollywood make-up artist responsible for Karloff's FRANKENSTEIN, Conrad Veidt's grin in THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, Lugosi in WHITE ZOMBIE, Lon Chaney Jnr's WOLFMAN, etc etc.
Oscars never had a Make-Up category til 13 years AFTER his death.
The Hollywood make-up artist responsible for Karloff's FRANKENSTEIN, Conrad Veidt's grin in THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, Lugosi in WHITE ZOMBIE, Lon Chaney Jnr's WOLFMAN, etc etc.
Oscars never had a Make-Up category til 13 years AFTER his death.
90. Melina Mercouri
The only person Oscar-nominated so far for a Greek-langauge role (NEVER ON SUNDAY).
She then starred in dramas PHAEDRA, and PROMISE AT DAWN, and headlined TOPKAPI. Her career began with STELLA.
A tight 19-film career that ended with her entry into politics.
The only person Oscar-nominated so far for a Greek-langauge role (NEVER ON SUNDAY).
She then starred in dramas PHAEDRA, and PROMISE AT DAWN, and headlined TOPKAPI. Her career began with STELLA.
A tight 19-film career that ended with her entry into politics.
91. Robert Mitchum.
He seemed eternal.
His performances were effortless.
The Golden Globes gave him an Honorary, but the Oscars didnt.
Where to start... Out of the Past, Night of the Hunter, Cape Fear, El Dorado, The Story of G.I. Joe, The Enemy Below, The Big Steal.
He seemed eternal.
His performances were effortless.
The Golden Globes gave him an Honorary, but the Oscars didnt.
Where to start... Out of the Past, Night of the Hunter, Cape Fear, El Dorado, The Story of G.I. Joe, The Enemy Below, The Big Steal.
92. George A. Romero
The horror master who gave us NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW.
(he also pops up in Silence of the Lambs)
Non-horror : KNIGHTRIDERS is well worth a look.
The Oscars have been scared to recognise horror genre often.
The horror master who gave us NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW.
(he also pops up in Silence of the Lambs)
Non-horror : KNIGHTRIDERS is well worth a look.
The Oscars have been scared to recognise horror genre often.
93. Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Known as the Godfather of Gore, the Oscars wouldn't touch him with a ten-foot pole.
But he was an exploitation pioneer.
BLOOD FEAST, BLAST-OFF GIRLS, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!...
He certainly wasnt for everyone, but the Honorary should cover everyone.
Known as the Godfather of Gore, the Oscars wouldn't touch him with a ten-foot pole.
But he was an exploitation pioneer.
BLOOD FEAST, BLAST-OFF GIRLS, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!...
He certainly wasnt for everyone, but the Honorary should cover everyone.
94. John Singleton.
An early death that robbed the industry of a pioneer.
He directed and wrote BOYZ N THE HOOD, and POETIC JUSTICE, HIGHER LEARNING, and BABY BOY.
Directed ROSEWOOD, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, SHAFT.
Produced HUSTLE AND FLOW.
Influenced Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins
An early death that robbed the industry of a pioneer.
He directed and wrote BOYZ N THE HOOD, and POETIC JUSTICE, HIGHER LEARNING, and BABY BOY.
Directed ROSEWOOD, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, SHAFT.
Produced HUSTLE AND FLOW.
Influenced Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins
95. DOROTHY ARZNER
Between 1927 - 1943 she was the only woman director working in Hollywood.
The first to join the DGA.
Directed FASHIONS FOR WOMEN, THE WILD PARTY, HONOR AMONG LOVERS, CHRISTOPHER STRONG, CRAIG'S WIFE. DANCE GIRL DANCE.
Editor and screenwriter too.
Between 1927 - 1943 she was the only woman director working in Hollywood.
The first to join the DGA.
Directed FASHIONS FOR WOMEN, THE WILD PARTY, HONOR AMONG LOVERS, CHRISTOPHER STRONG, CRAIG'S WIFE. DANCE GIRL DANCE.
Editor and screenwriter too.
96. Robert Evans.
Well the Academy had their chance to honour him, even with pundits support and his own doco.
But nooooo, the Paramount studio head who ushered in GODFATHER, CHINATOWN, ROSEMARY'S BABY, LOVE STORY, HAROLD AND MAUDE, SAVE THE TIGER, TRUE GRIT went unrewarded!?!
Well the Academy had their chance to honour him, even with pundits support and his own doco.
But nooooo, the Paramount studio head who ushered in GODFATHER, CHINATOWN, ROSEMARY'S BABY, LOVE STORY, HAROLD AND MAUDE, SAVE THE TIGER, TRUE GRIT went unrewarded!?!
97. Laverne Harding.
The first female studio animator with an on-screen credit. A main animator for Walter Lantz, she worked on 7 Oscar nominated short cartoons, and drew Woody Woodpecker.
In hugely male-dominated era she often got screen credit as 'Verne', because you know why.
The first female studio animator with an on-screen credit. A main animator for Walter Lantz, she worked on 7 Oscar nominated short cartoons, and drew Woody Woodpecker.
In hugely male-dominated era she often got screen credit as 'Verne', because you know why.
98. Maya Deren
Avant-Garde pioneer in 40s/50s.
MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON, A STUDY IN CHOREOGRAPHY FOR CAMERA, MEDITATION ON VIOLENCE.
She died at 44 years of age.
The AFI once awarded a prize in her name, honouring independent film-making, but stopped after 11yrs in 1996?!
Avant-Garde pioneer in 40s/50s.
MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON, A STUDY IN CHOREOGRAPHY FOR CAMERA, MEDITATION ON VIOLENCE.
She died at 44 years of age.
The AFI once awarded a prize in her name, honouring independent film-making, but stopped after 11yrs in 1996?!
99. Chantal Akerman.
The Belgian filmmaker of the masterpiece "Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles".
Other work: "Hotel Monterey", "News From Home", "Je, Tu, Il, Elle".
Her last film was "No Home Movie".
Not really ever on the Academy's radar.
The Belgian filmmaker of the masterpiece "Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles".
Other work: "Hotel Monterey", "News From Home", "Je, Tu, Il, Elle".
Her last film was "No Home Movie".
Not really ever on the Academy's radar.
100 /
For my 100th entry I'm bending the rule slightly. The Academy did give Alfred Hitchcock a Thalberg (for producing) but he got nothing for directing VERTIGO, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, PSYCHO, THE BIRDS (which he all made in succession!).
For my 100th entry I'm bending the rule slightly. The Academy did give Alfred Hitchcock a Thalberg (for producing) but he got nothing for directing VERTIGO, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, PSYCHO, THE BIRDS (which he all made in succession!).
101. Carole Lombard
A key figure of screwball comedy who also tried some dramatic roles.
TWENTIETH CENTURY, MY MAN GODFREY, LADY BY CHOICE, HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE, TO BE OR NOT TO BE.
Even now it still seems unimaginable that we lost her at age 33.
A key figure of screwball comedy who also tried some dramatic roles.
TWENTIETH CENTURY, MY MAN GODFREY, LADY BY CHOICE, HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE, TO BE OR NOT TO BE.
Even now it still seems unimaginable that we lost her at age 33.
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