Academy Honoray Award

[90Garbo]

would like to see the acception of the 1954 honorary Oscar for Greta Garbo.

[LeilaRevolutionary]

Alfred Hitchcock and Ingmar Bergman... They won an Honorary Oscar... Or am I wrong?

[exiasprip]

The words flashed kinda too fast. It was sort of subliminal.

[Kalousx]

OMG, that's Charlie Chaplin? i'm so used to his image as The Tramp that i hardly recognize him in real person...

[oliverecords]

James Baskett, first man to receive such an award? In any case, long before Sydney Poitiers.

I never heard of him, I will google.

[RdtheLiterature]

geeze and those minature oscars! what is that! I guess they thought the kids would never actually grow up...maybe it was motivation for them to not too.

[RdtheLiterature]

i like how all the musical stars won this award...lol-know dancing category in the academy awards. I guess the honorary award board blew a kiss good bye to the musicals when they went out of style.

[RdtheLiterature]

please put the name up as fast as you possibly can beause it's not like were trying to read them or anything! punk!

[maligamadaparra]

Wonderful work. When Hayley Mills´s oscar appeared, isn´t her the woman from the photo. Who is?

[mickh18]

I'm sorry, when I made the video, I din't relized she wasn't Hayley Mills, She is the actress Annette Funicello, she accepted the Oscar on behalf of Hayley Mills

[mickh18]

2004- Sidney Lumet - "in recognition of his brilliant services to screenwriters, performers and the art of the motion picture."

2005- Robert Altman - "in recognition of a career that has repeatedly reinvented the art form and inspired filmmakers and audiences alike."

2006- Ennio Morricone - "in recognition of his magnificent and multifaceted contributions to the art of film music."

2007- Robert F. Boyle - "in recognition of one of cinema's great careers in art direction."

[mickh18]

2001- Robert Redford - "Actor, director, producer, creator of Sundance, inspiration to independent and innovative filmmakers everywhere."

2002- Peter O'Toole - "whose remarkable talents have provided cinema history with some of its most memorable characters."

2003- Blake Edwards - "in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen."

[mickh18]

2000- Jack Cardiff - "master of light and color."

2000- Ernest Lehman - "in appreciation of a body of varied and enduring work."

2001- Sidney Poitier - "in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human."

[mickh18]

1998- Elia Kazan - "in appreciation of a long, distinguished and unparalleled career during which he has influenced the very nature of filmmaking through his creation of cinematic masterpieces."

1999- Andrzej Wajda - "in recognition of five decades of extraordinary film direction."

[mickh18]

1995- Kirk Douglas - "for 50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community."

1996- Michael Kidd - "in recognition of his services to the art of the dance in the art of the screen."

1997- Stanley Donen - "in appreciation of a body of work marked by grace, elegance, wit and visual innovation."

[mickh18]

1993- Federico Fellini - "in recognition of his cinematic accomplishments that have thrilled and entertained worldwide audiences."

1994- Michelangelo Antonioni - "in recognition of his place as one of the cinema's master visual stylists."

1995- Chuck Jones - "for the creation of classic cartoons and cartoon characters whose animated lives have brought joy to our real ones for more than a half century."

[mickh18]

1991- Satyajit Ray - "in recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures, and of his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world."

1993- Deborah Kerr - "in appreciation for a full career's worth of elegant and beautifully crafted performances."

[mickh18]

1990- Myrna Loy - "in recognition of her extraordinary qualities both on screen and off, with appreciation for a lifetime's worth of indelible performances."

1990- Sophia Loren - "one of the genuine treasures of world cinema who, in a career rich with memorable performances, has added permanent luster to our art form."

[mickh18]

1985- Paul Newman - "in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft."

1986- Ralph Bellamy - "for his unique artistry and his distinguished service to the profession of acting."

1989- Akira Kurosawa - "for cinematic accomplishments that have inspired, delighted, enriched and entertained worldwide audiences and influenced filmmakers throughout the world."

[mickh18]

1983- Hal Roach - "in recognition of his unparalleled record of distinguished contributions to the motion picture art form."

1984- James Stewart - "for his fifty years of memorable performances. For his high ideals both on and off the screen. With the respect and affection of his colleagues."

1985- Alex North - "in recognition of his brilliant artistry in the creation of memorable music for a host of distinguished motion pictures."

[mickh18]

1980- Henry Fonda - "the consummate actor, in recognition of his brilliant accomplishments and enduring contribution to the art of motion pictures."

1981- Barbara Stanwyck - "for superlative creativity and unique contribution to the art of screen acting."

1982- Mickey Rooney - "in recognition of his 60 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances."

[mickh18]

1978- Walter Lantz - "for bringing joy and laughter to every part of the world through his unique animated motion pictures."

1979- Alec Guinness - "for advancing the art of screen acting through a host of memorable and distinguished performances."

1979- Hal Elias - "for his dedication and distinguished service to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

[mickh18]

1977- Ben Burtt - "for exceptional sound effects in Star Wars."

1977- Margaret Booth - "for her exceptional contribution to the art of film editing in the motion picture industry."

1978- King Vidor - "for his incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator."

1978- Laurence Olivier - "for the full body of his work, for the unique achievements of his entire career and his lifetime of contribution to the art of film."

[mickh18]

1974- Howard Hawks - "A master American filmmaker whose creative efforts hold a distinguished place in world cinema."

1974- Jean Renoir - "a genius who, with grace, responsibility and enviable devotion through silent film, sound film, feature, documentary and television, has won the world's admiration."

1975- Mary Pickford - "in recognition of her unique contributions to the film industry and the development of film as an artistic medium."

[mickh18]

1972- Edward G. Robinson- "who achieved greatness as a player, a patron of the arts and a dedicated citizen...in sum, a Renaissance man. From his friends in the industry he loves."

1973- Groucho Marx- "in recognition of his brilliant creativity and for the unequalled achievements of the Marx Brothers in the art of motion picture comedy."

1973- Henri Langlois- "for his devotion to the art of film, his massive contributions in preserving its past and his unswerving faith in its future."

[mickh18]

1970- Lillian Gish - "for superlative artistry and for distinguished contribution to the progress of motion pictures."

1970- Orson Welles - "for superlative artistry and versatility in the creation of motion pictures."

1971- Charles Chaplin - "for the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century."

[mickh18]

1967- Arthur Freed - "for distinguished service to the Academy and the production of six top-rated Awards telecasts."

1968- John Chambers - "for his outstanding makeup achievement for Planet of the Apes."

1968- Onna White - "for her outstanding choreography achievement for Oliver!."

1969- Cary Grant - "for his unique mastery of the art of screen acting with the respect and affection of his colleagues."

[mickh18]

1964- William Tuttle - "for his outstanding make-up achievement for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao."

1965- Bob Hope - "for unique and distinguished service to our industry and the Academy."

1966- Y. Frank Freeman - "for unusual and outstanding service to the Academy during his thirty years in Hollywood."

1966- Yakima Canutt - "for achievements as a stunt man and for developing safety devices to protect stunt men everywhere."

[mickh18]

1960- Gary Cooper - "for his many memorable screen performances and the international recognition he, as an individual, has gained for the motion picture industry."

1960- Hayley Mills - "for Pollyanna, the most outstanding juvenile performance during 1960."

1960- Stan Laurel - "for his creative pioneering in the field of cinema comedy."

1961- Jerome Robbins - "for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film."

[mickh18]

1958- Maurice Chevalier - "for his contributions to the world of entertainment for more than half a century."

1959- Buster Keaton - "for his unique talents which brought immortal comedies to the screen."

1959- Lee De Forest - "for his pioneering inventions which brought sound to the motion picture."

[mickh18]

1956- Eddie Cantor - for distinguished service to the film industry."

1957- Gilbert M. ("Broncho Billy") Anderson- "motion picture pioneer, for his contributions to the development of motion pictures as entertainment."

1957- Charles Brackett - "for outstanding service to the Academy."

[mickh18]

1954- Greta Garbo - "for her unforgettable screen performances."

1954- John Whitley - "for his outstanding juvenile performance in The Little Kidnappers."

1954- Vincent Winter - "for his outstanding juvenile performance in The Little Kidnappers."

[mickh18]

1952- Merian C. Cooper - "for his many innovations and contributions to the art of motion pictures."

1953- Joseph Breen - "for his conscientious, open-minded and dignified management of the Motion Picture Production Code."

1954- Danny Kaye - "for his unique talents, his service to the Academy, the motion picture industry, and the American people."

[mickh18]

1951- Gene Kelly - "in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film."

1952- Harold Lloyd - "master comedian and good citizen."

1952- Bob Hope - "for his contribution to the laughter of the world, his service to the motion picture industry, and his devotion to the American premise."

[mickh18]

1949- Bobby Driscoll - "as the outstanding juvenile actor of 1949."

1949- Cecil B. DeMille - "distinguished motion picture pioneer for 37 years of brilliant showmanship."

1949- Fred Astaire - "for his unique artistry and his contributions to the technique of musical pictures."

1950- George Murphy - "for his services in interpreting the film industry to the country at large."

1950- Louis B. Mayer - "for distinguished service to the motion picture industry."

[mickh18]

1948- Jean Hersholt - "in recognition of his service to the Academy during four terms as president."

1948- Walter Wanger - "for distinguished service to the industry in adding to its moral stature in the world community by his production of the picture Joan of Arc."

[mickh18]

1947- James Baskett - "for his able and heart-warming characterization of Uncle Remus, friend and story teller to the children of the world in Walt Disney's Song of the South."

1948- Adolph Zukor - "a man who has been called the father of the feature film in America, for his services to the industry over a period of forty years."

1948- Ivan Jandl - "for the outstanding juvenile performance of 1948, as 'Karel Malik' in The Search."

[mickh18]

1946- Claude Jarman, Jr. - "outstanding child actor of 1946."

1946- Harold Russell - "for bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans through his appearance in The Best Years of Our Lives."

1946- Laurence Olivier - "for his outstanding achievement as actor, producer and director in bringing Henry V to the screen."

[mickh18]

1944- Bob Hope - "for his many services to the Academy."

1944- Margaret O'Brien - "outstanding child actress of 1944."

1945- Peggy Ann Garner - "outstanding child actress of 1945."

1945- Walter Wanger - "for his six years service as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

1946- Ernst Lubitsch - "for his distinguished contributions to the art of the motion picture."

[mickh18]

1942- Charles Boyer - "for his progressive cultural achievement in establishing the French Research Foundation in Los Angeles as a source of reference for the Hollywood Motion Picture Industry."

1942- Noël Coward - "for his outstanding production achievement in In Which We Serve."

1943- George Pál - "for the development of novel methods and techniques in the production of short subjects known as Puppetoons."

[mickh18]

1940- Bob Hope - "in recognition of his unselfish services to the Motion Picture Industry."

1941- Leopold Stokowski and his associates "for their unique achievement in the creation of a new form of visualized music in Walt Disney's production, Fantasia, thereby widening the scope of the motion picture as entertainment and as an art form."

[mickh18]

1939- Douglas Fairbanks - "recognizing the unique and outstanding contribution of Douglas Fairbanks, first President of the Academy, to the international development of the motion picture."

1939- Judy Garland - "for her outstanding performance as a screen juvenile during the past year."

[mickh18]

1938- Mickey Rooney - "for their significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth, and as juvenile players setting a high standard of ability and achievement."

1938- Walt Disney - "for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs [1937], recognized as a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field for the motion picture cartoon."

[mickh18]

1938- Deanna Durbin- "for their significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth, and as juvenile players setting a high standard of ability and achievement."

1938- Harry Warner - "in recognition of patriotic service in the production of historical short subjects presenting significant episodes in the early struggle of the American people for liberty."

[mickh18]

1937- Mack Sennett - "for his lasting contribution to the comedy technique of the screen, the basic principles of which are as important today as when they were first put into practice, the Academy presents a Special Award to that master of fun, discoverer of stars, sympathetic, kindly, understanding comedy genius - Mack Sennett."

[mickh18]

1936- Harold Rosson - "for the color cinematography of the Selznick International Production, The Garden of Allah."

1937- Edgar Bergen - "for his outstanding comedy creation, 'Charlie McCarthy.'"

[mickh18]

1931/32- Walt Disney - "for the creation of 'Mickey Mouse.'"

1934- Shirley Temple - "in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution to screen entertainment during the year 1934."

1935- David Wark Griffith - "for his distinguished creative achievements as director and producer and his invaluable initiative and lasting contributions to the progress of the motion picture arts."

[mickh18]

1927/28- Charles Chaplin - "for acting, writing, directing and producing The Circus [1928]."

1927/28- Warner Bros. - "for producing The Jazz Singer [1927], the pioneer outstanding talking picture, which has revolutionized the industry."