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1. Which actor has the most Oscar nominations for his performances?

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Jack Nicholson has been nominated for an Oscar 12 times.

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2. Who was the first African-American person to win an Oscar?

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Ethel Waters was the second African-American person to win an Oscar.

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3. Who has hosted the Oscars more than anyone else?

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Bob Hope has hosted the Oscars 19 times.

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4. Nominated for "Best Picture" this year, "Up" is only the second animated film to score a nomination in this category. What was the first?

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"Beauty and the Beast," released in 1991, was the first animated film to be nominated for "Best Picture" at the Academy Awards. It paved the way for other animated films to be recognized in this category.

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5. Meryl Streep has been nominated in "Best Actress" for her role in "Julie and Julia." For what movie did she get her first Academy Award nomination?

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Meryl Streep received her first Academy Award nomination for the movie "The Deer Hunter" in 1978.

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6. Jeff Bridges is nominated this year for "Best Actor" for his role in "Crazy Heart." How many previous nominations has Bridges had?

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Jeff Bridges has had 5 previous nominations for "Best Actor" before this year's nomination for his role in "Crazy Heart".

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7. Who is the youngest 'Best Actress' nominee?

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Marlee Matlin is the youngest "Best Actress" winner. Tatum O'Neal is the youngest to ever win in "Best Supporting Actress," and is the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award.

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Which actor has the most Oscar nominations for his performances?
Who was the first African-American person to win an Oscar?
Who has hosted the Oscars more than anyone else?
Nominated for "Best Picture" this year, "Up" is only the second...
Meryl Streep has been nominated in "Best Actress" for her role in...
Jeff Bridges is nominated this year for "Best Actor" for his role in...
Who is the youngest 'Best Actress' nominee?
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