1965 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 37th Academy Awards, held on April 5, 1965, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1964
Hosted by the legendary Bob Hope for the 14th time, the ceremony reflected the changing cultural landscape of the mid-1960s
"My Fair Lady" dominated the night, winning eight awards including Best Picture and Best Director for George Cukor
Julie Andrews' snub for "Mary Poppins" in favor of Audrey Hepburn's non-singing performance in "My Fair Lady" sparked controversy, though Andrews won Best Actress for her Disney role
Sidney Poitier made history as the first African American to win Best Actor for "Lilies of the Field." The ceremony also saw Angela Lansbury and Peter Ustinov win supporting actor awards
Against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement and the escalating Vietnam War, the 1965 Oscars marked a pivotal moment in Hollywood's evolution.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1965, during the 37th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 05/04/1965 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1965:
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Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "My Fair Lady" won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for George Cukor.
- Julie Andrews, who was not cast in the film version of "My Fair Lady" despite her stage success, won Best Actress for "Mary Poppins" in what many saw as poetic justice.
- Audrey Hepburn, who played Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady," was controversially not nominated for Best Actress, likely due to the fact that most of her singing was dubbed by Marni Nixon.
- Rex Harrison won Best Actor for his role as Professor Henry Higgins in "My Fair Lady," famously thanking his "two fair ladies" - Audrey Hepburn and Julie Andrews - in his acceptance speech.
- Lila Kedrova won Best Supporting Actress for "Zorba the Greek" and gave an emotional speech, saying, "This is the best moment of my life."
- Peter Ustinov won Best Supporting Actor for "Topkapi," his second Oscar in this category.
- The ceremony marked the last time the awards were broadcast in black and white, as color television became more widespread the following year.
- Bob Hope hosted the ceremony for the 14th time, a record that still stands today.
- The Sherman Brothers won two Oscars for "Mary Poppins": Best Original Score and Best Original Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee."
- "Mary Poppins" received 13 nominations, the most for any Disney film until "Beauty and the Beast" in 1991.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1965 Academy Awards?
Bob Hope hosted the 37th Academy Awards ceremony in 1965. This was his 14th time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1965 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'My Fair Lady' winning Best Picture over the favored 'Dr. Strangelove'. Another surprise was Julie Andrews not being nominated for Best Actress for 'Mary Poppins', especially considering she won the Golden Globe for the same role. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1965 Academy Awards?
There weren't many notably memorable speeches from the 1965 Academy Awards that have stood the test of time. However, Patricia Neal's win for Best Actress for 'Hud' was emotional, as she had recently suffered a series of strokes and her appearance at the ceremony was seen as triumphant.
What happened in 1965?
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