1967 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 39th Academy Awards ceremony, held on April 10, 1967, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, was a night of glamour and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Bob Hope for the 14th time, the event celebrated the best films of 1966
The evening's biggest winner was "A Man for All Seasons," which took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Paul Scofield
Elizabeth Taylor clinched her second Best Actress award for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" In a groundbreaking moment, Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig became the first "Star Trek" cast members to present at the Oscars
The ceremony reflected the changing cultural landscape of the 1960s, with films addressing social issues and pushing artistic boundaries
Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and civil rights movement, the 1967 Academy Awards showcased Hollywood's evolving sensibilities.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1967, during the 39th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 10/04/1967 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1967:
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Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "The Sound of Music" won Best Picture, marking the second time a Robert Wise-directed musical won the top prize (after "West Side Story").
- Elizabeth Taylor won her second Best Actress Oscar for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", delivering a heartfelt speech thanking her husband Richard Burton.
- Walter Matthau won Best Supporting Actor for "The Fortune Cookie", his first and only Oscar win.
- Sandy Dennis won Best Supporting Actress for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", her first and only Oscar win.
- The ceremony was broadcast in color for the first time.
- Bob Hope hosted the ceremony for the 14th time, setting a record that still stands today.
- "Born Free" won both Best Original Score and Best Original Song, with John Barry accepting both awards.
- Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers reunited on stage to present the award for Best Picture, delighting the audience.
- The documentary "The War Game" won Best Documentary Feature, despite being banned from broadcast by the BBC due to its controversial subject matter.
- Patricia Neal made an emotional appearance as a presenter, marking her return to Hollywood after suffering a series of strokes.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1967 Academy Awards?
Bob Hope hosted the 39th Academy Awards ceremony in 1967. This was his 14th time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1967 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' receiving 13 nominations but winning only five, losing Best Picture to 'A Man for All Seasons'. Another surprise was the relatively unknown Elizabeth Taylor winning Best Actress over favorites Lynn Redgrave and Anouk Aimée. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1967 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speech at the 1967 Academy Awards was likely Patricia Neal's emotional appearance to present the Best Foreign Language Film award. It was her first public appearance since suffering a near-fatal stroke three years earlier, and she received a standing ovation.
What happened in 1967?
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