1982 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 54th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 29, 1982, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of glamour and historic moments
Hosted by Johnny Carson for the fourth time, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1981
'Chariots of Fire' surprised many by winning Best Picture, beating out favorites like 'On Golden Pond' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' Katharine Hepburn made history with her fourth Best Actress win for 'On Golden Pond,' while Henry Fonda, at 76, became the oldest winner of the Best Actor award for the same film
The ceremony reflected the cultural shifts of the early 1980s, with films addressing themes of personal triumph, historical drama, and adventure
Notable moments included Maureen Stapleton's emotional acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress and the posthumous award given to composer Lenny Hayton.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1982, during the 54th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 29/03/1982 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1982:
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Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1982?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Katharine Hepburn won her record-breaking fourth Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "On Golden Pond," though she was not present to accept the award.
- Henry Fonda won his first competitive Oscar for Best Actor for "On Golden Pond" at the age of 76, becoming the oldest winner in the category at that time. His daughter Jane Fonda accepted on his behalf.
- "Chariots of Fire" surprisingly won Best Picture, beating out favorites like "Reds" and "On Golden Pond."
- The film's composer, Vangelis, also won for Best Original Score, though he did not attend the ceremony.
- Maureen Stapleton won Best Supporting Actress for "Reds" and gave a memorable speech, saying, "I want to thank everybody I've ever met in my entire life."
- John Gielgud won Best Supporting Actor for "Arthur" but did not attend the ceremony, reportedly because he disliked awards shows.
- Barbara Stanwyck received an Honorary Oscar for her lifetime achievement in film, presented by her longtime friend John Travolta.
- The ceremony was postponed for one day due to the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan the previous year.
- Liza Minnelli performed "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," which won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
- Warren Beatty's film "Reds" received 12 nominations, the most of any film that year, but only won three awards.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1982 Academy Awards?
Johnny Carson hosted the 54th Academy Awards ceremony in 1982. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1982 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Chariots of Fire' winning Best Picture over the heavily favored 'Reds'. Another surprise was Katharine Hepburn winning her fourth Oscar for 'On Golden Pond', setting a record for most acting Oscars. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1982 Academy Awards?
Henry Fonda's Best Actor acceptance speech for 'On Golden Pond' was particularly memorable, as his daughter Jane Fonda accepted on his behalf due to his ill health. Another notable moment was John Travolta's emotional tribute to his late girlfriend, actress Diana Hyland, while presenting an award.
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