1984 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 56th Academy Awards ceremony, held on April 9, 1984, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of glamour and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Johnny Carson for the fifth time, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1983
The evening was marked by 'Terms of Endearment' sweeping major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director for James L
Brooks, and Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine
In a groundbreaking moment, Linda Hunt became the first person to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex in 'The Year of Living Dangerously.' The ceremony also reflected the cultural zeitgeist of the early 1980s, with films addressing themes of family dynamics, global politics, and personal transformation
This star-studded affair showcased Hollywood's finest talents and set the stage for future innovations in filmmaking.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1984, during the 56th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 09/04/1984 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1984:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1984?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1984?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1984?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1984?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1984?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1984?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Sally Field won Best Actress for "Places in the Heart" and delivered her famous "You like me!" acceptance speech, saying "I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!"
- "Terms of Endearment" dominated the ceremony, winning five awards including Best Picture, Best Director (James L. Brooks), and Best Actress (Shirley MacLaine)
- Haing S. Ngor became the first Asian actor to win Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Killing Fields," despite having no prior acting experience
- Linda Hunt won Best Supporting Actress for playing a male character in "The Year of Living Dangerously," becoming the first person to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex
- Stevie Wonder performed his hit song "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from "The Woman in Red," which won the Oscar for Best Original Song
- Jack Nicholson presented the Best Picture award wearing sunglasses, which became a talking point
- Robert Duvall won Best Actor for "Tender Mercies," his first Oscar win after four previous nominations
- The ceremony was hosted by Johnny Carson for the fifth and final time
- "Fanny and Alexander" won four awards, including Best Foreign Language Film, setting a record for a foreign language film at the time
- There was controversy surrounding the exclusion of "Zelig" from the Best Visual Effects category, despite its innovative use of special effects
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1984 Academy Awards?
Johnny Carson hosted the 56th Academy Awards ceremony in 1984. This was his fifth and final time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1984 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises at the 1984 Oscars was 'Terms of Endearment' winning five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (James L. Brooks), and Best Actress (Shirley MacLaine). Another surprise was Linda Hunt winning Best Supporting Actress for her role as a male dwarf in 'The Year of Living Dangerously'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1984 Academy Awards?
One of the most memorable speeches at the 1984 Academy Awards was Shirley MacLaine's acceptance speech for Best Actress. She famously said, 'I'm going to cry because this show has been as long as my career.' Another notable moment was Jack Nicholson's speech for Best Supporting Actor, where he praised his fellow nominees and said, 'All of you fellows are my heroes.'
What happened in 1984?
Discover what the world looked like in 1984: