1986 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 58th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 24, 1986, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of historic firsts and memorable moments
Hosted by the charismatic Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, and Robin Williams, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1985
The evening's biggest winner was "Out of Africa," which took home seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sydney Pollack
Notably, Anjelica Huston made history as the first third-generation Oscar winner for her role in "Prizzi's Honor." The ceremony also saw Cher's iconic "mohawk" dress steal the spotlight, while the AIDS crisis cast a somber shadow over Hollywood
With a mix of glamour, groundbreaking achievements, and social awareness, the 1986 Academy Awards reflected the complex cultural landscape of mid-1980s America.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1986, during the 58th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 24/03/1986 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1986:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1986?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1986?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1986?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1986?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1986?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1986?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Geraldine Page won Best Actress for "The Trip to Bountiful" on her eighth nomination, finally winning after seven previous losses.
- "Out of Africa" won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sydney Pollack.
- Cher presented the Best Supporting Actor award wearing a controversial, showgirl-inspired outfit with a large feathered headdress, designed by Bob Mackie.
- Don Ameche won Best Supporting Actor for "Cocoon" at age 77, doing a breakdance move on stage during his acceptance speech.
- Lionel Richie performed his Oscar-winning song "Say You, Say Me" from the film "White Nights."
- William Hurt won Best Actor for "Kiss of the Spider Woman," becoming the first actor to win for playing an openly gay character.
- Akira Kurosawa received an Honorary Oscar for his lifetime achievement in film, presented by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
- "The Color Purple" received 11 nominations but didn't win a single award, tying the record for most nominations without a win.
- Barbra Streisand performed "Putting It Together" from "Sunday in the Park with George" as part of a tribute to lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
- Paul Newman received an Honorary Oscar for his lifetime achievement, although he was not present at the ceremony to accept it.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1986 Academy Awards?
Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, and Robin Williams co-hosted the 58th Academy Awards ceremony in 1986. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1986 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Out of Africa' winning Best Picture over the favored 'The Color Purple.' Another surprise was William Hurt winning Best Actor for 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' over Harrison Ford in 'Witness.' - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1986 Academy Awards?
Geraldine Page's acceptance speech for Best Actress ('The Trip to Bountiful') was particularly memorable, as it was her first win after eight nominations. Don Ameche's supporting actor win for 'Cocoon' at age 77 also resulted in a touching speech, reflecting on his long career in Hollywood.
What happened in 1986?
Discover what the world looked like in 1986: