1987 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 59th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 30, 1987, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of historic wins and memorable moments
Hosted by the charismatic Chevy Chase, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1986
The evening's biggest winner was Oliver Stone's powerful Vietnam War drama "Platoon," which took home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director
Marlee Matlin made history as the first deaf performer to win an Oscar, securing Best Actress for her role in "Children of a Lesser God." Paul Newman finally won his first competitive Oscar for "The Color of Money" after seven previous nominations
The ceremony reflected the cultural landscape of the 1980s, with films addressing social issues and the lingering impact of the Vietnam War dominating the nominations and wins.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1987, during the 59th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 30/03/1987 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1987:
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Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Marlee Matlin became the youngest Best Actress winner at age 21 for "Children of a Lesser God," and the first deaf performer to win an Oscar.
- Paul Newman finally won his first competitive Oscar for Best Actor in "The Color of Money" after seven previous nominations.
- "Platoon" won Best Picture, with Oliver Stone winning Best Director, marking a significant moment for Vietnam War-themed films.
- Dianne Wiest won Best Supporting Actress for "Hannah and Her Sisters," her first of two Oscar wins.
- Michael Caine and Sigourney Weaver presented the Best Visual Effects award to "Aliens," with Weaver dressed as her character Ripley.
- Bette Midler performed the nominated song "Somewhere Out There" from "An American Tail."
- Barbra Streisand presented the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to Steven Spielberg.
- Tess Harper wore a dress with shoulder pads so large they became a subject of jokes and ridicule.
- Elizabeth Taylor presented the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Quincy Jones.
- The ceremony was hosted by Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Paul Hogan, marking a return to multiple hosts after several years of solo hosts.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1987 Academy Awards?
Chevy Chase hosted the 59th Academy Awards ceremony in 1987. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1987 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Marlee Matlin winning Best Actress for 'Children of a Lesser God,' becoming the first deaf performer to win an Oscar. Another surprise was Paul Newman winning Best Actor for 'The Color of Money' after seven previous nominations without a win. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1987 Academy Awards?
Memorable speeches included Marlee Matlin's emotional acceptance speech delivered in sign language, and Oliver Stone's politically charged speech when accepting Best Director for 'Platoon,' in which he addressed the Vietnam War and its impact on American society.
What happened in 1987?
Discover what the world looked like in 1987: