1990 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 62nd Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 26, 1990, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of glamour and historic moments
Hosted by the charismatic Billy Crystal, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1989
The evening's biggest winner was "Driving Miss Daisy," which took home four Oscars, including Best Picture
In a groundbreaking moment, Denzel Washington won Best Supporting Actor for "Glory," becoming only the second African American male to win an acting Oscar
Jessica Tandy, at 80 years old, became the oldest winner of Best Actress for her role in "Driving Miss Daisy." The ceremony reflected the changing landscape of Hollywood, with films addressing social issues and diverse storytelling gaining recognition
As the 1990s dawned, this Oscar night set the stage for a decade of evolving cinematic tastes and cultural shifts.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1990, during the 62nd Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 26/03/1990 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1990:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1990?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1990?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1990?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1990?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1990?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1990?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Driving Miss Daisy won Best Picture, becoming the first film since 1932's Grand Hotel to win without a Best Director nomination.
- Jessica Tandy, at 80 years old, became the oldest winner of the Best Actress award for her role in Driving Miss Daisy.
- Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for "My Left Foot," delivering his acceptance speech while staying in character as Christy Brown.
- Kim Basinger used her time as a presenter to criticize the Academy for not nominating Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" for Best Picture.
- Billy Crystal made his debut as the Oscar host, beginning his long-running association with the ceremony.
- Marlon Brando's daughter, Tina Sinatra, accepted his honorary Oscar on his behalf, as he refused to attend the ceremony.
- The "In Memoriam" segment was introduced for the first time, becoming a tradition in subsequent years.
- Oliver Stone won his second Best Director Oscar for "Born on the Fourth of July," solidifying his status as a prominent filmmaker.
- Denzel Washington won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "Glory," launching his acclaimed Oscar career.
- The ceremony marked the last time to date that all four acting winners were American.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1990 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 62nd Academy Awards ceremony in 1990. It was his first time hosting the Oscars, and he went on to become one of the most popular hosts in the show's history. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1990 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises at the 1990 Oscars was 'Driving Miss Daisy' winning Best Picture without a Best Director nomination for Bruce Beresford. Another surprise was the upset win of Daniel Day-Lewis for 'My Left Foot' over favored Tom Cruise for 'Born on the Fourth of July' in the Best Actor category. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1990 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speech at the 1990 Academy Awards was likely Kim Basinger's, where she went off-script to criticize the Academy for not nominating Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' for Best Picture. Another notable moment was Jessica Tandy's acceptance speech for Best Actress, as she became the oldest winner in the category at age 80.
What happened in 1990?
Discover what the world looked like in 1990: