1992 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 64th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 30, 1992, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of historic wins and cultural significance
Hosted by the incomparable Billy Crystal for the third consecutive year, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1991
The evening's biggest winner was 'The Silence of the Lambs,' which swept the top five categories, becoming only the third film in history to achieve this feat
Notably, Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor for his chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter, despite having just 16 minutes of screen time
The ceremony also reflected the changing landscape of Hollywood, with more diverse nominees and winners than in previous years
Against the backdrop of a nation still reeling from the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, the 1992 Oscars offered a momentary escape and celebration of artistic achievement.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1992, during the 64th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 30/03/1992 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1992:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1992?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1992?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1992?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1992?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1992?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1992?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Jack Palance, at 73 years old, won Best Supporting Actor for "City Slickers" and famously performed one-armed push-ups on stage during his acceptance speech.
- Silence of the Lambs swept the "Big Five" awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), becoming only the third film in history to do so.
- Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture.
- Barbra Streisand performed "The Way We Were" during the In Memoriam segment, paying tribute to her friend and collaborator Marvin Hamlisch.
- Billy Crystal hosted for the third time, opening with a memorable medley parodying the nominated films.
- Mercedes Ruehl won Best Supporting Actress for "The Fisher King" and gave an emotional speech thanking her family and fellow nominees.
- Jodie Foster won her second Best Actress Oscar for "The Silence of the Lambs" and used her speech to address Hollywood's treatment of women.
- Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor for his chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs," despite having only 16 minutes of screen time.
- Composer Alan Menken won two Oscars for his work on "Beauty and the Beast," for Best Original Score and Best Original Song ("Beauty and the Beast").
- The ceremony paid tribute to film pioneer Hal Roach, who received a standing ovation at age 100.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1992 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 64th Academy Awards ceremony in 1992. It was his third consecutive year hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1992 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Jack Palance's one-armed push-ups during his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor. Another surprise was 'The Silence of the Lambs' winning the 'Big Five' awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), which hadn't happened since 1975 with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1992 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches at the 1992 Academy Awards included Jack Palance's aforementioned speech with push-ups, Jodie Foster's emotional acceptance speech for Best Actress, and Anthony Hopkins' brief but gracious speech for Best Actor. Additionally, Emma Thompson's witty speech for Best Adapted Screenplay was well-received.
What happened in 1992?
Discover what the world looked like in 1992: