1993 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 65th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 29, 1993, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of historic wins and memorable moments
Hosted by the incomparable Billy Crystal for the fourth consecutive year, the event celebrated the best in cinema from 1992
The evening was dominated by Clint Eastwood's Western masterpiece 'Unforgiven,' which took home four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director
Al Pacino finally won his first Oscar for 'Scent of a Woman,' while Emma Thompson claimed Best Actress for 'Howards End.' The ceremony also made history as Marisa Tomei's surprise win for 'My Cousin Vinny' sparked controversy and debate
Set against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood landscape and the rise of independent cinema, the 1993 Academy Awards reflected the industry's evolving tastes and values.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1993, during the 65th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 29/03/1993 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1993:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1993?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1993?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1993?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1993?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1993?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1993?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Marisa Tomei's surprise Best Supporting Actress win for "My Cousin Vinny" over veteran actresses like Joan Plowright and Vanessa Redgrave
- Al Pacino finally winning his first Oscar for Best Actor in "Scent of a Woman" after eight nominations
- Barbra Streisand's performance of "The Prince of Tides" theme song, despite the film not being nominated for Best Picture
- Billy Crystal's opening musical medley, which included parodies of the nominated films
- Emma Thompson's witty acceptance speech for Best Actress, where she joked about her "sensible shoes"
- Gene Hackman's emotional acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor in "Unforgiven"
- Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" winning Best Picture and Best Director, marking Eastwood's first Oscar wins
- Jack Palance doing one-armed push-ups on stage during his Best Supporting Actor acceptance speech for "City Slickers"
- The controversy surrounding the Academy's decision to give an honorary Oscar to Federico Fellini, who some felt should have won competitive awards
- Elizabeth Taylor receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her AIDS activism
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1993 Academy Awards?
Billy Crystal hosted the 65th Academy Awards ceremony in 1993. It was his fourth time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1993 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was Marisa Tomei winning Best Supporting Actress for 'My Cousin Vinny' over veterans like Joan Plowright and Vanessa Redgrave. Another surprise was the upset win of 'The Crying Game' for Best Original Screenplay over 'Unforgiven', which otherwise dominated the major categories. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1993 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speech was likely Al Pacino's acceptance for Best Actor in 'Scent of a Woman', as it was his first Oscar win after eight nominations. Emma Thompson's witty and eloquent speech for Best Actress in 'Howards End' was also highly regarded. Clint Eastwood's brief and humble acceptance speech for Best Director for 'Unforgiven' was notable for its brevity and sincerity.
What happened in 1993?
Discover what the world looked like in 1993: