2015 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 87th Academy Awards, held on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glitz, glamour, and historic moments
Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the ceremony celebrated the best in cinema from 2014
The evening saw "Birdman" take home the coveted Best Picture award, while Alejandro González Iñárritu won Best Director for the same film
In a significant milestone, all acting categories were won by non-Americans for the first time since 1964
Patricia Arquette's impassioned acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress sparked discussions on gender equality, reflecting the growing focus on social issues in Hollywood
The ceremony also featured a poignant "In Memoriam" segment honoring Robin Williams
Despite a slight dip in viewership, the 2015 Oscars remained a cultural touchstone, showcasing the evolving landscape of the film industry and its impact on society.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2015, during the 87th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 22/02/2015 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 2015:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2015?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2015?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2015?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2015?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2015?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2015?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- "Birdman" won Best Picture, beating out favorite "Boyhood"
- Eddie Redmayne won Best Actor for "The Theory of Everything," delivering an emotional speech about ALS awareness
- Julianne Moore won her first Oscar for Best Actress in "Still Alice," after five previous nominations
- Patricia Arquette's Best Supporting Actress acceptance speech called for wage equality and equal rights for women
- John Legend and Common performed "Glory" from "Selma," receiving a standing ovation and later winning Best Original Song
- Host Neil Patrick Harris appeared on stage in his underwear, parodying a scene from "Birdman"
- "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Birdman" tied for most wins with four Oscars each
- J.K. Simmons won Best Supporting Actor for "Whiplash" and advised everyone to call their parents in his speech
- Lady Gaga performed a medley from "The Sound of Music" to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary
- Graham Moore's acceptance speech for Best Adapted Screenplay ("The Imitation Game") addressed depression and suicide prevention
- Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu won Best Director for "Birdman," the second consecutive year a Mexican director won the award
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2015 Academy Awards?
Neil Patrick Harris hosted the 2015 Academy Awards. - What were the biggest surprises at the 2015 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises was 'Birdman' winning Best Picture over the favored 'Boyhood'. Another surprise was Eddie Redmayne winning Best Actor for 'The Theory of Everything' over Michael Keaton for 'Birdman'. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2015 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches included: Patricia Arquette's call for wage equality and equal rights for women; Graham Moore's emotional speech about suicide prevention after winning for 'The Imitation Game'; and John Legend and Common's powerful words about civil rights after performing 'Glory' from 'Selma'.
What happened in 2015?
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