Until Sunday’s ceremony, let’s look back at Alabama’s 10 biggest moments at the Oscars, for natives who won the big prize and for films set or shot in the state that either won or earned nominations.
Oscar week is upon us, and Alabama has a long history of winning at Academy Awards.
Dating back to the 1960s, the state holds connections to best picture winners and more, from “Forrest Gump” to “Get Out.”Arthur Penn’s treatment of Tuscumbia native Helen Keller’s story earned five Oscar nominations for best actress , supporting actress , directing, adapted screenplay and costume design.Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his portrayal of noble attorney Atticus Finch in this 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel of the same name. Set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Ala.
FILE - Octavia Spencer arrives at the Oscars on Feb. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. Spencer turns 51 on May 25. Montgomery native Octavia Spencer won best supporting actress for her scene-stealing performance as Minny Jackson in “The Help,” Tate Taylor’s adaptation of University of Alabama graduate Kathryn Stockett’s beloved book about a young white woman’s relationship with two black maids during the Civil Rights era in 1963 Jackson, Miss.
, and actress Viola Davis even expressing some regret for which point of view it emphasizes. But Spencer’s rich performance remains a highlight. She would also receive nominations in the same category for “Hidden Figures” and “The Shape of Water.”
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