The Oscar Winners of 2012
With the Oscar fever in the air and the winners announced, it’s been one shining night for the Hollywood industry. Let’s take a sneak peek at who took the golden Oscar home this year.
1. Best Picture - The Artist
Thomas Langmann and Michel Hazanavicius took the coveted Oscar this year for the The Artist. This was the first silent film to take the award since the Academy Awards were started in 1929. The Artist is about Hollywood's transition from the silent era to the 'talkies'.
2. Directing - Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist)
This is Michel Hazanavicius's - a Frenchman - first Oscar.
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3. Actor in a Leading Role - Jean Dujardin (The Artist)
The French actor gave a brilliant performance as the silent film star in The Artist and won the Oscar for the Best Actor.
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4. Actress in a Leading Role - Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady)
This is Meryl Streep's 3rd Oscar for the Best Actress.
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5. Actor in a Supporting Role - Christopher Plummer (Beginners)
Actor in a Supporting Role - Christopher Plummer (Beginners)
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6. Actress in a Supporting Role - Octavia Spencer (The Help)
Actress in a Supporting Role - Octavia Spencer (The Help)
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8. Cinematography - Robert Richardson (Hugo)
Cinematography - Robert Richardson (Hugo)
9. Film Editing - Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
Film Editing - Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
