When Elia Kazan received an honorary Oscar at the 71st Academy Awards in 1999, approximately half the audience refused to stand or applaud. Kazan had named names before the House Un-American Activities Committee during the 1950s Hollywood blacklist. Kazan's HUAC testimony ended the careers of former colleagues and friends. The divided audience reaction reflected Hollywood's unresolved feelings about the blacklist era. Actors like Nick Nolte and Ed Harris remained seated while others like Warren

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Trailblazer Sidney Poitier becomes the first Black actor to win Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards for his performance as Homer Smith in ‘Lilies of the Field.’ Sidney was first nominated for Best Actor at the 31st Academy Awards for his performance as Noah Cullen in ‘The Defiant Ones.' Over his lifetime, he became known for brilliant performances on the screen and the stage as well as his remarkable humanitarian accomplishments. In recognition of his achievements, Sidney was awarded an Honora

Roberto Benigni takes a hop, skip, and jump toward the stage at the 71st Academy Awards to accept the Foreign Language Film Oscar for ‘Life Is Beautiful.’ The 7x Oscar-nominated war drama also won for Actor In A Leading Role (Roberto Benigni) and Original Dramatic Score (Nicola Piovani). Check back every day for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 24 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy