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   Oscar

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   • 1. the nickname for a gold statuette given as an Academy Award. trademark in US
   • ▪ the annual presentation of the Academy Awards. trademark in US

   Word Origin one of the several speculative stories of its origin claims that the statuette reminded Margaret Herrick, an executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, of her uncle Oscar.

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   What does Oscar mean?

   • The term "Oscar" is a registered trademark of the AMPAS. In the Italian language, it is used generically to refer to any award or award ceremony, regardless of which field. The first Best Actor awarded was Emil Jannings, for his performances in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh.

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   Why is the Academy Award called Oscar?

   • Columnist Sidney Skolsky maintained that he gave the award its nickname. The name has also been attributed to academy librarian Margaret Herrick, who declared that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar. Why is the Academy Award called “Oscar”?

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   Where did the Oscar name come from?

   • The most recently offered theory behind Oscar’s naming came from former Academy Executive Director Bruce Davis. While researching for his book The Academy and the Award, Davis claims he found proof that the term originated with Eleanore Lilleberg, an Academy secretary when the award was first introduced.

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   Why is the Oscar statue called 'Oscar'?

   • The Academy Award statuette’s nickname, “Oscar,” has three possible sources. Actress Bette Davis claimed that the name derived from her observation that the backside of the statuette looked like that of her husband Harmon Oscar Nelson. Columnist Sidney Skolsky maintained that he gave the award its nickname.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Academy_AwardsAcademy Awards - Wikipedia

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   The Academy Awards of Merit, commonly known as the Oscars or Academy Awards, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting ...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOscar | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Oscar is a trademark name for an Academy Award, a prestigious prize given to the best film and its creators in the US. Learn how to pronounce Oscar and see its translations in different languages.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › OscarOscar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OSCAR is —used especially for any of a number of golden statuettes awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in motion pictures.

6. www.biography.com › movies-tv › a43260175Why Is the Academy Award Nicknamed “Oscar?” - Biography

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   Mar 9, 2023 · The 8.5-pound, 13.5-inch tall golden trophy is much more commonly referred to as an Oscar, a nickname so common that even the Academy adopted it as an official name in 1939. But where did the...

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7. www.behindthename.com › name › oscarMeaning, origin and history of the name Oscar

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Oscar is a masculine name of Irish or Old English origin, possibly meaning "deer friend" or "god spear". It is also a common name in continental Europe, especially in Sweden, where it was given to the king by Napoleon.

8. www.britannica.com › art › Academy-AwardAcademy Award | Categories, Rules, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, located in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar.

9. www.britannica.com › question › Why-is-the-AcademyWhy is the Academy Award called “Oscar”? | Britannica

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   Jun 22, 2024 · The Academy Award statuette’s nickname, “Oscar,” has three possible sources. Actress Bette Davis claimed that the name derived from her observation that the backside of the statuette looked like that of her husband Harmon Oscar Nelson.