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Who presented the Oscar for Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards?
Who presented the Oscar for Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards?
What did Anne Bancroft say when she opened the envelope?
What did Anne Bancroft say when she opened the envelope?
What was the movie for which Sidney Poitier won the Best Actor award?
What was the movie for which Sidney Poitier won the Best Actor award?
When did Sidney Poitier receive the Cecil B DeMille Award?
When did Sidney Poitier receive the Cecil B DeMille Award?
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Who became the first at the Golden Globes?
Who became the first at the Golden Globes?
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Study Notes
36th Academy Awards
- Anne Bancroft presented the award for Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards.
- When Bancroft opened the envelope, she said "I can't believe this, but I've got to say it. The winner for Best Actor is..."
- Sidney Poitier won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film "Lilies of the Field".
Sidney Poitier
- Sidney Poitier received the Cecil B DeMille Award in 2002.
Golden Globes
- Sidney Poitier became the first Black recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama in 1964, for his role in the movie "Lilies of the Field".
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Test your knowledge of the historic moment when Sidney Poitier became the first black actor to win the Best Actor Oscar in 1964. This quiz will challenge you with questions about the 36th Academy Awards and the significance of Poitier's win.
