In the early stages of his career, Barry Fitzgerald was an unlikely contender to set any Oscar records.

The movie received 10 Oscar nominations in 1945 and won seven, including Best Picture.

Barry Fitzgerald accidentally broke his Oscar statuette while practicing a golf swing.

Three Oscars statues against a dark background

The Academy later sent him a replacement.

In the early years, there was a lack of set rules relating to the Academy’s nomination system.

The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929.

William Afton looking menacing in Five Nights at Freddy’s

Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All At Once

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Barry Fitzgerald in The Quiet Man

The Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, is an annual awards show celebrating workers in the film industry for their artistic and technical abilities. The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929. The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10, 2024, and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

The Oscars Poster Featuring an Oscars Statue Standing in front of a curtain

The Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, is an annual awards show celebrating workers in the film industry for their artistic and technical abilities. The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929. The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10, 2024, and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

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