Laughton co-starred alongside his wife, Elsa Lanchester, who portrayed Henry’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves.

During his acceptance speech, Firth described the award as “the greatest honor” of his career.

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

8 Directors With The Most Best Director Oscar Nominations

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Yul Brynner in The King and I

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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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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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