Over the course of 97 years, the Academy Awards have shifted and changed with the times.
This meant some categories have been added to the ceremony, while others have been changed.
The history of the Oscars includes unique categories, including informal ones like the Juvenile Academy Awards.
Ultimately, 12 child actors earned the accolade between 1934 and 1961.
Custom image by Cece Montemayor.
Custom image by Cece Montemayor.
The Oscars, first held in 1929, is an annual American awards ceremony honoring achievements in the film industry. Winners across multiple categories receive a statuette officially named the Academy Award of Merit, commonly known as the Oscar.