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The 71st Academy Awards, held on March 21, 1999, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1998
Hosted by the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg, the ceremony was a night of historic wins and memorable moments
'Shakespeare in Love' emerged as the surprise Best Picture winner, edging out the favored 'Saving Private Ryan.' Roberto Benigni's exuberant acceptance speech for Best Actor in 'Life Is Beautiful' became an instant classic
The ceremony also saw Steven Spielberg clinch Best Director for 'Saving Private Ryan,' while Gwyneth Paltrow won Best Actress for 'Shakespeare in Love.' Against the backdrop of the Clinton era's prosperity and the looming Y2K concerns, the 1999 Oscars reflected a film industry at the cusp of the new millennium, balancing between traditional storytelling and innovative filmmaking techniques.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1999, during the 71st Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 21/03/1999 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 6 categories honoring the films released in 1999:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Movie went to Shakespeare in Love, directed by John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson produced in the United States of America.
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Director went to Saving Private Ryan .
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Actor went to Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano produced in the United States of America.
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Actress went to Shakespeare in Love, directed by John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson produced in the United States of America.
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Supporting Actor went to Affliction, directed by Paul Schrader, starring Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney.
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1999?
The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress went to Shakespeare in Love, directed by John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson produced in the United States of America.
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Roberto Benigni's exuberant reaction to winning Best Foreign Language Film for "Life Is Beautiful," climbing over seats and walking on chair backs
- Gwyneth Paltrow's tearful acceptance speech for Best Actress for "Shakespeare in Love," which became famous for its emotional delivery
- "Shakespeare in Love" upset "Saving Private Ryan" for Best Picture, surprising many industry insiders and viewers
- Steven Spielberg won Best Director for "Saving Private Ryan," his second win in the category
- Whoopi Goldberg hosted the ceremony, appearing in several elaborate costumes throughout the night
- Celine Dion performed "The Prayer" from the animated film "Quest for Camelot"
- Elia Kazan's Honorary Oscar was controversial due to his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s, with some audience members refusing to applaud
- James Coburn won Best Supporting Actor for "Affliction," his first nomination and win after a 40-year career
- Judi Dench won Best Supporting Actress for "Shakespeare in Love" despite only having eight minutes of screen time
- "Titanic" composer James Horner performed a medley of film scores on piano
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FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1999 Academy Awards?
Whoopi Goldberg hosted the 71st Academy Awards ceremony in 1999. This was her third time hosting the Oscars. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1999 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises at the 1999 Oscars was 'Shakespeare in Love' winning Best Picture over the heavily favored 'Saving Private Ryan'. Another surprise was Roberto Benigni winning Best Actor for 'Life Is Beautiful', becoming the first actor to win for a non-English speaking role since Sophia Loren in 1962. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1999 Academy Awards?
The most memorable speeches at the 1999 Academy Awards included Roberto Benigni's exuberant acceptance speech for Best Actor, where he climbed over seats and declared he wanted to kiss everybody. Another notable speech was Gwyneth Paltrow's emotional Best Actress acceptance, where she tearfully thanked her family and the late Bruce Paltrow, her father.
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