The 27th Academy Awards 1955
The 27th Academy Awards was held on Wednesday, March 30, 1955 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, honoring films released in 1954. The ceremony featured memorable moments including Marlon Brando’s Best Actor win for On the Waterfront and Grace Kelly’s Best Actress performance in The Country Girl, along with notable technical achievements in art direction, special effects, and more. This landmark event remains an enduring celebration of cinematic excellence.
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Total movie nominations
12
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
16
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Musical
Most Nominations
Tom Tully
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All Art Direction (Black-and-White) Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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WINNER
On the Waterfront
Nominees
All Art Direction (Color) Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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WINNER
On the Waterfront
Nominees
All Cinematography (Color) Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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Nominees
All Directing Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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WINNER
On the Waterfront
Nominees
All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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Nominees
All Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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Nominees
All Best Motion Picture Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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Nominees
All Special Effects Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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WINNER
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Nominees
All Writing (Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – The 27th Academy Awards 1955
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All Winners and Nominees – Full The 27th Academy Awards Awards 1955 Category Breakdown
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The 27th Academy Awards - Actor
The 27th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
The 27th Academy Awards - Actress
The 27th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
The 27th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Black-and-White)
WINNER
On the WaterfrontNOMINEES
SabrinaThe 27th Academy Awards - Art Direction (Color)
The 27th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Black-and-White)
WINNER
On the WaterfrontNOMINEES
SabrinaThe 27th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Color)
The 27th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Black-and-White)
WINNER
SabrinaThe 27th Academy Awards - Costume Design (Color)
NOMINEES
BrigadoonThe 27th Academy Awards - Directing
The 27th Academy Awards - Film Editing
The 27th Academy Awards - Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
NOMINEES
The Caine MutinyThe 27th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
The 27th Academy Awards - Music (Song)
NOMINEES
White ChristmasThe 27th Academy Awards - Best Motion Picture
The 27th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
The 27th Academy Awards - Special Effects
WINNER
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaNOMINEES
Them!The 27th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay)
The 27th Academy Awards - Writing (Story and Screenplay)
WINNER
On the WaterfrontNOMINEES
The Barefoot Contessa
