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48th Academy Awards 1976

The 48th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 29, 1976, honored films released in 1975. The ceremony was marked by the sweeping success of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which dominated the night by winning Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Highlights of 48th Academy Awards 1976 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 48th Academy Awards 1976. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1976 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

9

Total movie wins

4

Total people nominations

23

Total people wins

6

Dog Day Afternoon One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 win
Thriller

Thriller

5 nominations 0 win
Crime

Crime

3 nominations 0 win
Karen Black

Most Nominations

Karen Black

2 nominations

All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) Winners and Nominees – 48th Academy Awards 1976

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 48th Academy Awards Awards 1976 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 48th Academy Awards Awards 1976. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

48th Academy Awards - Art Direction

48th Academy Awards - Cinematography

48th Academy Awards - Costume Design

48th Academy Awards - Film Editing

48th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)

48th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)

48th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)

48th Academy Awards - Best Picture

48th Academy Awards - Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)

WINNER

Jaws

48th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)

48th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

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