78th Academy Awards 2006
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, celebrate excellence in cinematic achievements. The 78th Academy Awards, held on March 5, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, honored films released in 2005. This prestigious event recognized outstanding achievements in acting, directing, and technical categories.
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Total movie nominations
37
Total movie wins
12
Total people nominations
29
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Crime
Romance
Most Nominations
George Clooney
Best Picture
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All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Animated Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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Nominees
All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Documentary (Feature) Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Foreign Language Film Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Makeup Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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WINNER
Hustle & Flow
Nominees
All Sound Editing Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Sound Mixing Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Writing (Original Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 78th Academy Awards 2006
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 78th Academy Awards Awards 2006 Category Breakdown
Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 78th Academy Awards Awards 2006. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.
78th Academy Awards - Actor in a Leading Role
78th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
78th Academy Awards - Actress in a Leading Role
78th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
78th Academy Awards - Animated Feature Film
78th Academy Awards - Art Direction
78th Academy Awards - Cinematography
78th Academy Awards - Costume Design
78th Academy Awards - Directing
78th Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature)
78th Academy Awards - Film Editing
78th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film
78th Academy Awards - Makeup
78th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)
78th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)
78th Academy Awards - Best Picture
78th Academy Awards - Sound Editing
78th Academy Awards - Sound Mixing
78th Academy Awards - Visual Effects
78th Academy Awards - Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
78th Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay)
