
84th Academy Awards 2012
The 84th Academy Awards honored movies released in 2011 and celebrated excellence in filmmaking with awards spanning acting, directing, and technical achievements. Held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012, the ceremony showcased memorable moments such as Billy Crystal hosting for the ninth time and striking wins for films like The Artist and A Separation. The event highlighted both innovative storytelling and outstanding cinematic artistry.
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Total movie nominations
45
Total movie wins
13
Total people nominations
27
Total people wins
6


Most recognized genres

Drama

Comedy

Adventure
Most Nominations
Janusz Kaminski
Best Picture
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All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Animated Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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WINNER
Con Artist

Nominees
All Directing Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Documentary (Feature) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Documentary (Short Subject) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Foreign Language Film Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Makeup Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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WINNER
The Muppets

Nominees
All Sound Editing Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Sound Mixing Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Writing (Original Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 84th Academy Awards 2012
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 84th Academy Awards Awards 2012 Category Breakdown
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84th Academy Awards - Actor in a Leading Role
84th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
84th Academy Awards - Actress in a Leading Role
84th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
84th Academy Awards - Animated Feature Film
84th Academy Awards - Art Direction
84th Academy Awards - Cinematography
84th Academy Awards - Costume Design
84th Academy Awards - Directing
84th Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature)
84th Academy Awards - Documentary (Short Subject)
WINNER
Saving Face84th Academy Awards - Film Editing
84th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film
84th Academy Awards - Makeup
84th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)
84th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)
WINNER
The MuppetsNOMINEES
Rio84th Academy Awards - Best Picture
WINNER
Con ArtistNOMINEES
The Descendants84th Academy Awards - Sound Editing
84th Academy Awards - Sound Mixing
84th Academy Awards - Visual Effects
84th Academy Awards - Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
84th Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay)