1962 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1962, covering the most prestigious honors in filmmaking. Browse major ceremonies like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Cannes, and BAFTAs – with detailed info on winners, nominees, categories, and memorable red carpet moments.
The 34th Academy Awards honored movies released in 1961 and was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 9, 1962. The ceremony featured memorable wins including Best Directing and Best Motion Picture for West Side Story, as well as Best Actor for Judgment at Nuremberg and Best Actress for Two Women. Special honors were also awarded with the Thalberg Award to Stanley Kramer and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to George Seaton.
Total movies nominated
16
Total movies awarded
20
The British Academy Film Awards, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, honour the best films of the previous year. The 15th edition, held in 1962, recognised the best films of 1961 in various categories including film, acting, screenplay, and emerging talent. The event celebrated both British and international cinematic excellence.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
2
The Directors Guild of America Awards honor outstanding directorial achievements in film and television. The 14th edition recognized films from 1961, with the awards presented in 1962.
Total movies nominated
12
Total movies awarded
2
The 19th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1961. Held on March 5, 1962, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in cinematic storytelling by recognizing excellence in both dramatic and comedy or musical films as well as individual performances and technical contributions.
Total movies nominated
14
Total movies awarded
8
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