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Ferrer was honored for his theatrical and cinematic works with an induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame and a National Medal of Arts, becoming the first actor and Hispanic to be presented with the prestigious award.
Academy Awards, USA. 1953 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Moulin Rouge. 1951 Winner Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Cyrano de Bergerac. 1949 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
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José Ferrer was a Puerto Rican actor and film director. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing the title character in Cyrano de Bergerac (1950). Ferrer was the first Puerto Rican actor to win an Academy Award, and also the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Jose Ferrer (1912-1992) was an American actor and director. He is best known today as the title character in the film Cyrano de Bergerac (1950), a performance that won him an Academy Award, and for his portrayal of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Moulin Rouge (1952).
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Jun 4, 2014 · José Ferrer (accepting from New York) wins Best Actor for "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the 23rd Academy Awards. Helen Hayes presents the award; hosted by Fred Ast...
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Mar 27, 2024 · Notably, Cyrano de Bergerac was only Ferrer’s second screen performance. And Ferrer pulled off the role with such aplomb that he gained overnight stardom. So, it was no surprise when he won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 23rd Oscars, becoming the first Hispanic actor to win an Oscar.
Check all the awards won and nominated for by José Ferrer - Tony Award for Best Director (1952) , Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1952) , Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama (1951) and more awards.
