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The 57th Academy Awards were presented on March 25, 1985, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, and were hosted by Jack Lemmon. This ceremony marked the first time that multiple black nominees would win an Oscar, when Prince and Stevie Wonder won for their respective work on Purple Rain and The Woman in Red.
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film.
Prince Makes History: Purple Rain earned Prince an Oscar for Best Original Song Score, a category that was retired after this win. Cates Debuts: The Oscars broadcast saw the first appearance of “Oscar Family Album,” an idea introduced by producer Gil Cates, who was new to the job that year.
Feb 5, 2014 · HONORARY AWARD. To Paul Newman, in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft. To Alex North, in recognition of his brilliant artistry in the creation of memorable music for a host of distinguished motion pictures.
Lionel Richie, Best Original Song winner. Peter Handford, Best Sound co-winner. Ralph McQuarrie, Best Visual Effects co-winner. Honorary Academy Awards. Paul Newman – "In recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft." [14]
Mar 25, 2020 · On March 25, 1985 Prince added a big piece to his trophy case when he won the first and only Academy Award of his career. The musician earned his nomination in the now-defunct ‘Best Original Song Score’ category.
