Category,Film Title,Speech,Winner,Year

Sound, South Pacific,In behalf of the Todd-AO Sound Department I accept this with thanks.," Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director", 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Sound, Ben-Hur,"This is an award given to an entire sound department. And they all deserve it; they all worked on it. There's one man I want to thank especially, that's re-recording mixer William Steinkamp, for his very excellent work."," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Sound, The Alamo,The Samuel Goldwyn Sound Department wishes to thank the members of the Academy for this honor that they have bestowed upon us. Thank you.FRED HYNES:The Todd-AO Sound Department would also like to thank the Academy and all the members. And thanks again. Wonderful.," Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon E. Sawyer, Sound Director; and Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director", 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Sound, West Side Story,"I want to thank all the members of the Academy and everyone who made this possible, especially Murray Spivack, Glenn Rominger and Joe Kane. Thank you very much.GORDON E. SAWYER:On behalf of the Samuel Goldwyn Sound Department, and especially Fred Lau and Vinton Vernon, I wish to thank the Academy. Thank you very much."," Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director; and Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon E. Sawyer, Sound Director", 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Sound, Lawrence of Arabia,"On behalf of John Cox, Columbia Pictures, my friends David Lean and Sam Spiegel, I'm very proud and very pleased to accept this award."," Shepperton Studio Sound Department, John Cox, Sound Director", 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Sound, How the West Was Won,Thanks to you all from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Sound Department.," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director", 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Sound, My Fair Lady,"On behalf of Warner Bros. Sound Department I thank you very much. I'd like to pay special tribute to Mr. Francis Scheid who did the production recording and to Mr. Murray Spivack who did such a fine job of recording the ""Fair Lady"" music. Thank you very much."," Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George R. Groves, Sound Director", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Sound, The Sound of Music,"I'd like to thank the Academy for this honor and also to thank Murray Spivack, Joe Kane and Jerry Alexander. Thank you.JAMES P. CORCORAN:I'd like to thank the Academy. I also wish to thank all those at 20th Century-Fox Sound Department who made this award possible."," 20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, James P. Corcoran, Sound Director; and Todd-AO Sound Department, Fred Hynes, Sound Director", 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Sound, Grand Prix,I wish to thank the Academy on behalf of many people of our sound department whose technical talents and creative ability have made this possible. Thank you very much.," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, Franklin E. Milton, Sound Director", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Sound, In the Heat of the Night,"I wish to thank the Academy members on behalf of the Samuel Goldwyn Sound Department. And I particularly would like to thank the boys that worked on this thing, especially Walter Goss, the production mixer, and Clem Portman, our re-recording mixer. Thank you very much.", Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Sound, Oliver!,, Shepperton Studio Sound Department, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Sound," Hello, Dolly!","I wish to thank the members of the Academy, Mr. Ernest Lehman, Mr. Gene Kelly. And especially the members of the 20th Century-Fox sound department who worked with me on ""Hello, Dolly!,"" namely Mr. James Corcoran, Douglas Williams, Vinton Vernon, Ted Soderberg, Edward Thirlwell and Jack Solomon. I'm very grateful.JACK SOLOMON:Thank everybody."," Jack Solomon, Murray Spivack", 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Sound, Patton,"I thank you and I'm very grateful and humbled for this great honor. I want to thank everyone who had anything to do with the picture of ""Patton,"" and the management at Fox Studios for their confidence and faith in me. I wish to thank George C. Scott for a fine performance as General Patton. Our wonderful producer, Frank McCarthy. A very talented director, Franklin Schaffner. Our two sound directors, James Corcoran and John Bonner. And also my very talented associates on the picture, Murray Spivack and Ted Soderberg. And our inspired sound effects editors: Don Hall, Dick Jensen, Bill Hartman and Don Isaacs. Thank you again.DON BASSMAN:I would like to take a moment to thank two gentlemen that I took to Europe with me who performed so admirably and really are a part of this. I think they're the best in the business. My boom man Victor Goode, and my recorder Don Parker. A million thanks to Frank McCarthy and also to Franklin Schaffner; they were both just marvelous. Thank you very much."," Douglas Williams, Don Bassman", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Sound, Fiddler on the Roof,"Ladies and gentlemen, what can I say? This is a most wonderful moment in my life. Thank you all, members of the Academy, for voting for ""Fiddler."" It's a film of which I shall always be proud. I think it's a wonderful film. It was great working with Johnny Williams and under Norman Jewison's wonderful, sympathetic direction. I'm sorry that David Hildyard is not here to join me in this wonderful moment. Thank you."," Gordon K. McCallum, David Hildyard", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Sound, Cabaret,"I was very fortunate in working with some very talented sound engineers this year: Richard Tyler and Art Piantadosi. Without them it would've been very, very tough. On behalf of them and Todd-AO and David Hildyard, who wasn't able to be here this evening, I'd like very much to thank the producers, the director Bob Fosse, for the time they allowed us to do this picture. Time is something you don't get much of anymore. Thanks to all of them. Thanks to the Academy. Thank you very much."," Robert Knudson, David Hildyard", 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Sound, The Exorcist,"Speaking for Todd-AO and all the fellows that worked with me – Bud Grenzbach, Bob Glass, Weldon Brown, Pat Sullivan – I'd like to on behalf of all these people thank the editors, Warner Bros. Pictures, and most of all Bill Friedkin, a man who made it all go together. Thank you all very much.CHRIS NEWMAN:Thanks to Billy for getting us through the movie; to my crew, Pat Suraci and David Moshlak; and to all the people here and in New York who made this possible. Thank you."," Robert Knudson, Chris Newman", 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Sound, Earthquake,"I want to thank all the people that worked on this: the producers, directors, the men that perfected Sensurround, especially Jack Bolger, Mel Metcalfe, Jr. and Ted Mack. Uh, John Mack. I'm rather nervous. Thank you.MELVIN METCALFE, SR.:I think Ronny has said about as much as I can say except I would like to thank the crew that worked with me on production: Jack Danskin and Billy Morris. And I want to thank the Academy."," Ronald Pierce, Melvin Metcalfe, Sr.", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Sound, Jaws,"I can only echo Mr. Hoyt's sentiments. It's a great honor and thank you very much.EARL MADERY:I'd like to thank the Sound Branch Executive Committee who promoted and the Academy Board who voted this Oscar, because it is extended to the sound effects mixer for the first time, this honor. And I also would like to include the sound effects editors at Universal who provided my material and made my contribution possible.JOHN CARTER:I would like to thank John McDonald and Bill Griffith, and all the rest of them that contributed so much for it. Thank you very much."," Robert L. Hoyt, Roger Heman, Earl Madery, John Carter", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Sound, All the President's Men,"I have a long list of people to thank but I'll save it; give it to you later. For now, thank you, Walter Coblenz. Thank you, Alan Pakula. I thank you, Robert Redford. And thank you.LES FRESHOLTZ:I can't say enough. I can only say what Art has said before. Thanks to everybody. It's really a pleasure.DICK ALEXANDER:I'd like to thank Cathey Burrow, Richard Burrow and Dave Horton for their super sound effects job. And I'd like to thank the Academy. Thank you.JIM WEBB:I want to thank the Academy, my colleagues for the job they did, Alan Pakula and all the wonderful people at Wildwood. Art Levinson, who started me on the project. Robert Redford. And last but not least, my sound partner Chris McLaughlin, with whom I truly share this award. Thank you."," Arthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Jim Webb", 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Sound, Star Wars,"Ladies and gentlemen of the Academy, this is really an honor; and Buzzy [Robert Knudson] was right, your hands do get wet. I'd certainly like to thank George and Gary for all they've done for us. They gave us an opportunity. I must also thank Bob Litt, a gentleman who helped us very much; Steve Katz, another one; all the wonderful mixers who aided us in the early stages of our work; and all of you. Thank you very much.RAY WEST:I'm deeply grateful. Thank you."," Don MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler, Derek Ball", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Sound, The Deer Hunter,"It's been a long time coming. I have to thank Michael Cimino, who I love; a fine group of technicians at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. And just a wonderful business to be in; it's the honor of my life. Thank you very much.WILLIAM McCAUGHEY:Pardon me. A special thanks to Michael Cimino, James J. Klinger, Frank Reale and many, many fine technicians. And to the Academy. Thank you.AARON ROCHIN:I would also like to thank Michael Cimino for his creative suggestions and inspiration during the mix of ""The Deer Hunter."" I'd like to thank the MGM sound and projection personnel for all their help. And I'd like to thank all the members of the Academy for making my greatest aspiration a reality. Thank you.DARIN KNIGHT:I'd also like to thank Michael Cimino and Don Bolger, and my wife for staying with me in the jungles of Thailand to shoot this picture. And all the members of the Academy. Thank you all very much."," Richard Portman, William McCaughey, Aaron Rochin, Darin Knight", 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Sound, Apocalypse Now,"Thank you very much. The missing ingredient in the sound award is the contribution of the sound editor. And in ""Apocalypse Now"" the contributions of dozens of editors and assistants was so massive that I'd like to thank them all collectively tonight and in particular single out Richie Cirincione, Les Hodgson, Pat Jackson and Les Wiggins. I hope they all realize that this award belongs as much to them as it does to us who stand here on the stage. Thank you.MARK BERGER:Those of us who put together all the work of the editors also had many assistants. And I would like to specifically thank Tom Scott and Dale Strumpell and all the people at Zoetrope Studios. And specifically for personal assistance, Susan Wengraf, my wife, for putting up with my absence for so long. And thank you all for listening.RICHARD BEGGS:Thank you, Francis. Thank you, Kathy. And thank you, Shelley. And thanks to my family."," Walter Murch, Mark Berger, Richard Beggs, Nat Boxer", 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Sound, The Empire Strikes Back,"It takes the creative talents of a lot of people to create a soundtrack of the likes of ""The Empire Strikes Back."" So Steve and Gregg and Peter and I must share these awards tonight with a long list of people, which we will have to skip a few, of course. Particularly, producers George Lucas and Gary Kurtz, Irvin Kershner, the fabulous Ben Burtt who creates the terrific sound of ""The Empire."" All of the people at the Samuel Goldwyn sound facility, particularly Don Rogers and John Bonner and Ernie and Dave. Our special right- and left-hand man, Kevin O'Connell. My dear Suzy* and Lisa, who somehow tolerate the insanity of all this. Don Didge [Don Digirolamo] and the guys at the Dolby Labs. And you, for so honoring us tonight. Thank you.GREGG LANDAKER:I'd like to thank the Academy for this. This is my first. I'm very nervous. I would like to thank George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, Ben Burtt and the entire editorial staff that worked behind us. The magic worked on the show. And thank you.STEVE MASLOW:This is quite an honor. Thank you very much.PETER SUTTON:Thank you very much."," Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Peter Sutton", 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Sound, Raiders of the Lost Ark,"On this occasion last year I think I said that it takes the creative talents of a lot of people to create a soundtrack of this magnitude, and certainly the same is the case this year. The team is almost the same. And I think both Steve and Gregg will agree with me that we're the most fortunate sound mixers in the world to be surrounded with such talented sound people and sound engineers. A particular acknowledgment tonight to our good friend Ben Burtt and Richard Anderson and their Special Achievement Award they received for this same motion picture. Our thanks to all of the editorial staff, the engineers at the Samuel Goldwyn sound facility, especially our right- and left-hand man, Kevin O'Connell, again. And to two of the best filmmakers in the world -- George Lucas, Steven Spielberg -- producers Frank Marshall and Howard Kazanjian, thank you for your trust and faith and letting us be part of this magnificent adventure. Thank you.STEVE MASLOW:Thank you.GREGG LANDAKER:Thank you very much."," Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Roy Charman", 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Sound, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,"I was, Gene Cantamessa, the production mixer on ""E.T."" And nothing is ever done alone, it's always a team effort. I'd like to thank my guys, my team: Raul Bruce, my boom operator; Steve Payne, my third man; and my lady Dawn for having the faith. And thank you very much.ROBERT KNUDSON:Just saying thank you seems a little inadequate tonight, but that's about all I have to offer tonight is thank you to Steven Spielberg for all his help and his patience, and the guidance to help get us all up here tonight. Also to Kathy Kennedy, the producer, Carol Littleton, Chuck Campbell, who really made it all go together. And Jenny and Mark Sullivan back in Columbia, South Carolina, who's waited up in hope to see their granddaddy tonight. Time to go to bed, kids. Thank you.DON DIGIROLAMO:Thank you.ROBERT GLASS:Thank you."," Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo, Gene Cantamessa", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Sound, The Right Stuff,"To all the members of the Academy, thank you very much for listening. There were a lot of people involved; we're gonna name them all but we're gonna break the sound barrier doing it so it'll be all right. The producers Bob Chartoff, Irwin Winkler, all the people at The Ladd Company, Gareth Wigan, to Roy Segal at the Saul Zaentz Film Center in Berkeley where we mixed the film. On the home front, my wife Susan Wengraf, Anya and Matthew, my kids, for putting up with me when I wasn't there. And most of all to a guy who was always there pushing the outside of the envelope, giving us the time, the enthusiasm, and the strength to carry on to give a great soundtrack for his great picture, our director Phil Kaufman.TOM SCOTT:We also have to recognize Todd Boekelheide and Andy Wiskes. Wonderful talents. They were the fourth and fifth men on our crew. Steve Sutter, also the fellows at Warner Hollywood for all their help, Dolby Labs, Walter Murch, and Kadi Kiiss.RANDY THOM:Ed, Barbara, C. J., Dennie, Diana, John, Karen, Pat, Tim, Twiggy, Vivien, Jay Boekelheide, to Walter Murch and Ben Burtt, my teachers, Stephanie Borris*, thank you.DAVID MacMILLAN:And my guys: Steve Powell and Danny Vincent*. [Speaks in Gaelic.]"," Mark Berger, Tom Scott, Randy Thom, David MacMillan", 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Sound, Amadeus,"Thanks to Saul Zaentz and Milos Forman for the opportunity to work on ""Amadeus."" And to my wife Susan Wengraf, Matthew and Anya.TOM SCOTT:Thanks to our San Francisco sound editors, Roy Segal, Alice Caldwell and Kadi Kiiss.TODD BOEKELHEIDE:Thanks to John Strauss whose wonderfully creative work on this film made my work on it quite pleasurable. Also Mark Adler, for the great tracks, and Neville Marriner, for some wonderful readings of the music. And finally, Wolfgang, for writing it down.CHRIS NEWMAN:Kenny Weston, Neil Fallon, Bob Gorman, Peter and Hope Newmen, all the people in Czechoslovakia, with profound gratitude, thank you."," Mark Berger, Tom Scott, Todd Boekelheide, Chris Newman", 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Sound, Out of Africa,"Thank you very much to the members of the Academy and to Universal. And a special debt of gratitude to Sydney Pollack for putting his trust in us when there are so many other talented people around. He shares his enthusiasm for sound and his special gift for it with us and I can't say enough about what he donated to this. So, thank you very much.LARRY STENSVOLD:I'd like to thank John Barry, Danny Wallin and Clif Kohlweck for such great music to work with. And I'd like to thank the Academy for such a wonderful honor. Thank you.GARY ALEXANDER:I'd like to thank everyone and Tommy McCarthy, Jr. And just thanks.PETER HANDFORD:I must thank the Academy for this wonderful honor and also Sydney Pollack for his patience in waiting for all those aircraft to stop and go away from the set. And for those marvelous actors who just said their words so I just had to sit back and listen. It was a pleasure. Thank you very much."," Chris Jenkins, Gary Alexander, Larry Stensvold, Peter Handford", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Sound, Platoon,"Thank the members of the Academy very much. Also have to thank Oliver Stone, Claire Simpson, Gordon Daniel, Leo Chaloukian and everybody at Ryder Sound. Thank you very much.RICHARD ROGERS:Thank you.[Music begins to play.]"," John K. Wilkinson, Richard Rogers, Charles ""Bud"" Grenzbach, Simon Kaye", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Sound, The Last Emperor,"I think Billy [Crystal] said it all. I've got a radio mic here somewhere but I don't know where it is [laughs]. We'd like to thank Jeremy Thomas, Bernardo Bertolucci, and everybody in the Academy for making our dreams very simply come to reality. Thank you very, very much.BILL ROWE:Before I wake up, I agree with him. Thank you."," Bill Rowe, Ivan Sharrock", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Sound, Bird,"Good afternoon. I thank you. I thank you. I'm so happy. This is my fourth nomination and I don't know what to say other than I am so delighted. These wonderful people with me here, Les Fresholtz and Vern Poore and Dick Alexander, thank you for everything. I'd like to thank David Valdes, also Clint Eastwood. And also my boom man, Marvin Lewis, and Robert Harris. Thank you. Thank you for everything."," Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, Willie D. Burton", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Sound, Glory,"This is truly an honor and a privilege for all of us to be up here. My sincere thanks goes to these gentlemen on stage: Elliot Tyson, Gregg Rudloff, Russell Williams. Thanks to a wonderful director, Ed Zwick, the producers Freddie Fields and Sarah Caplan. Thanks to the man who wrote the music, James Horner. The film editor, Steve Rosenblum, the music editor, Jim Henrikson, the sound editor, Lon Bender. Kelsey*, Kya*, my sister Jannie*, and all of our moms. Thanks. Jump in there.RUSSELL WILLIAMS II:I just wish I could say thank you in all the languages of all the home countries that are watching us this evening. God bless. Thank you all."," Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg C. Rudloff, Elliot Tyson, Russell Williams II", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Sound, Dances With Wolves,"An incredible tribute considering the competition this year. All great films. I'd like to first thank Jim and Kevin for giving me the call. My wife Renee, for convincing me I would love the prairie. My posse: Mary Jo, Albert, and Darryl. And the great Lakota Sioux nation, for inspiring this film. God bless.JEFFREY PERKINS:This is an incredible honor. I'd to thank our director Kevin Costner, our producer Jim Wilson, the sound editors at Soundbusters, Hari Ryatt and Bob Fitzgerald, and members of the Academy for this wonderful honor. It's a great birthday present! Thank you very much.[Music begins to play.]GREG WATKINS:And my wife Pernelle*, and Michael, Jake*, Collette*, I love you. Thank you."," Jeffrey Perkins, Bill W. Benton, Greg Watkins, Russell Williams II", 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

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Sound, The Last of the Mohicans,"We're completely taken by surprise. We want to thank the members of the Academy for recognizing us. It's a collective effort. We'd like to thank our partner Paul Massey, who's not here tonight. Lon Bender and his crew from Soundelux. Our composers, Randy, Trevor, Daniel Lanois. And most of all, very importantly, Michael Mann, who has worked so hard, has given all of his efforts to really paying attention to the contribution sound can make to pictures. We're eternally grateful and we'd like to thank him personally. Thank you very much."," Chris Jenkins, Doug Hemphill, Mark Smith, Simon Kaye", 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Sound, Jurassic Park,"I'm so proud to have a small part in bringing this very special piece of magic to the screen. Thank you to the Academy, to Bob Jackson who's worked with me for ten years, and of course to Steven Spielberg who made it all possible.GARY SUMMERS:I'd also like to thank the Academy, Universal Studios, director Steven Spielberg. The folks at Amblin, producers Kathleen Kennedy and Gerry Molen, associate producer Colin Wilson, picture editor Michael Kahn, supervising sound editor Richard Hymns. A great cast of sound editors, Skywalker Sound North and a great support staff up there. And all our family and friends.RON JUDKINS:Thank you all.GARY SUMMERS:Thank you very much."," Gary Summers, Gary Rydstrom, Shawn Murphy, Ron Judkins", 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Sound, Speed,"I'd like to thank the Academy members for your vote of confidence. A special thanks to the film's biggest supporter, Mr. Ted Gagliano at 20th Century Fox. To a man that gave rush hour traffic a new meaning, our director Jan De Bont. Skywalker Sound, Universal Studios, for the use of their facilities. Stephen Flick, Weddington Productions, Gary and Greg Gerlich, Vision Tracks*. Our back-up team: Sergio Reyes, Tenny Sebastian, Gary Rogers and Ezra Dweck. And to my lovely wife of eighteen years, Catherine Landaker, thank you for the patience and understanding with all the long hours. I love you.STEVE MASLOW:Thanks to the Academy for this award. Thank you very much.DAVID R.B. MacMILLAN:Steve Bowerman, Kevin Patterson, and my wife Patty."," Gregg Landaker, Steve Maslow, Bob Beemer, David R. B. MacMillan", 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

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Sound, The English Patient,"Thank you to everyone at the Saul Zaentz Film Center for their technical and artistic support. Thank you to Pat Jackson for great sound effects. Thank you to Saul Zaentz and Anthony Minghella, a collaborative and compassionate director. Thank you to my wife Aggie. Thank you.MARK BERGER:I'd also like to thank our scintillatingly effervescent sound editor Pat Jackson, and my wife Susan, and particularly the Academy for honoring a film that could be as exciting and engaging in its quiet moments as in its loud ones. Thanks for listening.DAVID PARKER:[Music begins.] Thanks to the Academy, Saul and Anthony, everyone who worked on the sound of the film, and to Stephanie, Amanda and Molly. Thank you very much."," Walter Murch, Mark Berger, David Parker, Chris Newman", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Sound, Titanic,"The only time in my career I'm going to follow Robin Williams. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you most of all to Jim Cameron, whose passion for filmmaking makes all of us do our best work. And also, I think, with the great success of ""Titanic"" I hope that you attain the self-confidence you'll need to succeed in this business. I'd like to thank Jon Landau for the promise of points -- no. I'd like to thank Paramount and Fox studios. Gloria Borders and everyone at Skywalker Sound. Tom Bellfort, Chris Boyes, their great editing crew, especially Ethan Van der Ryn, Gwen Whittle, and Hugh Waddell. Thanks to Lora Hirschberg; James Horner, for his beautiful music; Jim Henrikson; Joe E. Rand; Shawn Murphy.MARK ULANO:Thanks, Jim."," Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Gary Summers, Mark Ulano", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Sound, Saving Private Ryan,"For a whole generation that has never had to experience war, ""Saving Private Ryan"" powerfully and nobly demonstrates the horror of what that is.GARY RYDSTROM:I came back; I have more thanking of Steven to do. Steven, your eloquence with filmmaking made this film an indelible experience both to watch and to work on. I want to thank everyone at Skywalker Sound again. The people of Todd-AO West, Richard Hymns and a wonderful editorial crew. Paramount, DreamWorks, Marty Cohen. The entire sound crew strived to make this film true to the memories and the experiences of soldiers. And we are very proud to be a part of it. Thank you.RONALD JUDKINS:Thank you, Steven. Thank you to the Academy."," Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson, Ronald Judkins", 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Sound, The Matrix,"This little guy represents so much hard work by so many people and we're very proud to be able to represent them tonight. There's too many to thank individually, but we do want to thank the Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver for being just a wonderful experience. They're a lot of fun to work with. And Joel, we truly appreciate all your trust and support. Thank you very much."," John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, David Campbell, David Lee", 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Sound, Gladiator,"First of all, we'd like to dedicate this award to Ken Weston, the other member of our crew who couldn't be here tonight. He's at home and we miss him. We'd also like to thank Ridley Scott for his vision and his generosity. We'd like to thank DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, of course Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, Marty Cohen and Lisa Dennis Kennedy.BOB BEEMER:And we're proud to congratulate Doug Wick, David Franzoni and Branko Lustig for a truly great film, as well as our picture editor Pietro Scalia and composers Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard. And everyone at Todd-AO Studios. And a very special thanks to our supervising sound editor Per Hallberg and his great crew. And to our families, Cindy, Jessica and Amy, and Mom and Dad.SCOTT MILLAN:And Deborah, Ashley and Brandon. And thank you, the Academy. Thank you very much!"," Scott Millan, Bob Beemer, Ken Weston", 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Sound, Black Hawk Down,"This is really something. On behalf of my colleagues Myron Nettinga and Chris Munro, I 'd like to express how proud we are to be associated with this film and the very honorable men whose actions it depicts. And we extend our gratitude to all the men in the armed forces who are putting themselves at similar risks every day in order to ensure our freedoms. We owe this moment to the precision and passion of Ridley Scott, Pietro Scalia and Per Hallberg, and the leadership of Jerry Bruckheimer and Joe Roth at Revolution Studios. Personally, I believe that in everyone's life there's a person that takes you to another level and introduces you to greater possibilities. My wife has taken me and introduced me to the extraordinary. Thank you, Pattie."," Michael Minkler, Myron Nettinga, Chris Munro", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Sound, Chicago,"Well, being a third generation sound man, I knew at a young age what I wanted to do in my life. And it was when I saw ""West Side Story"" for the first time when I was really young, I thought to myself, that's a goal. I want to work on a picture like that, a magnificent musical. So Harvey Weinstein, thank you very much for that. And not to be redundant but, Rob, you're fantastic and thank you very much for everything.DAVID LEE:Peggy, I'd like to say I love you, honey. I wish you were here with me, but I know you're right there in Toronto at Uno Mas having a wonderful time. Don Carmody, I wish there were more producers like you. And to my boom man and my crew, Denis Bellingham and Jason McFarling, I love you, too.DOMINICK TAVELLA:Love you, Molly. Love you, Vera."," Michael Minkler, Dominick Tavella, David Lee", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Sound Recording, The King and I,[No speech.]," 20th Century-Fox Studio Sound Department, Carl Faulkner, Sound Director", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Sound Recording, Sayonara,"On behalf of the Warner Bros. Sound Department may I say thanks very, very much. Thank you."," Warner Bros. Studio Sound Department, George Groves, Sound Director", 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Sound Effects," It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World","From all of us in the ""Mad, Mad, Mad World"" thank you very, very much.", Walter G. Elliott, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Sound Effects, Goldfinger,"Ladies and gentlemen, it's very difficult to say thank you as sincerely as I'd like to now, but I'm a technician so maybe I can leave the eloquence to the artists that follow. But on behalf of the sound departments that I've worked with and my production company and myself, may I thank you all very sincerely for this tremendous honor. And once more may I thank you for the opportunity of coming to your wonderful country. I think for my wife and I this trip is going to be the greatest experience of our lives. Thank you very much indeed.", Norman Wanstall, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Sound Effects, The Great Race,"To the members of the Academy, thank you very much. To Blake Edwards and Rudi Fehr who gave me the assignment, thanks a lot. And to the team that worked with me to help me win the little boy. Good night and God bless you.", Tregoweth Brown, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Sound Effects, Grand Prix,"Oh, it's just too much. Well, thank you very much to the Academy and the marvelous people I work with.", Gordon Daniel, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Sound Effects, The Dirty Dozen,John is very sorry that he was not able to be here tonight but he asked me to thank all the members of the Academy for this wonderful Oscar. And a special thanks to Mr. Robert Aldrich and everybody at MGM for all the help. Thank you., John Poyner, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, U-571,"Oh, wait [pulls out a paper from his pocket], clock's ticking, got this going, all right.First off, my thanks to the producers of U-571, Dino and Martha De Laurentiis, who make it exciting and an honor to be in this business. For the director Jonathan Mostow, thank you for your loyalty, talent and tenacity. To my whole crew, my deepest thanks. I'd like to mention a few of them that I've tortured the longest: Miguel Rivera, Keith Bilderbeck, Val Kuklowsky, Bruce Stubblefield, Robert Troy. To the mixers: Rick, Steve, Gregg and Ivan, you guys set the bar for the best mix I've ever been through. To my partner, chief antagonist, fiercest promoter, most loyal friend and my wife, Jill, I love you forever and after. Kids, don't stay up tonight. We'll be out real late.", Jon Johnson, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Pearl Harbor,"Thank you very much to everyone in the Academy for this great honor. We share these awards with many different individuals. First of all, Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. Thank you both for your many years of loyal support and for offering us unique opportunities in sound. Walt Disney Studios, Buena Vista Sound, our rerecording mixers Kevin O'Connell and Greg Russell for the great job they always do. Everyone in the Cary Grant Theatre. Pat Sandston, Peter Devlin, our entire crew, and my wife Shan.CHRISTOPHER BOYES:Ethan Van der Ryn, Beau Borders, Teri Dorman, Victoria Martin, Chris Welch. All the editors and assistants. Skywalker Sound. My wife Molly, my mom Katherine, my sons Tyler, Daniel and Aaron. We'd also like to acknowledge all the veterans from Pearl Harbor and from wars all the way around the world. Thank you."," George Watters II, Christopher Boyes", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,"With so much insanity in the world right now we feel particularly blessed to work with such a tight-knit and talented group of people in Wellington, New Zealand. They've all poured their heart and soul into making this movie and become a family in that process. And we share this award with all of you and we want to thank a few of you.MICHAEL HOPKINS:Yes, I'd like to thank Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh for this amazing vision they have.ETHAN VAN DER RYN:We want to thank Barrie Osborne and Mark Ordesky for your tenacity.MICHAEL HOPKINS:And I want to thank Chris Ward and Rose Dority for their unflagging support of us right way through.ETHAN VAN DER RYN:David Farmer, Brent Burge, Jason Canovas, David Whitehead, Chris Boyes, Michael Semanick, Mike Hedges. Thank you all. We wouldn't be here without you."," Ethan Van der Ryn, Michael Hopkins", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,"I'd like to thank the Academy for this incredible honor. My crew: Linda Yeaney, Andrew Bock, Michael Mitchell, Hamilton Sterling, Hugo Weng, Michael Magill, Chris Flick, Gary Hecker, Bob Kizer, Laura Graham, Monique Salvato, John P. Fasal and Eric Potter. Everyone at Fox, especially Jeff Harlacker. Our brilliant picture editing department led by Lee Smith. My good friends and fellow sailors, Paul Massey and Doug Hemphill. And most of all I'd like to thank our captain, Peter Weir. Your vision is honored here, Peter, and I was thrilled to be along for the ride. Thank you. And finally I'd like to dedicate this to my beautiful wife Sue, my son Sam, and to the memory of my mother who will always be in our hearts. Thank you.", Richard King, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, The Incredibles,"Thank you so much. Certain Academy Awards, like Sound and Visual Effects and Editing, are sometimes referred to as technical awards. They are not technical awards; they're given for artistic decisions. Sometimes we make them better than others, and I guess we made a couple of good ones on this one. Thank you so much, Brad Bird and Skywalker Sound. Lisa and Austin, this is for you.MICHAEL SILVERS:I'd like to share this with my superheroes, the sound editing crew. And Lois, Rebecca, Emma and Bonnie, I love you. Thank you, everybody.", Michael Silvers and Randy Thom, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, King Kong,"We want to thank Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh for their spectacular vision which is matched only by their spectacular generosity of spirit and heart. We are so proud to stand here and accept this award on behalf of our whole crew who continue to prove that with unconditional creative collaboration, the impossible becomes possible. And in particular we want to thank the amazing Brent Burge and the one-of-a-kind Andy Serkis who brought the voice of ""Kong"" to life.MIKE HOPKINS:And also I'd like to especially thank Chris Ward, Martin Kwok, Pippa Anderson, and the amazing people at Park Road. And also the guy that paved the way for us, Murray Spivack, the original sound designer for the 1933 version of ""King Kong."" Murray, hope you were pleased with it. Thank you.ETHAN VAN DER RYN:Thank you so much!", Mike Hopkins and Ethan Van der Ryn, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Letters from Iwo Jima,"Well, first of all I'd like to thank the Academy, our distinguished director Clint Eastwood, producers Steven Spielberg, Paul Haggis and Rob Lorenz. The incredible support from everyone in the Malpaso family, Warner Bros. and DreamWorks. Support from the United States Marine Corps. To our wives and children for their continued support and understanding. Our exceptional picture and sound editors on ""Letters,"" and the mix team of Gregg Rudloff, John Reitz and Dave Campbell. And finally, thank you to my father and all the brave, honorable men and women in uniform, who in a time of crisis have all made that decision to defend their personal freedom and liberty no matter what the sacrifice. Thank you.", Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, The Bourne Ultimatum,"Oh my God, I went blank. It's such an honor to be here. I want to thank – we want to thank the Academy. We want to thank Universal Studios.PER HALLBERG:And the pleasure of doing something like this with filmmakers like Paul...um, I'm blanking out, too.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Frank Marshall.PER HALLBERG:Pat Crowley. Chris Rouse.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Paul Greengrass.PER HALLBERG:You said that already.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Mixers Scott Millan, David Parker – we planned this and we blew it.PER HALLBERG:And, anyway, most of all we want to thank, of course, our crew that works with us every day.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Yes, gosh, Chris Assells, Dan Hegeman – I know, I know, music. [Music begins to play.]PER HALLBERG:There you go. Thank you so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.", Karen Baker Landers and Per Hallberg, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, The Dark Knight,"Thank you. As a kid growing up in suburban Florida, I was obsessed by movies. And Hollywood seemed like it was a million miles away; I never thought that I would be here. But I'm so happy to be and thrilled to be a part of the creative industry, that going to work is fun every day. And I'd like to thank my crew, picture editor Lee Smith, mixers Lora Hirschberg and Gary Rizzo, producers Emma Thomas, Chuck Roven. And Christopher Nolan, who is very fun to work with, very detail-oriented, just made going to work a joy; and thank you very much, Chris. Thank you to the Academy.", Richard King, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, The Hurt Locker,"This is such a great honor to be here. Twenty-three years ago, other side of the world, I sold everything I had to come and be part of what you guys do over here. It's such a great honor. There's so many people have faith in me and gave me a shot, maybe when, I don't know that I earned it yet. And thank you to all those people. My wife and my son, for always loving me no matter what. And Kathryn, what an incredible movie. Thank you for everything and your friendship. All of you, the Academy, thank you so much.", Paul N.J. Ottosson, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Inception,"I owe this a thousand percent to Chris Nolan. As artists and craftspeople it's all about the opportunities we get and I just want to thank you, Chris, wherever you are, for making great movies and inviting me along for the ride. I want to thank Lee Smith; Emma Thomas; my sound editing crew, who I share this award with; Lora, Gary, and Ed, who were just here; and all my love to my wife Sue and my son Sam. Thank you.", Richard King, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Hugo,"You go.PHILIP STOCKTON:No, Hugo.EUGENE GEARTY:Oh. I'd like to thank the members of the Academy. My crew back in New York City, you know who you are. Thelma, whose indefatigable work ethic is an inspiration to all of us. And Marty, thank you so much for yet another opportunity to work on an ""other"" great film. Thank you so much.PHILIP STOCKTON:I just want to thank everybody who's here tonight and everybody who isn't, and everybody who's ever been born or may be born or be born again or reborn. If I've forgotten anybody then you probably know who you are. I specifically want to thank Graham King and Tim Headington, my wife Gail, my daughter Julia. Thelma, Marty, I love you guys. Thank you.", Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Skyfall,"Well, thank you, the Academy. This is so cool. We always wished we could work on a Bond movie and we never quite thought that was gonna happen; but it did. And we just want to thank Michael and Barbara for inviting us to the family. Then we got Sam Mendes as the director and that just made it even sweeter. We got to mix for our friends Scott and Greg, and now this.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:And I just want to say that all the other nominees in this category, we're all storytellers; we just tell our story through sound. And this is a huge honor – it's telling me to wrap it up now. I want to thank Peter Staubli, Dino Dimuro, Chris Assells, Dan Hegeman.PER HALLBERG:Chris Hogan, Stuver, and our guys Tony and Phil.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Chris Jargo.PER HALLBERG:Chris Jargo, Craig Jaeger [music begins to play]. Thank you so much.KAREN BAKER LANDERS:Thank you.", Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Zero Dark Thirty,"To the Academy, thank you. This is such an honor. Kathryn, what a fantastic movie. And my crew. I was fortunate to be here a few years ago for a movie called ""Hurt Locker"" and I was awarded two of these. I woke up in the morning, seven o'clock, where our son has said, ""One for mommy, one for daddy."" He looked at me and said, ""Where's mine?"" And Theo, I love you. Karen, I love you. Mom watching at home, I love you. My dad, with God now, I love you. I miss you. Good night. Thank you.", Paul N.J. Ottosson, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Gravity,"Wow, my heart's beating faster than Sandra's. Obviously I'd like to thank Alfonso Cuarón for an amazing film, absolutely amazing film. Who then, the reason why I'm here is, he gave us such a great opportunity. All of us. And he brought us all together and he pushed us and he pushed us right into the middle of the night, sometimes longer. But it's brilliant. And also I'd like to thank my crew, obviously. They worked so hard. And David Heyman and Warner Bros., who, you know, they were 100 percent behind us and we couldn't have done it without that commitment from everybody and all the group. We were such a team on this film, and sort of had a big bond. And I'd like to thank everybody else on the film as well for that. I'd like to thank my wife Allison* and my boys, Danny, Nick and Ollie, and my crew. And thank you very, very much.", Glenn Freemantle, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, American Sniper,"Thank you to the Academy. First of all, to Mr. Clint Eastwood, it's always been an honor and a privilege to work with you. You are the best. To Rob Lorenz, Bradley Cooper and the entire Malpaso team, thank you for your inspiration and your support. To Kim Waugh and the Warner Bros. family. To my family at home, Debbie, Blu, Kevin and Hailey, thank you, I love you. And to our incredible sound team.BUB ASMAN:We want to mention a few people that we just really wouldn't be up here without, key crewmembers: Jason King, Tom Ozanich, Katy Wood and Michael Dressel. And to my family, Jackie, Andy and Bill. Love you, guys. Thank you very much.", Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Mad Max: Fury Road,"Fuckin' Mad Maxers! Let's hear it! Yeah! For thousands of years we've been telling stories in the dark around a flickering light, whether a campfire or a projector; David and I do it with sound. George Miller would tell us ""Mad Max"" is a film we see with our ears. I knew sound could tell my story, but nothing quite like this. Sound artists are storytellers. Thank you, George, I hope to see you around the next campfire.DAVID WHITE:Yeah, I'm so proud, so proud to work on this loud, loud, loud film that actually had silence in it. So good to work with this guy [pointing to Mangini]. And I'm proud to represent all my Australian colleagues. Yeah!MARK MANGINI:The Aussies!=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Mark Mangini & David White would like to thank: Wayne Pashley, Scott Hecker, Mark Franken, Kira Roessler, Yulia Akerholt, Ben Osmo, Oliver Machin, Cate Cahill, Stuart Morton, Fabian Sanjurjo, Rick Lisle, Alicia Slursarski, Chuck Michael, Phil Barrie, Chris Aud, Michael Mitchell, Pernell Salinas, Blair Slater, John Simpson, Duncan McAllister, Mario Vaccaro, Jared Dwyer, Andrew Miller, Mario Gabrielli, Damien Candusso, Danielle Wiessner, Emma Mitchell, Daniel Brown, Sonal Joshi, Derryn Pasquill, Mia Stewart, Ines Richter, Beth Bezzina, Paradox Delilah, Matt Town, Petrina Edge, Angus Robertson, Ryan Murphy, Duncan McRae, Paul LaMori.", Mark Mangini and David White, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Arrival,"So they say, take a deep breath. So, 33 seconds, 32 seconds. So, this award by far is a collective award made by people from many countries around the world, led by the Québec team. Salut, Montréal. And I want to say thanks to Gaspar, Kamals*, Katrine*, all the cast and the crew from ""Arrival."" Amy Adams, you're a wonderful person and a profound actress. Thanks a lot. Denis Villeneuve, Denis [unintelligible], I love you so much. You bring love to us. All we need is love. Good night.", Sylvain Bellemare, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Sound Editing, Dunkirk,"Thank you. I'd like to thank the Academy. To my awesome crew in Burbank. All my friends and colleagues at Warner Bros. Chris and Emma, wherever you are, thank you for including me in this amazing trip. It was an amazing film about an amazing event, thank you. And all my love to my wife Sue and my son Sam, and thank them for, thank you for putting up with me prattling on about Stuka sirens for months.ALEX GIBSON:Hello. I'd like to thank the Academy for including me in this nomination. It's historic, and I think music editors and I are very grateful. And that's it; guess I'm done. Thank you very much.", Richard King and Alex Gibson, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to the amazing Peter Jackson for an incredible journey. Barrie Osborne, Fran Walsh and Mark Ordesky.MICHAEL SEMANICK:Everyone at New Line Cinema, Jody Levin, Ethan Van der Ryn, Michael Hopkins, David Farmer and the entire sound crew. We couldn't have done it without you. My wife Cheri, my three kids Nicole, Jordan and Joseph, I love you.MICHAEL HEDGES:And I'd like to thank my wife Joanne and my family and all of the guys and the team at Park Road Post Production back in New Zealand. We've done a great thing here. Especially Sue Thompson and John Neill.HAMMOND PEEK:Thank you to the production crew. Thank you to my wife and kids. And lastly, thank you to the people of New Zealand. Stand up, take a bow. You make us proud."," Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek", 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Ray,"Wow. It's impossible to express how lucky we were to work on a film about the gentleman Ray Charles. The storytelling allowed us to use sound and we were very lucky that Taylor Hackford, our director, gave us that freedom. And we have to thank Stuart Benjamin, our producer. We have to thank everybody at Bristol Bay. We have to thank Bill Brown, and Lisa Dennis, and Paul Hirsch, our picture editor. And sound editorial, Karen Baker Landers and Per Hallberg. We have to thank Curt Sobel, our music editor. And, please, we'd like to thank our support staff, Fred Peck and...STEVE CANTAMESSA:I'd like to thank my crew: Gary Thomas and Scott LaRue and Aaron Zeller. Thank you."," Scott Millan, Greg Orloff, Bob Beemer and Steve Cantamessa", 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, King Kong,"We would like to thank the Academy. We would like to thank the amazing filmmaker Peter Jackson, Caro Cunningham, Jan Blenkin and Fran Walsh, and my mom Katherine.MICHAEL SEMANICK:I want to thank my mother for giving me unconditional support when I chose this crazy career. You questioned me only once: Are you sure you don't want to be a doctor? Yes, mom, I'm sure. I love you.MICHAEL HEDGES:I'd like to thank our tremendously amazing, talented crew back at Park Road Post in Wellington, New Zealand. What a great job to everyone. My mother, this is for you. My wife Joanne and my dear kids Steven and Lisa. Thank you.HAMMOND PEEK:To the rock that is my family and to the great production sound crew. Go Kiwis! Thank you.ALL:[Make King Kong ape noises.]"," Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges and Hammond Peek", 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Dreamgirls,"There's no way I'm going to be able to do this by memory, so... First of all, we congratulate Bill Condon. Thank you so much. You crafted a film that was filled with dazzling performances, unforgettable songs from Henry Krieger, stylish effects from Richard Yawn, electrifying editing from Virginia Katz, and some smokin' sound. In the end you thanked us for helping you make your dream; it's really the other way around. Bob, Willie and I are so honored by this award and we thank all of those who collaborated with us on the mix, and we extend our love and appreciation to those in our family who bring us harmony in our lives.WILLIE BURTON:I'd like to thank our producing team, our cast and crew. Also my loving wife Jackie for her support. And mom, thank you. God bless you all.BOB BEEMER:I'd like to thank Cindy, Jessie, Amy, LG, and the guys in the backroom."," Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer and Willie Burton", 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, The Bourne Ultimatum,"Would it be all right to kiss Halle Berry now? We'd like to thank the Academy certainly, and Per and Karen just thanked principally everybody: Frank Marshall, Pat Crowley, our director Paul Greengrass, Chris Rouse our picture editor, everybody at Universal. Per and Karen, of course. Everybody at Todd-AO, our team there.And I'd like to add one thing in a kind of a somber note. This last week we lost a colleague and a friend who was also a member of the Board of Governors here at the Academy. His name is Paul Huntsman. And I'd like to dedicate this to Paul. So, thank you very much.DAVID PARKER:Just want to thank everybody who worked on the sound for the film and thanks to the Academy. Thank you very much."," Scott Millan, David Parker and Kirk Francis", 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Slumdog Millionaire,"This is unbelievable. We can't believe this. Ladies and gentlemen... sorry... I share the stage with two magicians, you know, who created the very ordinary sounds of Bombay, the cacophony of Bombay, into a soul-stirring, artful resonance called ""Slumdog Millionaire."" I come from a country and a civilization that given the universal word. That word is preceded by silence, followed by more silence. That word is ""Om."" So I dedicate this award to my country. Thank you, Academy. This is not just a sound award, this is history being handed over to me. My sincere and deepest gratitude to my teachers, Danny Boyle, Christian Colson, Paul Ritchie, Pravesh, Tabu*, and everybody who has contributed to this film, Glenn Freemantle and all the sound mixers. I dedicate this to you guys. Thank you, Academy. Thank you very much.RICHARD PRYKE:Thank you!IAN TAPP:Thank you very much."," Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty", 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, The Hurt Locker,"Again, thank you so much. And it's a little bit embarrassing. And to quote Kathryn: ""spoils of riches."" Ray, my partner...RAY BECKETT:Thank you to the Academy. This is the crowning achievement of my career. Thank you to Kathryn, the whole production team. Thank you to my team in Jordan, Simon Bysshe and Baha Othman. And thank you all. Thank you.", Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Inception,"Oh my gosh, this is, this is unbelievable. Thank you. Thank you to all the Academy voters. Thank you to our family and our wonderful wives: Susan, Laura and Jennifer. We need to thank everybody at Warner Bros. post production, and we need to thank all the hardworking boom operators and utility sound people that worked on the production crew. Union, of course. We need to, you know, we really, we share this award with Lee Smith, with Richard King, with Michael Babcock, with Alex Gibson, Alan Meyerson, Hans Zimmer, and of course the mighty Christopher Nolan. Chris is the architect with this soundtrack in every way. He is the creative force behind every decision that we made and so this is as much of a win for him as it is for us. So congratulations, Chris. And thank you very much."," Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick", 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Hugo,"Wow, this is an incredible honor. Thanks to the Academy. Thanks to Graham King and Tim Headington for producing ""Hugo."" Many thanks to my fellow nominees who inspire me, and you do inspire me, for years. Marty and Thelma, what a joy and a privilege it's been to work with you. And my wife Priscilla, for her unending love and support. Everyone back in New York at Soundtrack and C5. Thank you to Dede Allen and Dick Vorisek, you couldn't be here tonight but I know you're both smiling.JOHN MIDGLEY:This is such an honor. Thank you so much. Thank you to my crew, Mike and Charlotte. And thank you so much to Martin Scorsese. Thank you.", Tom Fleischman and John Midgley, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Les Misérables,"Thank you so much. What an amazing honor to receive this tonight, the night that Oscar celebrates musicals. It's fantastic. A huge thank you to Tom Hooper, our director. An amazing cast, that brought all the passion and the heart of this story to the screen; we thank you so much. Cameron, Eric, Debra, at Working Title and Universal, thank you all. And from Simon, Mark and myself, huge thank you."," Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes", 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Gravity,"Thank you, Academy members, and thank you very much to our fearless leader, Alfonso, wherever you are. We want to thank you for your amazing, incredible vision and also for your incredible patience. We'd also like to thank David Heyman, Nikki Penny, Warner Bros., and our fantastic team of production sound people and post-production people who worked very hard on this movie. And I would like to thank my wife Elizabeth and my children, Miranda and Henry, wherever you are. I love you very much.CHRIS MUNRO:And of course Sandra and George, for bringing reality to the unreal. Chris and Niv would like to thank their families for bringing us all down to Earth. And right now, we're over the moon. Thank you.CHRISTOPHER BENSTEAD:Thank you. Cheers.NIV ADIRI:Thank you very much."," Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead and Chris Munro", 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

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Sound Mixing, Mad Max: Fury Road,"Thank you very much. First of all, a big shout out to the Academy. Thank you for all your support of our incredible, creative craft. To our fellow nominees, we can't say enough; we're so proud to be in your company and we're so proud to represent it tonight. To George Miller, you're the heart and soul of all this. We can't say enough about you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us the opportunity. To Warner Bros., to all of our friends there and the people that support us. And most of all to our families. To our wives, to Jeanne and to Sue. To our family. To James up in the cheap seats. Thank you all very, very much.BEN OSMO:Thanks everybody. Thanks to all the Australians, Namibians. Cheers.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff & Ben Osmo would like to thank: Alana Osmo, Jeanne Cordova-Jenkins, Sue Rudloff, Doug Mitchell, P.J. Voeten, Marc Solomon, Paul LaMori, Matt Town, Paul Broucek, Darren Higman, Mark Wasiutak, Derek Mansvelt, Brendan Allen, Oliver Machin, Ian Arrow, Thabo Singeni, Shanti Burne, Paradox Delilah, Greg Fitzgerald, Peter Purcell, Peter Miller, Angus Robertson, Glenn Butler, Sam Hayward, Duncan McRae, Ryan Murphy, Unsun Song, Tony Pilkington, Kevin Collier, Kim Waugh, Wayne Pashley, David White, Mark Mangini, Scott Hecker, Kira Roessler, Mark Franken, Yulia Akerholt, Julian Slater, Bob Badami & Katrina Schiller."," Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo", 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Hacksaw Ridge,"Oh my gosh. Guys, thank you so much, I can't even tell you what this means to me. It means so much to me. My boys Cooper and Casey are up in the audience tonight watching me; my wife Heather's over there. This means so much to me I can't even tell you. Mel Gibson, thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you. Bill Mechanic, thank you for making this possible. Rob, Andy and Peter, you guys are amazing, thank you so much. I'd like to thank Tom McCarthy and Dan Sharp and all the fine folks at Sony Pictures in Culver City. All the folks down in Soundfirm in Sydney.And a special thank you tonight to my mother, Skippy O'Connell, who 39 years ago got me a job in sound. And when I asked her, ""Ma, how can I ever thank you?"" She looked at me and she said, ""You know, I'll tell you how you can thank me. You can work hard. You can work really hard, and then someday you go win yourself an Oscar and you can stand up there on that stage and you can thank me in front of the whole world."" Mom, I know you're looking down on me tonight. So thank you. Thank you all so much. I really appreciate this."," Kevin O'Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie and Peter Grace", 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Sound Mixing, Dunkirk,"I'd like to thank—Ladies and gentlemen of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, thank you so much for bestowing this great honor upon this sound crew for ""Dunkirk"". To my support team: Catherine Landaker, I love you. To my cheerleading squad: Carrie Cashman, Jim, Grace and Jake. To two gentlemen that bookend my career: Don Rogers, giving me flight, and to Kim Waugh for giving me a safe landing. To Christopher Nolan, that entrusted us, encouraged us to try to make a difference in a soundtrack, thank you so much.MARK WEINGARTEN:Nancy and Oliver, I love you. Chris Nolan, thanks for making such a great movie that everybody saw it and got to hear our work. Thank you everybody. Thank you, Academy.GARY A. RIZZO:To my daughters, Luciana and Devon, I love you. Hang on to your dreams; they are so, so valuable. And to everybody at Full Sail University. And [pointing towards the top balcony] my family waaaay up there somewhere, I don't know, I love you. I love you so much. Thank you."," Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo and Mark Weingarten", 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, The Best Years of Our Lives,"Ladies and gentlemen, as you know, no one man makes a fine picture; it takes a great many people, great collaboration. And I want to express my deep appreciation to Mr. MacKinlay Kantor who wrote the original story. To Mr. Sherwood, for his brilliant adaptation. To Mr. Wyler, for the greatest direction I have seen for a motion picture so far. To Mr. Freddie March; to Miss Myrna Loy; to Mr. Dana Andrews; to Miss Teresa Wright; to Miss Mayo, Virginia Mayo; to Miss Cathleen O'Donnell; to Mr. Hugo Carmichael; to Mr. Russell. We all deeply appreciate the honor that you bestowed in voting ""The Best Years of Our Lives"" the Best Picture of the Year. I thank you.", Samuel Goldwyn Productions, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, Gentleman's Agreement,"I am very proud to be here tonight. I was at the first Academy Award banquet, as we called it then, twenty years ago. I was proud just to be at a remote table in the back of the room at that time. I'm proud to be here. I want to thank Laura Hobson for writing the book. I want to thank Moss Hart for his screenplay. And I've already joined with you in thanking our wonderful director. I also want to thank all of the members of the cast; our editor, Harmon Jones; Artie Miller, that wonderful cameraman. This is my second time; I'm going to keep on trying. I was very disappointed once a number of years ago with a picture that I know you'll forgive me for mentioning tonight because this makes up for that disappointment. ""Gentleman's Agreement"" makes up for a lot of them. But for that picture, forgive me for mentioning it and I only do so because it still remains a picture of which I am proud, ""Wilson."" Thank you.", 20th Century-Fox, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, All the King's Men,"It's been a long evening, I just can't talk. Thanks very much. And despite the fact that Douglas, Mr. Paul Douglas, said that I shouldn't thank anyone, I'd like to thank all of the people who contributed to this picture all over again, and all of you. Thank you again.", Robert Rossen Productions, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, All about Eve,"Thank you very much. I've said it all, and I want to thank again everyone at 20th Century-Fox, and particularly I want to thank someone that you've already well rewarded tonight. Thank you, Joe.", 20th Century-Fox, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, An American in Paris,"Thank you. And thank you from my brilliant associates who made this possible: Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly, and a great studio with real courage and leadership who supported me. Thank you."," Arthur Freed, Producer", 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, The Greatest Show on Earth,"Well, Mary, to take this from you means a great deal to me. Remember, we were juveniles together in Belasco's ""Warrens of Virginia"" just about the time Noah started that craft – I've forgotten what it was.MARY PICKFORD:Pardon me while I braid my long white beard.CECIL B. DeMILLE:On behalf of the thousands that it took to make ""The Greatest Show on Earth"" I thank you for them. For the stars, and the electricians, for the circus people, for their bravery. It was a very thrilling thing to see stars like Betty Hutton and Gloria Grahame, Cornel Wilde and Jimmy Stewart, and Chuck Heston – those people risked their lives, as did the thousands of others who were in the circus – and the audiences all through the trip. I thank you for all of them because I am only one little link in a chain that produced that picture. And I'm very happy for them. Thank you."," Cecil B. DeMille, Producer", 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, From Here to Eternity,"Thank you. The motion picture industry in the year of 1953 presented some of the great pictures of our industry. I'm proud to be part of that industry, and I'm singularly honored by the members of the Academy for selecting ""From Here to Eternity"" as the Best Picture of the Year. To the Army of the United States, for their great cooperation; to Dan Taradash, a great script; Freddie Zinnemann, inspired direction; to Harry Cohn, president of Columbia Pictures, my grateful thanks for his confidence and trust in me; and to the many other associates, thank you."," Buddy Adler, Producer", 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, On the Waterfront,"I'm very grateful to all of you. In this year of great achievements in the motion picture industry, all of us who worked on ""Waterfront"" are deeply appreciative to all of you for the honor, for the compliment and for the distinction. Thank you very much."," Sam Spiegel, Producer", 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, Marty,"It's very fortunate to live in a country where any man, no matter how humble his origin, can become president, and to be part of an industry where any picture, no matter how low it's budget, can win the Oscar. All of us who worked on ""Marty"" are especially fortunate for this great honor. For to us all, from the very beginning, it was a labor of love. Thank you."," Harold Hecht, Producer", 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, Around the World in 80 Days,"On behalf of the sixty-some-odd thousand people who made this show around the world, thanks. And for myself, I'm especially thrilled on account of because this is my first time at bat here. Thank you."," Michael Todd, Producer", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, The Bridge on the River Kwai,"The soundstages of Hollywood have been extended in recent years to the farthest corners of the world. No land is inviolate to the glare of our cameras. Yet it is fitting and proper that people the world over are waiting for a decision which only you in this community are able to render. The awards which you have so generously given to the pictures tonight makes me very, very proud and very grateful for having been given the distinction of producing the Best Picture of the Year. Thank you very much."," Sam Spiegel, Producer", 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, Gigi,For this honor I'm deeply grateful. And I'm doubly honored tonight in receiving this presentation from Miss Bergman. Thank you.," Arthur Freed, Producer", 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, Ben-Hur,"I believe my husband would have said to you that ""Ben-Hur"" is the sum of the work and talent of many people and that he would accept this award with gratitude for all of them. For himself, I think those of you whose whole lives have been spent as my husband's was, in making films, will know in your own thoughts what this moment would have meant to him. As a symbol of Sam Zimbalist I'm very proud to thank you."," Sam Zimbalist, Producer", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, The Apartment,"I don't know what to say. This award, of course, belongs to the entire team: the technicians, and the actors, the extras, the wonderful people on the back lot, and the wonderful Mirisches in the front office. But I think it would be only proper to cut it right in half and to give it to the two most valuable players: Mr. Jack Lemmon and Miss Shirley MacLaine. Thank you."," Billy Wilder, Producer", 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Best Motion Picture, West Side Story,"Thank you very much. It's been a wonderfully exciting evening for ""West Side Story"" and I'm naturally grateful for it all. I want to express my appreciation to the Mirisch Company, in particular Harold Mirisch who was so much help and such a sturdy aid to me in making the picture. And I want to pay special tribute to the men who are responsible, really, for ""West Side Story"" being on the screen. I'm talking about those who created the original wonderful stage show: Jerry Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Steve Sondheim and Arthur Laurents. All of us who had anything to do with putting ""West Side Story"" on the screen considered ourselves very fortunate to have their wonderful material to work with. Thank you very much."," Robert Wise, Producer", 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Lawrence of Arabia,"Ladies and gentlemen, there is no magic formula for creating good pictures. They are made with the serious, concerted hard work by everyone connected in the making of them: the writer, the director, the technicians, actors, thousands of employees of the picture during the making of it. In their behalf, in behalf of all of those who sweated months in the desert to create this picture, I deeply, sincerely thank the voters of the Academy and proudly accept this honor in their behalf, proudly and humbly. Thank you very much."," Sam Spiegel, Producer", 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Tom Jones,"If Tony were here he'd undoubtedly say that your granting this award to him was super. Tony couldn't be here tonight, but on behalf of Tony and on behalf of all of his associates at Woodfall Films, and on behalf of myself and my associates at United Artists, we are most grateful, most appreciative. My heart is in my throat. Thank you so much."," Tony Richardson, Producer", 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, My Fair Lady,"I am indeed gratified to be here tonight to accept this high award. And I want to thank first the Academy and its members for making it possible. Secondly, and equally I would say, I want to thank Mr. George Bernard Shaw for writing ""Pygmalion,"" passing it into the hands of Alan Lerner. Then to the great composer, Frederick Loewe. Then to George Cukor, the director. His able associates and assistants, Cecil Beaton, Gene Allen, George Hopkins – I could name them for on and on but time is of the essence and I don't want to be cut off here I don't think. But I want to thank you very, very much, ladies and gentlemen, for presenting this for ""My Fair Lady."" It's something we will always be proud of, and I speak for those in the back lot, the front lot, upstairs, downstairs, everywhere. I know they thank you, and I thank you for them. Thank you."," Jack L. Warner, Producer", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Robert Wise,"I'm proud to accept this in behalf of Robert Wise. I'm sure if he were here he would first want to thank the members of the Academy. He would also, I think, want to thank everybody connected with making the film. I can only say, as one of those members, I would like to thank him for making filmmaking such a rewarding and stimulating experience. Thank you very much."," Robert Wise, Producer", 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, A Man for All Seasons,Thank you very much.," Fred Zinnemann, Producer", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, In the Heat of the Night,"Thank you, and thank you, members of the Academy. From its very inception ""In the Heat of the Night"" has been a labor of love for all those of us who've been part of it. And I want to express my deep gratitude to all of the talented artists who contributed to it, but most particularly to my friend and partner Norman Jewison, whose brilliant direction brought it so vividly to life. We are all very grateful for your recognition of our efforts and for your recognition of the lesson of ""In the Heat of the Night."" Thank you."," Walter Mirisch, Producer", 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Oliver!,"I'm very privileged to be here this evening representing the team that made ""Oliver!"" I'm deeply grateful to you all. And I particularly and very sincerely want to thank our very great director Sir Carol Reed; Lionel Bart, without whom we'd have had no film at all; and all my British and American colleagues who made tonight possible. Thank you very much."," John Woolf, Producer", 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Midnight Cowboy,"I'd like to thank you all very much on behalf of everyone connected with the making of the film, with a particular thank you to David Picker and United Artists who made it all possible. Thank you."," Jerome Hellman, Producer", 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Patton,"Thank you. I accept this award cheerfully, under no duress, with deep obligations and thanks to many, particularly to the Zanucks, father and son, who gave the Patton project their confidence and support during the twenty years which have elapsed since I first proposed it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you."," Frank McCarthy, Producer", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The French Connection,"Wow. Well, it's obviously a great honor to think that ""The French Connection"" will rank with all the pictures that have come to this particular place in the history of the Oscars. On behalf of Billy Friedkin, I want to personally thank all the members of our cast and crew, Twentieth Century-Fox, and of course the Academy. I still don't believe it. Thank you very much."," Philip D'Antoni, Producer", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Godfather,"Don't fail me now! We were all getting nervous there for a moment. Let me do this quickly in two parts, because I know it's past midnight in New York and some of my relatives want to go to sleep.There are a number of people I would like to thank, as everyone else would, because they deserve it. Bob Evans, for giving more than any studio head should in time and creativity. Frank Yablans, for having the courage and imagination to sell this film and make my mother rich. Charlie Bluhdorn, for having the courage to finance films, which I guess borders on insanity. And Peter Bart, who was a friend all the way through.Now last off, there's millions of people who sit out there and people who love film and want to make film that will look at this [holding up the Oscar] and wonder what it's all about. America needs the motion picture business and the motion picture business needs the United States. Good audiences need good films as good films need good audiences. The American dream and what we all want, for me at least, is represented by this [holding up the Oscar]. It's there for everybody if we want to work, dream and try to get it. Thank you very much."," Albert S. Ruddy, Producer", 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Sting,"Well, I would just like to say thank you to the motion picture business and industry and people, whoever you are and wherever you are, that have made my twelve years so much fun and given me so many friends. And it looks like there's another year to follow. Thank you.JULIA PHILLIPS:You can imagine what a trip this is for a Jewish girl from Great Neck. Tonight I get to win an Academy Award and meet Elizabeth Taylor all in the same moment. Thank you so much.MICHAEL PHILLIPS:My prepared remarks went out the window also. I just want to thank David Ward for making this possible and George Roy Hill for making it happen. And my partners Tony and Julia, for bringing me into this incredible industry."," Tony Bill, Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips, Producers", 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Godfather Part II,"I'd like to thank a fabulous crew that worked very hard to make this picture what it was. And thank you to all of you. Thank you very much.FRED ROOS:There were 127 actors and actresses in ""Godfather Part II"" and they all deserve to share in this honor. Thank you.FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA:Thank you again. We tried to make a film that would be a really good film, and thank you very much. Thank you."," Francis Ford Coppola, Producer; Gray Frederickson and Fred Roos, Co-Producers", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,"The dream started at the Rialto Theater in Passaic, New Jersey, a long time ago, but now gratification comes from all over the world. In Japan a reporter said, ""You must have had a grand passion to make this picture."" And in France a director said, ""You must be fiercely proud."" And they were both right. What is gratifying right now is to know that you share our pride and our passion with us. Thank yous must go to a magnificent cast and crew. To Kirk Douglas, who lived with it for fourteen years. The people at Fantasy in Berkeley. To the people at United Artists, all over the world. And to Arthur Krim, Eric Pleskow and Mike Medavoy, who became believers the first moment of contact with ""Cuckoo's Nest."" And my love to Dorian, Josh, Athena and Jonny. And dreams do come true.MICHAEL DOUGLAS:I think ""It Happened One Night,"" picture 1937, the last time a film won picture, director, actor, actress. I'd just like to really thank the Academy for all your support. And to our really incredible cast and crew, who I think we all learned something about working ensemble. And as Saul said, United Artists. The state of Oregon. And as Louise said, really, to anybody who's got a dream and has possibilities that is not gonna be a reality, just hang on. It's gonna be alright. It's gonna work out. Thank you."," Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas, Producers", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Rocky,"Sylvester Stallone, I'd like to thank you for sharing your dream of ""Rocky"" with us and for giving a performance that has enriched all our lives. I'd like to thank John Avildsen for his sensitive direction; Gene Kirkwood for his imagination and energy; and finally, the Academy, who has permitted ""Rocky,"" a million-to-one underdog, go the distance tonight. Thank you very much.IRWIN WINKLER:There were many people behind the scenes that helped us really achieve our dream. Arthur Krim, Eric Pleskow, Mike Medavoy and Gabe Sumner at United Artists, all were very, very responsible for us being here today. They really helped all of us live out the dream of ""Rocky.""SYLVESTER STALLONE:And to all the ""Rockys"" in the world, I love you.ROBERT CHARTOFF:Thank you. Thank you."," Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, Producers", 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Annie Hall,"About seven months ago Lloyd Leipzig of United Artists suggested I start preparing for this, and this afternoon I told Woody that if it happened I would try to be a little dignified. And he said I'd probably win an acting award if I could do it. Well, the truth is I'm not very prepared and I don't feel very dignified. But I want to say just a couple of things about how a filmmaker like Woody evolves. About seven years ago, David Picker brought us into United Artists with the simple words: Woody, do your thing. And through the years we have gotten nothing but support, encouragement, help and love from Eric Pleskow, Arthur Krim, Gabe Sumner and Danny Rissner. They've allowed Woody to mature into a fine filmmaker. This is truly an exciting night for all of us. I guess we all fantasize about something like this happening and now it's a reality. I'm very pleased. And thank you.JACK ROLLINS:I understand that Bob Hope had made a statement earlier today that Woody's nomination was gonna have some importance in bringing comedy forward in the Academy affairs. And if his winning tonight is another step in that direction, I'm delighted. I want to thank the members of the Academy for this great honor. Thank you."," Charles H. Joffe, Producer", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Deer Hunter,"I love you madly. Thank you.BARRY SPIKINGS:Thank you to all the people who made the movie. And thank you very much for your kindness and generosity.MICHAEL DEELEY:I can only add to that thanks to two people. One who helped us in the beginning, who was Bobby Littman. And one who helped us towards the end when we started the production, which was Harry Ufland. Thank you very much."," Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley, Michael Cimino and John Peverall, Producers", 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Kramer vs. Kramer,"Oh boy. I grew up in a home that's been associated with this business for fifty-one years. This [pats the Oscar] has always been very important to all of us as a representation of excellence.I stand here very happy and very blessed. Blessed because a person named Avery Corman wrote a book called ""Kramer vs. Kramer."" Lucky because Richard Fischoff came to work for me that week and found the book. Blessed because Bob Benton was free, and he wrote and directed it. And I was lucky enough to be able to get, along with Bob and the words he wrote, Dustin and Meryl and Jane and Justin. And it's a film that's made with love, and it's made about love. And it was cut by Jerry, and Néstor shot it. And it would not have been made had it not been for the encouragement of Columbia Pictures, Frank Price, John Veitch, and most especially two dear friends of mine, Dan Melnick and Sherry Lansing.It is about love, and from four people in my life I have learned more about that than ever. I speak of Ingeborg Sørensen and her son Adam, and I speak about my children, Bobby and Betsy. Thank you all very much."," Stanley R. Jaffe, Producer", 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Ordinary People,"On behalf of Wildwood Enterprises and Paramount Pictures I would like to thank the members of the Academy for this award. From the beginning of production until the release and distribution of the picture there was a special pride shared by all in the making of ""Ordinary People."" The author Judith Guest, screenwriter Alvin Sargent, editor Jeff Kanew, an excellent cast—Donald, Mary, Tim, Judd—and a dedicated, hard-working crew, to these deserving people we owe our sincere thanks.As far back as four-and-a-half years ago, when Robert Redford acquired the novel, he strongly believed that this could be a very special film. This belief, along with his sensitive direction, was the inspiration behind the project. I want to thank Bob for giving me the opportunity to produce this picture and I want to say he must come up here and share this with me. Bob, wherever you are, come on up. [Robert Redford joins him on stage.]ROBERT REDFORD:Thank you very much.RONALD L. SCHWARY:Thank you."," Ronald L. Schwary, Producer", 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Chariots of Fire,"Just for thirty seconds I wish I was Bette Midler. To the most extraordinary, generous people on God's earth, not just the Academy to whom I have to be held thankful for this, but as a country to have taken what is absolutely a Cinderella picture and awarded it this and come to see it in droves is absolutely extraordinary. I've got many…your indulgence. This is a Best Film Award, and three-and-a-half years ago I started out with Colin Welland and the director Hugh Hudson—Could he please stand with me? We've been together three-and-a-half years, I'd hate not to be with him now. Hugh. [Director Hugh Hudson joins him onstage.]I have to thank—I don't know where to start. It starts with my good friend Sandy Lieberson who made it possible in the first place. Everybody at Twentieth Century Fox. Mohamed and Dodi Fayed, who came through for us and put their money where my mouth was. And since coming here, Warner Bros. and The Ladd Company, for falling in love with the film. And literally it's thanks to them we're here tonight. Thank you very, very much."," David Puttnam, Producer", 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Gandhi,"Ladies and gentlemen, this should be not a moment for regret in any sense, but I have to say that I have the regret that my late partner Moti Kothari, to whom this film was dedicated, is not here to share this award with me. And to his widow Dorothy, and Shanta and Rajni, I send my love and my very grateful thanks for the fact that their father gave me the idea of making this film.Members of the Academy, you have honored, you have seen fit to honor a number of people who have been connected with this film -- Jack and Ben and Billy, and many others. And particularly without Jack and Ben there would have been no movie. But I'm sure that they would agree that the person whom you really honor, as Ben suggested, was Mahatma Gandhi himself. He was an inspiration to millions and millions of people, and the extraordinary thing always seems to me, that he is currently still an inspiration. Your great folk hero Martin Luther King, Jr. was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. Lech Walesa, that noble Polish patriot, came out of prison the other day and said that what he had been attempting to do in the past was not going to work. The only way in which we could find human dignity and peace was through the philosophies and teachings of Gandhi.Gandhi simply asked that we should examine the criteria by which we adjudge the manner of solving our problems. That surely in the 20th century we human beings searching for our human dignity could find other ways of ultimately solving our problems than blowing the other man's head off. He begged us to re-examine that criteria. He believed that if we would but agree, simplistic though it be, that we would not resort to violence in the ultimate. Then the route that we would take in solving our problems would be a quite different one to the one that we accept now in the acceptance of ultimate confrontation. He begged us to re-examine that criteria. I believe he had something to say to all of us everywhere in the world.And dear colleagues, in all truth -- because the films that were nominated with me all wished for the same thing, all their makers wanted to say the same thing -- and in all truth it is not me or even Ben or Jack or Billy that you truly honor. You honor Mahatma Gandhi and his plea to all of us to live in peace."," Richard Attenborough, Producer", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Terms of Endearment,"This community -- it took a long time to get the picture made and this community has been generous to this picture from long before it was made, when we were trying to get it done. I want to acknowledge my co-producers Penney Finkelman and Martin Jurow. My friends were unfailing through this thing cause it was the kind of experience where you wouldn't have made it without your friends. I want to tell you that Debra Winger worked on this picture in countless ways for about a year with as much as a person can give to a picture.There was a lot about, you know, every studio turning it down. I think it's much more significant that a Hollywood studio made it, and that Hollywood studio was flexible, and that the studio ended up happy that it made it -- I think that's significant, too, that there was an audience for this picture. I want to thank Barry Diller and Michael Eisner, Frank Mancuso, and Jeff Katzenberg, and Larry Marks. And this is an extraordinary evening for us. There is no way to express the gratitude. Thank you very much."," James L. Brooks, Producer", 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Amadeus,"Thank you. Nine years ago Audrey Hepburn gave us Oscars for ""Cuckoo's Nest,"" and tonight Sir Laurence Olivier for ""Amadeus."" What a wonderful and rewarding profession for a movie fan. Gregory Peck and Larry Gelbart asked me to speak for fifty-five minutes to make it a four-hour show but I only have thirty-two minutes prepared.There're five pictures nominated this year. All had a curious relationship in the fact that the filmmakers who made them had to fight, and overcame many obstacles to make their films and to film their visions. One has to be proud to be a peer of the people who made ""Killing Fields,"" ""Passage to India,"" ""Soldier's Story"" and ""Places in the Heart.""Our thanks to Orion Pictures, and distributors and theater owners throughout the world who recognized ""Amadeus"" before it was released. And thanks must be given to others because, regardless of what you might have heard or what you might think, I really didn't do it all myself. To Neville Marriner, Twyla Tharp, and Josef Svoboda, whose creative contributions to ""Amadeus"" do not fit into any Academy category. To a marvelous group of actors whose talents no longer remain unsung. And to a Mike Hausman-led crew composed of Americans, Englishmen, Frenchmen, Italians, Czechs, and nine translators.And my love to my children: Jon, Athena, Josh, Dorian. To the boys from Myrtle and Monroe. And to the gang up in Berkeley who were behind the picture all the way. Thank you very much."," Saul Zaentz, Producer", 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Out of Africa,"This is a wonderful evening for all of us. I just don't know what else to say but thank you so much. And if I left out anybody before, I hope you'll understand it was because of all the pressure. Thank you very, very much. Thank you all."," Sydney Pollack, Producer", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Platoon,"Thank you very much. I am deeply grateful. My profound thanks to John Daly and Derek Gibson for sharing my passion for this property and giving me the money to make it when all others passed. And thanks also to Gerald Green and Orion Pictures and Vestron Video and Garth Drabinsky for their support. And Richard Soames, for the completion guarantee. And Frans Afman of Credit Lyonnais, for having the money in the Philippine jungle when I really needed it. And to some other people [pulling out his notes]...Arthur Manson, and Marion Billings, and Andrea Jaffe. And to my wife Anne, who has been my business partner for sixteen years and has been with me every step of the way. And to our children, Peter, Evan and Stephanie, for urging me to make ""Platoon"" because their generation wanted to know more. And to Dale Dye and the entire cast and crew of ""Platoon,"" for their dedication. And particularly Oliver Stone, for his brilliance. I would not be here tonight but for Oliver Stone's brilliance, and I thank you, Oliver.The power of the motion picture medium is awesome. ""Platoon"" has brought to this generation a new perspective of war: That war is not glamorous, that it maims and it kills. And if perhaps ""Platoon"" could also influence people in this and other countries of the world to hesitate before they engage in war, to demand facts and ask questions before the bombs, then we, not just those of us that made ""Platoon"" but the entire motion picture industry, will have succeeded beyond our wildest imagination. Thank you so very much. I will treasure this [holding up his Oscar] forever."," Arnold Kopelson, Producer", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Last Emperor,"Well, I must say this is a truly imperial evening for me and for everybody who worked very hard with me on this picture. I'd like to thank about thirty thousand people who helped us make this picture. It took four years to make and it was very, very rewarding. This award from the Academy is a real affirmation for me that independent cinema can be epic and both popular. And I hope that this Oscar will mean that many, many more people can see this picture in America. Of course, I want to thank Bernardo for inviting me on this incredible voyage of discovery. And thank you all very much. This is an incredible moment. Thank you."," Jeremy Thomas, Producer", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Rain Man,"I've been told for the past five weeks that maybe I should prepare for this, and I can't be prepared for this moment. There are so many people. ""Rain Man"" belongs to a lot of people. Let me start with Ron Bass and Barry Morrow, who wrote a wonderful script. Peter Guber and Jon Peters, for being exactly what executive producers should be in supporting us all the way. To Gail Mutrux, for supporting me. I'd like to thank—boy, Michael Ovitz and Rosalie Swedlin for standing by this for weeks and years. I'd like to thank Dustin and Tom. And a wonderful studio that really doesn't exist anymore: Lee Rich, Tony Thomopoulos and Roger Birnbaum who were United Artists, and really exactly what anybody could want out of a studio. And the producer [of the Awards telecast] says that we're not allowed to, we shouldn't really thank our families. We're supposed to wait until we go backstage and use the pay phone. But he doesn't know my family. I'd like to thank my wife Lezlie, who really stood by me. Our two foster children, Jack and Rebecca. And, boy, if I didn't mention my mother I'd be a dead man: Dorothy King in Great Barrington. Thank you."," Mark Johnson, Producer", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Driving Miss Daisy,"Thank you, Academy. We're up here for really one very simple reason and that's the fact that Bruce Beresford is a brilliant director. It's as simple as that. Our everlasting thanks to Bruce and to Alfred Uhry whose words of love and wisdom touched us all. Our thanks to a great cast: Jessica and Morgan, Danny, and the rest. Our thanks to a wonderful crew, those in Atlanta as well as those here. And we thank David Brown for being very instrumental in the early stages of this production. And to our partner and dear friend who had such great faith in us from the very beginning and in this project from the very beginning, Jerry Perenchio.LILI FINI ZANUCK:I'd very much like to thank the people at Warner Bros. Allyn Stewart and Jake Eberts, for taking care of us. And Bob Daley, Terry Semel, Robbie Friedman, Joel Wayne, Rob Friedman—I said that twice. Guy McElwaine, Ronni Chasen and very much the group in London at Majestic. And I would like to thank Ronni Chasen. And I hope I'm as religious all the rest of the year as I've been the last two months. And I would very much like to thank the Academy for honoring us and making my mama so proud. Thank you."," Richard D. Zanuck and Lili Fini Zanuck, Producers", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Dances With Wolves,"I would like...oh, my gosh. I didn't drink any water. That was smart. I would like to thank the Academy members for the culmination of what has been one incredible dance for me over the past four years, and all of us. To a cast and crew who never said never, you can't do it. To Orion Pictures and Majestic Films International, for their never-ending support on a film that was difficult. To our staff at Tig Productions, to my wife Theresa, my family and friends who kept me honest through all this. And to the Native American nation throughout this wonderful country, whose drum continues to beat and will beat forever. And to my two best friends, Kevin Costner and Michael Blake, who allowed me to participate in this. Thank you.KEVIN COSTNER:I just want to say that it's very easy for people to trivialize what we do sometimes. And they do it in ways of saying, ""Well, if it's such a big deal, how come nobody remembers who last year won the Oscar?"" And I've got a real flash for you. I will never forget what happened here tonight. My family will never forget what happened here. My Native American brothers and sisters across the country, especially the Lakota Sioux, will never forget. People I went to school with will never forget. ""Dances With Wolves"" won this year, and while it's not as important as the rest of the world situation where it sits, it will always be important to us, and we thank you for this."," Jim Wilson and Kevin Costner, Producers", 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Silence of the Lambs,"Gary Goetzman, our executive producer, is a partner in this, as are the 120 other people who made this film. This is their award. We all especially want to thank Thomas Harris whose extraordinary imagination made all of this possible, and give our deepest gratitude to Arthur Krim, Eric Pleskow, Bill Bernstein, Mike Medavoy and Marc Platt of Orion Pictures for their support and unwavering commitment to artistic freedom throughout the years. We've got some personal thank yous. I personally want to thank my parents; my family; my teachers, especially Art Murphy; and Jonathan Demme, my mentor and dear friend.KENNETH UTT:I'm Kenny Utt. Gil [Cates], I need a teleprompter. I feel like John Wayne and I'm ten feet tall. In addition to the Demme family and the Orion family, I want to thank my family: my wife who's been the star of our family for fifty years, Angie; and to our son Tim in Vermont, and his family; and to our daughter Robin, and my partner, Robin Fajardo, in New York; thank you very much. Thank you, Academy. Ron Bozman...RON BOZMAN:I'm Ron. And to my family, my parents, my dubber in Texas, my wife, my love, Kyle, our young son Regan. And to the family of filmmakers that Jonathan has assembled and with whom we've made some wonderful films, particularly this one. And to all of you for your support for this movie. We thank you."," Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt and Ron Bozman, Producers", 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Unforgiven,"Thank you. This is just a wonderful one because this includes, this goes to just about everybody I can think of. And I want to thank the whole, the total crew. And I want to thank Joe Hyams and Marco Barla and everybody who nurtured this film, the whole marketing department at Warner Bros. In the year of the woman the greatest woman on the planet is here tonight, and that's my mother Ruth. I want to thank Bob Daly and Terry Semel, the whole executive strata over there. We lost, Warner Bros. lost a great friend in Steve Ross this year. Steve did get to see this picture and he predicted this outcome, so I'll dedicate this to Steve Ross. Thank you."," Clint Eastwood, Producer", 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Schindler's List,"Thank you, thank you. Oh, wow. This is the best drink of water after the longest drought in my life. Let me just be brief because I would like Gerry and Branko to say something. Let me just say there are 350,000 survivors of the Holocaust alive today. I implore all the educators who are watching this program to please, do not allow the Holocaust to remain a footnote in history. Please teach this in your schools. There are 350,000 experts who just want to be useful with the remainder of their lives. Please listen to the words and the echoes and the ghosts, and please teach this in your schools. Thank you very, very much for this. Thank you.GERALD R. MOLEN:Just very quickly, thank you to the Academy, to a brilliant cast, and a marvelous international crew. To my wife Pat for sharing the magic for the past forty years. And to Steven Spielberg for your courage and dedication of purpose that has given each and every one of us such a special and marvelous gift.BRANKO LUSTIG:My number was 83317. I am a Holocaust survivor. It's a long way from Auschwitz to this stage. I want to thank everyone who helped me to come so far. People died in front of me in the camps. Their last words were: ""Be a witness of my murder. Tell the world how I died. Remember."" Together with Gerry, by helping Steven to make this movie I hope I fulfill my obligation to the innocent victims of the Holocaust. In the name of the six million Jews killed in the Shoah and other Nazi victims, I want to thank everyone for acknowledg[ing] this movie. Thank you."," Steven Spielberg, Gerald R. Molen and Branko Lustig, Producers", 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Forrest Gump,"I'd like to say thank you to the Academy for this honor. And it's just so wonderful to be acknowledged with a great group of movies. Nine years ago I met a very special man who has since taken me on an amazing journey. There were many people who gave him gifts along the way. Eric Roth, you gave ""Forrest"" a soul. Tom Hanks, you gave ""Forrest"" a heart. And Bob Zemeckis, you gave ""Forrest"" a vision. Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, you were great co-parents. ""Forrest"" was a labor of love to many people: our wonderful cast and crew, Sherry, Jon, Michelle, John, Barry, Arthur, all the people at Paramount, Winston, Craig, Rand. To my parents, grandparents, family, thank you for your support. To my husband Mark Canton, for your love and always saying go make this dream a reality. My parents always said dreams can come true, and to my own children, Dorothy, Henry and James, if you doubt it, please remember tonight because I always will. Thank you.STEVE TISCH:All over the political map people have been calling ""Forrest"" their own. But ""Forrest Gump"" isn't about politics or conservative values. It's about humanity. It's about respect, tolerance and unconditional love. And tonight we should all feel proud that we are in a business where we entertain, we educate, and we empower. I'd like to thank my family, my parents Joan and Bob, love to Jamie and to my two wonderful children, Hilary and Willy, and to my four best friends. And finally, thanks to all the ""Forrest Gumps"" in the world.STEVE STARKEY:Well, I truly want to thank the Academy for making me the final person to thank them tonight. Now I don't know if it was destiny or if it was chance that brought together the talented cast and extraordinary crew of ""Forrest Gump,"" but maybe as ""Forrest"" said: ""Maybe it was both, maybe both were happening at the same time."" But in any case, as I look back I can't imagine making this film without any one of them or without the commitment of Sherry Lansing and Paramount Studios. But most of all, the picture could not have been made without the gentle spirit of Tom Hanks and the guidance and inspiration of the guy we fondly call Bob Z, the truly visionary director Bob Zemeckis. And I wish to thank them all, and especially my wife Olivia who has stood beside me over the years in everything I've done. And hello to my parents. Thank you all very much."," Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey, Producers", 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Braveheart,"We've only got forty-five seconds and I don't want to hog the limelight from these two gentlemen who really deserve the statue. Thank you again, all those people I thanked before. And I owe a special debt of gratitude to Bruce here, and Alan. Take it away, fellas.BRUCE DAVEY:I'd like to endorse all those remarks and people that Mel thanked, and I'd also like to thank those that inspired and supported me along the way and I truly am indebted. In particular to Nigel Sinclair, Steve McEveety, Ed Limato and Jeff Berg. And to you, Mel, I thank you for the opportunities that you have given me, for your encouragement, loyalty, and friendship. And to Joe, Stuart* and Jane, thanks for your tolerance and patience and love. Thank you.ALAN LADD, JR.:I'd just like to say thank you very much to my family. Thank you very much."," Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd, Jr. and Bruce Davey, Producers", 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The English Patient,"I said my cup was full before, now it runneth over. I'd like to thank actors. I love actors. Producers are supposed to not be in love with them, but I love 'em. And I love writers and directors, too. Uh, and everyone who worked on, the whole crew, everyone who worked on the picture for what they did in making the picture happen. When we were shut down, ran out of money, everyone stayed there. In Italy, without pay. And we had no money to pay 'em. And then Harvey and Bob Weinstein came through and financed the picture -- and we had final cut, though. And all, everyone just who was involved, with all the people at Miramax who were wonderful in working on the picture. But before, I wanna tell one Shakespeare story that I wish I could remember the writer, but I can't. Uh, Shakespeare, the definition... Shakespeare was defined as an early plagiarizer of Freud. Okay, I like it.ANTHONY MINGHELLA:[To Zaentz:] Thank Michael Ondaatje.SAUL ZAENTZ:I want to thank -- no, two others, not to thank but to say one of the best things that's happened to Michael Ondaatje, Anthony and myself, we each made two friends. And Michael's stunning novel just inspired Anthony and then inspired me, and I can't say too much about Michael. And to Annette, thank you. To the boys on the corner, Myrtle and Monroe*, and the gang up in Berkeley, thank you all."," Saul Zaentz, Producer", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Titanic,"So this morning I woke up and couldn't wait for the day to be over. Now I don't want it to stop. I can't act and I can't compose and I can't do visual effects, so I guess that's why I'm producing. But I have a lot of people that I have to thank on behalf of both Jim and myself. I want to thank all the nominees here this evening, and all the people that again they've already thanked. Our incredible cast, we would not be here without you. My wife Julie, my sons Jamie and Jody. Rae Sanchini, who is absolutely one of the best people in this industry. My mom and dad, Edie and Ely. And now a run through our quick list of credits here: Josh McLaglen, Mali Finn, Gig Rackauskas, Simon Crane, Jimmy Muro, John Buckley, Lloyd Moriarity, Charles Lee, Martin Laing, Roger Barton, Charlie Arneson, Steve Quayle, Kevin De LaNoy, Lance Julian, Roger Hanna, Tommy Gordon, Les Collins, Tony Graysmark, Doug Fenton, Harry Heeks, Randy Gerston, Grant Hill, Sharon Mann and Anna Roth. This movie would not have been made except for the conviction and belief of Peter Chernin, Bill Mechanic, Tom Sherak, Jim Gianopulos, Tom Rothman, Sanford Panitch, Vicki Rossellini, Ted Gagliano, Mike Jenkinson, Jim Darbirian, Hilary Clark*, Jon Dolgen, Sherry Lansing, Rob Friedman, John Goldwyn, Arthur Cohen, Wayne Lewellen, Nancy Goliger, Blaise Noto, Greg Brilliant, John Rentsch, Allison Jackson, Maren Moebius, and Steve Panama*. We would not be here without an incredible screenwriter who wrote a great script, Jim Cameron.JIM CAMERON:I think Jon saw ""Shine"" too many times. He thanked everybody and did everything I was going to say. And my eyes are still sort of doing pinwheels from the last one, so I just want to say a couple of things. We're here tonight to celebrate the magic of movies. And I'm grateful every day to get to be a part of that magic and a practitioner in it, and I love it. And tonight has been such a great celebration for us. And it seems to somehow express this strange wave that's happened with ""Titanic,"" where people all over the world have opened their hearts to this movie. And that's so gratifying to all of us that worked on it and we'll be forever grateful to them, the audience, and I know a lot of you are watching at home.In the midst of all this euphoria, it's kind of hard for us to remember that this euphoria and the success is for a film that's based on a real event that happened, where real people died, that shocked the world in 1912. So I'd just like everybody to go with me just for a second on something here. I'd like to do a few seconds of silence in remembrance of the 1,500 men, women and children who died when the great ship died. The message of ""Titanic"" of course is, that if the great ship can sink, the unthinkable can happen, the future is unknowable, the only thing that we truly own is today. Life is precious. So during these few seconds I'd like you to also listen to the beating of your own heart which is the most precious thing in the world. Join me please in a few seconds of silence for ""Titanic"" . . . . Thank you very much. That's about as much as I'm sure Gil Cates can stand. All right, you've really made this a night to remember in every way. Now let's go party till dawn."," James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Shakespeare in Love,"Wow, this is just fantastic. Thank you to the members of the Academy. We share this award with John Madden, because we wouldn't be up here without him. He made us look real good, and that there is no director, that -- he's a producer's dream. The other people that we share this with -- I think I'm forgetting them -- are my own personal lucky charm, Ms. Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck -- I saw you there. Rupert Everett, and -- David, come help me here for a minute please...DAVID PARFITT:Well, we'd also like to thank Universal who, with Ed and Marc, started all of this. And Miramax, who had the courage to finish it.DONNA GIGLIOTTI:Our fantastic crew. And who else are we thanking?DAVID PARFITT:I'd like to thank Mark Cooper, Cleone Clarke, and my partner in all things, Liz Barron. Thank you.DONNA GIGLIOTTI:The other guy that we really need to thank, though, is Harvey Weinstein, who had the guts, the courage, the commitment to make this picture and get it done. Here he is. Say a few words...HARVEY WEINSTEIN:This was an ensemble film, and it took an ensemble team to make it. I want to thank at Disney: Michael Eisner and Joe Roth, who've given me great latitude and great support. At Universal: Edgar Bronfman, Ron Meyer, Stacey, Nadia Bronson, Chris McGurk. At Miramax: My brilliant Meryl Poster, my head of production who rocks the universe and makes us look good. Oh man, Julie Goldstein, who is the most persevering, brilliant executive producer. To Bob Osher, to Mark Gill and Marcy Granata, who are the one and two most dynamite marketing team.DONNA GIGLIOTTI:And your brother Bob...HARVEY WEINSTEIN:I'm getting there, okay. I don't know, we made this movie -- this is a movie about life and art. And art and life combining is called magic. For me, this was a great experience, a passion, for five years. And nobody inspires me more than my brother Bob, who is my partner and best friend every day. My loving wife Eve; my two rotten kids, Lily and Emma; my beautiful nieces, Sarah and Nicole; and my mom Miriam. The Miriam of Miramax [music begins to play] who makes Jewish mothers look good. Okay, and the rest of you guys, thank you."," David Parfitt, Donna Gigliotti, Harvey Weinstein, Edward Zwick and Marc Norman, Producers", 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Best Picture, American Beauty,"Thank you. It was almost exactly two years ago that Andrew Cannava sent us a screenplay called ""American Beauty"" by Alan Ball. It dealt with sex and drugs, blackmail, homophobia, infidelity and suburban dysfunction. And in the middle of all this was a character named ""Ricky Fitts,"" who at one point says, ""Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world I feel like I can't take it."" And everyone in the audience knew exactly what he meant. Alan, Bruce and I will forever be grateful to you for trusting us with your beautiful words. Sam Mendes, thank you so much for taking this script and bringing it to the screen in such a brilliant way that audiences around the world have been moved by this story of two American families. On a personal note I want to thank Larry Grimaldi, David Janollari, Michael Pisaro*, all of my friends, my sister Laura, and all of my parents who I am so thrilled are here with me tonight. Thank you. Bruce...BRUCE COHEN:Thank you to Kevin Spacey, the incomparable Annette Bening, and our entire cast. You are all phenomenal and we share this with you. We share this with our spectacular crew. Two years ago when others were passing on this wonderful script, DreamWorks stepped up to the plate. We cannot thank enough so many people there, from Glenn Williamson to Steven Spielberg, for giving us the creative freedom to make the movie we wanted to make and then working tirelessly to market it and distribute it. Thanks also to Alan Hergott, to Greg, Jillian*, Paul, the gang at Spago's [sic]. My friends and family, Mom, Dad, Julie, especially Grammy. And finally, on behalf of everyone associated with ""American Beauty,"" Dan and I thank the Academy. To receive this extraordinary honor for a film that we are all so blessed to be a part of is truly the thrill of a lifetime. Thank you."," Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks, Producers", 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Gladiator,"It takes a lot of people to make a colosseum, but it only takes one or two to mess it up. To all the wizards who brought to life the sights, sounds and citizens of a faraway world, we should take a chisel to this statue and give you your fair share. But instead I hope you will accept our thanks for not messing it up. David Franzoni, great dreaming. Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, you swooped in on your chariot and ran over everything and everybody in your way. Ridley Scott, you invaded three continents with your tireless perfectionism and brought new meaning to the phrase, ""mad dogs and Engishman in the noonday sun."" Bill Nicholson and John Logan, you saved our flank. Russell Crowe, you filled a whole arena with the force of your face and put the human back in the hero. Stacey Snider, Ronnie Meyer, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steven Spielberg, Terry Press, in those early days where it looked like all roads might lead not to Rome but to ruin, you were gladiators. Sarah, Julia, Tessa, Lucy, for me, all roads lead to you.DAVID FRANZONI:Thanking all the same people Doug thanked -- but that gentleman genius, Ridley Scott, who transported us back thousands of years in time so effortlessly and beautifully, thank you Ridley. Russell, Joaquin, everyone, thank you so much. My wife Nancye, my son Hudson, my dearly departed dad, who was the greatest storyteller who ever lived. I'm sure he's on high somewhere with Oliver Reed right now throwing back some of the dark stuff and enjoying the hell out of this. Thank you.BRANKO LUSTIG:Thank you to everybody who made this movie together with us. Thank you, Ridley. Thank you for the honor to work with you. And thanks to everybody in the international, big crew all around the world that helped us to do it. Strength and honor!"," Douglas Wick, David Franzoni and Branko Lustig, Producers", 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, A Beautiful Mind,"[Looking at the winner's envelope...] Yeah, it says it was really close, which it was.Hi, Ron. Yikes. Okay. I want to thank the Academy for selecting our movie. I started out in the business as a writer -- not a very good writer -- but a writer, nonetheless. I've had the privilege of working with better writers, great actors and brilliant directors. I found that my calling was to tell stories as a producer and I love doing just that. In the case of ""A Beautiful Mind"" the story and the subject were personal and important to me, and to receive an award for making this movie is a miracle.I want to thank Universal Pictures, two very important and special people to me, Ron Meyer and Stacey Snider. I want to thank their team including Scott, Peter, Marc and Nikki. DreamWorks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steven Spielberg and David Geffen. I want to thank Sylvia Nasar and Graydon Carter. And my dedicated team at Imagine, Michael Rosenberg, Maureen Peyrot, Todd Hallowell and especially Karen Kehela, who is an amazing partner to me for her enormous contributions. Ron Howard, a closer friend, a better partner, a more inspired and evolving filmmaker I could never find. Thank you, Ron, for all of that.I can't pull this apart [referring to his notes]. I'm so nervous. I know it's imperceptible.It's my honor to work with the profound Russell Crowe. And we wouldn't be here if it weren't for Russell Crowe. His amazing dedication, work ethic and artistry have gotten us here. The sublime Jennifer Connelly and all the fine actors on the movie. Akiva Goldsman, thank you for creating this difficult and heartrending script. And thank you James Horner for your most original and haunting score. Thank you to John and Alicia Nash. You've not only inspired a movie that has given so many a greater understanding of the vagaries of the mind, but you've given us a greater understanding of ourselves. I hope in some way our movie helped to improve the way we feel about and treat the mentally ill.And then I want to thank my little circle of love. My incredible, beautiful, amazing wife and my kids, Riley, Sage and Thomas. Thank you.RON HOWARD:God bless and thank you for this support."," Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Producers", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Chicago,"This has been a very long trip. Mom and Dad, look where I'm standing. Oh my God. It started with the great Bob Fosse and an incredible score by Kander and Ebb. And then Harvey Weinstein came in with Meryl Poster and they stood by and they believed and they just stayed with me. And here I am. And oh my God, my mind is going. It truly is going. A cast that any producer would die for. A director that was sent from heaven. A blessing. Rob Marshall! The most incredible, unbelievable, creative and productive staff. Oh, God. Richard, Renée, Catherine, John...the world, I think right now. [Audience member yells ""Bob Fosse""] Bob Fosse! Yes, he was the first I mentioned! [Another audience member yells ""Queen Latifah""] And Queen Latifah. And my executive producers, my executive producers, my executive producers, please. Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, who worked like dogs on this. And, God, I'm forgetting someone, I am. [Audience member yells ""your wife""] Oh, yes! Oh, yes! I was gonna end it with, I was gonna end it with thank you. I was gonna end it with one thing. I couldn't end it without this. To my two angels that sit on my shoulder all the time, my dear Mary Lea, my dear Mary Lea, and my late partner Robert Fryer. I bless you all. I bless you all. Thank you."," Martin Richards, Producer", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"This is just unbelievable. I'm so honored, touched and relieved that the Academy and the members of the Academy that have supported us have seen past the trolls and the wizards and the hobbits and are recognizing fantasy this year. Fantasy is an F-word that hopefully the five second delay won't do anything with. I just want to say a very few quick words especially to the people of New Zealand and the government of New Zealand and the city councils and everybody who supported us the length and breadth of the country--Billy Crystal is welcome to come and make a film in New Zealand any time he wants. A special thanks to Peter Nelson and Ken Kamins, who were with me right from the days of ""Bad Taste"" and ""Meet the Feebles,"" which were wisely overlooked by the Academy at that time. And I especially want to pay tribute to our wonderful producer Barrie Osborne. And I'd please like him to say a few words.BARRIE M. OSBORNE:It's a great honor to be here. I started out in the business thirty-five years ago getting people coffee. And I wonder if the fact that I dated Billy Crystal's cousin so many years ago has anything to do with this. But it is really a great pleasure to be in such great company--uh-oh, I'm in trouble now--to be nominated with these four other great films, and after these many years to receive this award is really a thrill for all of us and we all thank the Academy. It's really a tribute to the talents of all the people, both in front of the camera and behind the camera, that we win this award. I want to thank in particular my partner Carol, my beautiful daughter Danielle, and my eighty-seven-year-old dad who's out there in the back somewhere here to celebrate this with us. I want to thank also J.R.R. Tolkien, and also the fans that supported us on this journey. And of course Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, whose courageous venture allowed us to make this film and their support throughout the journey. And Mark Ordesky, who worked alongside of us throughout and became a great friend. And of course to Peter Jackson, who was never satisfied with 100 percent, but by his example of pushing for 110 percent, he inspired all of us to do our utmost to make these films and bring them to the screen. And finally, to Weta, who is in Chicago [Sports Café] in Wellington, New Zealand, and to the production team, who are in the Port Nicholson Yacht Club--it's time to celebrate."," Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Producers", 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Million Dollar Baby,"Albert S. Ruddy was the one who gave us this script. And I came here in 1972, was it? It was '72, to give him the Oscar for ""The Godfather"". So, I'm glad to be back with him tonight.ALBERT S. RUDDY:Actually, this is the third award ceremony we've gotten to in this category, and tonight we won. And I would tell you every time I started going to this thing, I'd say, ""I'm going to enjoy myself whether I win or lose."" But believe me, as Arnold said, it's better to win! I love it. Thank you, everybody.Now, this is a great honor that celebrates the talent of Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and the genius of Clint Eastwood. Now, one other quick--I want to thank Anjelica Huston, who introduced me to F.X. Toole, and Paul Haggis for writing a brilliant screenplay. The only thing left for me to do in my life now is thank my wife, who believed when I was worried; my two great children. I'm going to sit down and get a piece of lemon pie with the real filling, I'm going to look at this, and then I'm going to die and go to heaven. Thank you.[Music begins to play.]TOM ROSENBERG:I want to thank Warner Bros., Alan Horn, Steve Spira...CLINT EASTWOOD:Keep talking. Don't let them drown you out.TOM ROSENBERG:And I especially want to thank my partners, Gary Lucchesi and Terry McKay, and everybody at Lakeshore. And of course, the fantastic and fabulous Clint Eastwood. And my other partner, Elizabeth Alkon.CLINT EASTWOOD:And everybody at the Mission Ranch in Monterey County who is watching the show."," Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy and Tom Rosenberg, Producers", 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Crash,"Thank you. Oh my gosh. Oh, thank you so, so much. What an amazing night. Thank you to all the members of the Academy—PAUL HAGGIS:Can we thank them by name, every single one?CATHY SCHULMAN:—for embracing our film about love and about tolerance, about truth. Thank you to the people all around the world who have been touched by this message. And we are humbled by the other nominees in this category; you have made this year one of the most breathtaking and stunning, maverick years in American cinema, thank you.We'd like to thank Lions Gate. Boy, did you do a job. Jon Feltheimer and everyone in every office of that building; and we would not be here today if it were not for Tom Ortenberg and for Sarah Greenberg, thank you. Thank you also to our financiers: Andy Reimer, Jan Körbelin, Marina Grasic, Bob Yari. To our producers, our partners: Mark Harris and Bob Yari and Don Cheadle and Bobby Moresco, thank you. Don Cheadle, our partner, we wish you could be here with us tonight. Thank you, everybody. Thank you to my husband, to my wife, to all of our families."," Paul Haggis and Cathy Schulman, Producers", 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Departed,"Wow. To be standing here where the Queen of England just stood, Idi Amin, is pretty incredible. To be standing here where Martin Scorsese won his Oscar is such a joy, such a joy. Now I have to read something. I want to thank Warner Bros.: amazing guys to work with, Alan Horn, Jeff Robinov, Dan Lin, a huge thanks to Kevin McCormick who takes my fifteen calls a day every day. All the cast and crew that Marty just mentioned. You know, I've been lucky enough to work with this guy four times now and last year I was lucky enough to produce two movies, ""The Departed"" and ""Blood Diamond;"" I just want to tell you from the bottom of my heart that, to me, Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio, what amazing performances he does every single time. Every time. I love you, man. I can't really stand here and not thank Jack. To watch Marty direct Jack... we'll talk about that later.I want to thank all my family, all my friends. Bill Monahan, what a great screenplay, what a great screenplay. Rick, you've been there for years, every one. My kids, who're at the back there, Hayley and Sammie, you're awesome. My family and my sister Erica, a lot of patience for me, thank you so much. And I just want to say to everyone that knows me, Colin, my business partner, Denis, who spent every day on set with me--I know I drove you nuts, thank you. And thanks to everyone. Thank you so much."," Graham King, Producer", 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, No Country for Old Men,"This is an unbelievable honor and a complete surprise. So many people have a part of this, chief among them Cormac McCarthy who wrote a wonderful book that it was an honor to make into a movie. The three men sitting down front: Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem; without them there would be no movie. These two gentlemen, I can't think of anybody I would rather be standing here with than the two of you. Thank you so much for this.Everybody at Vantage and Miramax, who financed the movie together. The entire team at Miramax who did a brilliant, brilliant job selling it. Thank you to all of them. I want to thank Mark Roybal; it's a pleasure to work with him every day. I want to thank my friend Sydney Pollack, who taught me that with the responsibility – with the opportunity to make movies comes the responsibility of making them good. This is for him.This is also for my partner John Barlow. Without you, honey, this would be hardware. Thank you so much. Thank you."," Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Producers", 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire,"Thank you so much to the Academy. As you can see our film was a collaboration between hundreds of people and I'm so happy that so many of them could be with us here tonight to share this moment. Together we've been on an extraordinary, an extraordinary journey. When we started out we had no stars, we had no power or muscle, we didn't have enough money, really, to do what we wanted to do. But what we had was a script that inspired mad love in everyone who read it. We had a genius for a director. We had a cast and a crew who were unwavering in their commitment and whose talents are up on the screen for all of you to see. We had partners in Film4, in Celador, in Pathé and Fox Searchlight who had the courage to support us. And we had a shared love for the extraordinary city of Mumbai where we made the movie. Most of all we had passion and we had belief. And our film shows that if you have those two things, truly anything is possible. I want to thank, on a personal note, my mum and my dad for all their love and support over the years. I want to thank my girl, Saskia Mulder, who is my partner in crime and the light in my life. And I want to thank all of you very much indeed. Thank you."," Christian Colson, Producer", 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Hurt Locker,"Thank you so much. This has been such a dream, beyond a dream, for all of us who have lived for so long with this story. And, you know, we had this fantasy of making our film our way with the talent that we hoped to have, and hopefully we would find a distributor and somebody might even like the movie. So to be standing here, this was really, truly, honestly never part of anything we even imagined in our wildest dreams. So thank you so much to each and every member of the Academy for really honoring us beyond anything we could've imagined.GREG SHAPIRO:Thank you to the Academy. This is really unreal and extremely humbling. We also have to thank our intrepid financier and fellow producer, Nicolas Chartier, who bet on this movie when no one else would. The incredible support that we got from CAA, particularly Joel Lubin, Roeg Sutherland, Brian Siberell. Our entire cast and crew, and our fearless director.MARK BOAL:Our fearless director. And also, we owe a deep debt of gratitude, by the way, to Summit Entertainment and Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger for distributing this film. And thank you, Mom. I forgot to thank you before.KATHRYN BIGELOW:I was just gonna reiterate that with Rob and Patrick, who took a very brave shot with this movie, and we owe them dearly. And perhaps one more dedication: To men and women all over the world who, sorry to reiterate, but wear a uniform. But even not just the military – hazmat, emergency, firemen. You know, they're there for us and we're there for them. Thank you. Thank you."," Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier and Greg Shapiro, Producers", 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The King's Speech,"Wow. What an incredible, incredible honor. What an amazing year for film, and to be with those other films in that category is just absolutely incredible. Tom Hooper, you put so much passion and love into every frame of this film. Thank you directing the film. To our acting royalty, Colin, Geoffrey, Helena, thank you so much for saying yes. To our amazing best of British crew, so amazing to share the stage with you tonight. And to my parents, and to my boyfriend Ben, you help me every day do what I do. Thank you.EMILE SHERMAN:To have been part of a film that's touched and moved people so much all around the world has been just a huge privilege and we're indebted to everyone standing behind us. And, you know, our financiers took a huge risk on this film. It's not an obvious film to back. To our distribution partners, The Weinstein Company, Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Momentum Pictures and Transmission Films, for your passion and commitment to this film. The UK Film Council, Aegis Film Fund, Molinare, FilmNation, thank you to all our financiers. And personally, to my wife Carolyn and my parents, Brian and Gene, for your love and support. My little boys, Milo, Zack*, and Cy*. Thank you so much. Thank you.[Music begins to play.]GARETH UNWIN:Oh, I'll be really, really quick. Sorry. Just a massive thank you to the UK Film Council for supporting this film and David Seidler for trusting us with his heartfelt story. Rosie, I love you. Simon, thank you for supporting me over the years. But mostly, thank you, Academy, this is a boyhood ambition come true tonight."," Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers", 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Artist,"I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to you, members of the Academy, to you, Harvey, not only because we receive tonight the award that any filmmaker would ever dream to receive, but because you're offering me tonight the opportunity to pay tribute to a member of this Academy that I miss so much: the Oscar winner Claude Berri. And he directed movies like ""The Two of Us,"" ""Jean de Florette,"" and produced and worked with directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, Milos Forman, Pedro Almodovar, Roman Polanski. And I always thought and remember, will I ever one day be able to work with such director, a director that could stand in front of these example? And tonight I know I do, because I am the producer of Michel Hazanavicius. And I am glad to be his producer.MICHEL HAZANAVICIUS:Okay, thank you. I'd like to say very, very important things. I want to say hi to my kids, and it's six in the morning in Paris so you should go to bed in thirty seconds. I want to say to my wife, Bérénice Bejo, who's here, that I love you. But it's not just that, it's about the movie. You inspired the movie and you're the soul of the movie and the positive feeling of the movie. Thank you for being this in the movie and in my life. And I want to thank three person: I want to thank Billy Wilder. I want to thank Billy Wilder. And I want to thank Billy Wilder. Thank you very much."," Thomas Langmann, Producer", 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Argo,"I know what you're thinking: the three sexiest producers alive. I want to thank the Academy; this is truly an honor. There are literally thousands of people to thank, so thankfully I'm not gonna thank them now. I'm going to thank everybody personally in the next few weeks, but there are a couple of people I want to acknowledge. I want to acknowledge my partner in crime and my great friend, George Clooney, who... Everybody should be so lucky to have a partner who is as talented and as humorous and who has as much integrity. So, thank you, George. I want to thank my beautiful wife Lysa; you make everything better. And to our kids, Maya and Olivia, I love you guys. I hope your old man's not embarrassing you up here. The reason I wanted to speak first – I wanted to speak before Ben – was Ben is a producer on the film and he is also our director. And I thought it would be awkward for Ben to thank himself, but it's not awkward for me. So on behalf of George and myself, I want to thank you, Ben. You directed a hell of a film. Couldn't be more proud of the film; couldn't be more proud of Ben. So ladies and gentlemen, our co-producer and the director of ""Argo"": Ben Affleck.BEN AFFLECK:Thank you very much. Thank you very, very much. I know eventually that thing is gonna start to go, so forgive me if this is a little bit quick. I want to acknowledge Steven Spielberg, who I feel is a genius and a towering talent among us. I want to acknowledge the other eight films. There are eight great films that have every right, as much a right to be up here as we do. I want to acknowledge them and thank them for what they did, and for many of them who didn't even get nominated this year.I want to thank, you know, I mean, Jack McNiece*, and Jerry Speck*, and Marty Brest, and my brother, and my mom and dad, and Patrick Whitesell, and Tony Mendez, who let us do his story. Thank you. And I'm gonna forget – I thank everyone in the movie, on the movie, worked on the movie, did anything with this movie, gets thanked. I want to thank Canada. I want to thank our friends in Iran living in terrible circumstances right now. I want to thank my wife – who I don't normally associate with Iran, but... I want to thank you for working on our marriage for ten Christmases. It's good. It is work but it's the best kind of work, and there's no one I'd rather work with.And I just want to say, you know, I was here fifteen years ago or something, and, you know, I had no idea what I was doing. I stood out here in front of you all, really just a kid, and I went out, you know, and I never thought that I would be back here. And I am because of so many of you who are here tonight, because of this Academy, because of so many wonderful people who extended themselves to me when they had nothing to benefit from it in Hollywood. You know what I mean? I couldn't get 'em a job. I want to thank them and I want to thank what they taught me, which is that you have to work harder than you think you possibly can. You can't hold grudges. It's hard but you can't hold grudges. And it doesn't matter how you get knocked down in life, because that's gonna happen. All that matters is that you gotta get up. Violet, Sam and Sera, I love you; this is for you."," Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck and George Clooney, Producers", 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, 12 Years a Slave,"Thank you, all. Thank you for this incredible honor you've bestowed on our film tonight. I know I speak for everyone standing behind me that it has been an absolute privilege to work on Solomon's story. And we all get to stand up here tonight because of one man who brought us all together to tell that story and that is the indomitable Mr. Steve McQueen.STEVE McQUEEN:Oh wow. I'm sorry. I apologize for the paper but otherwise I'll just bore you all. Well, maybe I'll do the same now but I'll try not to. I'd first like to thank the Academy. Thank you so much. There're a lot of people I need to thank so I'll just push on. To my wonderful cast and crew. Plan B. Brad Pitt, who, without him this film would just not have been made. Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Anthony Katagas. River Road, Bill Pohlad. New Regency, Arnon Milchan and Brad Weston. Film4, to the great Tessa Ross. And Fox Searchlight, Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley and their fantastic team.My publicist Paula Woods – I'm sorry about this – for her hard work. April Lamb. And my magnificent agents – I have to say this to these, all with these women. I mean, I have all women in my life and they're all the most powerful; my mother, obviously. But this is Maha Dakhil – I can't even pronounce it. Maha, forgive me. I'm nervous, can't pronounce your name. Maha, you know who you are. Beth Swofford, Jenne Casarotto and Jodi Shields. Just give me one more minute. I'd like to thank this amazing historian, Sue Eakin, whose life, she gave her life's work to preserving Solomon's book. I'd like to thank my partner Bianca Stigter, for unearthing this treasure for me. Finally, I'd like to thank my mother. My mum's up there. Thank you for your hard-headedness, Mum. Thank you. And my children, Alex and Dexter. And my father, thank you.The last word: Everyone deserves not just to survive, but to live. This is the most important legacy of Solomon Northup. I dedicate this award to all the people who have endured slavery and the 21 million people who still suffer slavery today. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you."," Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen and Anthony Katagas, Producers", 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),"I don't want to talk. Oh my god, they want me to talk because I am the worst English-speaking guy here. Maybe next year the government will inflict some immigration rules to the Academy. Two Mexicans in a row, that's suspicious, I guess. I want to thank so many people that I forgot. [Unintelligible] Arnon, Brad Weston, again I thank you very much for believing in this crazy idea. All the people that were behind this film was really heroes because the idea was really crazy. A script that start with a middle-aged man, interior dressing room, cross-leg, floating, can go anywhere. And we are here. I don't know how that happened, but it happened. And, anyway, I just really want to thank anybody – everybody.JOHN LESHER:And I want to thank Christina, my kids, Emma and Joe. I want to thank our agents, Bryan, Roeg, Beth, everyone who helped get this movie made. It's amazing.ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU:[Emmanuel Lubezki whispers into his ear] He's reminding me my wife [laughs!]. Maria, I love you. You know that, okay. We said that every morning when we wake up. Honestly, and my kids, but anyway. There are so many people to thank. I want to thank Tess Gallagher, which is the widow of Raymond Carver, who allow us to use the Raymond Carver story, which is incredible. I want to thank Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón, as I mention already, because they have been part of, these two, all my life and my career. And [turning to the group behind him] I don't know if you have something to say. I just want to take the opportunity – Michael. I want to say Michael and all the cast, but Michael was the guy who really, really – Michael, come.MICHAEL KEATON:This has been a tremendous experience. This guy's as bold as bold can be. And it was just a tremendous honor for me to – look, it's great to be here. Who am I kiddin'? This is just great fun. Thank you very much.ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU:Finally, finally, I just want to, I want to take one second. I just want to take the opportunity. I want to dedicate this award for my fellow Mexicans. The ones who live in Mexico, I pray that we can find and build the government that we deserve. And the ones that live in this country who are part of the latest generation of immigrants in this country, I just pray that they can be treated with the same dignity and respect of the ones who came before and built this incredible immigrant nation. Thank you very much."," Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole, Producers", 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Spotlight,"Thank you. Hello, everybody. I love you, Lauren; we did it. Wow. This film gave a voice to survivors, and this Oscar amplifies that voice which we hope will become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican. Pope Francis, it's time to protect the children and restore the faith. Thank you very much.BLYE PAGON FAUST:We would not be here today without the heroic efforts of our reporters. Not only do they effect global change, but they absolutely show us the necessity for investigative journalism.NICOLE ROCKLIN:We'd also like to thank our partners: Tom Ortenberg and everyone at Open Road; Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King and everyone at Participant; eOne; Anonymous Content; First Look; Michael Bederman; David Mizner. Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, your tenacity and vision is unparalleled. To our cast, if there ever was a perfectly calibrated ensemble, you are it. Thank you so much.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin & Blye Pagon Faust would like to thank: My infinitely fabulous husband, Aaron Faust; my incredible parents, Bonnie & Garry Pagon; and my little guys, Benjamin & Jacob. My beautiful little Braxton, Michele Rocklin, Shani Schwartz, Craig & Isabel Kallman, & in honor of my incredibly missed father, Robert Rocklin. All my love to Marilyn, Jerry, Anna, Ari, Vio, Blue, Larry, Susan, the Dicksons, the Golins, and the whole team at Anonymous Content. Bonnie, JB & Larry Sugar; the love of my life, Lauren Wall Sugar; and to the brave survivors of abuse worldwide."," Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin and Blye Pagon Faust, Producers", 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, Moonlight,"[0:00] And the Academy Award [looks down at envelope…] for Best Picture…FAYE DUNAWAY:[off mic: You're impossible.]WARREN BEATTY:[Offers envelope to Faye Dunaway.]FAYE DUNAWAY:[off mic: Come on.] [Takes envelope.] ""La La Land.""[0:16] [The orchestra starts playing music from ""La La Land.""]WARREN BEATTY:[off mic: It says for Emma Stone.]FAYE DUNAWAY:[off mic: What?][As the music continues to play, announcer voiceover lists Oscar factoids for the film while the nominated producers and cast and crew from ""La La Land"" make their way to the stage.]JORDAN HOROWITZ (Best Picture nominee, ""La La Land""):[0:37] Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to Lionsgate. Thank you to our incredible cast and crew who are all up here right now. Thank you to Jamie Feldman, to Gary Gilbert. Thank you to my parents for supporting my choice to pursue a career in the arts even though it was a little bit crazy. Arthur Horowitz, you are my fantasy baby. And to my kind, generous, talented, beautiful, blue-eyed wife and creative partner, Julia Hart, you have inspired me to become the man I am right now, and more importantly the man I'm still becoming. There's a lot of love in this room, and let's use it to create and champion bold and diverse work, work that inspires us towards joy, towards hope, and towards empathy.MARC PLATT (Best Picture nominee, ""La La Land""):[1:32] Here's to the fools who made me dream: my uncle Gary Platt; my mentor Sam Cohn; my parents; my children; my wife, Julie, on whose shoulders I've stood for 40 years, because she insisted I reach for the stars. And to the Hollywood community that I'm so proud to be a part of, and to the Hollywood in the hearts and minds of people everywhere, [behind Platt, a production crew member is showing the other two producers the correct winner card] repression is the enemy of civilization. So keep dreaming, because the dreams we dream today will provide the love, the compassion and the humanity that will narrate the stories of our lives tomorrow. Fred?FRED BERGER (Best Picture nominee, ""La La Land""):[Shakes his head ""no,"" then steps up to the microphone.][2:07] To the love of my life, Ali Loewy, I'm up here because of you. I love you so much. To my family, mama, papa, Jeff [unintelligible]. Matt Plouffe, you kicked this off. And Damien Chazelle, we're standing on your shoulders. [Turns around to look at the chaos behind him, then turns back as Warren Beatty begins to approach the microphone.] We lost, by the way. But, you know. There's a mistake.JORDAN HOROWITZ:[2:22] [Walking to the microphone; Beatty tries to wave him off so he can speak.] You know what? Guys, guys, I'm sorry, no. There's a mistake. ""Moonlight,"" you guys won Best Picture.MARC PLATT:[off mic:] ""Moonlight"" won.JORDAN HOROWITZ:[off mic, walking toward the cast and crew of ""Moonlight"" sitting in the front of the audience:] This is not a joke. Come up here [waves his hand for them to come up].MARC PLATT:[at the microphone:] This is not a joke. I'm afraid they read the wrong thing.JORDAN HOROWITZ:[back at the microphone:] This is not a joke. ""Moonlight"" has won Best Picture.[Beatty pulls the winner card out of the correct envelope, which he now has in hand: Horowitz takes the card and holds it up for the camera.] ""Moonlight,"" Best Picture.JIMMY KIMMEL (ceremony host):[off mic:] I think you guys should keep it anyway... Oh, it's Warren, I'm sorry.[at the microphone:] Guys, this is very unfortunate what happened. Personally, I blame Steve Harvey for this. [To Horowitz:] I would like to see you get an Oscar anyway. Why can't we just give out a whole bunch of 'em?JORDAN HOROWITZ:[holding the Oscar given to him] I'm gonna be really proud to hand this to my friends from ""Moonlight.""JIMMY KIMMEL:That's nice of you. That's very nice.WARREN BEATTY:[off mic to Kimmel:] May I say something?JIMMY KIMMEL:[off mic:] Warren Beatty would like to speak.WARREN BEATTY:[Audience is very noisy.] Hello... hello. I want…JIMMY KIMMEL:Warren, what did you do?!WARREN BEATTY:[laughs] I want to tell you what happened. I opened the envelope and it said: Emma Stone, ""La La Land."" That's why I took such a long look at Faye and at you. I wasn't trying to be funny [laughs].JIMMY KIMMEL:Well, you were funny.WARREN BEATTY:Thank you very much. [Holds up the winner card.] This is ""Moonlight,"" the Best Picture.[Cast and crew from ""Moonlight"" have all made their way onto the stage by now; several people from ""La La Land"" are still onstage off to the side, while others have left.]ADELE ROMANSKI:[5:25] Thank you.BARRY JENKINS:Very clearly, very clearly, even in my dreams, this could not be true. But to hell with dreams, I'm done with it, 'cause this is true. Oh my goodness.ADELE ROMANSKI:Thank you, thank you.BARRY JENKINS:And I have to say – and it is true, it's not fake – we've been on the road with these guys for so long and that was so gracious and so generous of them. My love to ""La La Land."" My love to everybody. Man.ADELE ROMANSKI:Thank you to the Acad—I don't know what to say. That was really... I'm not sure, I'm still not sure this is real. But thank you to the Academy. It is so humbling to be standing up here with hopefully still the ""La La"" crew? No, okay, they're gone. But it's very humbling to be up here. And I think, I hope even more than that, that it's inspiring to people, little black boys and brown girls and other folks watching at home, who feel marginalized and who take some inspiration from seeing this beautiful group of artists, helmed by this amazing talent, my friend Barry Jenkins, standing up here on this stage accepting this top honor. Thank you.BARRY JENKINS:There was a time when I thought this movie was impossible because I couldn't bring it to fruition, I couldn't bring myself to tell another story. And so everybody behind me on this stage said, no, that is not acceptable. So I just want to thank everybody up here behind me. Everybody out there in that room – because we didn't do this, you guys chose us. Thank you for the choice. I appreciate it. Much love.JEREMY KLEINER:Good night. Thank you so much.JIMMY KIMMEL:Well, I don't know what happened. I blame myself for this. Let's remember, it's just an awards show. I mean, we hate to see people disappointed but the good news is we got to see some extra speeches. We have some great movies. I knew I would screw this show up, I really did. Thank you for watching. I'm back to work tomorrow night on my regular show. I promise I'll never come back. Good night."," Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, Producers", 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Best Picture, The Shape of Water,"Thank you. Thank you very much. Growing up in Mexico, as a kid I was a big admirer of foreign film. Foreign film like ""E.T."" or William Wyler or Douglas Sirk or Frank Capra. And a few weeks ago Steven Spielberg said, if you find yourself there, find yourself in the podium, remember that you are part of our legacy, that you're a part of a world of filmmakers and be proud of it. I'm very, very proud. I want to dedicate this to every young filmmaker, the youth that is showing us how things are done. Really they are, in every country in the world. And I was a kid enamored with movies, and growing up in Mexico I thought this could never happen. It happens. And I want to tell you, everyone that is dreaming of a parable, of using genre or fantasy to tell the stories about the things that are real in the world today, you can do it. This is a door; kick it open and come in. Thank you very much.[Music begins to play.]J. MILES DALE:This movie… [Music continues playing. At some point the stage microphone is turned off, then disappears into the stage.]JIMMY KIMMEL (host):What did you want to say? I'll tell them. [Kimmel leans in to hear; his body mic picks up Dale speaking.]J. MILES DALE:I just wanted to say that it's Guillermo, it's his heart. And it's everything. We thank him for letting us be a part of that."," Guillermo del Toro and J. Miles Dale, Producers", 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Citizen Kane,"Mr. Herman Mankiewicz called me today and asked if I would be good enough to step up here tonight and receive this in his behalf. I'm flattered, of course. I'd be happier if he were here personally to receive it. Thank you very much."," Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles", 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Chinatown,"If you've ever been on a film that didn't quite work out you know how much you owe to the people on a film that did, and so I can only reiterate my gratitude toward everybody who worked on the film, toward Faye, and Roman, and especially to Robert Evans who put us all together into Jack, who's really magic.", Robert Towne, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Dog Day Afternoon,"Unfortunately, Frank Pierson cannot be here tonight. I have been told that I must accept the award. So speaking as if I were Frank Pierson, I want to thank Sidney Lumet and particularly his wife Gail for making this possible.", Frank Pierson, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Talk to Her,"Oh my God. I know that to breathe is very expensive tonight, but I have to breathe. Well, first of all, thank you to the members of the Academy for their generosity. This is, I mean, I don't know, this is really too much. And I would like to read something now. It is prohibited, but it will be very short. Of course I dedicate this to El Deseo, to Sony Pictures Classics and all the people that helped me to make this movie. But I also want to dedicate this award to all the people that are raising their voices in favor of peace, respect of human rights, democracy and international legality, all of which are essential qualities to live. This award is also to them and to the Spanish cinema and to all of you, because you are the witness of this wonderful moment of my life. Time's up. I'm sorry.", Written by Pedro Almodóvar, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

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Writing (Original Screenplay), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,"Thanks to the Academy... 29 seconds... 27 seconds. That's really intimidating. I'll try to look somewhere else. There's so many people worked so creatively on this movie and so I feel like this award is for all of them. And most especially I want to thank Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, and director Michel Gondry, and producers Anthony Bregman and Steve Golin. And I'm supposed to wrap up now. [Audience member yells something.] No, I don't want to take my time; I want to get off the stage. So, thank you. Hi to my daughter Anna.", Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman; Story by Charlie Kaufman & Michel Gondry & Pierre Bismuth, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Crash,"Just before, during intermission—intermission?—during the commercial break, my sister walked up to me and gave me my ring, the ring—my mom's ring, saying that she was here with me. So you really messed me up, Jo, thanks a lot.Bertolt Brecht said that art is not a mirror, but it is a hammer; not a mirror to hold up to society, but a hammer in which to shape it. And so I guess this is ours. Bobby and I have had the good fortune to speak to a lot of, I mean to—I'm so nervous—to win a few of these awards recently, so we've thanked everybody we want to thank. And so tonight I just want to thank those people who take big risks in their daily lives when there aren't cameras rolling and when there aren't people there to applaud, and the people out there who stand up for peace and justice and against intolerance. So I dedicate this to them. Thank you very much.", Screenplay by Paul Haggis & Bobby Moresco; Story by Paul Haggis, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Little Miss Sunshine,"Thank you very much. You'll have to forgive me, my voice is really shot. A writer is only as good as the people that he works with, so I have to share this will Bill Weinstein and Tom Strickler who read this script when no one else wanted to read it; with my producers, Albert, Ron, Marc, David, Peter and Jeb, who made this movie when no one else wanted to make it; with Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin and Abigail Breslin, who collectively saved my life; and especially with Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the true authors of this movie, who took words on a page and turned them into a work of art. And finally, when I was a kid my family drove 600 miles in a VW bus with a broken clutch. So, it ended up being the funnest things we did together. So, to my brothers Chan, Dave and Chris, to my mom who's here tonight, and to my dad who's with us in spirit, this is for you. Thank you.", Written by Michael Arndt, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Juno,"What is happening? This is for the writers, and I want to thank all the writers. I especially want to thank my fellow nominees, because I worship you guys and I'm learning from you every day, so thank you very much. I want to thank the Academy. I want to thank Fox Searchlight, Mr. Mudd, Mandate, Dan Dubiecki. I want to thank our incredible cast including the superhuman Ellen Page. I want to thank Jason Reitman, who I consider a member of my family and I'm in awe of his talent as a filmmaker. I want to thank Sarah Self. I want to thank Mason Novick who knew I could do this before I did. And most of all, I want to thank my family for loving me exactly the way I am.", Written by Diablo Cody, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Milk,"Oh my God. This was, this was not an easy film to make. And first off, I have to thank Cleve Jones and Anne Kronenberg and all the real-life people who shared their stories with me. And Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, James Franco and our entire cast, my producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, everyone at Groundswell and Focus for taking on the challenge of telling this life-saving story.When I was thirteen years old, my beautiful mother and my father moved me from a conservative Mormon home in San Antonio, Texas, to California, and I heard the story of Harvey Milk. And it gave me hope. It gave me the hope to live my life. It gave me the hope one day I could live my life openly as who I am and that maybe even I could even fall in love and one day get married. I wanna, I wanna thank my mom, who has always loved me for who I am even when there was pressure not to. But most of all, if Harvey had not been taken from us thirty years ago, I think he'd want me to say to all of the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told that they are less than by their churches or by the government or by their families, that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value and that no matter what anyone tells you God does love you, and that very soon, I promise you, you will have equal rights, federally, across this great nation of ours. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you, God, for giving us Harvey Milk.", Written by Dustin Lance Black, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), The Hurt Locker,"Oh my god. Wow. Thank you, Academy. You honor me and humble me with this more than, more than you know. I was a reporter back from Iraq with the idea for a story about these men on the frontlines of an unpopular war. I thought it might make a movie. The result wildly exceeded my expectations, and that is thanks to so many people. To Summit Entertainment. To our amazing cast and crew. And most of all, to one extraordinary individual and visionary filmmaker, Kathryn Bigelow. This belongs to you.I would also like to thank and dedicate this to the troops: The hundred and fifteen thousand who are still in Iraq, the hundred and twenty thousand in Afghanistan, and the more than thirty thousand wounded and four thousand who have not made it home. And to my father who didn't live to see this, but inspired me and got me up here. He passed away a month ago. He would've really liked this a lot. Thanks, Dad. Thank you.", Written by Mark Boal, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), The King's Speech,"The writer's speech, this is terrifying. My father always said to me I would be a late bloomer. I believe I am the oldest person to win this particular award. I hope that record is broken quickly and often. I'd like to thank my daughter Maya and my son Marc for having faith in their dad as I have faith in you. And I would like to thank my producers, my director, my cast... there's so many people and they're saying wrap up now; I'm sorry. I would like to thank Her Majesty the Queen for not putting me in the Tower of London for using the Melissa Leo f-word. And I accept this on behalf of all the stutterers throughout the world. We have a voice, we have been heard thanks to you, the Academy.", Screenplay by David Seidler, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Midnight in Paris,, Written by Woody Allen, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Django Unchained,"That's cool, Charlize is my neighbor. Very nice to get this from you. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman.Boy, oh boy. You know, I've been saying things like I want to thank the actors for what they've done when it comes to my script. But... it's not just an easy thing to say. It really is why I'm standing here. I actually think if people are like... knowing about my movies thirty or fifty years from now it's gonna be because of the characters that I created. And I really only got one chance to get it right. I have to cast the right people to make those characters come alive and hopefully live for a long time. And, boy, this time did I do it. Thank you so much, guys! [pointing to a section of the audience]. [Music begins to play.] Leo isn't over there but I'm thanking him, too. Okay, I know; I'm gettin' off, I'm gettin' off – but one last thing. [Music has stopped.] I would like to say that it's such an honor to get it this year. Because I have to say, in both the original and the adapted categories, the writing is just fantastic! This will be the writers' year, man. Thank you very much. I love the competition. You guys are all wonderful. Peace out.", Written by Quentin Tarantino, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Her,"Wow. Thank you. Thank you very much. This is an amazing moment. I appreciate it. I have 42 seconds to speak so I better hurry. I'm not up here alone; I'm up here with all of my friends and family who support me and help me make what we make. Everybody, many of them in the room, but they're all up here in this room – up on the stage with me – right now. And I appreciate everyone. There's Hoyte; he's over there laughing next to Robert De Niro. There's Natalie crying. Bryan's smiling. Megan Ellison, who's very shy, she's hiding in the back. It's all of my friends; everyone that I love. We made a movie about relationships and intimacy and that's what we share together. And so this is for all of us up here. And thank you, guys, for this.", Written by Spike Jonze, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),"Wow. The journey of ""Birdman"" start three years ago when I ask Nico, Armando and Alexander to follow me in a crazy idea. And because they are crazy, they did it and we wrote together ""Birdman."" And for that I am all my life grateful and thankful for that, to share this experience with them. We want to thank our incredible cast: Emma, Naomi, Andrea, Amy, Lindsay, Mr. Norton, Zach and the maestro of maestros, Mr. Michael Keaton – woof – for making this film fly. Without you guys we would not be here. James Skotchdopole, John Lesher, the producers. And I want to thank, too, obviously, the great support from Arnon Milchan, Brad Weston from New Regency and all the team on Fox Searchlight, Nancy Utley – god, um, um, um, um – Claudia Lewis and Steve Gilula and all the people to help us. Really, thank you very much for all the audience to see this crazy film. My kids Eliseo, Maria Eladia, my wife Maria Eladia. Thank you very much for all. Thank you. This award [applause begins] – wait, wait! Family time!ALEXANDER DINELARIS, JR.:Nyla, Amalia and Aleyna, my daughters, who are my reason.NICOLÁS GIACOBONE:Titi, Adrián, Clari, Mariana, our dog Larry.ARMANDO BO:Victor, Chía, que están allá arriba en el cuarto piso, Luciana, Amador y Torino, and toda la Argentina."," Written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. & Armando Bo", 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Spotlight,"We've got to thank Open Road. We've got to thank Participant. We've got to thank our wonderful producers: Michael Sugar, Nicole Rocklin, Blye Faust, Steve Golin. We've got to thank our wonderful cast and crew from Boston and Toronto. My wife who, Laura Dave, makes me a better writer every day and makes me a better human every day. And my father Bruce Singer, who taught me how to dream.TOM McCARTHY:Thank you very much, Academy. We made this film for all the journalists who have and continue to hold the powerful accountable, and for the survivors whose courage and will to overcome is really an inspiration to all. We have to make sure this never happens again. To Rhonda Price, the Gersh Agency, Andrew Hurwitz. To my beautiful wife Wendy, Nora, Vivian, my family and all our friends, we thank you. This one's for you, Geno; we love you. Love you, Mom and Dad.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Tom McCarthy would like to give a special thanks to: McCarthy's: Wendy, Nora, Vivian, Mom, Dad, Jay, John, Amy, Jack, Emily, Molly, Owen, Bill, Sue, Andrew, Matt, Tommy. To Duttenhofers: Meg, Steve, Katie, Sarah, Lucy, Jack. To Merry's: Leslie, Alan, Adam, Liz. Father Mike, Rhonda & Andrew H. Josh Singer would like to thank: Phil, Joe, Jim, Patrick, Robby, Mike, Sacha, Matt, Ben, Marty, Jamie, Ari, Tom, Jeff, Phil, Dave, Steve, Sug, Bard, The WW gang, Sam, Dusty, Heather, Mike, Bill, Jon, Allen, Mark, Niko, Noah, Daddio, Singers, Steins, Daves & my love Laura Dave.", Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Manchester by the Sea,"Thank you so much. I love the movies. I love being part of the movies. Thank you, Matt Damon. The whole thing started with you. Thank you, Kimberly Steward, Kevin Walsh, Lauren Beck, Chris Moore. Thank you, Casey Affleck, Casey Affleck, Casey Affleck. And Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges, and all the wonderful actors in the film. Amazon and Roadside and Sierra have done such a beautiful job. The movie's about people trying to take care of each other in the face of terrible adversity. I have been taken care of my whole life by wonderful people who I love and who've loved me. I wouldn't be holding this if not for Mara Buxbaum. I wouldn't be here at all if it wasn't for J. Smith-Cameron. Nellie Lonergan, could not love you more but I will try. And a special thanks to my stepfather, Mike Porter, who's taken care of my mother for the last five years in a way that is an example to everyone who's ever come across his path. And a farewell to my father, who passed away this year, as well. Thank you very, very much.", Written by Kenneth Lonergan, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Screenplay), Get Out,"Okay. Thank you. You guys are gonna mess up my jet ski; hold up. This means so much to me. I stopped writing this movie about twenty times because I thought it was impossible. I thought it wasn't gonna work. I thought no one would ever make this movie. But I kept coming back to it because I knew if someone let me make this movie, that people would hear it, and people would see it. So, I want to dedicate this to all the people who raised my voice and let me make this movie. Donna, Ron at Universal; everybody, QC, Sean, Ted; Bea, Jason at Blumhouse: You guys, thank you so much. To the cast and crew, I love you; thank you so much. My wife, who supported me through this whole process. My mother, who taught me to love even in the face of hate. And to everybody who went and saw this movie. Everybody who bought a ticket, who told somebody to buy a ticket, thank you. I love you for shouting out at the theater, for shouting out at the screen. Let's keep going. Brian Roberts, thank you. I love you all. Thank you so much. Good night.", Written by Jordan Peele, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Writing (Original Story), Here Comes Mr. Jordan,[No speech.], Harry Segall, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay), Here Comes Mr. Jordan,[No speech.]," Sidney Buchman, Seton I. Miller", 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay), The Country Girl,We haven't got time. I'm not supposed to say thanks. I merely want to express my gratitude to everybody who helped. Thank you., George Seaton, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), The Bridge on the River Kwai,"My boss, the late Mr. Harry Cohn, was very, very proud of this film, ""Bridge on the River Kwai,"" as all of us at Columbia are. And I'm very honored and very happy to accept this award for Pierre Boulle. Thank you."," Michael Wilson, Carl Foreman, Pierre Boulle", 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Gigi,Just thank you very much., Alan Jay Lerner, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Room at the Top,"On behalf of Neil, I can only say to all of you thank you very much indeed.", Neil Paterson, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Elmer Gantry,"The Bible says that first came the word. But probably before the word there was an idea or a concept; in the case of ""Elmer Gantry"" that belongs to Sinclair Lewis. So many other people to thank that I don't have the time; so, why don't we do this again. Thank you.", Richard Brooks, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Judgment at Nuremberg,"A few years ago I retired to a room on 58th Street in New York, and I retired there with some legal records of the Third Reich. And I went there because I believe that a writer who's worth his salt at all has an obligation not only to entertain but to comment on the world in which he lives. Not only to comment, maybe, but to maybe have a shot at reshaping that world. It's a long way from that room to this hall and I couldn't accept this without, without mentioning a couple of allies I'd picked up on the way. One, of course, is my brilliant mentor, Stanley Kramer; a man of courage, talent, and a man of his word. And probably the most gifted cast that a writer ever had in on a picture, to say thanks to you, Spence, Burt, Judy, Dick, Marlene, Max. I tell you, I consider this from the Academy [holds up his Oscar] to be a trust. And I promise you this, I won't abuse it.", Abby Mann, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), To Kill a Mockingbird,"For Horton Foote I'd like to express deep gratitude to the members of the Academy. And for all of us associated with ""To Kill a Mockingbird,"" I would like to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Horton Foote. Thank you.", Horton Foote, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Tom Jones,"On behalf of John Osborne, thank you very much.", John Osborne, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Becket,I hope the television audience shares the feeling that comes from winning an award from a jury of one's fellow craftsmen. Thank you to Mr. Hal Wallis and thank you to the Academy., Edward Anhalt, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Doctor Zhivago,"I'm terribly, terribly pleased to be able to accept this for Robert. He had a most fiendishly difficult job and we wouldn't have got the brass to date but for him. Thank you very much.", Robert Bolt, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), A Man for All Seasons,"Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. You really are incredibly generous to aliens. You've been so generous to me that I think the time has come for me to reveal the secret of my success in this field. And my advice to any aspiring young writer for the film medium is very simple: Just make sure that you write for either David Lean or Freddy Zinnemann.I've also got a couple of metaphorical Oscars of my own which I want to bestow. One to Bill Graf, our executive producer, who brought Freddy and myself together and suggested that we have a go at it. And the other one to Johnny Box, who on a pretty small budget created the mock-ups of various palaces and castles, inside and out, which were so good that I, I think in common with a lot of other people, when I first saw them on the rushes, thought they were the real thing. Thank you very much. I'm very proud to have this.", Robert Bolt, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), In the Heat of the Night,"I really have no speech; the Writers Guild doesn't permit us to do any speculative writing. I'm deeply grateful and very touched. Thank you, Rod, Norman, Walter, Sidney, everyone. Thank you.", Stirling Silliphant, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), The Lion in Winter,I've been told by people who have been through this experience that the smiles of joy that appear occasionally up here don't come from joy at all but sheer relief. And it's absolutely true and I can't tell you how relieved I am., James Goldman, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Midnight Cowboy,"It's very exciting. I want to thank all the beautiful people who helped to make ""Midnight Cowboy."" Most of all I want to thank all the beautiful people who are going to see it. And may their number increase.", Waldo Salt, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), M*A*S*H,"At long last a pattern has been established in my life. At the end of every twenty-eight years I get one of these. So, I will see you all again in 1999."," Ring Lardner, Jr.", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), The French Connection,"Thank you very much. I called my mother the other day who said, ""I want to see you on the stage because I'm going to watch the following night."" And I said, ""Those other four guys, they got mothers, too."" And I'd like to say that they wrote – those other four mothers have a lot of pride, because there were many great scripts involved in this, and I'm deeply grateful. Thank you.", Ernest Tidyman, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), The Godfather,"My father would like to thank the Academy for this great honor. I'd like to thank my father, and I wish he could be here now to accept this honor himself in full. Thank you very much.FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA:When I came here I was very nervous because I hadn't prepared anything to say should I come up here. And then after about forty minutes I thought of something to say but I started to get very nervous that I would never get to come up here to say it. And I've forgotten it, whatever it was.Firstly, I'd like to thank Peter Bart who was responsible for getting me this job in the first place, which sort of rescued me from my wonderful, romantic financial adventure in San Francisco, which still lives. And then, giving credit where it's due, I'd like to thank Bob Towne who wrote the very beautiful scene between Marlon and Al Pacino in the garden; that was Bob Towne's scene. And lastly, I would like to congratulate Bob Fosse. And also say that the best award a director could get would be to have three of his best friends and dear associates and actors – Jimmy Caan, Al Pacino and Bobby Duvall – all get nominated in the same category. Thank you very much."," Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola", 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), The Exorcist,"I would like to thank Mr. William Bloom who taught me the rudiments and the craft of screenwriting, and Billy Friedkin, and my late parents who came to this country on a cattle boat and whose love and whose courage have brought me to this moment and to this place. You've honored them tonight and I thank you very, very much.", William Peter Blatty, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), All the President's Men,"I had all kinds of cute, humble things to say, and they're all gone. Somebody ought to mention Gordon Willis who did an extraordinary job as cinematographer. I really do believe the acting level of the movie all the way through for a large cast was remarkable, and that's the work of Alan Pakula. And finally, this movie has been from the very beginning the obsession of Robert Redford. Thank you.", William Goldman, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium), Julia,"Thank you. Thank you to a lot of people: Fred Zinnemann, everybody at Twentieth Century-Fox who took the chance and allowed us to make this film. To the wonderful actors: Jane and Vanessa, Jason, Maximilian Schell, everyone else. To Richard Roth, a remarkable friend and producer of mine. And one other person, who is more responsible for this than anyone else, and that is a lady whose name, or was called, Julia. And for all the things that she stands for, I like to think that this Oscar represents those things and the free expression of all our good thoughts and feelings and loves no matter who we are or what we have to say. And to Julia's dear friend, Lillian Hellman, who wrote the best words first. Thank you very much.", Alvin Sargent, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Designing Woman,"The suggestion for the screenplay ""Designing Woman"" came from one of our industry's most wonderful designing women: Helen Rose.", George Wells, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), The Defiant Ones,Thank you very much.HAROLD JACOB SMITH:Very gratifying and very exciting. Thank you.," Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith", 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Pillow Talk,"You dream about this, but when you get up here you still don't believe it. It's a wonderful honor. Thank you.CLARENCE GREENE:Thank you very much.TONY CURTIS:[Richlin hands him a note.] We have a note from Mr. Stanley Shapiro: ""I am trapped downstairs in the gentlemen's lounge. It seems I have rented a faulty tuxedo. I would like to thank you all upstairs for the high honor you paid me.""MAURICE RICHLIN:Thank you."," Story by Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene; Screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), The Apartment,"Thank you, I.A.L. Diamond.I.A.L. DIAMOND:Thank you, Billy Wilder."," Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond", 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Splendor in the Grass,"You never know how you're going to feel about this sort of thing until it happens. It's very moving. I'm very grateful to Elia Kazan, to a marvelous cast and marvelous crew. Thank you.", William Inge, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Divorce--Italian Style,"I was absolutely sure not to have anything, so surprise and joy and, thank you."," Ennio de Concini, Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi", 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), How the West Was Won,"It took me about as long to win this as it did to win the West. I would like to thank a great producer, three great directors, a hatful of superb performers, and a screenwriter named John Gay who rode to the rescue in many a moment of dire peril. Thank you so much.", James R. Webb, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Father Goose,"My deepest thanks to Cary Grant, who keeps winning these things for other people. Thank you.FRANK TARLOFF:He just stole my whole speech."," Story by S. H. Barnett; Screenplay by Peter Stone, Frank Tarloff", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Darling,"Original screenplay writing, I think, is still the very foundation of the motion picture industry. On behalf of Mr. Raphael, thank you very much. I'm sure he's very honored.", Frederic Raphael, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), A Man and a Woman,"Thank you very much. Je voudrais avoir une pensée pour mon co-scènariste, Pierre Uytterhoeven, que mérite le prix autant que moi ce soir. Merci."," Story by Claude Lelouch; Screenplay by Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,Mr. Rose has been many times honored. I think if he were able to be here tonight he would say this is most certainly his greatest. Thank you., William Rose, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen), The Producers,"I didn't trust myself in case I won so I wrote a couple of things here. I want to thank the Academy of Arts, Sciences and Money for this wonderful award. Well, I'll just say what's in my heart: Ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump. But seriously, I'd like to thank Sidney Glazier, the producer of ""The Producers,"" for producing ""The Producers."" Joseph E. Levine and his wife Rosalie for distributing the film. I'd also like to thank Zero Mostel. I'd also like to thank Gene Wilder. I'd also like to thank Gene Wilder. I'd also like to thank Gene Wilder. Thank you very much.", Mel Brooks, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Adapted from Other Material), The Godfather Part II,"[Jokingly:] Where's Francis?Thank you very much. And I'd like to thank all the actors and actresses in ""The Godfather,"" both pictures, all three ""Godfathers,"" for bringing the book alive as I imagined it might be on the screen. Thank you very much."," Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Adapted from Other Material), One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,"Well, thank you for this to the members of the Academy. And I especially want to thank the producers, Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas, who gave me the opportunity to come into contact and work with some of the most finest people I've ever known. Thank you.BO GOLDMAN:I loved writing this movie and it seems redundant to me to receive an award when the only award I ever wanted was a chance to write a script like this. May I share this honor with my wife Mab Ashforth and my friend and agent, Arnold Stiefel. Thank you, members of the Academy."," Lawrence Hauben, Bo Goldman", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced), Network,"[Responding to opening comments made by presenter Norman Mailer:] In the name of all us perverts.I don't as a rule, in fact I don't ever before remember making public acknowledgment of private and very personal feelings, but I think it's time that I acknowledge two people whom I can never really thank properly or enough. I would like to thank my wife Sue and my son Dan for their indestructible support and enthusiasm, for their ideas, their discussions, their stimulation and for their very presence: my gratitude and my love. Thank you.", Paddy Chayefsky, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced), Annie Hall,"Thank you. It's very nice. It's very nice. I hope we have enough time so that I can say that half of this little piece of tin, if not much more, belongs to Woody, who is probably the greatest collaborator anybody could ever wish for. He does a lot of brilliant work. He takes our script and makes it into what you saw. He picks up my lunch check for about five months. And then on April 4, April 3, he refuses to come out of his apartment. Thanks also to Gordie Willis for his wonderful photography; for Keaton, for obvious reasons–Diane, that is. And to the boys in the back room: Arthur, and Eric, and Bill, and Bob, and Marcia, and Mike, for their continued support and benign neglect which is the key to our success. And you've all been very kind. And I must confess, the only problem is I've been out here a week and I still have guilt when I make a right turn on a red light; maybe this will help."," Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Midnight Express,"I'm deeply honored. And on behalf of all the ""Midnight Express"" people, and with some consideration for all the men and women all over the world who are in prison tonight, I thank you.", Oliver Stone, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Kramer vs. Kramer,Thank you all very much. This really is one of the five best days of my whole life. Thank you., Robert Benton, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Ordinary People,"Thank you. I am very proud that you give me this honor and you honor this film which is about all of us trying to understand all of us, a movie that is about terror and despair and pain and all kinds of anxiety, violence, and yet with no bullets, no guns, and no rapes and no homicides. And I'd like to dedicate this to the actors, and my producer Ron Schwary, and the exquisite taste of my director, and to...there's a little house on a corner in a street in Edina, Minnesota, and there lives Judith Guest. Thank you.", Alvin Sargent, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), On Golden Pond,"I wrote ""On Golden Pond"" as a play four years ago for two reasons. First, I was out of work as an actor. And second, 'cause I believed that I had something to say and a burning need to say it. I want to thank a few people who believed in me as a writer before it became popular to do so—this won't take very long: Dick Coe, Steve Sharon*, Jim Prideaux, George Schaefer, and Patty McCormack who has given me so much. I want to thank my family for its support. I wish to hell my father was alive tonight.I want to thank my producers, Jane Fonda, Bruce Gilbert, Martin Starger, and Lord Grade, for believing in this project and believing me when I said I thought I could write a screenplay. I want to thank my director Mark Rydell for being so damn difficult to satisfy. And I want to thank an incredible company of actors for making my words sound so intelligent and funny, from Franny Sternhagen and Tom Aldredge who first said them in New York on stage, to Kate Hepburn and dear Henry and Jane and all the actors who've spent time on Golden Pond. From my heart, thank you. And I want to thank the Academy for this great, great honor. I am so proud. And if you would all see me later I would love to suck face with you all. Thank you.", Ernest Thompson, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Missing,"On behalf of my co-writer and friend, Costa-Gavras, I'd like to thank the members of the Academy that voted us this award. We owe it to a lot of very brave people who gave their art and their hearts to ""Missing."" But above all we owe it to Charles Edmund Horman. Thank you."," Costa-Gavras, Donald Stewart", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Terms of Endearment,"Thank you very much. I want to thank Larry McMurtry for a wonderful book; Jennifer Jones-Simon for all her help; Jeff Berg, who has a comfortable office and left it to work like a process server to try and get this picture made. I want to thank Paramount first and last, the only ones who would make the movie. And the cast had so much to do with this script. Finally it was all redefined. Finally it was an actor's picture. I'd really like to share it with them. And thank you very much.I'm sorry, I just want to, forgive me, I just want to thank three women. I want to thank my sister Diane. I want to thank my daughter Amy. And I want to thank my wife Holly. Thank you.", James L. Brooks, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Amadeus,"I'd like to thank the Academy for this distinguished present. I know my colleagues, and there are so many of them attached to this film, will forgive me tonight if I mention only one name, that of Milos Forman. Mr. Forman, as I'm sure you know, is a remarkable and distinguished screenwriter in his own right as well as a remarkable and distinguished director, and his contribution to the transference of my play to the screen was gigantic. We both decided that music would be the center of the film and my great pleasure is that Mozart has now reached millions and millions of people who had not heard him before. Thank you very much.", Peter Shaffer, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Out of Africa,"I was very much honored by the company in which I was nominated. Frank Price made possible first the script and then the movie. Judith Thurman, Karen Blixen's biographer, was a rich source of intelligence and insight and invective, and became a friend. I am grateful to David Rayfiel for his help both writing and editing. Mrs. Gummer, thank you very much.", Kurt Luedtke, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), A Room with a View,"Well my words certainly will not be as good as hers, I can tell you that. There's an idea that Ruth Jhabvala is very shy, a sort of recluse. But I can tell you that if she was here tonight and not absolutely one-half way around the world, she'd be up here in a flash to get this award. She's, I think, a bit too self-effacing to want me to deliver a sermon on the importance of a writer's contribution to films, but I think she'd allow me to say as a director that the best acting, the most brilliant photography, and the most wonderful sets and costumes add up to absolutely nothing, as we all know, without a good script. And I also want to say that I thank her for this one. Finally, I know she'd want me to salute E. M. Forster for her, for his ideas and his words. Thank you very much.", Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), The Last Emperor,"It's a great honor and hugely encouraging to anyone else who wants to write impossible movies, almost. I want to thank Bernardo for taking me to China and for giving me the chance to discover another half of the world we live in. I want to thank Jeremy, the producer. And I want to thank a great Italian director who first showed me a film of Bernardo's and first went to China to make a documentary of his own. And that is Michelangelo Antonioni. And he has made us both believe in movies for years. And say hello to my daughter Lola.BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI:Thank you. I've been walking all around and they didn't let me in and then I show my statue and they let me in, and I just came on time. Thank you. Thank you. It's incredible."," Mark Peploe, Bernardo Bertolucci", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Dangerous Liaisons,"Well, this [holding up the Oscar] is great but anyone would fly across the Atlantic to get a kiss from Michelle Pfeiffer. I want to thank Norma Heyman and Hank Moonjean and my fellow producers for showing a beginner the ropes. I want to thank Norma for putting me in touch with Bernie Brillstein. Peter Chernin and Ileen Maisel, without whose courage I think the film wouldn't exist, and faith in it. And finally I want to thank the two co-recipients of this: Choderlos de Laclos, who's having about as good a year as is possible to have if you're a dead writer, and of course Stephen Frears, who created the atmosphere for everyone to be able to do their best work. So thank you, Stephen. Thank you, Michelle, John and Glenn. Thank you, France. Thank you, America. Thank you.", Christopher Hampton, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Driving Miss Daisy,"Thank you very much. I guess I'm lucky that my grandmother was such a terrible driver. I thank everybody that's been a part of ""Driving Miss Daisy,"" stage and screen, especially Lili and Dick Zanuck. The great and unheralded Bruce Beresford, Esther Rolle, Patti LuPone, Danny Aykroyd, Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, Flora Roberts, my agent for twenty-five years, Allyn Stewart, and everybody at Warner Bros. I thank my wife Joanna for believing in me all these years, and my children: Emily, Russell, Elizabeth, Augie, Kate and Nell, for keeping things in perspective. And Mama, and Will if you're watching, this is for you. Thank you.", Alfred Uhry, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium), Dances With Wolves,"I had intended…Doris, where are you? Come up here. I had intended if I was fortunate enough to win this magnificent award to direct my remarks to young people that I care about a lot, all over the world. And I thought I should have someone come and help me do that. So this is my friend Doris Leader Charge, who played a critical role in our film. Doris is gonna help me out. She's from Rosebud, South Dakota.[Doris Leader Charge translates the following into the Lakota Sioux Native American language after each sentence:] My success began when I started to read books. Dreams come out of books. And the dream that came to me was to do something beneficial for as many people as I could. The miracle of ""Dances With Wolves"" is that it proves this kind of dream can come true. Hold on to your dreams. Don't let anyone take them away. Never give up.My sincere affection and love to Kevin Costner and Jim Wilson, and to three poets who inspire me all the time: Exene Cervenka, Doug Knott and Jocelyn Heaney. Good night.", Michael Blake, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Coming Home,"I wrote my screenplay in 1973 when our country was still at war in Vietnam. I was inspired by Vietnam veterans and the women who loved them. They told me of the painful experiences they had suffered in the name of patriotism. Tonight, six years later, I have an Oscar, but for the people of whom I wrote the war still goes on. I'm thinking of them tonight. Thank you.WALDO SALT:I would like to thank particularly and only, not because of anything except that I think they are the people who made the picture, some of the people that we talked to, some of the people who shared their lives, their war, their post-war, their pain, their difficulties with us that made the heart of the screenplay. Bobby Muller and his fine wife, Bill Hager, T. Hager, Ron Kovic, Roger Steffens and his Mary, Tim Page, and so many others that I can't list; I hope that they will forgive me. Some of the people, who would prefer not to be named I believe, who worked in the veterans facilities here in the Bronx and who shared their experiences with us. To all of the men who fought in Vietnam: those who lost their lives, those who lost their innocence, and those who, working with defoliants, still don't know whether they've lost their lives. Thank you.ROBERT C. JONES:I would like to thank our extremely talented director, Hal Ashby; producer, Jerome Hellman; and a really, really amazing cast. Thank you."," Story by Nancy Dowd; Screenplay by Waldo Salt, Robert C. Jones", 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Breaking Away,"Oh God. Where's Sam? I need Sam up here. God. There's absolutely nothing I love as much as writing. To get an award for doing something you love seems like a luxury I never expected. I was gonna do original stuff, cause it's...and it seems like this is a, there's a tradition here of thanking people and I think I will do that instead. Sam Cohn, without him I would not be here at all. Peter Yates, without him the screenplay would not have been written; it would not have been written as well and it certainly wouldn't have looked like it did. Let's see, there's Gareth Wigan – oh my God, I'm getting to the past and present of studios like Benton did – Alan Ladd, the present Fox people.The last thing I want to say is that long before I actually saw America, my first glimpses of it were in a movie house in Yugoslavia. It was a western, ""Stagecoach,"" and it seemed like a wonderful, endless frontier of a country where these good and evil characters fought it out for the soul of America. And after all these years of being here I am just so grateful to be given an opportunity to send back a film and to tell 'em that I find it very much like the place I had seen originally: The good and the bad still fight it out; the good still tend to win in the end. Thank you very much.", Steve Tesich, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Melvin and Howard,"I'm so happy. And please forgive the litany of gratitude but movies are made on faith and the studio's money. I'd like to thank my friend Ned Tanen for his deep pockets, Jonathan Demme for his good eye, Art Linson and Don Phillips for steering me to Gabbs, Nevada, and Melvin Howard [sic] for sharing his life. Tonight I'm here for ""Melvin and Howard"" but there are years in between for me and for all writers when there are no awards. So tonight I'd like to mention some men who've taught me a lot and whom I love: Phil Kaufman, Alan Parker, Mike Nichols and Milos Forman.May I share this honor with my agent Arnold Stiefel, and my wife Mab Ashforth who urged me to write this movie, and I'm so glad I did. Thank you, members of the Academy.", Bo Goldman, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Chariots of Fire,"What you've done for the British film industry! I'd just like to thank David Puttnam for having the wisdom to ask me to write it in the first place; Hugh Hudson for respecting me and my script, which is a very hard thing to find in our business as you know; all the actors for getting fit enough to appear like Olympic athletes; and to British television, where I learned my craft. I'd like to finish with a word of warning: You may have started something. The British are coming.", Colin Welland, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Gandhi,"I wrote a long movie, I'm gonna make a long speech. Ah, no. Like everybody who stands up here I've got a lot of debts; I just want to acknowledge three. One to Dickie, Sir Richard, for having the faith and courage to trust me with his dream, put up with me once it became mine too, and fulfilling both our dreams with such brilliance and honesty. And to Ben, for a performance that went beyond dreams. For me it's still emotional to watch Ben although I've seen it like fifty or sixty times. I think it's so moving and so profound that it does an honor to our whole industry and justice even to the man that inspired the whole film.And then I would like to thank Gandhi himself. When I came to this material I despaired for it as drama and I didn't think it had much relevance in a world as cruel and as harsh as ours. But as I came to know the man I found that he knew everything we all know about our cruelty, our selfishness, our greed, our fears. But he also had a faith in the kind of stubborn resolution that we all have to be a little humane, to be a little understanding, to be a little, even, brotherly. And he lived his life in a way that showed that if we called upon that in ourselves and in our enemies, that there was hope for each of us and maybe for this planet. He gave me that. I tried in writing the screenplay to give it back in a way that he would have approved. I thank him. I thank you.", John Briley, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Tender Mercies,"I'm overcome and I'm very grateful to the Academy. I'd like to express my gratitude to the cast and crew of ""Tender Mercies,"" and particularly to my old and dear friend Robert Duvall for his marvelous work which was the heart and soul of our film. To Australia, for my new friend, the very gifted director Bruce Beresford. For the producers, for their loyalty and courage, Mary-Ann and Philip Hobel. To John Cohn and Barry Spikings, for all of their tender administrations. To my agent and friend, Lucy Kroll. To my wife and children, for their kindness and their devotion and their steadfastness in good times and bad. Thank you all.", Horton Foote, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Places in the Heart,"There are a great many people to thank and not much time. I would like to thank Mr. John Malkovich, Miss Lindsay Crouse, Mr. Danny Glover, Mr. Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Yankton Hatten, Gennie James. I would especially like to thank Miss Sally Field, without her genius and her courage I would not be standing here tonight. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to Carol Littleton, to Néstor Almendros, and most of all to Arlene Donovan. I would also like to thank Mr. Cohn, and to all the people at Tri-Star: David, Victor, Gary and Sydney Pollack. And to, mostly to my family here and in Waxahachie in Texas, and to the people of Waxahachie. Thank you very much.", Robert Benton, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Witness,"Wow. I want to thank the members of the Academy, and I have to say hi to Christopher.EARL W. WALLACE:I have an uneasy feeling my career just peaked. But I would like to thank all of the marvelous talent that converged on our screenplay. That's from the bottom of my heart. Further, there was one person who when the screenplay was finished put wheels on it. That was Nancy Hutson, my manager. Personally and publicly, thank you, Nancy. And Christopher, it's past your bedtime.WILLIAM KELLEY:I would like to thank all my friends on shore, of course, and all my friends off shore; but I'll refrain from doing that. Yet I would like to thank Paramount and Ed Feldman for taking our script and making the vision we had. As for the vision of the Academy, all I can do is repeat the words of Humphrey Bogart: ""Here's looking at you, kid."""," Screenplay by Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley; Story by William Kelley, Pamela Wallace, Earl W. Wallace", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Hannah and Her Sisters,, Woody Allen, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Moonstruck,"Oh, uh...Wow! I don't care, man! I don't care if we're supposed to be cool, this is incredible! Thank you! I'd like to thank everybody who ever punched or kissed me in my life and everybody who I ever punched or kissed. I'd like to thank Norman Jewison especially, because I would not be here if it was not for that man. I'd like to thank the multi-media princess Cher, and the remarkable Nic Cage, and the ensemble cast of ""Moonstruck"" which was great. I'd like to thank my agent Jeannine Edmunds. I'd like to thank my wife Jayne for the love that she gives me. And I'd like to thank Patrick Palmer for producing the picture and Bonnie Palef for associate producing the picture. I'm sure I'd like to thank a lot of other people but I'm going home and die now.", John Patrick Shanley, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Rain Man,"Thank you, Academy members, and thank you, United Artists and the Guber-Peters Company. In particular I'd like to thank Tony Thomopoulos and Roger Birnbaum and Stan Brooks. And to Dustin and Tom and Barry and Mark, my heartfelt gratitude for making the movie and for breathing life into these characters and into this script. And to Gary Loder and Mark Tingloth* and Mike Adler*. And to Bev and Clay and Zoey, my love for your forbearance. And to Kim, and finally to Marna*, for her courage. I thank you so very much.[Music begins to play.]RONALD BASS:I'm just going to say good night to Jennifer and Sasha and leave it at that."," Screenplay by Ronald Bass, Barry Morrow; Story by Barry Morrow", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Dead Poets Society,"Thank you. Every writer should have the kind of support that I had during the making of this movie. Peter Weir was such a spectacular director. The producers, Steven Haft, Paul Witt and Tony Thomas, gave such loving support. The studio was incredible. Jeff Katzenberg, David Hoberman, all the rest of them, thank you. I'd like to thank Robin Williams and a perfect cast. A great crew. My parents Jean and Herb and my wife Miriam who supported me during the terrible years when I couldn't get a job in this town. And thank you, Academy. I really appreciate this from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.", Tom Schulman, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Ghost,"Well, thank you very much. I have to tell you I'm just honored to be associated with a film that not only acknowledges the spiritual nature of man but affirms it. Thank you to Jerry Zucker, our director, whose beautiful heart is on every frame of this film. To our producers: Lisa Weinstein, to Howard W. Koch and Steven-Charles Jaffe. Thank you to everyone at Paramount, all the executives, past and present, who were involved in this film and who believed in it, especially Lindsay Doran. Thank you to the cast and crew, particularly Whoopi Goldberg who deserves every award that she won. Thank you to my parents Jim and Sondra, my sons Josh and Ari, and my wife Blanche, who six years ago put our house on the market, quit her job, and said, ""We're moving to Hollywood."" Thanks, Hon. And thank you, Rudi.", Bruce Joel Rubin, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Thelma & Louise,"Hi. Well, for everybody that wanted to see a happy ending for ""Thelma & Louise,"" to me this is it. I have a lot of people I want to thank so I'll get started. Ridley, I couldn't thank you in forty-five years much less forty-five seconds so I won't try now. Geena and Susan, I think you've made the world a better place for those performances. I love you. I want to thank my husband who helped me so much in ways that I could never tell him, and it wasn't by being like ""Darryl."" He wasn't the model for any of the characters. In fact my brother was. I'm just kidding. I really want to thank my mother who taught me everything about love and loyalty that a gal could ever need to know. And all my friends and family, thank you. Thanks.", Callie Khouri, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), The Crying Game,"Thank you. Thank you. Sorry, I didn't know these nominations were coming up. I was in the bathroom when I heard it... But thank you very much. It was a difficult script to write. People said to me it was about characters that were unappealing and would be unappealing to audiences at large. But I think the way audiences have responded to this film has told me anyway that audiences have it in their hearts to embrace any range of characters and any range of points of view. Can I thank Stephen Woolley, my producer, over there. The cast and crew of the movie, including Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea. And Brenda Rawn, my partner and my assistant. And my mother and sister sitting over there. Thank you very much.", Neil Jordan, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), The Piano,"Well, when I was a student, which doesn't feel like so very long ago, I used to feel deeply cynical about awards nights like this, but tonight I'm really overwhelmed. In fact I've been close to tears a few times. And I'm just very pleased to be here and very proud to win this award. And I'd like to say a very big thank you to my actors: Holly; Anna; Harvey and Sam who aren't here but were such gorgeous, tender, and vulnerable men in ""The Piano."" I'd like to say, Michael Nyman, your music was just so extraordinary. To me it was the heart of the film. Jan, thank you for being my friend and producer. A great big kiss to you, Colin, my husband. And a special thank you to the Miramax brothers, Harvey and Bob, for bringing this film to America. Thank you very much.", Jane Campion, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Pulp Fiction,"Thanks. This has been a very strange year. I can definitely say that. Uhmmmm, you know what? I was trying to think. I think this is probably the only award I'm going to win here tonight so I was trying to think maybe I should just say a whole lot of stuff right here, right now, just get it all out of my system. Then I thought about all year long everything building up and everything, just blow it all, just tonight, just, just say everything! But I'm not. Thanks.ROGER AVARY:I'd want to thank my beautiful wife Gretchen who I love more than anything in the world. And I really have to take a pee right now, so I'm going to go. Thank you.", Screenplay by Quentin Tarantino; Stories by Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), The Usual Suspects,"Forty-five seconds, oh boy! I share this award with Kenneth Kokin, John Ottman and Bryan Singer, the three greatest collaborators and friends one could ever hope to have. I want to thank Sheryl Schoppe*, my love and my inspiration. Dylan Kussman, the initial spark. Deanna Hensly*, the first believer. My entire family, who was convinced, and my mother, who was always certain, and to my father, who offered me some words of wisdom. As the film was going into production he said, ""Enjoy this time. This is the moment. The candy store is never so good as when you're looking in."" Well, Dad, I'm in the candy store. Put 'er there, kid. It's great!", Christopher McQuarrie, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Fargo,"Well, I'd like to thank Michael Kuhn at Polygram and Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner at Working Title, everyone at Working Title, for reading the script and making it into a movie. I'd like to thank everyone who worked on the movie, everyone over at Mary Zophres' house. I guess this woke you guys up. And mostly I'd like to thank Frances without whom the part wouldn't have been written, the movie wouldn't have been made, and we wouldn't be standing here.ETHAN COEN:I'd like to thank those people, Roger Deakins and John Cameron as well, everybody else who worked on the movie. And I'd also like to congratulate the other nominees in this category, and Billy Bob [and] the other nominees in that category as well. It really is nice company. Thank you."," Ethan Coen, Joel Coen", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Good Will Hunting,"I just said to Matt, losing would suck and winning would be really scary. It's really, really scary. We're just really two young guys who were fortunate enough to be involved with a lot of great people whom it's incumbent upon us -- there's no way we're doing this in less than twenty seconds -- upon whom it's incumbent of us to thank. Harvey Weinstein, who believed in us and made this movie. Gus Van Sant, for brilliant direction. Robin Williams, who delivered such great lines. Minnie Driver, whose performance was brilliant. Stellan Skarsgard, who was great. (Your brother.) My brother Casey, who's brilliant in the movie. (Cole Hauser.) Cole Hauser. My mother (Jon Gordon) and Matt's mother, (my mom) the most beautiful women here. (My dad right over there. Jack said hi to you. Alright!) Shhh... (Jon Gordon from Miramax.) Jon Gordon. Chris Moore (Chris Moore!), who produced the movie (Chris Moore!). Patrick Whitesell, the best agent in Hollywood! (Yeah! Patrick Whitesell!) And Cuba Gooding, for showing us how to give [an] alright acceptance speech! (All our friends and family! And everybody back in Boston watching us tonight!) And thank you so much to the city of Boston... And I know we're forgetting somebody. (Whoever we forgot we love you! We love you!) Thank you! Thank you so much!"," Ben Affleck, Matt Damon", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Shakespeare in Love,"Well, speaking of leaks. We get few enough chances in our lives to put pleasure into the world. I feel very happy and lucky to be -- having been connected with ""Shakespeare in Love."" I'd like to thank on behalf of Tom, everybody at Miramax who worked so hard, especially Harvey Weinstein, a man of dedication and vision. A cast and crew that was exceptional. They are doing pretty well tonight as you've seen. My personal thanks to my family: my wife Dale, my sons Alex and Zach. All my parents, all my parents-in-law, who I will be with shortly when all this wonderful hoo-ha is over. Thank you.TOM STOPPARD:I'm behaving like Roberto Benigni underneath. Thank you. My thanks -- please don't clap, they'll play the music. My thanks to the Academy, to Marc, to Donna Gigliotti and David Parfitt who played good cop and very sweet cop to Commissioner Harvey. To John Madden, who is available. And since Gwyneth mentioned her agent I thought I'd mention mine. He's older and nicer. Ken Ewing is my guest tonight. I sent him my first play thirty-eight years ago and we're still here. Thank you. And for the hell of it: Hi, Ollie, Barney, Will and Ed. Thanks."," Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard", 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), American Beauty,"Thank you so much. I -- wow, this is heavy. Sam Mendes, I thank my lucky stars for you every day, for your extraordinary talent, your tenacity, and your friendship, and for getting it just right. Dan and Bruce, you made a promise to me to keep me involved, you kept it. What were you thinking? An amazing cast in this movie that a screenwriter can only dream about. Kevin Spacey, you do indeed rule. Annette, you are astounding. Wes, Thora, Mena, Chris, Allison, Peter, Sam and Scott, you brought these characters to life with depths and shadings I never even thought of. Everybody at DreamWorks, for taking a chance on a bunch of first timers, for letting us make the movie and for marketing it so brilliantly. My agent Andrew Cannava. My family, especially my mom. All the writers I have ever worked with, for everything that they taught me. And finally, that plastic bag in front of the World Trade Center so many years ago, for being whatever it is that inspires us to do what we do. Thank you.", Alan Ball, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Almost Famous,"Oh, man. The movie was a love letter to music and to my family. So, I dedicate this to all the musicians who inspire us, and to my family: Alice Crowe, Cindy Weber, and Nancy Wilson, my incredible wife and collaborator. Thanks. Thank you, DreamWorks, Vinyl Films, Andy Fischer, Scott Martin, Lisa Stewart, Neal Preston, Danny Bramson, and this incredible cast and crew. Kate, you're magnificent. Frances, I couldn't dream of a greater way to live out the screenplay that is based on my hopes and dreams. So also it wouldn't be complete without saying hello to the master himself, Mr. Billy Wilder. So here's to you, Audrey and Billy. And thank you so much, everybody.", Written by Cameron Crowe, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), Gosford Park,"I think I'll hold it, I don't want to let go of it now. I feel as if I'm in ""A Star Is Born"" and any minute now ""Norman Maine"" is going to come out and whack me in the mouth. Well, obviously my thanks start with the great Robert Altman who has given me the biggest break in the movies since Lana Turner walked into Schwab's. And then Scott Greenstein and USA. Capitol Films. Ileen Maisel, who told me to write. Bob Balaban, who got me the job. Cathy King, Duncan Heath, Ronni Chasen. And of course my terrific son Peregrine and my wife, the beautiful Emma, who has a lot to put up with. When I'm not working I'm mean, moody and difficult. And then when I start on a new job I change into someone who is even more mean, moody and difficult. But finally, I want to thank the Academy and all of you for your tradition of kindness to foreigners like myself. I think you must be the most generous nation on earth. So thank you very much and God bless America.", Written by Julian Fellowes, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Pianist,"When I was last here twenty years ago--I'm not making a habit of it, don't worry--Shirley MacLaine got Best Actress. And when she got the statue she said, ""I deserve this."" Well, I wish I could say that, but I can't. Roman Polanski deserves this. He's a great director and a wonderful colleague. And I want to thank him and, of course, you for this splendid honor. Thank you very much indeed.", Screenplay by Ronald Harwood, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"We grew up loving these books, we had no idea that we were gonna go gray trying to make them into movies. And we have so many people that we need to thank, but the first person we absolutely must thank is Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. Without him we wouldn't be standing here. I want to thank my parents, John and Jane Boyens, who gave me those books to read. My wonderful brother David, my sister Nicki, my beautiful children Calum and Phoebe. And Ken Kamins, Barrie Osborne, Howard Shore, thank you so much for everything that you've done for us. Most of all I want to thank these two people standing behind me.PETER JACKSON:Thank you. Thank you, New Line Cinema, Mark Ordesky, especially, for all your script support along the way. And we want to say hi to our kids Billy and Katie for putting up so much with Mum and Dad working on this film all their lives, because they're only seven and eight years old. And I especially just lastly want to thank our wonderful cast who just got their tongues around this rather awkward text and made it come to life with such emotion and passion and heart. So thank you very, very much."," Screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson", 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Sideways,"Hi, good evening. We thank the Academy. We salute our fellow nominees. And we thank Rex Pickett, on whose novel the screenplay was based. And our wonderful producer Michael London. Jim...JIM TAYLOR:We've been lucky enough to be writing partners for fifteen years. Since the beginning we've had a great pair of agents: David Lubliner...ALEXANDER PAYNE:...and David Lonner.JIM TAYLOR:And more recently, a great pair of wives: The stunning and talented Tamara Jenkins...ALEXANDER PAYNE:...equally stunning and talented, Sandra Oh.JIM TAYLOR:My mother taught me to write, and she died before she could see any of this. So this is for you, Mom.ALEXANDER PAYNE:Also, real quick. We love Fox Searchlight for letting us make a film with complete creative freedom. And last but not least--very quickly, I know, I'm going to wrap up--I want to share my side of this award with the cast and crew of the film because we had a lot of fun. See ya later.", Screenplay by Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Brokeback Mountain,"Thank you to the Academy. The duty of art is to send light into the darkness of men's hearts. Thank you, Annie Proulx—she's right over there—for trusting us with your brilliant short story. Thank you to Ang Lee and our brilliant cast for breathing life into our words. Thank you to Universal; Focus Features; Bill Pohlad; Michael Costigan, my dear friend; my good friend Mark Poirier for giving me ""The New Yorker"" that had that short story in it. And thank you to my writing partner, Larry. And thank you for giving him this award as well.LARRY McMURTRY:Since somehow I unaccountably failed to thank my brilliant partner Diana at the Golden Globes, I'm going to rattle off all the attributes I was going to thank her for at the Golden Globes: Smarts, guts, drive, good judgment, tenacity, loyalty, and generosity. That's the kind of virtues you need in the rough strife of moviemaking. I'd like to thank also James and Curtis, my son and grandson, with love and pride. I thank our loyal lawyers Robert Thorne and Greg Redlitz. And finally I'm going to thank all the booksellers of the world. Remember that ""Brokeback Mountain"" was a book before it was a movie. From the humblest paperback exchange to the masters of the great bookshops of the world, all are contributors to the survival of the culture of the book, a wonderful culture, which we mustn't lose. Thank you.", Screenplay by Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Departed,"Well, valium does work. Anyway, I was going to cut off the beginning of this speech and make it brief, but I'm gonna leave it back in and say the movie that made me wanna be a screenwriter was Robert Bolt's ""Lawrence of Arabia."" And I don't know what could've happened in the universe to end up at the same Oscars as Peter O'Toole, you know; so it's crazy. He's here, I've seen him.So anyway, thanks to the Academy, to Warner Bros., everybody at Warner Bros. Alan Mak and Felix Chong who wrote ""Infernal Affairs."" The producers present and not present, the agents, everybody who made ""The Departed"" such a success. Thanks to Marty and Leo for reading the script and calling each other and saying let's make it. And Thelma. Everyone who worked on ""The Departed"" was, it's easy to say, on the top of their game before they started, and under Marty's direction it only got higher after that. Thank you very much.", Screenplay by William Monahan, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), No Country for Old Men,"Thank you very much for this. Thank you, Scott Rudin, for bringing us this novel and giving us the opportunity to make the movie. I think whatever success we've had in this area has been entirely attributable to how selective we are: we've only adapted Homer and Cormac McCarthy. So, thank you.ETHAN COEN:We, uh... thank you very much.", Written for the screen by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Slumdog Millionaire,"Thank you very much indeed. There are certain places in the universe you never imagine standing. For me it's the moon, the South Pole, the Miss World podium, and here. It's a tremendous honor, so thank you to the Academy.I certainly wouldn't be standing here tonight without Vikas Swarup, who wrote the book without which none of ""Slumdog"" would ever have happened. So thank you, Vikas. Tessa Ross from Film4, who shoved the manuscript into my hand and said, ""This is yours, you must go to India."" Thank you. My parents who've always supported me throughout everything. My wife Jane, for whom repressed English writers have to write love stories, 'cause they can't really say what they mean. Susan Landau and Charlotte Knight, both my manager and my agent. And of course the wonderful Dev, the wonderful Latika, and the cast and crew of the film who have taught me so much about India and so much about writing, and they've all sort of changed my life. And finally, thank you so much to Danny and Christian, the other two musketeers. Thank you very much.", Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,"Don't know what to say. This is for everybody who works on a dream every day. Precious boys and girls everywhere. All the cast and crew, anyone who's kept believing in me. My two brothers, supported me in every way, my role models, my heroes, Buddy and Todd. My mother Bettye, angel of my world. My father Alphonse, who spent so much time with us and taught us everything. I'm sorry I'm drawing a blank right now, but I thank everyone.", Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Social Network,"Thank you. It's impossible to describe what it feels like to be handed the same award that was given to Paddy Chayefsky thirty-five years ago for another movie with ""network"" in the title. His was an original screenplay; this is an adaptation of a book by Ben Mezrich, so I'm accepting this on his behalf as well. There are a lot of people who've worked hard in my corner for a long time and it seems like the right moment to thank them: my assistant Lauren Lohman; my researcher Ian Reichbach; my long suffering press rep, Joy Fehily, and all the women of Prime; Rich Heller, Bill Tanner, Andy Forshay*; my agents Ari Emanuel and Jason Spitz, who never blow my cover and reveal that I would happily do this for free; and my mom and dad, who made a life for me where I get to be a part of nights like this.I wrote this movie but David Fincher made this movie, and he did it with an ungodly artfulness. Someone this talented has no business being the nicest guy in the world, but he is, and he made the movie of any screenwriter's dreams. He had help from Amy Pascal, Michael Lynton and everyone at Sony whose only mandate was to make it good. From Dana Brunetti, Ceán Chaffin, Mike De Luca, and America's best living film producer, Scott Rudin. And from Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Armie Hammer again, Rashida Jones, Rooney Mara, and a cast and crew that followed their leader's example: that good enough was never good enough. This movie is going to be a source of pride for me every day for the rest of my life. That is an un-repayable gift. All I can say is thank you.Roxy Sorkin, your father just won the Academy Award. I'm gonna have to insist on some respect from your guinea pig. Thank you very much.", Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Descendants,"This is Jim, and this is Nat. I'm Alexander. We bow to our fellow nominees... [Jim Rash imitates presenter Angelina Jolie's pose when she was presenting.] Help, stop the counter... We bow to our fellow nominees. We want to thank Fox Searchlight and producer Jim Burke for all their good works. We share this with George Clooney and the rest of the cast for interpreting our screenplay so generously. And we also share it, in particular, with Kaui Hart Hemmings, our beautiful Hawaiian flower, for her novel. And on a brief personal note, if I may. My mother is here with me from Omaha and -- hold the applause -- and after watching the show a few years ago she made me promise that if I ever won another Oscar, I had to dedicate it to her just like Javier Bardem did with his mother. So, Mom, this one's for you. S'agapo poli. And thanks for letting me skip nursery school so we could go to the movies. Thanks a lot.", Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Argo,"I want to say I share this with the other people in my category: Lucy and Benh, and David and David and Tony, brilliant Tony. Thank you for inspiring me.Thank you, Ben Affleck. Ben, fifteen years ago you were up here with the first screenplay you got made and now you made this film that's brought me up here, and it's a gift and I can never repay it. And thank you, I love you. I want to thank Warner Bros. Everybody at Smokehouse: George, Grant, Nina. I want to thank my mom and dad, my friends who prop me up every day in all this. Josh Bearman. And I want to dedicate this to a man named Tony Mendez. Thirty-three years ago, Tony, using nothing but his creativity and his intelligence, got six people out of a very bad situation. And so I want to dedicate this to him and the Taylors and the Sheardowns and people all over the world in the U.S., in Canada, in Iran, who use creativity and intelligence to solve problems non-violently. Thank you.", Screenplay by Chris Terrio, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), 12 Years a Slave,"Thank you, all. I started writing in sitcoms a long time ago, and at that time I was very fortunate to meet a script coordinator who was gracious enough to read everything I wrote. And when she thought it was ready she put a smiling face at the end that I knew that it was job done. And, Gayle, seeing you here tonight and smiling, you take away all that soul-crushing inadequacy.All the praise goes to Solomon Northup. Those are his words; that is his life. All the thanks goes to the entire crew, the entire cast. To everyone at Fox Searchlight, at River Road, at New Regency and Plan B. Mr. Pitt. Most especially to Dede and Jeremy Kleiner, you made this film happen. Jeremy, you made it happen; thank you so much. Mom, Dad, Lisa, Beth, John, Jason, all my love. Thank you very much. Thank you.", Screenplay by John Ridley, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Imitation Game,"Thank you so much to the Academy... and to Oprah... for this. I need to shower my love and kisses on everyone who's a part of our ""Imitation Game"" family. Morten, Nora, Ido, Teddy, Keira, Benedict, Billy, Alexandre, our entire cast, Maria, who's back there somewhere. I love you guys so much. Thank you for this film. I'm so indebted to you for it.So here's, here's the thing. Alan Turing never got to stand on a stage like this and look out at all of these disconcertingly attractive faces, and I do. And that's the most unfair thing I think I've ever heard. So, in this brief time here, what I want to use it to do is to say this: When I was sixteen years old I tried to kill myself, because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong. And now I'm standing here. And so I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere. Yes, you do. I promise you do. You do. Stay weird. Stay different. And then when it's your turn and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message to the next person who comes along. Thank you so much. I love you guys.", Written by Graham Moore, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), The Big Short,"Thank you so much to the Academy. Also thank you to Michael Lewis for writing an amazing book that inspired Charles and I so much. Thank you to Paramount for taking a risk on a movie that's about financial esoterica and believing in it. Thank you to my beautiful wife Shira Piven – there she is. And my children, Lili Rose, my two daughters, Lili Rose and Pearl, I love you so much. Most of all, if you don't want big money to control government, don't vote for candidates that take money from big banks, oil or weirdo billionaires: Stop!CHARLES RANDOLPH: Thank you very much to Plan B. Thank you very much to Paramount. To my wife Mili, ani ohev otach, Mili. To my kids, I am so happy to be your father. Thank you.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Charles Randolph & Adam McKay would like to thank: Brad Grey, Rob Moore, Marc Evans, Geoff Stier, Megan Colligan, Jimmy Miller, Ari Emmanuel, Cliff Roberts, Kevin Messick, Robyn Wholey, Fred McKay, Sarah Imperato, Colleen Goddard, the late great Del Close, Charna Halpern, Gary Sanchez, Margaret Riley, Rowena Arguelles, Nancy Jones and Craig Emmanuel. David Beaubaire. Henry Finder. The gentlemen of BNO: Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, Stephen Sherrill, Jacob Weisberg and the good people of Hudson, Tivoli and Millerton, NY.", Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Moonlight,"Thank you to the Academy. Thank you, A24. Thank you, Plan B. Thank you, Adele Romanski. Thank you, our amazing, phenomenal cast. Thank you, my mom, my sister, everybody in Miami. I also want to thank my reps, the three amigos: Jay Baker at CAA, Jewerl Ross and Jamie Feldman. And I have to thank two women in particular, my publicist Paula Woods and Heather Secrist at A24. Thank you for taking care of me.You know, I tell my students that I teach sometimes: Be in love with the process, not the result. But I really wanted this result, because a bajillion people are watching. And all you people out there who feel like there's no mirror for you, that your life is not reflected – the Academy has your back. The ACLU has your back. We have your back. And for the next four years we will not leave you alone. We will not forget you.TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY:Amen, brother. I just want to echo everything you just said and all those thanks. But I also want to say thank god for my mother, who proved to me through her struggles and the struggles that Naomie Harris portrayed for all of you, that we can really be here and be somebody. Two boys from Liberty City, up here on this stage representing 305. This goes out to all those black and brown boys and girls and non-gender-conforming who don't see themselves. We're trying to show you you and us. So thank you. Thank you. This is for you.", Screenplay by Barry Jenkins; Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Call Me by Your Name,"Well, I'll try and keep it—I'll make it as fast I can, before the music plays. My rule number one for a screenwriter who adapts a novel is first thank the author: André Aciman, who wrote the story about first love and who's here tonight. A story familiar to most of us; whether we're straight or gay, or somewhere in between, we've all gone through first love, I hope, and come out the other side mostly intact. Though maybe not without the benefit of loving parents like the Perlmans in this film. I want to thank our sensitive and sensible director, Luca Guadagnino, as well as my neighbors in Upstate New York, Peter Spears and Brian Swardstrom, who offered me this job. Of course, I want to thank the film's wonderful emotion-filled actors; I wouldn't be standing up here tonight without their inspired help.And I wouldn't be standing up here without the inspired help I received from my life's partners who are gone: our writer Ruth Jhabvala, who received this award twice, and our fearless producer Ismail Merchant. Working with them for close to fifty years at Merchant Ivory led me to this award. And my profound thanks to the members of the Academy; in voting for me you are remembering them. And finally, my thanks to Sony Classics, to Michael Barker and to Tom Bernard, for getting behind this film in such a princely way. Thank you very much, everyone.", Screenplay by James Ivory, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Special Effects, Cleopatra,Thank you very much. I wish I could take the lady [presenter Angie Dickinson] home with me instead of this little Oscar.," Emil Kosa, Jr.", 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Mary Poppins,"I'd like to say thank you very much. It's been exciting. Thank you.HAMILTON LUSKE:On behalf of Walt's fine animation department and especially Mac Stewart who had a great deal to do with winning this, thank you very much.EUSTACE LYCETT:My sincere thanks to the Academy and all the people that worked with me on this picture, and especially the people in my department who worked very hard to make this thing possible. Thank you."," Peter Ellenshaw, Eustace Lycett, Hamilton Luske", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Thunderball,"Thank you. I accept the award for John Stears with gratitude. In his name I would like to thank those who had assisted him, especially Jordan Klein, the underwater engineer, and the underwater team. Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, for giving them such a fine opportunity to do the fantastic. Thank you very much.", John Stears, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Fantastic Voyage,"My thanks to the many talented technicians whose combined efforts made this picture possible. And I also want thank the man who should be here beside me, Mr. L. B. Abbott. Thank you, Academy.", Art Cruickshank, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Doctor Dolittle,I want to most sincerely thank all the wonderful people that made this possible., L. B. Abbott, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, 2001: A Space Odyssey,, Stanley Kubrick, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Marooned,"Thank you, Academy members, Mr. Frankovich, John Sturges and all the men that helped me on this picture. Thank you.", Robbie Robertson, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Tora! Tora! Tora!,"Members of the Academy, I'll forever be grateful. I'd also like to thank Twentieth Century-Fox and Mr. Elmo Williams for making it possible that I'm here tonight. And to the crew that worked so hard and helped so much: Thanks, fellas. I appreciate it.L. B. ABBOTT:[Music begins.] He found my notes. Thank you."," A. D. Flowers, L. B. Abbott", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Special Visual Effects, Bedknobs and Broomsticks,"A number of people have said that – this is rather difficult to explain, but – in the technical awards there's not much excitement. I can assure you when you're up here the excitement is ecstatic! Ladies and gentlemen of the Academy, thank you very much.EUSTACE LYCETT:My sincere thanks to you all(?) and members of the Academy."," Alan Maley, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Star Wars,"Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is a fantastic feeling to be up here with these guys, fantastic guys, a wonderful American crew. And please don't forget the British guys that worked with me just to make it possible to be here. And thank you, Gary and George. Fantastic. Thank you.JOHN DYKSTRA:I'd like to thank Mr. Kurtz and Mr. Lucas and the thousands, literally, of technicians who made it all possible, because that wasn't done on a soundstage. And I'd also like to thank Doug Trumbull who started me in this business. Thank youRICHARD EDLUND:Thank you so much.ROBERT BLALACK:I would like to acknowledge the visual effects workers in the past who made our achievements possible, in particular Bill Reinhold, Jack Caldwell and Paul Lerpae. From the ""Star Wars"" production I'd like to thank Paul Roth, Jamie Shourt, John Dykstra, George Lucas and Gary Kurtz. This is ours. Thank you."," John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Alien,"Three years ago when I was here for ""King Kong,"" I don't know English, and I say thank you. Now I learn very well English, and I say thank you very much.H. R. GIGER:I'm very happy to have this. Thank you very much.BRIAN JOHNSON:I'd like to thank Ridley Scott for his amazing direction of this movie, and without his effort we wouldn't be here tonight. And I'd like to thank our crew in England. Boy, they really went for it and they got it. Thanks very much."," H.R. Giger, Carlo Rambaldi, Brian Johnson, Nick Allder, Denys Ayling", 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Raiders of the Lost Ark,"Like a Boy Scout, I'm prepared this evening; I wrote it down. This year our studio, Industrial Light & Magic, received both nominations for visual effects. In accepting this great award I must pay tribute to our most talented crew who deserve it as much as we do. To George Lucas; Steven Spielberg, our director; Frank Marshall, the producer; and Howard Kazanjian, executive producer; thank you for the opportunity to work on so exciting a picture. And to my fellow Academy members, our gratitude for the wonderful trophy of all, the Oscar. Thank you."," Richard Edlund, Kit West, Bruce Nicholson, Joe Johnston", 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

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Visual Effects, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,"Well, thank the Academy, and Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Kathy Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Robert Watts, everybody at Industrial Light & Magic.GEORGE GIBBS:I'd like to thank Elliot Scott, the production designer, for asking me to work with him, and thank Steven Spielberg for giving me the opportunity. Thank you.MICHAEL McALISTER:There's about a hundred other people at ILM to thank. We don't have time so I'd like to thank a few of them. They are: Bruce Nicholson, Michael Owens, Barbara Gallucci, Pat Sweeney, Howie Stein and the entire editorial department, and Pat Fitzsimmons and the incredible ILM grip department. Thank you.LORNE PETERSON:I'd also like to especially throw in a thanks for George Lucas; it's our tenth year this year. And also the model shop, which is about thirty of us. Thank you very much.DENNIS MUREN:Thank you very much."," Dennis Muren, Michael McAlister, Lorne Peterson, George Gibbs", 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Cocoon,"This is great. I'm a little nervous. I would like to thank the Academy. Everyone at Industrial Light & Magic who worked so hard on this show, including Bill Kimberlin, Laurie Vermont, Ray Gilberti, the entire animation department, my wife Robin. I'd also like to thank Greg Cannom, who did the makeups. James Horner, who did the great film score that made our work look twice as good as it was. Richard Zanuck, David Brown, Lili Fini Zanuck. And of course, the man that I think in the future, the very near future, that will be up here as a recipient, Ron Howard. Thank you.RALPH McQUARRIE:I'd just like to thank Dick and Lili for having me on the show. And to the guys at ILM that really took an interest in the sketches that I made. Thank you.SCOTT FARRAR:This is a great picture to be involved with. I want to thank Robert Hill, Steve Gawley, the entire company at ILM. My wife Mary, Katherine and Maggie. And especially George Lucas who started ILM in the first place. Thank you.DAVID BERRY:Well, I'd really like to thank the Academy and the producers of the film ""Cocoon"" for this really special honor. I'd like to thank ILM. I'd really like to thank ILM's general manager Warren Franklin who hasn't gotten mentioned yet. And I'd like to thank Ed Jones, Ken Smith, Ralph Gordon and Tom Rosseter, and the members of the ILM optical department. I'd like to thank my wife Wendy*, my mom and my dad. And I'd like to say hello to my two boys, Tyrone* and Deacon*. Thank you."," Ken Ralston, Ralph McQuarrie, Scott Farrar, David Berry", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Aliens,"Speaking for us all, including Dennis Skotak and Brian Johnson and the entire effects team, we'd like to thank the members of the Motion Picture Academy, our producer Gale Anne Hurd, and most of all the creative genius responsible for it all, Jim Cameron. Thank you, Jim.JOHN RICHARDSON:We'd also like to thank our respective crews who went to make up the Anglo-American team, because they did all the work. Thank you, fellows. Thank you, Academy.ROBERT SKOTAK:It's a great recognition. Thank you.SUZANNE BENSON:Thank you so much."," Robert Skotak, Stan Winston, John Richardson, Suzanne Benson", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Innerspace,"This is a big thrill. We'd really like to thank the Academy, Joe Dante for doing his great direction, Mike Finnell, of course Steven Spielberg, Rob Bottin, my wife Zara.WILLIAM GEORGE:Also thanks to Ned Gorman, Ed Hirsh and the stage department, Ease Owyeung, Barbara Affonso, Larry Tan and the ILM model makers, and also my family and my friends.HARLEY JESSUP:Thanks to John Fante and all the cameramen, to Richard Vander Wende, to John Knoll, and my wife Ann.KENNETH SMITH:Thanks to Don Clark, Peg Hunter, James Lim and all those folks at Industrial Light & Magic. Thank you very much."," Dennis Muren, William George, Harley Jessup, Kenneth Smith", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Who Framed Roger Rabbit,"Thank you very much. This is very special. I'd like to thank the Academy. This award really represents the work of hundreds of people in England and in America to put this show together, brilliantly directed by Bob Zemeckis. And I'd also like to thank some of the artists at Industrial Light & Magic: Scott Farrar, Steve Gawley, Steve Starkey, Wes Takahashi, Brad Jerrell, and Bill Kimberlin, and my wife Robin. And this award also, for all of us I believe, is special because it also should be in honor of all the animators and directors, like Tex Avery, from the golden age of animation who inspired ""Roger Rabbit."" Thank you."," Ken Ralston, Richard Williams, Edward Jones, George Gibbs", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Abyss,"We'd all like to thank director James Cameron for his vision and inspiration. Producer Gale Anne Hurd, for her support. Twentieth Century Fox and the following ""Abyss"" crew members: Laura Buff, Pete Romano, Rich Mula, Walt Conti, Gene Warren, Steve Johnson, and Pat McClung.HOYT YEATMAN:I would also like to thank James Cameron, Twentieth Century Fox, and all the people at Dream Quest Images that worked very, very hard to make the award come true for me. Thank you.DENNIS SKOTAK:I'd like to thank Bob Skotak and my wife Dorothy Fontana. Without your help I wouldn't be here. Thank you.DENNIS MUREN:And I'm here for Industrial Light & Magic. And thanks, everybody who worked on the show from up there, John Knoll and everyone in the computer graphics department. And thanks so much especially to Jim Cameron, my wife Zara, and Gregory. Thank you."," John Bruno, Dennis Muren, Hoyt Yeatman, Dennis Skotak", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Terminator 2: Judgment Day,"Thanks to everyone at Industrial Light & Magic and especially my incredible computer graphic team. To Janet Healy, Mark Dippe, my wife Zara, Gregory and Gwendolen, and especially Jim Cameron.STAN WINSTON:John, Shane, Richard, Matt, Debbie, and the genius Jim Cameron.GENE WARREN, JR.:My partner Leslie Huntley and the great crew at Fantasy II, and the vision of Jim Cameron.ROBERT SKOTAK:And my dear partner Elaine Edford; my wonderful brother, cinematographer Dennis Skotak; all the great team at Forward; and to Jim Cameron, who's got to get one of these soon."," Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Gene Warren, Jr., Robert Skotak", 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Death Becomes Her,"I'd like to thank the Academy, congratulate Bob Zemeckis, Steve Starkey and all the artists at Industrial Light & Magic including Bruce Vecchitto, Steve Gawley, Pat Turner, Peter Daulton, and...DOUG CHIANG:I'd like to thank Patty Blau, Debbie Denise, the ILM art department, the model shop, my mom and dad, and Liz Hanks and all my wonderful friends, and...TOM WOODRUFF JR.:On behalf of my partner Alec Gillis, who cannot be up here because of a coin toss, and our crew including Yuri and Gino and Stan Winston...DOUG SMYTHE:I'd like to thank everyone at ILM including especially Gail Currey, Lincoln Hu, Judith Weaver, Andrew Schmidt, Geoff Campbell, Joe Pasquale, Ron Moreland, Alex Seiden, Steve Rosenbaum, and thank you, Sandy Karpman. Thank you very much."," Ken Ralston, Doug Chiang, Doug Smythe, Tom Woodruff, Jr.", 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Jurassic Park,," Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Phil Tippett, Michael Lantieri", 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Forrest Gump,"I'd like to thank the Academy. It was great being a film magician on ""Gump,"" working for the amazing Bob Zemeckis. I'd also like to thank my wife Robin, Debbie Denise, Vance Piper, Pat Turner, Mark Holmes, and of course...GEORGE MURPHY:And of course we'd like to thank the incredible crew at ILM, whose perseverance over the course of nearly a year made Bob Zemeckis' vision look absolutely real. Those guys really did it and we thank them.STEPHEN ROSENBAUM:We especially wanted to be sure to thank Doug Chiang for his fabulous art direction in putting new words into the mouths of old presidents, John Schlag for his great crowd control, and Annie Calanchini for helping us mind our peas and carrots. And of course my wife Megan Jones.ALLEN HALL:Charles Newirth, Joe Montenegro, a great special effects crew, my wife Suzanne, and the creative mind of Bob Zemeckis. Thank you."," Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, Allen Hall", 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Babe,"I'd like to thank the membership for realizing that ""Babe"" was a visual effects film; animals don't really talk. Uh, and to George Miller and Chris Noonan's vision of a world where animals have as much humanity and personality as humans do. To Karl Miller, whose amazing animal action was an inspiration to us. To Marcus D'Arcy, John Friedkin and to the team at Rhythm & Hues.NEAL SCANLAN:I'd like to thank John Stephenson and everybody at Henson's Creature Shop. Above all I'd like to thank my crew. Their brilliance and dedication make this their award too. I'd also like to thank you, the Academy.JOHN COX:I'd like to thank Greg McKee, Chris Chitty, Matt Ward, my loyal crew, my mum and my family.SCOTT E. ANDERSON:Hey to Chris Noonan. This is for you, your friends and your friendship. Thanks a lot."," Scott E. Anderson, Charles Gibson, Neal Scanlan, John Cox", 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Independence Day,"Now this is movie magic, really. Okay. I'd like to thank a great team. I'd like to thank Bob Hurrie, Terry Clotiaux, Anna Foerster, Marc Weigert, and other great people who worked on this movie. And especially I thank Roland Emmerich, the director of ""Independence Day,"" who made all this possible. And to Roland and Dean, let's kick the tires and light the fires.DOUGLAS SMITH:There are over 300 people involved with just the visual effects and I'll thank each of them later tonight, I promise. I do have to thank Roland Emmerich, our director. Thank God he had a great sense of humor. He was with us every day and at all hours. I'd like to also thank Dean Devlin, and Terry Clotiaux, and my wife Anna Chi. Thank you.JOSEPH VISKOCIL:Thanks, Emmet, Joey. [Music begins.] Thank you, Mickey. Thanks, guys. [Unintelligible...] gotta go!"," Volker Engel, Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney, Joseph Viskocil", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Titanic,"Well, this winning thing is pretty damn okay, that's all I can say. I'd like to absolutely thank Jim Cameron for letting us be a part of motion picture history. It's just fantastic. Jon Landau and Rae Sanchini, thanks for the incredible support. I want to be the first to congratulate Digital Domain, Cari Thomas, Mark Forker, Erik Nash, our friends at VIFX for Academy Award-winning work on this film. And I'd like to thank my lovely wife Cynthia.THOMAS L. FISHER:I'd really like to thank my entire crew. Without them I couldn't be here. Thank you."," Robert Legato, Mark Lasoff, Thomas L. Fisher, Michael Kanfer", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, What Dreams May Come,"Whoo! What dreams have come. We'd like to thank Vincent Ward for his amazing vision. Stephen Simon, Barnet Bain, for their faith. Ellen Somers, Eugenio Zanetti, all the folks at Interscope. And I'd like to thank my colleagues at Manex Entertainment, and my wife Robin and kids. And Nick...NICHOLAS BROOKS:Thank you for letting us make something beautiful and cruelty-free. And this one's for Mass.Illusion. To Pierre Jasmin, Mike Schmitt, Donna Langston, and to Joshua Rosen. And this to my wife and my family. Thank you.STUART ROBERTSON:Thanks to Mary(?), my family, Mike Joyce, Rocco, Deak, and Yannick. Ken, Andrea, Lawrence and David. Ellen Somers and POP Film. Mack...KEVIN MACK:I want to thank Scott Ross and all the wonderful folks at Digital Domain, and my family. Love is groovy. Be positive."," Joel Hynek, Nicholas Brooks, Stuart Robertson, Kevin Mack", 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Matrix,"Futurize filmmaking, Andy and Larry Wachowski, this is their vision on the screen. These guys made my decade, they gave my career a path and I am most thankful. And they are great friends of all of ours. They're very... by the heart they're making their films. I'd like to dedicate this to my son Skylar*, this is inspiration. I'd like to thank my wife Rose for standing by me through all of this. I'd like to thank the executive producers Barrie Osborne, Andrew Mason, ultra-producer Joel Silver. I'd like to thank Lorenzo Di Bonaventura of Warner Bros. for standing behind a very risky picture and really making this film what the filmmakers wanted it to be. I want to point out that there are some great visual effects companies that did this picture. MVFX's Rob Bobo, thank you very much for putting all of your efforts behind innovation, behind the spirit of doing visual effects in service to a story. I'd like to thank Animal Logic and Dfilm for quality work and a great experience. And most of all, the artists. Whatisthematrix.com, go there."," John Gaeta, Janek Sirrs, Steve Courtley, Jon Thum", 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Gladiator,"Wow! Thank you, members of the Academy, for this great honor. First and foremost, I'd like to thank our director Ridley Scott for his genius, vision, leadership and trust. I'd like to thank all my great team at Mill Film London who did the visual effects: Tim Burke, Rob Harvey, Laurent Huguenolt, Nikki Penny, Emma Norton, Nancy St. John, to Bill Schultz, a ton of other people I'm just forgetting right now. I'd like to thank our great practical and prosthetic effect team of Neil Corbould's, with Neil Corbould, Paul and Ian Corbould, Trevor Wood, John Evans, Michelle Taylor and Dave Hunter. I'd like to thank everyone at DreamWorks and Universal. They're a class act, a pleasure to work with. I'd like to thank my wife Deborah, my son Miles, my mom in heaven, my dad and family in Detroit. Happy birthday, Dad, I love you."," John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke, Rob Harvey", 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,"I just want to say thank you to J. R. R. Tolkien who wrote it, Peter Jackson who directed it, New Line who supported it. My wife and family, Theresa, Sara and Jackson, who supported me. And the amazing artists at Weta Digital in New Zealand. Here it is.RICHARD TAYLOR:We wanted to weave a tapestry of heightened reality with the visual effects on ""Lord of the Rings."" And a tribute has to go to Alex Funke, DOP of the miniatures department. Carla Fry, who was there with us from the beginning. The wonderful people at the Weta Workshop, Mary Machlachlan, John Baster, Jason Docherty and Gino Acevedo, for their work with the creatures. And all of my good friends back at home and especially my partner Tania. I send my love to you."," Jim Rygiel, Randall William Cook, Richard Taylor, Mark Stetson", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,"Thank you, Academy. Thank you, Peter Jackson for directing three pieces of cinematic history and allowing us to be involved in it. Fran Walsh, Barrie Osborne, New Line, Mark Ordesky, Lauren Ritchie, Dean Wright, Libby Hazell. My family, Theresa, Sara and Jackson. And Weta Digital in Wellington, New Zealand.JOE LETTERI:Thank you all for this amazing award. Thanks especially to the incredible people at Weta Digital and Weta Workshop who helped make this all possible. And thanks, Abby and Sophia.RANDALL WILLIAM COOK:Especially our amazing animation department. [Music plays.]"," Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook, Alex Funke", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"A trilogy of thank yous to the Academy, the amazingly brilliant Peter Jackson--wherever you are out there--Fran Walsh, Barrie Osborne, Lauren Ritchie. My vfx crew: Dean Wright, Libby Hazell, Aaron Cowan. All the people on Weta. And Theresa, Sara and Jackson, my family.RANDALL WILLIAM COOK:Thanks to you for being so generous to us for the last three years running. Thanks, Pete. And thanks to my wonderful animation team.JOE LETTERI:Thanks, everyone, for the amazing reception we've gotten to the work. Thank you, Eileen Moran, for keeping it all together; Peter and Fran, for being such an inspiration; everyone at Weta Digital, for that burst of creative energy. Thank you.ALEX FUNKE:Thank you, Peter, Fran, Barrie, Richard, my darling wife Emmy, and my brilliant Kiwi effects team. Thank you!"," Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook and Alex Funke", 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

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Visual Effects, King Kong,"Thank you. This is tremendous. For those of us who aren't actors it's really a thrill to be able to create a character and a performance like ""Kong,"" but I've got to say we had a really great actor working with us the whole time to show us how it's done. I've got to thank Andy Serkis for really giving us the heart of ""Kong,"" thank you. Peter Jackson, Peter, thank you for continuing to surprise us and delight us, guide us, and for making films that we all love. Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, thank you for giving us this incredible story. To our producers Caro Cunningham, Jan Blenkin, Eileen Moran, Annette Wullems, thank you for keeping it all together. To everyone at Weta, just a fantastic group of artists, we love working with you, thanks for your dedication. And to all of our friends at Universal, thank you for making it all happen."," Joe Letteri, Brian Van't Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor", 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest,"You know the naysayers said that four blind kids from the Bronx couldn't make it in visual effects, but here we are. First, I got to thank Jerry Bruckheimer for entrusting us with this great big project. Thanks to Gore Verbinski; your vast imagination, your humor, your tireless work ethic, and that's why we're up here so thank you. Bill Nighy, thanks for being such a wonderful partner in creating this character. Sorry about the deeply embarrassing computer pajamas, but we think it was worth it. And thanks to the crew.HAL HICKEL:My son, Lex Addison, the pinkie promise worked. Okay, bud. Thanks very much. I love you."," John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and Allen Hall", 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Golden Compass,"We just want to say: Thank you! [All yell.]We just want a small quote here from Walt Disney, who said, ""It's kind of fun to do the impossible."" And along with that, I just want to extend some thanks to Phil Pullman, Chris Weitz, Susan MacLeod, our producers, our incredible crew from all over the world. And especially to our families, and to my wife Melissa and my handsome son Alex.BILL WESTENHOFER:And to my family; and Rhythm & Hues; and Sue Rowe who's out there watching this, thank you.BEN MORRIS:Thank you to my family and my wonderful crew at Framestore CFC.TREVOR WOOD:A great crew and a great family. Thank you very much indeed."," Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris and Trevor Wood", 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,"Oh my god. On behalf of myself, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron, I'd like to thank the Academy for this incredible honor. I'd also like to thank Edson Williams and his team at Lola Visual Effects and Nathan McGuinness and his team at Asylum as well as all the other visual effects teams that worked so hard on this film. I'd like to thank our amazing team at Digital Domain, my mentor Ed Ulbrich, my wonderful producer Lisa Beroud, the woman who is my biggest supporter, my wife Roma. Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin for trusting we could actually pull this off. Brad Pitt for an amazing performance. And of course David Fincher for giving us all the opportunity to work on this film. To my kids, Cole and Nicolette, I'd just like to say: Work hard, do good work and never give up. Thank you."," Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron", 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Avatar,"Thank you on behalf of all of us here. ""Avatar"" is a film about learning to see the world in new ways, and for that extraordinary inspiration I have to thank our director James Cameron. Jim, it was an honor to work with you on this. It was amazing. Also, Jon Landau. Jon, you were such a champion of the film. Thank you very much for that. Everyone at Lightstorm who was so helpful; Eileen Moran and everyone at Weta Digital for your talent and creativity; John Kilkenny; all of our friends at Fox. Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, all of our great cast, thank you for trusting us with your performances. I know that couldn't have been easy.To everyone watching, thank you for the great appreciation you've shown for our film. And just remember, the world that we live in is just as amazing as the one we created for you. Thank you."," Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones", 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Inception,"Well, it feels like that top is still spinning, but I don't really care anymore. Thank you very much, Chris, Emma, Warner Bros. Thank you to my producers, Matt Plummer and Mike Chambers. Thank you to the brilliant visual effects team at Double Negative back in London, and to my amazing wife and our wonderful kids, my mum and dad back in Cheshire, and to the Academy for this.CHRIS CORBOULD:I just want to share this with my amazing special effects teams in Los Angeles, Canada, France, Morocco, and my great crew in the UK. And also to their families for their support, especially my wife Lynne and the kids. Great. Thank you."," Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb", 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Hugo,"Well, I didn't expect this. I know it's a huge thrill to be nominated, but it's awesome to win, and it's really underrated. I really wouldn't be here for not the genius of Martin Scorsese. It's an epic thrill to work on a movie with Marty, and especially this particular movie and the incredible collaborators, all of which are nominated here tonight. And by the grace of hundreds of artists all over the world working thousands and thousands of hours, we're here standing up there. And we appreciate that and we want to thank the Academy for recognizing them. And thank you to our producers for giving us the go-ahead to do what we did. And Graham and Tim and Paramount and everyone."," Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning", 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Life of Pi,"The irony is not lost on any of us up here that in a film whose central premise is to ask the audience what they believe is real or not real, most of what you see is, well, it's fake. That's the magic of visual effects. I want to thank Gil Netter and Elizabeth Gabler and all those at Fox and Fox 2000 for realizing that sometimes it takes a risk to make something special. And ""Life of Pi"" was a risk worth taking. To our director Ang Lee, you were an inspiration and you made it an incredible journey for all of us. Thank you. To David Womark, Mike Malone, and Tommy Fisher for making a wave tank that kept us from having to go out to the real ocean. And John Kilkenny, for inviting all of us to the party in the first place. To my family, for all the sacrifices they made. Gabrielle, I love you so much. To my children [music begins to play] Christopher, Thomas, Alexandra and Samantha, thank you for inspiring me every day. To my mom and dad, thank you for telling me I could do any crazy career choice I wanted. Finally, I want to thank all the artists who worked on this film for over a year, including Rhythm & Hues. Sadly Rhythm & Hues is suffering severe financial difficulties right now. I urge you all to remember... [microphone is turned off]"," Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott", 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Gravity,"On behalf of all of us, thank you so much to the Academy for this honor in a year with such amazing visual effects. Visual effects and filmmaking is all about the team, and there's far too many to thank properly but I'd like to mention David Heyman, Nikki Penny, Emmanuel Lubezki, all of the shooting crew, RSP, and the incredible team at Framestore. It seemed like a crazy project, so thank you to Warner Bros., and in particular Chris deFaria, for believing in it. To George Clooney and especially Sandra Bullock, for filling our visual effects with life and with emotion. But most of all to Alfonso Cuarón, for having, with Jonás, the vision of this breathtaking film, the audacity to make it happen and the courage to trust us to have such a big part in making it come to life. And finally, thank you to our families and the families of all visual effects artists. Thank you very much."," Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, David Shirk and Neil Corbould", 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Interstellar,"Thank you very much, the Academy, for this. Thank you to Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas for taking us on an amazing voyage across space and time. Thank you to Paramount and Warner Bros. To our producers, Kevin Elam and Ann Podlozny. To the teams at Double Negative, New Deal Studios and our amazing special effects teams. To all our friends and family who sustain and support us through all of this. To my amazing wife and fantastic children for putting up with so much. And thank you to one of the smartest people on Earth, Professor Kip Thorne of Caltech, and all the explorers of science who show us the universe in all its amazing and terrifying beauty. And one of these [holding up the Oscar] apparently is good for a free drink, so we're gonna go and test that out back there. Thank you.IAN HUNTER:Cursum perficio!"," Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher", 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Ex Machina,"I'm really bad at predicting this, apparently. This is so utterly unexpected. Visual effects is massively a team game, more so maybe than any other department. And we have to thank people in two directions: we've got to thank the studio, we've got to thank the production. We've got to thank Alex for being an amazing director; we have to thank Alicia for being ""Ava."" And we have to thank the teams of artists, production and technical personnel at Double Negative, Milk VFX, and Utopia, who are amazing. Without them we are nothing. Thank you so, so much.MARK ARDINGTON:Thank you.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington & Sara Bennett would like to thank: Alex and all at DNA for being the best clients, Film 4, Universal, A24, the cast and crew, especially Alicia, and the teams of artists, technical and production personnel at Double Negative, Milk VFX, and Utopia. Mark thanks his wife Ali, his family, and Alex Macieira. Sara thanks Silver Spur, and the Smother. Paul thanks wife Kerry, sons Ben and Jake, and his family. Andrew thanks Eugenie and his family for their love and support."," Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett", 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, The Jungle Book,"Oh my god, thank you. This never gets old, by the way. All great experiences start at the very top and I have to say that's Alan Horn, who gave a fantastic job to Jon Favreau, a collaborative director, who is fantastic. Literally unprecedented support from all of the Disney brass, including Sean Bailey, Dave Taritero, Sam Dickerman, Pete Toby and our producer, Brigham Taylor. And last but not least, these three gentleman geniuses behind me, who commandeered a thousand superb artists and contributed so greatly and made so many winning decisions that, you know, quite frankly they actually got tired of winning. Like that's a thing. So, I think I'm done. Well, thank you to all our artists. The next round of applause is for you; you deserve it as much as we do. Thank you so much."," Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Dan Lemmon", 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Visual Effects, Blade Runner 2049,"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you so much, Academy, members of the Academy, for this great honor. Thank you, Denis Villeneuve, whose, you know, guts are seen in every frame of this film, especially the visual effects. Thank you, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Roger Deakins, Joe Walker, Dennis Gassner, Bill Carraro, Karen Murphy, Richard Clegg, Habib Zargarpour up there in the rafters, Deak Ferrand, Victor Muller, Cynthia Yorkin, DNEG, Framestore, MPC, BUF, Rodeo, UPP, Atomic, Weta, Alcon, Warner Bros., Sony, Sean Young, Deb and Miles. And...PAUL LAMBERT:My god, this is so surreal. I share this with my incredible team, led by Michelle back at Double Negative. My family, especially for putting up with the crazy hours of the last 22 years. [Music begins to play.] Hopefully my boys Boston* and Jackson are watching right now. And to all the people who have had such a big influence on me and my career. Thank you.RICHARD R. HOOVER:To all my friends in Montreal, merci beaucoup. This is for you.GERD NEFZER:Danke schön, Germany. Thank you. Great.JOHN NELSON:Thank you so much."," John Nelson, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert and Richard R. Hoover", 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Actor, Yankee Doodle Dandy,"Ladies and gentlemen: Very happy. [Audience yells, ""Louder""] I said, ladies and gentlemen – I bend into my work here – very happy, very happy. According to the highly personal quality of our business, I've always had the feeling ever since coming into it, that you can only be as good as the other fellow thinks you are, or, I might add, as bad. And it seemed that quite a number of people have thought a good job has been done, and that makes me very happy. And just one added thought, I might say it was a pretty good part. Thank you.", James Cagney, 1942 (15th) Academy Awards

Actor, The Best Years of Our Lives,"I'm sorry that Mr. March couldn't be here for this award, but I guess you know that he's in New York in a very successful play. I think Mr. March was wonderful in ""The Best Years of Our Lives"" and I'm glad you did, too. So I want to thank you for Mr. March. Thank you.", Fredric March, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Actor, A Double Life,"Ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy and very proud and very lucky. Lucky because I know I wouldn't be standing on this stage tonight without the grand contributions of so many others. A great script and a great part from Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin. The wonderful help of George Cukor, Michael Kanin and Bill Goetz. And I'm not forgetting a splendid cast and all the departments that gave their skill and talents to making this picture. So, to all of them especially, my deepest gratitude. And to you, ladies and gentlemen, my warmest thanks.", Ronald Colman, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Actor, All the King's Men,"If my heart would stop beating for a minute... Mr. Douglas said I was to thank nobody; I would like to thank all of you, and especially thank God.", Broderick Crawford, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Actor, Cyrano de Bergerac,"Hello, ladies and gentlemen three thousand miles away. Hello, my dear, beloved Helen Hayes, how wonderful to hear your voice. And I know it's kind of conventional to thank people, but I'm gonna be conventional because I'm sincere. All of you who are connected with this picture – Stanley, Mike, Carl, Frank Planer, George, Mala, Bill Prince, Morris Carnovsky, all of you – you know as well as I do that it's your Oscar as much as it is mine. Also, to you, ladies and gentlemen of the Academy who voted for me, you must know that this means more to me than just the honor accorded to an actor, and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for what I consider a vote of confidence and an act of faith. And believe me, I will not let you down. And one more thing. I think the most important winner of all tonight is the man with the long nose himself who has ridden victoriously through the pages of dramatic literature for over fifty years, and this is just the beginning for Cyrano de Bergerac. Thank you very much.HELEN HAYES [in Hollywood]:Joe, I'm taking your Oscar and I'm gonna hang on to it for you, and congratulations from us all.", José Ferrer, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Actor, The African Queen,"It's a very long way from the heart of the Belgian Congo to the stage of the Pantages Theatre, and I'm very glad to say that it's a little nicer here than it was there. I just want to pay a slight, as a matter of fact a very big tribute to Mr. John Huston and Miss Katharine Hepburn, because they helped me to be where I am now. Thank you very much.", Humphrey Bogart, 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Actor, High Noon,"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm glad to see that they're giving this to a man who is not only most deserving but has conducted himself throughout his years in our business in a manner that we can all be proud of him. Coop and I have been friends, hunting and fishing, for more years than I like to remember. He's one of the nicest fellows I know. I don't know anybody any nicer. And our kinship goes further than that friendship because we both fell off of horses into pictures together. Now that I'm through being such a good sport, spouted all this good sportsmanship, I'm gonna go back and find my business manager, and agent, and producer, and three-name writer, and find out why I didn't get ""High Noon"" instead of Cooper. Cause I can't fire any of these very expensive fellows, but I can at least run my 1930's Chevrolet into one of their big black new Cadillacs.", Gary Cooper, 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Actor, Stalag 17,Thank you. Thank you., William Holden, 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Actor, On the Waterfront,"It's much heavier than I imagined. I... gosh, I had something to say and I can't remember what I was gonna say for the life of me. I don't think that ever in my life have so many people been so directly responsible for my being so very, very glad. It's a wonderful moment and a rare one and I'm certainly indebted. Thank you.", Marlon Brando, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Actor, Marty,"At the sake of sounding repetitious, I just want to thank my mother for giving me the idea of going in and doing this, getting into this wonderful profession. My pop, for being steadfast. My lovely wife, for helping me. Thank you very, very much. And to the Hecht-Lancaster Organization, I just can't express my thanks. Thank you, one and all.", Ernest Borgnine, 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Actor, The King and I,"I hope this is not a mistake, because I won't give it back for anything in the world. Thank you very much.", Yul Brynner, 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Actor, The Bridge on the River Kwai,"To accept the award for Alec Guinness tonight gives me a particular delight because thirteen years ago I worked with Alec in a picture called ""Great Expectations,"" and we were lucky enough to have the director, David Lean, who directed ""Bridge over the River Kwai."" Since then I've watched him give wonderful, wonderful performances. And so tonight, to Alec Guinness, a truly great artist, many, many congratulations. And on your behalf, Alec, may I thank the Academy. Thank you.", Alec Guinness, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Actor, Separate Tables,"I'm so loaded down with good luck charms I could hardly make it up the steps. People have been saying thank you for Oscars for thirty years, and I have nothing to add except thank you.", David Niven, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Actor, Ben-Hur,"It's really true; when you stand here you'll want to thank everybody you ever knew in this business. I feel like starting with the first secretary or whoever let me sneak into a Broadway casting call. Ten years ago this month I made my first picture in Hollywood and since that time I've worked with a great many of you. And every one of you did something to put me here tonight. As for ""Ben-Hur,"" the men who worked on that, most of you you've been applauding, most of them have been applauded earlier this evening, including Willy. But I would like especially to thank, not only all of you and all of them, but Willy, and Christopher Fry, and Sam Zimbalist, who gave more than any of us. Thank you.", Charlton Heston, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Actor, Elmer Gantry,"When Miss Garson handed me this she very graciously said, ""So well earned."" And that was a lovely thing to say. I want to, needless to say I want to thank all the members of the Academy who expressed this kind of confidence in voting for me. And right now I feel so happy that I want to thank all the members of the Academy who did not vote for me. Thank you all very much.", Burt Lancaster, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Actor, Judgment at Nuremberg,"Ladies and gentlemen, I know this award honors not only me but also the picture ""Judgment at Nuremberg,"" my wonderful director, and the great cast and especially that great old man who was nominated for the eighth time now, Spencer Tracy.When I came first to this country I met the custom man. And he was asking what I was doing here and I said I'm going to do a film. And he said to me: ""Good luck, boy."" And I think that was very unusual for a custom man, and I can tell him now that I had it. Thank you very much.", Maximilian Schell, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Actor, To Kill a Mockingbird,"Thank you, fellow Academy members. Thank you, Harper Lee, Alan Pakula, Robert Mulligan, Russ Harlan, all of my good friends and associates at the studio. Thank you, members of the press who cover the local scene, critics, columnists across the country who approved of my work and said so. And I want to thank my family, my good, close friends, who have lent me inspiration and moral support and affection. Thank you very much.", Gregory Peck, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Actor, Lilies of the Field,"Because it is a long journey to this moment I am naturally indebted to countless numbers of people, principally among whom are Ralph Nelson, James Poe, William Barrett, Martin Baum, and of course the members of the Academy. For all of them, all I can say is a very special thank you.", Sidney Poitier, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Actor, My Fair Lady,"Well, this is a very exciting evening for me and I feel in a way that I should split it in half [kisses Hepburn] between us.AUDREY HEPBURN:You deserve it all.REX HARRISON:I would like to thank everybody that had anything to do with the making of ""My Fair Lady."" It was a wonderful experience and I must thank George for being so marvelous with us, and Jack, and everybody else that's connected with it. And deep love to, well [looking at Hepburn], to fair ladies, I think.", Rex Harrison, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Actor, Cat Ballou,"Thank you. Thank you all very much. I don't want to take up too much of your time; there's too many people to correctly thank for my career. I think, though, that half of this belongs to a horse some place out in Nevada. Thank you.", Lee Marvin, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Actor, A Man for All Seasons,"It is a great joy to me to accept this award on behalf of one of the finest and one of the most loved actors in my country. There is something very special in being recognized in a country other than one's own and I know that Paul Scofield would want me to say with great warmth and great humility, thank you.", Paul Scofield, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Actor, In the Heat of the Night,"Thank you. Thank you very much. For maharishi's sake. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you. I find it unbelievable, I find it overwhelming and I wish to thank the members of the Academy for such an experience. Secondly, if I may indulge myself, I would like to thank the people in the public who've been so kind to me. Thirdly, I'd like to thank Norman Jewison for his giving an actor freedom to make a mistake. Fourthly, and most importantly, I'd like to thank Mr. Sidney Poitier for the pleasure of his friendship which gave me the knowledge and understanding of prejudice in order to enhance my performance. Thank you, and we shall overcome.", Rod Steiger, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Actor, Charly,"Ladies and gentleman, Mr. Robertson is filming in the Philippines and unfortunately he is steeped in it, couldn't get away in time. But on his behalf, he thanks the Academy, and I wish him the joyous moment of his life right now. Thank you.", Cliff Robertson, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Actor, True Grit,"Wow! If I'd have known that I would have put that patch on thirty-five years earlier. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm no stranger to this podium. I've come up here and picked up these beautiful golden men before, but always for friends. One night I picked up two: one for Admiral John Ford, one for our beloved Gary Cooper. I was very clever and witty that night, the envy of even Bob Hope, but tonight I don't feel very clever or very witty. I feel very grateful, very humble, and all thanks to many, many people. I want to thank the members of the Academy. To all you people who are watching on television, thank you for taking such a warm interest in our glorious industry. Good night.", John Wayne, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Actor, Patton,In voting this award I think that the Academy has distinguished itself. I think it has done itself a great deal of good and shown what a good organization it is by recognizing and honoring so generously a fine performance by a great actor., George C. Scott, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Actor, The French Connection,"Thank you. [Looking at his name in the winner envelope:] That's what it says.Thank you very much. I just want to start at the beginning just for a second and say, sitting out there next to Barbara Harris reminds me of my first acting scene ever. It was in New York, and the gentlemen sitting in front of us when we were doing that scene was my acting teacher, and I just have to mention his name: George Morrison. I want to thank him. Also, Mr. Billy Friedkin, who has already received his prize tonight, but I have to thank him because he really brought me through this when I wanted to quit. And Eddie Egan, who you all know. Mr. Phil D'Antoni. Roy Scheider, Roy. And last, a young lady who I met in New York many years ago, Miss Felippa* Maltese, and she brought me uptown. Thank you.", Gene Hackman, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Actor, The Godfather,"Hello. My name is Sacheen Littlefeather. I'm Apache and I am president of the National Native American Affirmative Image Committee. I'm representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to tell you in a very long speech, which I cannot share with you presently because of time but I will be glad to share with the press afterwards, that he very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award. And the reasons for this being are the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry – excuse me – and on television in movie reruns, and also with recent happenings at Wounded Knee. I beg at this time that I have not intruded upon this evening and that we will in the future, our hearts and our understandings will meet with love and generosity. Thank you on behalf of Marlon Brando.", Marlon Brando, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Actor, Save the Tiger,"Well, I tell you, I had a speech prepared…in 1959. I've forgotten it. If I took the time to thank all of the people, very honestly, that are responsible for this award we'd be here much too long. But naturally to Marty Ransohoff, and Filmways and Paramount. I am deeply indebted for them letting us even make the film, because nobody wanted to let us make it. To Steve Shagan and John Avildsen. It would take much too much and much too long and I'll have to do it personally later. And to a cast and a crew of people, I've never in my life been connected with anything that meant more to me and worked with so many wonderful professional people that cared and loved something so much. And they made it one of the great, great moments of my life, the making of that film, and that's equal to this honor, just the privilege of working with them, truthfully. And I thank them all and I love them and respect them.I just want to say one more thing. In recent years especially there has been a great deal of criticism about this award. And probably a great deal of that criticism is very justified. I would just like to say that whether it's justified or not, I think it is one hell of an honor and I am thrilled. And I thank you all very, very much.", Jack Lemmon, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Actor, Harry and Tonto,"Thank you, Glenda. Ladies and gentlemen and members of the Academy. What other words beside thank you, Paul Mazursky and Josh Greenfeld, for a gem of a script. And particularly for my wife Barbara, and my agent/manager/father-confessor, William Francis Xavier McCaffrey, for twenty-five years, who said two words to me: Do it! You are old! Thank you very much.", Art Carney, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Actor, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,"Well, I guess this proves there are as many nuts in the Academy as anywhere else. But, since you gave me the chance, I'm really happy to get an opportunity to thank Saul and Michael and Louise and Brad and Lawrence and Bo, and all of the guys in the company, all of the feebs brigade. And I'd like to thank Miss Pickford who, incidentally, I believe was the first actor to get a percentage of her pictures. And speaking of a percentage, last but not least, my agent, who about ten years ago advised me that I had no business being an actor. Thank you.", Jack Nicholson, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Network,"For some obscure reason I'm up here accepting an award for Peter Finch, or Finchie as everybody who knew him called him. There is no reason for me to be here. There's only one person who should be up here accepting this award and that's the person who Finch wanted up here accepting his award: Mrs. Peter Finch. Are you in the house, Eletha? Come up and get your award.MRS. PETER FINCH:I want to say thanks to the members of the Academy and my husband. I wish he was here tonight to be with us all, but since he isn't here I'll always cherish this for him. And before he died he said to me, ""Darling, if I win I want to say thanks to my fellow actors who have given me encouragement over the years; and thanks to Paddy Chayefsky who have given him the part; and thanks to Barry who have tell us to come from Jamaica, to come and do this part."" And he says, ""Most of all, thanks to you, darling, for sending the right vibes the right way. And thanks, the members of the Academy Award."" Thank you all.", Peter Finch, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Goodbye Girl,"I didn't prepare anything. Ahhm... [laughs]. Wait a second, am I here? Yes, okay. First I will embarrass Ray Stark by saying that I owe him everything; and he is a great man. To Herb Ross, who is the only true gentleman I've ever known in my life. To Herb, Marsha, and Neil, and Quinn. I could go on and on and on and I don't want to leave. Can I rent this [referring to the podium] now? Thank you very much.", Richard Dreyfuss, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Coming Home,"I am still reeling really from the appearances just recently on this stage. I don't think there's an actor here or watching this proceeding tonight who doesn't acknowledge a great debt to the continuing legacy of Laurence Olivier. And his presence here tonight has put a great perspective and just, on the proceedings for me, and a warm and generous and dignified one, and I'm not quite able to recover from it, I tell you.The performances this year in this category are remarkable, really. I am a great fan of the other members of the nominated body. And I know that we are all extremely aware of the extraordinary performances that we have been selected to represent. For my own part I have, as we all do, many people to thank for a performance which stands among this group of performances. I would like to thank everyone, but I select to thank a few who represent the many.I would like to thank Bruce Dern, my friend, for his encouragement and his wonderful performance, and his friendship. I would like to thank Jerry Hellman, who produced also ""Midnight Cowboy;"" is an extraordinary man, a great producer, a tenacious fighter, who keeps us all healthy and has great taste. I would like to thank Hal Ashby, a remarkable, a remarkable person who was so helpful in getting me to myself and encouraging my performance. And finally I would like to thank Jane, whose great dignity as a human being – it's a good thing she's not here to see this – is very moving to me. And finally, I'm carrying with me all the men who gave me so much of their experience to deal with, who have contributed so much: the people in chairs, and the veterans, and the civilians, and the walkers, who are so strongly represented in what I'd call my work. Thank you very much.", Jon Voight, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Kramer vs. Kramer,"Thank you. [Inspects the Oscar.] He has no genitalia and he's holding a sword. I'd like to thank my parents for not practicing birth control.I'm up here with mixed feelings. I've been critical of the Academy, and for reason. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be able to work. I am greatly honored for being chosen by the producer, Stanley Jaffe, and the director, Bob Benton, and to have worked in a family with them, and with Meryl and with Justin, who if he loses again we'll have to give him a lifetime achievement award. And to Jane Alexander and to Jerry Greenberg and to Néstor and to the crew on the film who was part of that family. And to the crew and to the directors like Bob Fosse and Mike Nichols and John Schlesinger that I've worked with before. We are laughed at when we are up here, sometimes, for thanking. But when you work on a film you discover that there are people who are giving that artistic part of themself that goes beyond a paycheck, and they are never up here. And many of them are not members of the Academy, and we never hear of them. But this Oscar is a symbol, I think, and it is given for appreciation from those people whom we never see. They are part of our life.I refuse to believe that I beat Jack Lemmon, that I beat Al Pacino, that I beat Peter Sellers. I refuse to believe that Robert Duvall lost. We are a part of an artistic family. There are sixty thousand actors in this Academy – pardon me – in the Screen Actors Guild, and probably a hundred thousand in Equity. And most actors don't work, and a few of us are so lucky to have a chance to work with writing and to work with directing. Because when you're a broke actor you can't write; you can't paint; you have to practice accents while you're driving a taxi cab. And to that artistic family that strives for excellence, none of you have ever lost and I am proud to share this with you. And I thank you.", Dustin Hoffman, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Raging Bull,"[He pulls out his notes.] I forgot my lines so the director wrote them down for me. I want to thank everyone. Since it's said so often, but it's true and it's...what can I say? I want to thank Bruno, Richard Bruno, for the terrific costumes. Frank Warner, Cis Corman, Pete Savage, and if Pete wasn't involved in the film he wouldn't have gotten it started—I'm a little nervous, excuse me—the film never would have gotten started. Mike Westmore, for the makeup. Mary Keats, the late Jean Burt Reilly, Irwin Winkler and Bob Chartoff. Vickie La Motta and all the other wives, and Joey La Motta even though he's suing us. I hope that settles soon enough so I can go over to his house and eat once in a while. And Mardik Martin and Paul Schrader, who wrote the script. And of course, Jake La Motta, whose life it's all about. And Marty Scorsese, who gave me and all the other actors and everyone on the film all the love and trust that anyone could give anyone and is just wonderful as a director. And I want to thank my mother and father for having me. And my grandmother and grandfather, for having them. And everyone else involved in the film. And I hope that I can share this with anyone that it means anything to and the rest of the world, and especially all the terrible things that are happening. I love everyone.", Robert De Niro, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, On Golden Pond,"Oh, Dad, I'm so happy and proud for you. My father didn't really believe that this was going to happen but he told me a while back that if it did he wanted his wife Shirlee to accept the award for him. But Shirlee wanted to be with him tonight, as is her way, and so I'm here.And first and foremost I want to thank on behalf of my father the members of the Academy who voted to give him this award. I know that he's watching right now and I know that he's very, very honored and very happy and surprised. And I'll bet when he heard it just now, I bet he said, ""Hey, ain't I lucky?"" As though luck had anything to do with it. I know also that he has tremendous respect for the other actors that were nominated and has always felt a little strange about these things, these competitions, because it's like comparing apples and oranges, and he feels very proud to have been among such a wonderful group.And I know that he feels that he would never have won this if it hadn't been for Katharine Hepburn. And if ""On Golden Pond"" is one of the highlights of his life, one of the main reasons is because of her, having the chance to work with her and to become her friend. And I know that one of the other reasons that he feels the film was so special is because of the quality of the crew. Every one of them, many of whose talents have been recognized tonight in the nominations. And the wonderful cast: Dougie McKeon, Dabney Coleman, Bill Lanteau, me—he's a proud father. The man who pulled us all together, our producer Bruce Gilbert. He is, my father is so happy, he feels so fortunate to have been able to play the role of ""Norman Thayer,"" a character that he loves a lot and understands very well. And for this he'd like to thank the sensitive man who wrote the words, who's already been honored tonight, Ernest Thompson. And for the tremendous talent and guidance of our director Mark Rydell, he's very, very grateful. We all became like a family during the filming and we sort of stayed together since. People call him up and stay in touch and come to visit him, and so it's like we've stayed a family, and it's made my father very, very happy. And he wants to thank Marble Arch and Universal for their support of the movie ""On Golden Pond.""He also feels very lucky to have been able to spend a summer in such a beautiful part of our country, northern New Hampshire, and he wants to thank all the people there who were so friendly and welcoming to us. And he was very happy, and so was I and are we, to have had our two families together, the Haydens and the Fondas, on the beautiful shores of that lake so that we could get to know each other even more. He wishes my brother Peter were here tonight, but Peter is somewhere in the jungles of the Philippines in front of a camera right now, like a good Fonda. And I know that lastly, but really first, he is thanking Shirlee Fonda who has been his loving support for seventeen years, who he calls his Rock of Gibralter. I think she's his ""Ethel Thayer."" Dad, me and all the grandchildren are coming over with it right away. Thank you.", Henry Fonda, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Gandhi,"Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Academy, you have bereft me of all words. But that's not good enough; I am custodian of this award for a lot of people. Let me say before continuing any further that I was overwhelmed to be mentioned in the same breath as the other four gentlemen who were nominated with me.This film was dedicated to Pandit Nehru, Lord Mountbatten of Burma, and Motilal Kothari, all men of great vision and courage. It was made by my friend Sir Richard Attenborough, another great man of vision and courage. And for all the men and women who worked on the film, this is an Oscar for vision, for courage, and for acting and for peace. Thank you.", Ben Kingsley, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Tender Mercies,"Thank you very much. I'm very excited, very happy, very moved, very everything tonight, to be up here, to be singled out from among all these very talented people. I sometimes come to the Academy Awards and watch them year after year, and I get caught up in the spectacle of it, in the event, in the very complex type of entertainment and I guess, I know I forget, that what we're really here for is to single out who we think is the best for that given year. And if that's what I am to be this year then I appreciate it. I accept it with an honor and I'm very moved because of that.I think we set out to make a film, a very truthful film, a very good film. I think Bruce Beresford, Horton Foote, the Hobels, EMI, should all be commended for a very wonderful job that they did in putting this film together. I think it's a valid film, valid enough that we have gotten very much applause of a certain kind from certain members of the country western community, such as my friend Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings. And this is certainly a very high level of criticism coming from those people. And if I didn't have that on one hand, I would feel that this on the other hand was not complete. But the combination of both tonight makes this a very complete and exciting evening for me tonight. And I want to thank the Academy very much for this award. I'm very happy. Thank you.", Robert Duvall, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Amadeus,"It would be a lie if I told you I didn't know what to say because I've been working on this speech for about twenty-five years. But you are not going to hear any of those speeches because none of the speeches were less than forty-five seconds.You know, it's easy to gamble everything when you've got nothing to lose, and Milos Forman had a great deal to lose when he gave these brilliant roles to Tom Hulce and me. And his courage became my inspiration. There's only one thing that's missing for me tonight and that is to have Tom Hulce standing by my side.[He steps away from the podium, then returns; music starts to play.] Wait a minute! Wait, I still have more time! [Laughs.] Half of this statue belongs to my beloved wife Kate. Thank you.", F. Murray Abraham, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Kiss of the Spider Woman,"I share this with Raul. Ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom [miming his heart beating quickly with his hands], you know... It's incredible. I didn't expect to be here so I don't know what I'm gonna say. I want to thank the courageous people in Brazil with whom I made this film. Saudade, Brazil. I am very proud to be an actor. Thank you very much.", William Hurt, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Color of Money,"Paul wanted everybody to know that after coming here for seven other occasions like this...BETTE DAVIS:For two minutes let me say something about you first.ROBERT WISE:Wait a minute, darling.BETTE DAVIS:Just a moment. I would like to congratulate Paul. I'm sure he's listening; he is not here tonight. And this award, Paul, is long overdue. Robert Wise, a great friend of Mr. Newman's, is accepting for him. And Mr. Wise is the winner of two Oscars himself: ""The Sound of Music,"" ""West Side Story."" Yes. Now, now you get on. That's right.ROBERT WISE:Thank you, my dear.BETTE DAVIS:That's right.[Music plays on.]", Paul Newman, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Wall Street,"Thank you. Thank you all very much. I really want to thank the actors branch of the Academy first, for just being a nominee with four actors that I really admire, and at least one that I consider a really good friend who I admire. And thank you for that. And for this fellow [the Oscar] from all of the Academy, I just want to share it with all the good work that was done by all the branches, whether you were nominated or not tonight, but this is all with you.A large part of this award belongs to Oliver Stone. And not only as the director, but having the courage to cast me in a part that not many people thought I could play. So I'll always be eternally grateful to him for that. And as a writer, Oliver, with Stanley Weiser, wrote a part that was the best part that I've ever had in my career. To Charlie and Martin Sheen, two wonderful actors that happen to be father and son, I thank them all very much for their help. Ed Pressman, Alex Ho, our producers; Leonard Goldberg, Scott Rudin, Tom Sherak of Fox, I thank you, too.I'd like to dedicate this award to William Darrid, Diana Douglas-Darrid, Anne Douglas and Kirk Douglas, my parents and step-parents, who have been extremely supportive and loving to me over the years. And in particular to my father, who I don't think ever missed one of my college productions, for his continued support and for helping a son step out of his shadow. I'll be eternally grateful to you, Dad, for that. Finally, to my wife Diandra and all my old friends who are smiling with me tonight, thank you. And to all you movie buffs, I just really appreciate, for making this a wonderful moment for me. Thank you. And good night, Cameron. I love you.", Michael Douglas, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Rain Man,"Thank you. Thank you very much. Uh...I'm supposed to be jaded by this point. I'm very honored and I thank the Academy for your support. And I also thank Tom Hanks and Max von Sydow and James Olmos and my good friend Gene Hackman for their wonderful work, even if they didn't vote for me. [Laughs] I didn't vote for you guys, either. It's a pleasure to be here with such good work.I thank my agent Mike Ovitz and Tony Thomopoulos for making this project stick with glue when it was falling apart. I thank all the producers. I thank the wonderful cast and the crew of this film who were so emotionally connected with us. I thank the writers, Barry Morrow and Ron Bass. And I just want to thank all the people I talked to that were autistic, and their families, and the doctors and all their help. And our associate producer, Gail Mutrux, got a hold of us, got a hold of for me to meet particularly, Kim Peek, who was the first inspiration of the film, Joe Sullivan and his mother, and my special thanks to Peter and Kevin Guthrie.My father so wanted to be here tonight. Ironically, a few weeks ago he joined the family of the disabled. And I understand that the hospital where he's at tonight, that a lot of people that I've met recently are gathered with him with tuxedos and champagne cups and formals. And they're all watching this show right now on a big TV that they rented. So to the...[applause]. It was just a few weeks ago that he was at the Golden Globes and he says, ""Let's find Gene Hackman."" Because he knows we're old roommates. ""C'mon, let's find Gene."" Anyway, to the wonderful doctors and nurses and rehabilitation people, and to the families that I've met recently, and to my father and to his new friends: Here's looking at you. Thank you.", Dustin Hoffman, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, My Left Foot,"You've just provided me with the makings of one hell of a weekend in Dublin.I shared Christy's life for a while with a remarkable young actor called Hugh O'Conor. But for everyone involved in the film, all our desire to make the film, all the strength that we needed, all the pleasure that we took in making the film came from Christy Brown. When he was alive he needed very little encouragement to make his voice heard. Now he needs a little more. And I'm truly grateful to you that in honoring me with this award you're encouraging Christy to carry on making his mark. Thank you very much indeed.", Daniel Day Lewis, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Reversal of Fortune,"This is great. Thank you, the Academy, and thank you, everybody who's wished me well, for this. Specifically thank you, Warner Bros., Sovereign Pictures, Ed Pressman, Barbet Schroeder, Luciano Tovoli, our lighting cameraman. People who made me look like that, Allen Weisinger and Dick Smith. Thank you, my co-stars Ron Silver and Glenn, for finally persuading me to do it. Thank you, Fred Specktor, Anne Hutton, Sally Fischer. Thank you also, and some of you may understand why, thank you, David Cronenberg. And lastly, if I may cut the call of a telephone to London where my wife is trying to keep awake in a hotel bedroom, I wish you were here to help me carry this because you helped me win it. Thank you all.", Jeremy Irons, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Silence of the Lambs,"My God. I can't believe it. This is really unexpected. It's a great honor to be here, especially with such great actors like Nick Nolte and Warren Beatty and Robin Williams, Robert De Niro. First of all, before I say on, I want to say hello to my mother. She's in Wales watching this on television with Eve and Jean and Jill and Tony. My father died eleven years ago tonight, so maybe he had something to do with this as well, I don't know. But I want to say thank you to the Academy for your tremendous generosity. To my friend Bob Palmer, my friend and publicist. My dear, beloved wife Jenni. And I have many people to thank here in Los Angeles who over the years have given me tremendous support, without whose help I wouldn't be here, I know. And I am greatly honored and tremendously moved. And I—God bless you all. Thank you very much.", Anthony Hopkins, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Scent of a Woman,"You broke my streak. The last... I was at an affair recently—thank you so much for this by the way—I was at a ceremonial-type thing like this recently, and I didn't have a speech. I kept going into my pocket for a speech, but I never wrote one. But now I got one. It's here, and I should have had a little water before I got on because my mouth's dry. But I thank you and I just have to say...First, I don't know where he is in the house, I can't pick him out, but I got to thank him. I'm completely indebted to Marty Brest who directed the picture and who had such great love for this character I played. And that love is what he communicated to me every day, so I thank you, Marty, for that. I thank Bo Goldman, who wrote such a complicated, interesting, funny guy that could be and would be any actor's dream part. That part was so great. I thank Chris O'Donnell, my co-star in this. He made every day a pleasure for me. And I thank the wonderful support of cast and crew, of course. I also want to thank Tom Pollock and Casey Silver at Universal Pictures, and my agent Rick Nicita who urged me to do this part and actually threatened me if I didn't do it, 'cause I didn't want to do the part for some reason. Ira Lewis, my friend and my colleague, who helped me, Ira Lewis. And The Associated Blind for their generous support to me.If you'll indulge me for a minute—I'm just not used to this, so I had to write this down. I had this thought, and I thought if I ever got up here I would say it. I've been very lucky. I found desire for what I do early in my life and I'm lucky because I had people who encouraged that desire, from Lee Strasberg, to my great friend and mentor Charlie Laughton, to the great writers and filmmakers that I've been fortunate enough to work with. Now, recently a young girl came up to me. I was at a function for the South Bronx, which is where I'm from. And she said that I had encouraged her, and that's not necessarily by my work but just by the fact that we came from the same place. And I just can't forget that girl, and I can't forget the kids out there who may be thinking tonight that if he can do it, I can do it. So this is really a proud and hopeful moment for me, because I want to thank the Academy for giving us a gift of encouragement. And this is a gift, a great gift to me. I thank you all, really. Thank you.", Al Pacino, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Philadelphia,"Here's what I know. I could not be standing here without that undying love that was just sung about by, not Bruce [Springsteen], but Neil Young. And I have that in a lover that is so close to fine, we should all be able to experience such heaven right here on earth. I know also that, I should not be doing this, I should not be here, but I am because of the union of such filmmakers as Ed Saxon, Ron Nyswaner, Kristi Zea, Tak Fujimoto, Jonathan Demme -- who seems to have these [referring to the Oscar] attached to his limbs for every actor that works with him of late. And a cast that includes Antonio Banderas, who, second to my lover, is the only person I would trade for. And a cast that includes many other people, but the actor who really put his film image at risk, and shone because of his integrity, Mr. Denzel Washington, who I really must share this with.I would not be standing here if it weren't for two very important men in my life, so... two that I haven't spoken with in awhile, but I had the pleasure of just the other evening. Mr. Rawley Farnsworth, who was my high school drama teacher, who taught me to act well the part, there all the glory lies. And one of my classmates under Mr. Farnsworth, Mr. John Gilkerson. I mention their names because they are two of the finest gay Americans, two wonderful men that I had the good fortune to be associated with, to fall under their inspiration at such a young age. I wish my babies could have the same sort of teacher, the same sort of friends.And there lies my dilemma here tonight. I know that my work in this case is magnified by the fact that the streets of heaven are too crowded with angels. We know their names. They number a thousand for each one of the red ribbons that we wear here tonight. They finally rest in the warm embrace of the gracious creator of us all. A healing embrace that cools their fevers, that clears their skin, and allows their eyes to see the simple, self-evident, common sense truth that is made manifest by the benevolent creator of us all and was written down on paper by wise men, tolerant men, in the city of Philadelphia two hundred years ago. God bless you all. God have mercy on us all. And God bless America.", Tom Hanks, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Forrest Gump,"Thank you. I'm standing here in lieu of my fellow nominees who are just as deserving, if not more so, of this moment. I'm standing here because of an army of people who over the course of a back-breaking schedule that was set by Bob Zemeckis -- who worked much harder than I did and had much more at risk if our efforts were not successful. I'm empowered to stand here thanks to the ensemble of actors, men and women who I shared the screen with, who in ways that they will never understand made me a better actor. And I am standing here because the woman I share my life with has taught me and demonstrates for me every day just what love is.I -- man, I feel as though I'm standing on magic legs in a special effects process shot that is too unbelievable to imagine and far too costly to make a reality. But here is my mark, and there is where I'm supposed to look. And believe me, the power and the pleasure and the emotion of this moment is a constant the speed of light. It will never be diminished, nor will my appreciation and the meaning between two simple words that I can only offer you here: Thank you. God bless you in this room and God bless you all around the world.", Tom Hanks, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

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Actor in a Leading Role, Shine,"I want to thank the members of the Academy. I'd also like to thank every Australian actor and theater colleague I've ever worked with. There's a game you can play where you create a dinner party where you can invite guests from any time in history, real or fictional. The Academy has honored me by choosing to seat me as ""David Helfgott"" at a table with ""Larry Flynt"" and ""Count Laszlo de Almásy"" and ""Karl Childers"" and ""Jerry Maguire."" I can't quite imagine where the conversation might head that night, but it has really enriched me as an actor to be seated at that table.I want to thank Scott Hicks and all of the ""Shine"" team for giving me the chance to have a glimpse of the bird of paradise. Scott, thank you. My darling wife Jane, I wouldn't be standing here without you, and to Merle and John, my mum and stepdad in Queensland. And to the unstoppable David Helfgott. The front of my script said that this story was inspired by the events of your life. You truly are an inspiration. And to those people who say it's a circus, then with your celebration of life you show me that the circus is a place of daring and risk-taking and working without a safety net and giving us your personal poetry. Thank you.", Geoffrey Rush, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, As Good as It Gets,"Thank you very much to the members of the Academy for this, and I -- the other nominees, some of them are very good friends of mine. And I am honored to be on any list with you, Bobby, Dusty, and you and your father, Mr. Damon, my old bike pal Fonda.We're very proud of the picture. We had like, I don't know, I've had a sinking feeling all night right up till here. Something about it. We had Jim Brooks, Maria Kavanaugh, Kristi Zea, Bridget Johnson, Peter Andros*, Laura Ziskin, so many producers on the picture I can't remember them all. Mr. Andrus and Mr. Brooks wrote the script, cast Miss Hunt, Mr. Kinnear, Cuba Gooding, Skeet Ulrich, Shirley Knight -- I know Gil Cates is starting to sweat back there, now isn't he, Bill, isn't he? Go ahead with it? Alright. Sure. I would like to thank everybody here tonight for looking so good. I'd like to dedicate this to Miles Davis, Robert Mitchum, Shorty Smith, Joe Vitrano*, Ray Kramer, Rupert Crosse, J.T. Walsh and Luana Anders. They're not here anymore, but they're in my heart. And I thank you very much.", Jack Nicholson, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Life Is Beautiful,"Thank you! This is a terrible mistake because I used up all my English. I don't know! I am not able to express all my gratitude, because now, my body is in tumult because it is a colossal moment of joy so everything is really in a way that I cannot express. I would like to be Jupiter! And kidnap everybody and lie down in the firmament making love to everybody, because I don't know how to express. It's a question of love. You are really -- this is a mountain of snow, so delicate, the suavity and the kindness, it is something I cannot forget, from the bottom of my heart. And thank you for the Academy Awards for the, who really loved the movie. Thank you to all in Italy, for the Italian cinema, grazie al Italia who made me. I am really, I owe to them all my, if I did something good. So grazie al Italia e grazie al America, land of the lot of things here. Thank you very much. And I hope, really I don't deserve this, but I hope to win some other Oscars! Thank you! Thank you very much! Thank you!", Roberto Benigni, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, American Beauty,"This is the highlight of my day. I hope it is not all downhill from here. I first have to say that I would like to dedicate this to the man who inspired my performance. A man who has been my friend and my mentor, and since my father died, a little bit like my father, whose performance in ""The Apartment"" stands as one of the finest we've ever had. Jack Lemmon, wherever you are, thank you, thank you, thank you.To my friends, for pointing out my worst qualities. I know you do it because you love me. And that's why I loved playing ""Lester,"" because we got to see all of his worst qualities and we still grew to love him. This movie to me is all about how any single act from any single person put out of context is damnable. But the joy of this movie is that it is real beauty. We found real beauty in this extraordinary script by Sam Mendes -- by Alan Ball. It feels like he wrote it though, doesn't it?I am very proud to be an actor, and I have tried very hard to protect my work; and I am stunned and a bit speechless. And Dianne, thank you for teaching me about caring about the right things, and I love you. And Mother, I don't care what they say about bringing you to award shows. I will always bring you to award shows because I'm proud of you and I love you. And thank you, thank you, thank you.", Kevin Spacey, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Gladiator,"Whew! My grandfather's name was Stan Wemyss. He was a cinematographer in the second World War. My uncle David, David William Crowe, he died last year at the age of sixty-six. I'd like to thank the Academy for something which is pretty surprising and dedicate it to two men who still continue to inspire me. I'd also like to thank my mum and dad, who I just don't thank enough, I suppose.And an incredible cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Ralf Moeller, Spencer Treat Clark, the magnificent Richard Harris, the late Oliver Reed, Tomas Arana, Tommy Flanagan, Derek Jacobi and everybody else. DreamWorks, a great company and a vital and andrenalized contributor to the art form. To Doug Wick, David Franzoni, Bruno Lustig and Terry Needham, and a very brave crew collected from twenty-two different countries around the world. To the people that work for me, who work with me, my personal cavalry: George Freeman, Alan Hergott, Larry Witzer, Shirley Pearce, Robin Baum, Mark Dumbrell. But really folks, you know, I owe this to one bloke and his name is Ridley Scott. You know, when you grow up in the suburbs of Sydney or Auckland, or Newcastle like Ridley or Jamie Bell, or the suburbs of anywhere, you know, a dream like this seems kind of vaguely ludicrous and completely unattainable. But this moment is directly connected to those childhood imagining[s]. And for anybody who's on the down side of advantage and relying purely on courage, it's possible. Thanks very much.", Russell Crowe, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Training Day,"Two birds in one night, huh? Oh, God is good. God is great. God is great. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Forty years I've been chasing Sidney [Poitier], they finally give it to me, what'd they do? They give it to him the same night. I'll always be chasing you, Sidney. I'll always be following in your footsteps. There's nothing I would rather do, sir. Nothing I would rather do. God bless you. God bless you.I want to thank the Academy. You know, when I was in college first starting out as an actor, they asked each one of us what we wanted to do. I said I want to be the best actor in the world. All the students in the classroom looked at me like I was a nut. Life has taught me to just try and be the best that I can be, and I thank the Academy for saying to me that on this given night I was the best that I could be. I want to thank Warner Bros. and Alan Horn and Lorenzo di Bonaventura for supporting this film. And Antoine Fuqua, a brilliant young filmmaker, African-American filmmaker. I don't know where you are, Antoine, love you. Ethan Hawke, my partner in crime. So many people, I can't even remember everybody, lawyers, doctors, agents... My beautiful agent, Ed Limato. We've been together for so many years. Hometown boy from Mount Vernon. My beautiful wife. I love you so much. You put up with me, in spite of myself. And my beautiful children at home. I told you if I lost tonight I would come home and we'd celebrate and if I won tonight I would come home and we'd celebrate. Well, I'm coming home, we're celebrating. God bless you all.", Denzel Washington, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Pianist,"[Kisses presenter Halle Berry] I bet they didn't tell you that was in the gift bag.Oh my God. Thank you. Thank you, really. Oh my goodness. It doesn't come out in slow motion, but it doesn't really ring a bell--the name. I didn't know my name when you said that. This Adrien? Okay.I haven't really written a speech because every time I wrote a speech for the past one of these things I didn't win. But, you know, there comes a time in life when everything seems to make sense and this is not one of those times. What I do know, though, is that I've never felt this much love and encouragement from my peers and from people I admire and from complete strangers. And it means a great deal to me. And if it weren't for the insomnia and those sudden panic attacks, this has been an amazing, amazing journey.I have to thank--they're already flashing time's up--I have to thank my mother and father, most importantly, for all the creativity and the encouragement. And they've been just... real strength. They've given me a great deal of strength.What can I say? This film would not be possible without the blueprint provided by Wladyslaw Szpilman. And this is a tribute to his survival. I'd like to thank Roman Polanski for the role of a lifetime. And for those of you who have seen the film and sat through the credits, you know there are just too many people to thank individually. I would not be here without all their efforts. And I thank them. And everyone worked extremely hard to make this film. And I have to thank Focus Features for getting us out there. To my longtime friend, manager, agent, consigliere, Joanne Colonna. Everybody at The Firm, PMK/HBH. And you know...[music plays]. Wait one second. One second, please, one second. Cut it out, cut it out. I get one shot at this. I'm sorry. I didn't say more than five names I don't think, but...This is, you know, it fills me with great joy, but I am also filled with a lot of sadness tonight because I'm accepting an award at such a strange time. And, you know, my experiences in making this film made me very aware of the sadness and the dehumanization of people at times of war, and the repercussions of war. And whomever you believe in, if it's God or Allah, may He watch over you. And let's pray for a peaceful and swift resolution. Thank you. And I have a friend from Queens who's a soldier in Kuwait right now, Tommy Zarabinski. And I hope you and your boys make it back real soon. God bless you, guys. I love you. Thank you very much.", Adrien Brody, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Mystic River,"Thank you. If there's one thing that actors know--other than that there weren't any WMDs--it's that there is no such thing as ""best"" in acting. And that's proven by these great actors that I was nominated with, as well as the Giamattis, Cages, Downey Jrs., Nicholsons, etc., that were not nominated. We know how great all of you were. My daughter Dylan and son Hopper find it presumptuous and embarrassing to write a speech, and so I'm gonna give it a go without. God, I really thank Clint Eastwood professionally and humanly for coming into my life. The great, great cast that I had to work with, my friends. Where do you go? Dennis Lehane, Brian Helgeland. Ma. Dad. Robin, for being an undying emotional inspiration on this roller coaster I'm learning to enjoy. Thank you all very much.", Sean Penn, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Ray,"Wow. I guess we got to do it again. [Sings:] ""Oooh!"" [Audience repeats back.] [Sings:] ""Aaah!"" [Audience repeats back.] Yeah, you're ready. That's the Ray Charles. Give it up for Ray Charles and his beautiful legacy. And thank you, Ray Charles, for living.I got so many people to thank tonight. And first I'm going to start it out with Taylor Hackford. Taylor, you took a chance, man. I mean that love for Ray Charles was deep down in the earth somewhere and you opened it up. And it's cracked open and it's spilling, and everybody's drowning in this love. I thank you for taking a chance on this film. And thank you for waiting fifteen years to get me to do it. I want to thank you; I want to thank Crusader.I want to thank my agents. I want to thank Rick Kurtzman. I want to thank Kim Hodgert. I want to thank Steve Smooke. I want to thank my managers Jaime King and Marcus King. Let's live this African-American dream. It's beautiful. I'm glad I'm with you and I ain't never leaving you. So I love you.I got a chance to meet a whole lot of people, experiencing this. And other people I want to thank, I want to thank my sister; four foot eleven of nothing but pure love. I want to thank my daughter for telling me just before I got up here, ""If you don't win, Dad, you're still good.""I see Oprah and I see Halle and I just want to say your names. I want to talk to you later. Both of you. Because Oprah allowed me to meet somebody by the name of Sidney Poitier. And Sidney Poitier said [mimicking his voice], ""I saw you once. And I looked in your eyes and there was a connection."" And he says, ""I give to you responsibility."" So I'm taking that responsibility tonight. And thank you, Sidney.This is probably going to be the toughest part of this speech. My daughter shares my grandmother's name: Marie. My grandmother's name is Estelle Marie Talley. And she's not here tonight. And this is going to be the toughest part. But she was my first acting teacher. She told me, ""Stand up straight. Put your shoulders back. Act like you got some sense."" We would go places and I would wild out, and she says, ""Act like you've been somewhere."" And then when I would act the fool, she would beat me. She would whup me. And she could get an Oscar for the way she whupped me because she was great at it. And after she whipped me, she would talk to me and tell me why she whipped me, said, ""I want you to be a southern gentleman."" And she still talks to me now; only now she talks to me in my dreams. And I can't wait to go to sleep tonight because we got a lot to talk about. I love you.", Jamie Foxx, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Capote,"Wow, I'm in a category with some great, great, great actors. Fantastic actors. And I'm overwhelmed, I'm really overwhelmed. I'd like to thank Bill Vince and Caroline Baron and Danny Rosett, the film wouldn't have happened without them. I'd like to thank Sarah Fargo. I'd like to thank Sara Murphy. I'd like to thank Emily Ziff. My friends, my friends, my friends. I'd like to thank Bennett Miller and Danny Futterman, who I love, I love, I love, I love, I love. You know the Van Morrison song, I love, I love, I love, and he keeps repeating it like that? And I'd like to thank Tom Bernard and Michael Barker, thank you so much.And my mom's name is Marilyn O'Connor, and she's here tonight. And I'd like if you see her tonight to congratulate her, because she brought up four kids alone and she deserves a congratulations for that. Ah, we're at the party, ma, you know? And she took me to my first play and she stayed up with me and watched the NCAA final four, and my passions, her passions became my passions. And, you know, be proud, mom, because I'm proud of you and we're here tonight and it's so good. Thank you.", Philip Seymour Hoffman, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Last King of Scotland,"Thank you. Thank you. Just a second, just a second. Okay. Take it [in], okay. I wrote something down because I thought if it would happen I would be a little overwhelmed and I am. So, okay.When I was a kid the only way that I saw movies was from the backseat of my family's car at the drive-in, and it wasn't my reality to think I would be acting in movies. So receiving this honor tonight tells me that it's possible, it is possible for a kid from east Texas, raised in South Central L.A., in Carson, who believes in his dreams, commits himself to them with his heart, to touch them and to have them happen. Because when I first started acting, it was because of my desire to connect to everyone, to that thing inside each of us, that light that I believe exists in all of us. Because acting for me is about believing in that connection; and it's a connection so strong, it's a connection so deep that we feel it and through our combined belief we can create a new reality.So I want to thank my fellow believers in ""The Last King of Scotland."" I want to thank Peter, Jeremy, Andrea, Lisa, Charles, Kevin, James McAvoy, Kerry, Stephen, Fox, DNA, Channel Four. I want to thank the people of Uganda, who helped this film have a spirit. And finally, I want to thank my mom and my dad; I want to thank my wife Keisha, my children, my ancestors who continue to guide my steps, and God, God who believes in us all and who's given me this moment in this lifetime that I will hopefully carry to the end of my lifetime into the next lifetime. Thank you.", Forest Whitaker, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, There Will Be Blood,"That's the closest I'll ever come to getting a knighthood, so thank you. My deepest thanks to the members of the Academy for whacking me with the handsomest bludgeon in town.I'm looking at this gorgeous thing that you've given me and I'm thinking back to the first devilish whisper of an idea that came to him and everything since and it seems to me that this sprang like a golden sapling out of the mad, beautiful head of Paul Thomas Anderson. I wish my son and my partner, HW Plainview, were up here with me, the mighty Dillon Freasier. So many people to thank. One amongst them would be Mrs. Plainview, down there, the enchantingly optimistic, open-minded and beautiful Rebecca Miller. I hope that all those to whom I owe and to whom I feel the deepest gratitude will forgive me if I say just simply: Thank you, Paul.I've been thinking a lot about fathers and sons in the course of this, and I'd like to accept this in the memory of my grandfather, Michael Balcon; my father, Cecil Day Lewis; and my three fine boys, Gabriel, Ronan and Cashel. Thank you very much indeed. Thank you.", Daniel Day-Lewis, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Milk,"Thank you. Thank you. You commie, homo-loving sons-of-guns! I did not expect this, but I, and I want it to be very clear that I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me, often. But I am touched by the appreciation and I hoped for it enough that I did want to scribble down so I had the names, in case you were commie, homo-loving sons-of-guns. And so I want to thank my best friend, Sata Matsuzawa*. My circle of long-time support: Mara, Bryan, Barry and Bob. The great Cleve Jones. Our wonderful writer, Lance Black. Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks. And particularly, as all us actors know, our director either has the patience, talent and restraint to grant us a voice or they don't, and it goes from the beginning of the meeting through the cutting room. And there is no finer hands to be in than Gus Van Sant.And finally, for those--two last finallies. For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way of support. We've got to have equal rights for everyone. And there are, and there are these last two things. I'm very, very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man president and a country who, for all its toughness, creates courageous artists, and this is in great due respect to all the nominees, but courageous artists who, despite a sensitivity that sometimes has brought enormous challenge, Mickey Rourke rises again and he is my brother. Thank you all very much.", Sean Penn, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Crazy Heart,"Oh! Thank you, Academy members! Mom and Dad, yeah, look! Whoo! Thank you, Mom and Dad, for turning me on to such a groovy profession. Oh, my dad, my mom, they loved show biz so much. I remember my mom getting all of us kids to entertain at her parties, you know, my dad sitting me on his bed and teaching me all of the basics of acting for a role in ""Sea Hunt."" They loved show biz so much and I feel an extension of them, you know, this is honoring them as much as it is me.I wanna thank Scott Cooper, our wonderful director, for his knowledge of film and country music, and for his ability to instill self-confidence in his actors. I thank you for that, Scott. Where are you? Raise your hand, man. Yeah! Scotty! Thank you for that, Scott man! And thank you for assembling such a wonderful cast. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin, wherever he is backstage, and Bobby Duvall. So wonderful, you guys brought your heart and soul. I want to thank Barry Markowitz, our wonderful DP, did such a brilliant job. Judy Cairo, our producer, and Fox Searchlight, our wonderful distributor. Thank you, guys, for keeping us all together and for making it all happen. T Bone Burnett and Stephen Bruton, for bringing all of that great music and those wonderful musicians to the party, man. And my wonderful team that's kept me together: Jean Sievers, David Schiff, Rick Kurtzman at CAA, Bob Wallerstein, Loyd Catlett, Tarra Day and Roger Love, man. Thank you, guys.And I especially want to thank my gorgeous wife, Sue. We've been married thirty-three years. We have a beautiful family, three girls: Isabelle, Jessie and Hayley. Thank you, guys. I wouldn't be up here without you. Thank you so much.", Jeff Bridges, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The King's Speech,"I have a feeling my career has just peaked. My deepest thanks to the Academy. I'm afraid I have to warn you that I'm experiencing stirrings, somewhere in the upper abdominals, which are threatening to form themselves into dance moves which, joyous as they may be for me, it would be extremely problematic if they make it to my legs before I get offstage. So I'm going to do my best to be brief with my gratitude.First, for being on this extraordinary list of fellow nominees; something quite formidable and possibly the greatest honor of this. All the crew and my fellow cast members, those who are not here and those who are. Geoffrey, Helena, and Guy, whose virtuosity made it very, very difficult for me to be as bad as I was planning to be. And David Seidler, whose own struggles have given so many people the benefit of his very beautiful voice, and Tom Hooper, for the immense courage and clear sightedness with which he interpreted that. The men who finessed this to the screen: Gareth, Emile, Iain, Xavier, and of course Harvey, who first took me on twenty years ago when I was a mere child sensation.And all the people who have been rooting for me back home. Also Jessica Kolstad, my friend, Paul Lyon-Maris and Chris Andrews, for bearing with me through some of the less fortunate moments as well as the good ones. And my very fortunate friendship with Tom Ford who, to whom I owe a very big piece of this. And to the Anglo-Italian-American-Canadian axis which makes up my family. And Livia, for putting up with my fleeting delusions of royalty and who I hold responsible for this, and for really everything that's good that's happened since I met her. Now, if you'll all excuse me I have some impulses I have to tend to backstage. Thank you very much [unintelligible].", Colin Firth, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Artist,"Thank you. Ouais! I love your country. Okay. Thank you to the Academy. It's funny because in 1929 it wasn't Billy Crystal but Douglas Fairbanks who hosted the first Oscar ceremony. Tickets cost five dollars and it lasted fifteen minutes. Times have changed. So thank you, Douglas Fairbanks. Yes, Melissa, your grandfather's spirit and joie de vivre inspired me for this role. And so many of you here tonight have inspired me. Thank you, Michel. Thank you for this incredible gift. Thank you, my wonderful partner, Bérénice Bejo. Thank you, the wonderful cast and crew. My wife, I love you. Kisses, Simon, Jules, Chloe. And if George Valentin could speak, he'd say: Wouaou! Putain! Genial! Merci! Formidable! Merci beaucoup! I love you!", Jean Dujardin, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Lincoln,"I really don't know how any of this happened. I do know that I've received so much more than my fair share of good fortune in my life and I'm so grateful to the Academy for this beautiful honor. It's a strange thing because three years ago, before we decided to do a straight swap, I had actually been committed to play Margaret Thatcher... and Meryl was Steven's first choice for Lincoln. And I'd like to see that version. And Steven didn't have to persuade me to play Lincoln but I had to persuade him that perhaps, if I was going to do it, that ""Lincoln"" shouldn't be a musical.My fellow nominees, my equals, my betters, I'm so proud to have been included as one amongst you. When we got married sixteen years ago – or since we got married sixteen years ago – my wife Rebecca has lived with some very strange men. I mean they were strange as individuals and probably even stranger if taken as a group. But luckily she's the versatile one in the family and she's been the perfect companion to all of them. I'd like to thank Kathy Kennedy, our producer, and through you, Kathy... and through you, our mighty team of co-conspirators. At the apex of that human pyramid there are three men to whom I owe this and a great deal more: Tony Kushner; our beloved skipper Steven Spielberg; and the mysteriously beautiful mind, body and spirit of Abraham Lincoln. For my mother. Thank you so much.", Daniel Day-Lewis, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Dallas Buyers Club,"Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you to the Academy for this, all six thousand members. Thank you to the other nominees. All these performances were impeccable in my opinion; I didn't see a false note anywhere. I want to thank Jean-Marc Vallée, our director. I want to thank Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner, who I worked with daily.There's a few things, about three things, to my account that I need each day. One of 'em is something to look up to. Another is something to look forward to. And another is someone to chase. Now, first off, I want to thank God, 'cause that's who I look up to. He has graced my life with opportunities that I know are not of my hand or any other human hand. He has shown me that it's a scientific fact that gratitude reciprocates. In the words of the late Charlie Laughton*, who said, ""When you've got God, you've got a friend. And that friend is you.""To my family, that's who and what I look forward to. To my father, who I know is up there right now with a big pot of gumbo. He's got a lemon meringue pie over there. He's probably in his underwear and he's got a cold can of Miller Lite. And he's dancin' right now. To you, Dad, you taught me what it means to be a man. To my mother who's here tonight, who taught me and my two older brothers – demanded – that we respect ourselves, and what we in turn learned was then we were better able to respect others. Thank you for that, Mama. To my wife Camila and my kids, Levi, Vida and Mr. Stone, the courage and significance you give me every day I go out the door is unparalleled. You are the four people in my life that I want to make the most proud of me. Thank you.And to my hero; that's who I chase. Now, when I was 15 years old I had a very important person in my life come to me and say, ""Who's your hero?"" And I said, I don't know; I gotta think about that. Give me a couple of weeks. I come back two weeks later, this person comes up and says, ""Who's your hero?"" I said, I thought about it. You know who it is? I said, it's me in 10 years. So I turned 25; ten years later that same person comes to me and goes, ""So, are you a hero?"" And I was like, not even close! No, no, no. She said, ""Why?"" I said, because my hero's me at 35. So you see every day, every week, every month and every year of my life, my hero's always 10 years away. I'm never gonna be my hero. I'm not gonna attain that; I know I'm not. And that's just fine with me, because that keeps me with somebody to keep on chasin'.So to any of us, whatever those things are: whatever it is we look up to, whatever it is we look forward to, and whoever it is we're chasin'. To that I say: Amen. To that I say: Alright, alright, alright. To that I say: Just keep livin'. Thank you.", Matthew McConaughey, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Theory of Everything,"Oh my god. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you to the Academy. I don't think I'm capable of articulating quite how I feel right now. Please know this, I am fully aware that I am a lucky, lucky man. This, this Oscar... wow! This Oscar, this belongs to all of those people around the world battling ALS. It belongs to one exceptional family: Stephen, Jane, Jonathan and the Hawking children. And I will be its custodian. And I will promise you I will look after him – I will polish him; I will answer his beck and call; I will wait on him hand and foot. But I would not be here were it not for an extraordinary troupe of people. My staggering partner in crime, Felicity Jones. My ferocious and yet incredibly kind director, James Marsh. Working Title, Focus, Lisa and Anthony, Nina, and my ingenious team of Dallas, Josh, Gene, Jason, Elan, Carl*, Britney* and Carrie and Pip. Now, finally, please, this is so extraordinary. I just want to thank my family and you, Hannah, my wife. I love you so much. We have a new fella comin' to share our apartment. Thank you.", Eddie Redmayne, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, The Revenant,"Thank you. Thank you all so very much. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to all of you in this room. I have to congratulate the other incredible nominees this year for their unbelievable performances. ""The Revenant"" was a product of the tireless efforts of an unbelievable cast and crew I got to work alongside. First off, to my brother in this endeavor, Mr. Tom Hardy. Tom, your fierce talent on screen can only be surpassed by your friendship off screen. To Mr. Alejandro Iñárritu, as the history of cinema unfolds you have forged your way into history these past two years. What an unbelievable talent you are. Thank you to you and Chivo for creating a transcendent cinematic experience for all of us. Thank you to everybody at Fox and New Regency, in particular Arnon Milchan. You were the champion of this endeavor. My entire team. I have to thank everyone from the very onset of my career. Mr. Caton-Jones, for casting me in my first film. Mr. Scorsese, for teaching me so much about the cinematic art form. To Mr. Rick Yorn, thank you for helping me navigate my way through this industry. And to my parents, none of this would be possible without you. And to my friends, I love you dearly; you know who you are.And lastly, I just want to say this. Making ""The Revenant"" was about man's relationship to the natural world, a world that we collectively felt in 2015 as the hottest year in recorded history. Our production needed to move to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow. Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating. We need to support leaders around the world who do not speak for the big polluters or the big corporations, but who speak for all of humanity. For the indigenous people of the world. For the billions and billions of underprivileged people who will be most affected by this. For our children's children. And for those people out there whose voices have been drowned out by the politics of greed. I thank you all for this amazing award tonight. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted. Thank you so very much.", Leonardo DiCaprio, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Manchester by the Sea,"That means so much to me, thank you. One of the first people who taught me how to act was Denzel Washington, and I just met him tonight for the first time. Thank you. And to all the other nominees, you did great work. I'm proud to be in your company. You guys are very brave and I admire what you do. I'm only here, really, because of all the talents and goodwill of so many people; they're impossible to name. But most of all Kenneth Lonergan, who made this part, and without this part and without his writing I wouldn't be here for sure. And well, he directed it. Man, I wish I had something bigger and more meaningful to say, but I'm just, I'm really proud to be a part of this community in general. I look out at all of you, I have this whole year, and I'm just dumbfounded that I'm included. It means a lot to me. Thank you also to Matt Damon for creating this opportunity. To Mara Buxbaum, for so much. And to Patrick and Boomer, and so many people. Of course my mother and my father, for mostly, usually, believing in me in doing this. And Ben, I love you; you ain't heavy. Thank you all very much. Appreciate it.", Casey Affleck, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role, Darkest Hour,"Well, my deepest thanks to the Academy and its members for this glorious prize. I owe this and so much more to so many. I've lived in America for the longest time and I am deeply grateful to her for the loves and the friendships I have made and the many wonderful gifts it has given me: my home, my livelihood, my family and now Oscar. The movies, such is their power, captivated a young man from South London and gave him a dream. And Douglas Urbanski, my dear, dear friend and brother, you have helped keep that dream alive. Joe Wright, thank you for this [holding out the Oscar]. It only took twenty years for us to work together, but it was well worth the wait. Thank you, Kazu, Lucy, David, for your artistry. Thank you, everyone at Working Title and Universal Focus, for your herculean efforts and support on this film. Thank you, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten. Dani and her amazing team. And of course, Jim Osborne.I would just like to salute Sir Winston Churchill who has been marvelous company on what can be described as an incredible journey, and my wife Gisele for traveling that road with me and being at my side. Thank you, Alfie, Gully, Charlie, William. My remarkable, remarkable fellow nominees, and my dear friend out there, Denzel. And obviously I'm not gonna win the, uh, you know, the ski. I would like to thank my mother who is older than the Oscar. She is 99 years young next birthday, and she is watching this ceremony from the comfort of her sofa. I say to my mother: Thank you for your love and support. Put the kettle on, I'm bringing Oscar home.", Gary Oldman, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, How Green Was My Valley,"Ladies and gentlemen, it's almost impossible to speak. You haven't been through this. It's alright up to that moment. What I want to do is say thank you to Darryl Zanuck, to John Ford, to Philip Dunne for the wonderful script, and for the opportunity to play such a wonderful part. I think there's quite a lot of the old timers knocking around that could do justice to some of that and some of you wonderful producers will look at some of these old timers and give 'em a chance. There's a lot of good blood there. I'm very thrilled, ladies and gentlemen, very honored, very grateful for this. And I do want to say that my little friend Barbara Stanwyck has been rehearsing me all week; she's handed me every lamp and statue on the set. So it was alright. Thank you again very, very much.", Donald Crisp, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Johnny Eager,"Stay here, oh yes, I need you.GARY COOPER:I'm no help for you.VAN HEFLIN:Well...I don't know, what did you say when you got it?GARY COOPER:I spent five minutes sayin' nothin'. Absolutely...VAN HEFLIN:Well, I'll just say...I'm...I'm so grateful to Mervyn LeRoy for helping me, to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, to Mr. Mayer, for giving me a chance, to the New York theater for training me for it. [Laughs] To the Army for letting me come down and get this.", Van Heflin, 1942 (15th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Best Years of Our Lives,Thank you very much. Two in a night is just too much! Thanks a lot., Harold Russell, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Miracle on 34th Street,"Whoow! Now I know there's a Santa Claus. Oh, you may laugh, ladies and gentlemen. It's not so easy to be certain, you know. He's a most elusive little fellow. He turns up in all sorts of places under all sorts of names and disguises. First time I ever met him he told me his name was George Seaton. And wonderfully, George Seaton has his revenge by bringing him to life. About a year and a half ago he suddenly turned up in Culver City and told me his name was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. That was the day Metro agreed to loan me to Fox to make the picture. And now I think it's time Santa Claus added a word to his name. I think he ought to call himself Santa Claus, Incorporated. Santa Claus, Inc. Inc.! For then he would embrace all you wonderful, kind people who have done me the honor of making me stand here tonight. Thank you, all of you, for making the evening of my life such a happy one. Thank you.", Edmund Gwenn, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Twelve O'Clock High,"You shouldn't do that much of that. They suggested that if you had anything to say if you were lucky enough to get up here and get one of these wonderful things, you keep it to fifteen seconds, I believe it was. I can think of a lot of things I'd love to say and I couldn't say 'em in fifteen seconds. I would like to say this, because I hear a lot of kidding about what people say when they get one of these, but you do feel grateful to a few people that helped you to. And I would like to say to a man by the name of Darryl Zanuck, who's given me a couple pretty wonderful opportunities, to Henry King, a fine man and a great director, I'm very grateful. And I feel as emotional as the dickens about it. Thank you very much.", Dean Jagger, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, All about Eve,[No speech.], George Sanders, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, A Streetcar Named Desire,"I haven't much to say because I haven't been here very long, but I can tell you how I feel: great. Thank you.", Karl Malden, 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Viva Zapata!,I can hardly believe I'm here. I'm sorry that Tony couldn't be here but when I let him know today by telephone I know he'll be a very happy man. Thank you very much., Anthony Quinn, 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, From Here to Eternity,"Umm... That's a clever opening. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm deeply thrilled and very moved, and I really, really don't know what to say because this is a whole new kind of thing. You know, I've... song-and-dance-man type stuff. And I'm terribly pleased, and if I start thanking everybody then I'll do a one-reeler up here so I better not. And I'd just like to say, however, that they're doing a lot of songs here tonight but nobody asked me... [unitelligible]. But I love you, though. Thank you very much. I'm absolutely thrilled. Thank you.", Frank Sinatra, 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Barefoot Contessa,I'm very grateful. It really can't be March 30th. It must be March 17th., Edmond O'Brien, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Mister Roberts,"Well, since I have been in this end of the entertainment industry I've been very fortunate in working with only the highest of professionals. I would like to thank them for the help and opportunities they gave me, and I thank you all very much.", Jack Lemmon, 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Lust for Life,"Ladies and gentlemen, needless to say I'm deeply moved. At the risk of being misunderstood I want to humbly say to my fellow nominees that acting has never been a matter of competition for me. I want to say that I was only competing with myself, and I thank you very much for letting me win that fight over myself.", Anthony Quinn, 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Sayonara,"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. I'm very grateful. I'm very thankful. I'd like to thank Marty Baum, Bill Goetz, Marlon Brando, and most of all Josh Logan for their faith in me. I'm a very happy guy. Thank you very much.", Red Buttons, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Big Country,"I'd like to thank the members of the Academy. Especially want to thank Willy Wyler, Gregory Peck, and Sy Bartlett and Jim Webb for the nice words they wrote, and all of the rest of the company and the crew of ""The Big Country."" Thank you.", Burl Ives, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Ben-Hur,"I am extremely happy to accept this highly deserved award for Mr. Hugh Griffith for his wonderfully humorous, human and sympathetic characterization of an Arab sheik. My only regret is that the people of the United Arab Republic will not be permitted to see his performance.", Hugh Griffith, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Spartacus,"Ladies and gentlemen, having been educated in an English school we were taught for at least fifteen years of our lives how to lose gracefully, and I'd been preparing myself for that all afternoon. Now I don't quite know what to say except that obviously, whatever people may think, you can't act by yourself. I want to thank all my colleagues, whom perhaps by what I did I prevented from winning themselves. It might have been naughtiness on my part. And also the cutter, and the producer, and the director who chose the best bits. Thank you very much indeed.", Peter Ustinov, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, West Side Story,"I don't think I'll try and talk too much. I just want to say thank you very, very much. Thank you.", George Chakiris, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Sweet Bird of Youth,"I'm not Ed Begley. I've come a long way from Hartford, Connecticut. I want to thank Pandro Berman first because without him I wouldn't be in the picture. But I owe a great, great deal of thanks to Richard Brooks. A man for whom I had worked before; a fine director. But most of all, and this is from the heart, my agent George Morris. Really and truly this man had faith in me that I didn't have myself. I never dreamed I would get that part, but he had faith in me and he kept after it and I got it. Thank you very, very much.", Ed Begley, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Hud,"Mr. Douglas is in Spain and he wished me to thank the members of the Academy and his fellow actors and the entire group that was on ""Hud"" for this honor. Thank you.", Melvyn Douglas, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Topkapi,"I don't know whether Peter expected this, I certainly didn't. Otherwise I would have been sure to wear black socks. But I'll make this very brief. I'm more excited than if Peter were here himself. He's in England. I'm pretty sure in Europe. Obviously he isn't here; but if he were here, he, I'm sure, would be almost as speechless as me. That's about it. Thank you so much on behalf of the Academy, the industry and everything. I hope that covers everybody. Thank you.", Peter Ustinov, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, A Thousand Clowns,Thank you. I've just seen all those movies; I don't know what to say now. I'm elated. I'm delighted. I'm stunned. I want to thank UA. I want to thank Fred Coe. I want to thank Herb Gardner. And I want to thank all the people I've worked with and for. And the Academy. You've all made it possible. Thank you., Martin Balsam, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Fortune Cookie,"Thank you. The other day, as I was falling off my bicycle, I had the following thoughts: I was given a very juicy part; I was allowed to work with talented, exhilarating and beautiful people; I was given a good deal of money and a great deal of joy. And now, really, don't you think this is going a little too far? [Laughs.] Thank you, anyway.", Walter Matthau, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Cool Hand Luke,"Oh, I could bust. I have to thank Stuart Rosenberg for giving me the opportunity to even be here. And I must simply thank the Academy for the greatest moment of my life. Thank you.", George Kennedy, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Subject Was Roses,"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen of the Academy. I didn't think I was gonna be this moved. I must say I'm glad I'm off the hook; it's the first one. And it's not the first time I've been an opening act.There are so many people to thank I really don't know where to begin. I'd like to thank Edgar Lansbury, Ulu Grosbard, Martin Sheen. Of course that wonderful, wonderful actress and great woman, Patricia Neal. And throughout the years I've had the help and encouragement of many people and to them I'm extremely grateful, but I must say that my eternal gratitude will always be reserved for the man who made this moment possible: Frank Gilroy, the author of ""The Subject Was Roses."" Thank you very much.", Jack Albertson, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role," They Shoot Horses, Don't They?","Thank you, I'm really quite speechless. There are so many people to thank in the making of a picture. I thank the Academy. I thank the producers, Mr... Winkler – I hope I do better than that tonight. Mr. Winkler, Mr. Chartoff, Mr. Sills. Johnny Green, for his wonderful music. Our very talented director, Mr. Sydney Pollack. But in my heart I have a special thanks for a man whose friendship goes back many years with me, a man who always believed in me when things were not going well or going right. The man who gave me this part, my friend for many years, Mr. Martin Baum. Thank you, Marty. Thank all of you.", Gig Young, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Ryan's Daughter,"Well, I really, honestly was not expecting to be standing here with Oscar. I really was not. I was thrilled to be in the building, but I'm quite stunned and I'm completely and utterly unprepared. I was speechless for a year in Ireland, and I am utterly speechless at this moment. But I do want to say that I think it's a wonderful choice – for me, I mean. I really am terribly – everything sounds like a cliché, but I'm really, enormously thrilled. I do think competition is rather good, and I've been competing all my life. And I'm very thrilled that I've won this and I shall always remember this moment. Thank you very much indeed.", John Mills, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Last Picture Show,"Boy, ain't that purty. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm very grateful to the Academy. I had a speech all rigged up for this but the more I worked on it the phonier it got, so, I'd like to mention some people that has made this all possible: Mr. Peter Bogdanovich, the director of ""The Last Picture Show;"" his lovely wife Polly; Mr. John Ford, who had a lot to do with my doing the show; the entire cast and crew; and all of the folks down in Anarene, Texas – I think they deserve a big mention; last but certainly not least, Columbia Pictures. Now, if you got a crew like that behind you, you can't be all bad. And now what I'm about to say probably will stir up a lot of conversation around over the country. There's something I'd like to leave in everyone's mind throughout the world: This couldn't have happened to a nicer feller. Thank you.", Ben Johnson, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Cabaret,"Don't let anybody tell you this isn't a terrific thrill. There are so many people always, and in this case it's very much the same. Firstly, I'd to thank Hal Prince who started it all. Next, Martin Baum, Manny Wolf and Cy Feuer. Bob Fosse, whose gift is enormous and helped me so much. The other players, among them Liza, Michael, Marisa. And especially Fred Ebb and John Kander, who wrote me the best songs in the world. I thank you, and I thank my wife. You're all loved. Thank you.", Joel Grey, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Paper Chase,"Almost for the first time in a long and tumultuous life, I'm almost speechless. I cannot possibly describe to you the emotions with which I receive this great honor at your hands, but I do have a few personal gratitudes that I would like to express. For all those who worked with me on ""The Paper Chase,"" for their great kindness and generosity at the appearance of a mysterious intruder in their midst. For Gordon Willis, whose extraordinarily dramatic camera work did a great deal to create the character of ""Dr. Kingsfield."" And thirdly, fourthly and fifthly, to my dear friend Jim Bridges, as a writer, as the director and as the extraordinarily reckless young man who had the unspeakable gall to select an aging and obscure schoolmaster to play this perfectly glorious part.", John Houseman, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Godfather Part II,"Well, I'm happy that one of my boys made it. I think this is a very richly deserved award. I think Robert De Niro is an extraordinary actor and he is going to enrich the films that are made for years to come, and I thank you on his behalf.", Robert De Niro, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Sunshine Boys,"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. This is a beautiful moment for me. You know, I've been in show business all of my life and I've loved every minute of it. And being honored tonight by getting this award proves one thing: that if you stay in the business long enough and if you can get to be old enough, you get to be new again. I was very fortunate to work with two fine actors like Walter Matthau and Dick Benjamin, and to be directed by Herb Ross, and a script by Neil Simon, and with a great producer like Ray Stark, and for a beautiful studio like MGM. And being surrounded by all that talent was a great break for a newcomer like myself. And the last picture I made was thirty-seven years ago, and making ""The Sunshine Boys"" was so exciting I've decided that I'm gonna make a picture every thirty-seven years. Thank you.", George Burns, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, All the President's Men,"[Holds the Oscar statuette by the head] I'm holding that right? It's beautiful. Thank you very much for the honor of the nomination and also the honor of this award. And I just want to say that I take this in honor for my producer Robert Redford, and my great fellow actor, who showed such integrity, honesty and perseverance in this project. And in honor of Alan Pakula, our director, and also Ben Bradlee for being alive so that he would let me come out and play with him. Thank you very much.", Jason Robards, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Julia,, Jason Robards, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Deer Hunter,"Thank you, Michael. I'm very happy to have this. I salute Michael Cimino with this Oscar here tonight. And I'd like to add my thanks to the members of the Academy and to Mr. Robert De Niro. Thank you all.", Christopher Walken, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

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Actor in a Supporting Role, Ordinary People,"Thank you all very much. This is the first award and I'm very nervous about what to say here. I'd like to thank everybody involved with ""Ordinary People."" The cast: Mary, thank you; Judd, thank you; Donald, thank you; Liz McGovern, thank you. And I'd like to thank Judith Guest and I'd like to thank Alvin Sargent and Jeff Kanew. But most of all I'd really like to thank a wonderful director, Robert Redford. I love ya. And finally I'd like to thank my father. I wish he was here. Thank you all very much.", Timothy Hutton, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Arthur,, John Gielgud, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, An Officer and a Gentleman,"You know when you prepare a speech it's no use, cause it's all gone. I tried to get my kid to come up here to share this with me....But there are some special people I would like to share this with, specifically tomorrow is the seventeenth anniversary of my relationship with my one agent, Mr. Ed Bondy. They say marriages don't last. I've got a spirit that guides me, starting with my great-grandmother who died at the age of 117, and my mom and dad who I know are watching, and my cousin Yvonne*. Thank you, you make everything fall into place. And all you other four guys, this is ours [holding up the Oscar]. Thank you."," Louis Gossett, Jr.", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Terms of Endearment,"Well, thanks to the members of the Academy for this wonderful honor. Congratulations to John and Sam and Charles and Rip for your wonderful jobs. It's nice when you...the producer and the director and the writers are all one man -- Jim Brooks. He did everything for us on ""Terms of Endearment,"" including writing eleven versions of this speech. I was gonna say a lot about how much Shirley and Debra inspired me, but I understand they're planning an interpretive dance number later, right after the Best Actress award, explain everything about life. And I want to thank Mr. Diller. Hi to Shorty and Lorraine, my agent Sandy Bresler. All you rock people down at the Roxy and up in the Rockies, rock on. Thanks. I'm real proud.", Jack Nicholson, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Killing Fields,"This unbelievable, but so is my entire life. I wish to thank all member of Motion Picture Academy for this great honor. I thank David Puttnam, Roland Joffé for giving me this chance to act for the first time in ""The Killing Fields."" And I share this award to my friend Sam Waterston, Dith Pran, Sydney Schanberg, and also Pat Golden, that casting lady who found me for this role. And I thank Warner Bros. for helping me tell my story to the world, let the world know what happened in my country. And I thank God Buddah that tonight I'm even here. Thank you very much. Thank you.", Haing S. Ngor, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Cocoon,"It would please me very much if everyone that made a creative contribution to ""Cocoon"" would stand here with me in spirit, because they deserve to be here. And to them I give my deep, deep thanks. To all you members of the Academy, this esteemed gentleman here [the Oscar] says that you have given to me your recognition; you've given to me your love; you have given to me, and I hope I have earned, your respect. For all these, I am deeply grateful. Thank you.", Don Ameche, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Hannah and Her Sisters,, Michael Caine, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Untouchables,"Good evening. Ladies and gentlemen, friends and a few enemies...I don't think there is anyone aware—or unaware, rather—in Hollywood or the rest of the world tonight that this is the 60th anniversary of these Academy Awards. And I just realized myself the other day that my first, one and only attendance was thirty years ago. Patience truly is a virtue. But in winning this award it creates a certain dilemma, because I had decided if I had the good fortune to win that I would give it to my wife, who deserves it. But this evening I discovered backstage that they're worth fifteen thousand dollars...and now I'm not so sure. Cherie, I'm only kidding, it's yours. But if such a thing as a wish accompanied this award mine would be that we ended the writers' strike. And I thank you all sincerely.", Sean Connery, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, A Fish Called Wanda,"There's a lot of Brits here tonight. It's scary. But I have to thank a few of them. This is astonishing. A thank you to Michael Shamberg, the producer of ""A Fish Called Wanda,"" who got me together, oh, six or seven years ago with John Cleese, and he said, ""I want to write a movie where you get run over by a steamroller and eat of a lot of Michael Palin's tropical fish."" I said, ""Great, sounds good. I'm in. Let's do it."" And then he actually wrote it.I'd like to thank the Academy for naming me in this group of most distinguished actors, the five nominees. I share this with you. I would like to thank John Cleese for writing this brilliant script, for his generosity, for his friendship. To my fellow actors, Michael Palin, Jamie Lee Curtis. To Jonathan Benson. To Charlie Crichton, who at seventy-seven proves that even with twenty or twenty-five years off there's no such thing as growing old when you've got a dream. He's the best. Thank you very much for this. And I'd like to thank my wife Phoebe. Thanks.", Kevin Kline, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Glory,"Oh, thank God I get to use this [referring to his notes], geez. Oh, forty-five seconds, right.I want to thank the Academy. I'm gonna thank Ed Zwick, Freddie Fields, who did a fantastic job, who made what I consider to be at least one of the best five films of the year. I'd like to thank my friend and manager, Flo Allen. Fabulous Ed Limato. And Todd Smith and George Freeman. And God bless you, my mother. I love you. My beautiful wife Pauletta, the kids. My son said he was gonna make one of these out of clay for me, now I got the model for him. I want to thank my first agent, the late Ruth Aronson, who believed in me. I'd also like to pay homage to the 54th, the black soldiers who helped to make this country free. I thank God. I thank you.", Denzel Washington, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Good Fellas,It was my privilege. Thank you., Joe Pesci, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, City Slickers,"Billy Crystal, [laughs] I crap bigger than him. You know, there are times when you reach a certain age plateau where the producers say, they talk about you and they say, ""Well, what do you think? Can we risk it? Can we do it? Can we use him?"" The other guy says, ""I don't know, let's look at some younger ones. We can make them look older, but this one, you know, it's kind of difficult."" They forget, they forget to ask that you go out there and you do all these…things. Like for instance, you know, [leaves podium] you go out there, you do these one-arm push-ups. [Does three one-arm push-ups on stage; returns to podium.] That's nothing, really. As far as the two-handed push-ups are concerned, you can do that all night and it doesn't make any difference whether she's there or not. And besides, it's a hell of a lot less expensive.Wow. You know, a long time ago in 1949, first picture, 1949, first film, I'd been shooting about two weeks and the producer came to me and he said, ""Jack"" – my name at that time was Vladimir, but he called me Jack. He says, ""Jack, you're going to win the Academy Award."" Can you believe it? Forty-two years later he was right. How the son of a bitch knew?! Thank you.", Jack Palance, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Unforgiven,"Thank you very much. Quick thanks to David Valdes, our producer, David Peoples, our writer. Oh, boy. All the wonderful actors, Richard Harris, Morgan Freeman, Frances Fisher, and especially to Clint, who kind of made it all possible for me and for everyone else in the film. It was a wonderful experience. I'd like to dedicate my part of this evening to my uncle Orin Hackman. He was a wonderful guy. Thank you very much.", Gene Hackman, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Fugitive,"My thanks to the Academy for the very finest, greatest award that any actor can ever receive. The only thing a man can say at a time like this is: I am not really bald. Actually, I'm lucky enough to be working and for that I have to thank the boss, Bob Daly, the other boss, Terry Semel. Also Arnon Milchan, Steve Reuther, Arnold Kopelson, Andy Davis, Peter MacGregor-Scott, Michael Chapman. My friends Bill Jacobson and Michael Black. My dear, courageous family: Victoria, Kimberlea, and Austin Jones. Above all I thank the man who needs no support at all, Harrison Ford. For all of you, thanks for the work.", Tommy Lee Jones, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Ed Wood,"My God. What a night. What a life. What a moment. What everything. I talked to Tim Burton today in New York, and I want to finish the conversation. Thanks, Tim, for giving me the part of my life -- Gil Cates, don't put music on, because if it's a ""Mission Impossible"" theme I'll get very angry. Larry and Scott, thanks for a great script. The Disney people, for, well for doing it in the first place. I think everyone who saw the movie is in this room tonight. Thank you for their support. Johnny Depp, thank you for your talent, your professionalism, your goodness. A great cast down the line. It gave me a chance to work with my daughter for the first time. Rick, Ve and Yolanda, who have already won an award tonight, for making it all possible for me.The members of the press, particularly Rod Lurie who is my number one fan in the press and has been an avid supporter for years. My team of long standing: Peter Bennett*, Stan Lushell*, Mike Mamakos. My agents who are here tonight: Fred Westheimer, Ames Cushing. My gifted daughters, Susie and Juliet Landau. My best friend Gretchen Becker, who's here, who's talented. My sister Connie, who's doing battle with leukemia right now and winning that battle. The Academy, the actors who I love, who nominated me, the entire membership. Let's keep the NEA funded and healthy. Artists need encouragement.", Martin Landau, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Usual Suspects,"Well, whoever ""Keyser Soze"" is I can tell you he is going to get gloriously drunk tonight. And that's a question that I'm often asked, who is ""Keyser Soze?"" And I've always been very cryptic about my answer, but tonight I'm going to tell you who ""Keyser Soze"" is for me. The person who pulls the strings, the person who manipulates, who hovers over us, who gives us life and breath. For me ""Keyser Soze"" is Bryan Singer, the director of this film. And I thank him for his friendship, and for giving me an extraordinary part, and for making me a better actor than I ever thought I could be. I've dreamed of a moment like this my whole life. I thank my manager Joanne, my agent Brian Gersh. And on a personal note to my mother, I'm so proud that you can be here tonight. Thank you so much -- [applause]. Thank you so much, Mom, for driving me to those acting classes on Ventura Blvd. when I was sixteen. I told you they would pay off! And here's the pudding. Thank you.", Kevin Spacey, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Jerry Maguire,"I know I have a little bit of time so I'm gonna rush and say everybody, and you cut away, I won't be mad at you. Tom said don't forget to thank your wife. I will never forget to thank my high school sweetheart and the mother of my children, Spencer and Mason. I love you, Sara. And my parents who are here, Shirley and Cuba the first. And... God, I love you. Hallelujah. Thank you, Father God, for putting me through what you put me through, but I'm here and I'm happy. I just want to... [Music begins to play]. Oh, here we go... Okay, the studio, I love you. And Cameron Crowe and... Tom Cruise! I love you, brother! I love you, man! [Applause starts.] Derek Brose, Shawn Suttles, Keith Butler, all my behind-the-scenes crew. Regina King, I love you! You did a great job when we made the movie! Everybody involved with the movie! [Loud cheering begins.] I love you! Oh my goodness! Here we are! I love you but keep going. [Unintelligible], everybody, I love you! I love you all! Cameron Crowe! James L. Brooks! [Standing ovation begins.] James L. Brooks, I love you! Everybody who's involved with this! I love you! I love you! I love you! ...Everybody involved!"," Cuba Gooding, Jr.", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Good Will Hunting,"Thank you. Ah, man! This might be the one time I'm speechless. Thank you so much for this incredible honor. Thank you for putting me in a category with these four extraordinary men. Thank you, Ben and Matt -- I still want to see some ID. Thank you, Gus Van Sant, for being so subtle you're almost subliminal. I want to thank the cast and crew, especially the people of South Boston -- you're a can of corn, you're the best. I want to thank the Meshpucha Weinstein. Mazel tov! And I want to thank Marsha for being the woman who lights my soul on fire every morning. God bless you. And most of all, I want to thank my father, up there, the man who when I said I wanted to be an actor, he said, ""Wonderful, just have a back-up profession like welding."" Thank you. God bless you.", Robin Williams, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Affliction,"My my my. Wow. You know, I've been around here -- I've been working and doing this work for like over half my life. And I finally got one right, I guess. See, some of them you do for money, some of them you do for love. This is a love child. Paul Schrader put together -- Paul and Nick actually put together ""Affliction."" I mean, it was a beautiful script. We had an extraordinary cast -- Nick, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe, Mary Beth Hurt -- in a screenplay second to none. I'd like to thank all of those people. Plus Linda Reisman produced it for us. Largo paid for it. Lions Gate released it. I'd like to thank Hilly Elkins, my manager, and Bobby Littman, my agent, my publicists Delson and Weissman. I'd like to say thanks to all the people up in Santa Barbara where I'm working on a thing called ""Atticus."" Thank you, gang, for giving me Monday off. My kids, I say thanks to my kids... [music begins] Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I've got to say something else here! This, for my beautiful wife Paula. She finally got to come to the Academy Awards. This is for you, baby!", James Coburn, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Cider House Rules,"Thank you, thank you. I was looking [gesturing to the monitor], watching all the others, and thinking back when I saw the performances and I was thinking of how the Academy changed ""The winner is..."" to ""The Oscar goes to..."". And if ever there was a category where the Oscar goes to someone without there being a winner, it's this one. Because I do not feel like being the winner. You have Michael, who I'd never heard of quite frankly, who is astonishing. You have Jude, who is going to be a big star no matter what happens. You have Tom, who if you had won this your pot price would have gone down so fast. Have you any idea what supporting actors get paid? And we only get one motorhome, a small one. And Haley Osment, what an astonishing... where is he? There he is. Haley, when I saw you I thought, well that's me out of it. So really, I'm basically up here, guys, to represent you as what I hope you will all be, a survivor.I want to -- I've got to hurry up or they... Dick [Zanuck], I wasn't here last time, so give me a bit with my speech, the last time I won, so give me a bit extra time, okay? I want to thank Harvey and Bob Weinstein and Meryl Poster at Miramax. Lasse Hallström, an extraordinary director, and Richard Gladstein. The wonderful actors I worked with: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker -- all people who inhabit rather than act. And the wonderful children that I acted with there. And last of all, I want to thank my two daughters, Dominique and Natasha, and my wife. Thank you.", Michael Caine, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Traffic,"Thank you. Thank you. I'd like to thank the members of the Academy. I'd also like to thank Steven Soderbergh, Laura Bickford, Ed Zwick, Marshall, Rick and Ileen, everyone at USA Films. And I'd also like to dedicate this to two locations where we shot this film. We went from Washington, D.C. all the way to San Diego, California. I'd like to dedicate this to the people of Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico. Thank you.", Benicio Del Toro, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Iris,"Stone the crows. I'd like to thank the Academy for this wonderful honor. Making ""Iris"" was the most joyful, wonderful experience and for that, much thanks to Intermedia, to BBC Films and to Miramax for getting behind it and putting it out. And above all to Richard Eyre, for writing a wonderful script with Charles Wood, for directing with skill, intelligence, humor and great talent, and for putting together a wonderful cast for us to work with, with Hugh Bonneville as the younger me and Kate Winslet and the special Judi Dench who I had a lot to do with. I'd like to thank John Bayley who allowed us to plunder and I'm sure misrepresent his life with Iris. And above all, I'd like to thank my wife Anastasia for coming with me on this long and rather unpredictable journey. And good luck ""Moulin Rouge.""", Jim Broadbent, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Adaptation,"Take this in for one second...From the Academy to the womb that bore me, thank you. To all the nominees, it's a pleasure to be thought in your same company. To all the people in ""Adaptation"" who helped to make this the most enjoyable job I ever had, thank you. Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze, Nicolas Cage. The fabulous, beautiful, wonderful Meryl Streep. Working with this woman was like making great jazz. You had a lot to do with this, so I thank you.To my wife, Marianne, you took on all the burden, thank you. And in light of all the troubles in this world, I wish us all peace. Thank you.", Chris Cooper, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Mystic River,"Oh boy! Wow. Thank you so much, members of the Academy. This is really a lovely, lovely honor. I'd like to thank my fellow nominees, who are all spectacular, and I want to work with all of you in a movie at some point. Dennis Lehane, Brian Helgeland for the writing of this amazing script. Clint Eastwood, you're so great. You're such an amazing director. And you're making my mantel very crowded. Thank you. It's due to you, sir. My fellow cast members: Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Linney, Laurence Fishburne. The crew was fantastic. Toni Howard, Lisa Kasteler, Alan Horn, Bruce Berman, Jeff Robinov, and from Warner Bros. Joe Hyams. Judie Hoyt, Rob Lorenz. My mom and dad. Dave, Adele, Gabi, Terry--hang in there. You can kick it. Geiss family, your dad's smiling down on you. Susan, I love you so much. Eva, Jack, Miles, thanks for being there for me. Susan, thanks for being the best friend one could have. The Actors' Gang in ""Embedded"" in New York, thank you so much for putting up with me being here.And I would like to say one more thing. In this movie I play a victim of abuse and violence, and if you are out there and are a person that has had that tragedy befall you, there is no shame and no weakness in seeking help and counseling. It is sometimes the strongest thing that you can do to stop the cycle of violence. Thank you.", Tim Robbins, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Million Dollar Baby,"I want to thank everybody and anybody who ever had anything at all to do with the making of this picture, but I especially want to thank Clint Eastwood for giving me the opportunity to work with him again and to work with Hilary Swank. This was a labor of love. And I thank the Academy. I thank you so very much.", Morgan Freeman, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Syriana,"Wow. Wow. Alright, so I'm not winning Director. It's a funny thing about winning an Academy Award, this will always be sort of synonymous with your name from here on in. It will be: Oscar winner George Clooney, Sexiest Man Alive 1997, Batman, died today in a freak accident....Listen, I don't quite know how you compare art. You look at these performances this year, of these actors, and unless we all did the same role—everybody put on a bat suit, we'll all try that—unless we all did the same role, I don't know how you compare it. They are stellar performances and wonderful work, and I'm honored, truly honored to be up here.And finally, I would say that, you know, we are a little bit out of touch in Hollywood every once in a while, I think. It's probably a good thing. We're the ones who talked about AIDS when it was just being whispered, and we talked about civil rights when it wasn't really popular. And we, you know, we bring up subjects, we are the ones—this Academy, this group of people gave Hattie McDaniel an Oscar in 1939 when blacks were still sitting in the backs of theaters. I'm proud to be a part of this Academy, proud to be part of this community, and proud to be out of touch. And I thank you so much for this.", George Clooney, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Little Miss Sunshine,"I know you're not supposed to read but I'd be totally incoherent if I didn't. It's handwritten, it's short.More than anything I am deeply moved by the open-hearted appreciation our small film has received, which in these fragmented times speaks so openly of the possibility of innocence, growth and connection. Acting for me has always been and always will be a team sport. I cannot work at all unless I feel a spirit of unity around me. So my main sense of gratitude goes to the entire cast and crew and production team of ""Little Miss Sunshine"" for creating the same sense of joy and trust and community that the film speaks about.I'd like to thank the Academy, Fox Searchlight, my wife Suzanne, my sons Adam, Matthew and Tony for their endless support. My representation: Estelle, Lee, Frank and Melody. And for the great teachers I've had throughout my life, both in and out of the profession. Thank you very much.", Alan Arkin, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, No Country for Old Men,"Wow. All right, this is pretty amazing. It's a great honor for me to have this. I want to – I have to speak fast here, man. Thank you to the Coens for being crazy enough to think that I could do that and put one of the most horrible haircuts in history over my head. Thank you for really improving my work. I want to share this with the cast, with the great Tommy Lee Jones, with the great Josh Brolin, with the great Kelly Macdonald.And I want to dedicate this to my mother, and I have to say this in Spanish, I'm sorry: Mama, esto es para ti. Esto es para tus abuelos, para tus padres Rafael y Matilde. Esto es para los comicos de España que han traido, como tu, la dignidad y el orgullo a nuestro oficio. Esto es para España, y esto es para todos vosotros. Thank you very much!", Javier Bardem, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Dark Knight,"First of all, I have to say this is ever so humbling just being amongst such wonderful people and such a wonderful industry. Firstly, I'd like to thank the Academy for recognizing our son's amazing work. Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan in particular for allowing Heath the creative license to develop and explore this crazy ""Joker"" character. To Steve Alexander, Heath's mentor, special friend and agent for ten years; we love you, Steve. This award tonight would've humbly validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here, his peers, within an industry he so loved. Thank you.SALLY BELL:Heath was such a compassionate and generous soul who added so much excitement and inspiration to our lives. We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor and respect being bestowed upon him with this award. Tonight we are choosing to celebrate and be happy for what he has achieved.KATE LEDGER:Heath, we both knew what you had created in the ""Joker"" was extraordinarily special and had even talked about being here on this very day. We really wish you were, but we proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful Matilda. Thank you.", Heath Ledger, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Inglourious Basterds,"Oscar and Penélope, that's an über bingo.I always wanted to discover some new continent and I thought I had to go this way. And then I was introduced to Quentin Tarantino who was putting together an expedition that was equipped by Harvey Weinstein and Lawrence Bender and David Linde. And he put this script in front of me and he said, ""This is where we're going, but we're going the other way."" So Brad Pitt helped me on board and Diane Kruger was there. And Mélanie Laurent and Denis Menochet and Bob Richardson, Sally Menke, and Adam Schweitzer and Lisa Kasteler. And everybody helped me find a place. Universal and The Weinstein Company and ICM. And Quentin, with his unorthodox methods of navigation, this fearless explorer took this ship across and brought it in with flying colors. And that's why I'm here. And this is your welcoming embrace, and there's no way I can ever thank you enough. But I can start right now: Thank you.", Christoph Waltz, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, The Fighter,"Bloody hell. Wow. What a roomful of talented and inspirational people and what the hell am I doing here in the midst of you? It's such an honor. David O. Russell, what a great spirit, you know, on the set. Just, just fantastic. And thank you so much, mate, for making the work that all of us actors did actually mean something, you know? I mean, that's the director's job of translating it to the audience and making it mean something. Thank you for that. Thank you to Pamela Martin, likewise, as our editor. The just incredible work of every actor. Melissa – I'm not gonna drop the f-bomb like she did; I've done that plenty before – Amy, Jack, Mark, man, you know the guy who just got this whole thing going right from the get go.Everybody in Lowell, all the actors from there. Dicky and Micky. Where's my quacker? Is he up there? Dicky's up there somewhere, mate. [Dicky Eklund stands up and waves from the audience.] Eh, mate, you're the best! You're the best. I can't wait – and listen, he's had a wonderful story and I can't wait to see the next chapter of his story, you know? If you wanna, if you wanna be a champ, if you wanna get trained with him, go meet with him. Dickeklund.com. Go do it. Check him out, okay. Alright. He deserves it.Our producers: Mark, David, Todd, incredible. Relativity and Paramount, for just pushing this out there and letting people know it exists. So many movies are just brilliant but nobody ever knows about them, you know? So we're so lucky to be here tonight and have people recognize that. My team, led by Patrick and Boomer and Carlos and Jen and Anna and Julie, thank you so much for everything you do. And of course, mostly, my wonderful wife... [chokes up] I didn't think I was like this! [Unintelligible] my wonderful wife, who's my mast through the storms of life. I hope I'm likewise to you, darling, and our little girl who's taught me so much more than I'll ever be able to teach her. Thank you. Thank you so much.", Christian Bale, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Beginners,"[To the Oscar:] You're only two years older than me, darling. Where have you been all my life?I have a confession to make. When I first emerged from my mother's womb, I was already rehearsing my Academy thank you speech. But it was so long ago, mercifully for you I've forgotten it. But I haven't forgotten who to thank. The Academy, of course, for this extraordinary honor. And my fellow nominees: Kenneth, Nick, Jonah, dear Max. I'm so proud to be in your company. Of course I wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for Michael Mills and his enchanting film, ""Beginners."" And my screen partner, of course, Ewan McGregor, that superb artist who I would happily share this award with if I had any decency -- but I don't. All the producers at Olympus Films, especially Leslie Urdang and Miranda de Pencier. All the people at Focus, for their tremendous generosity and support. And not to mention my, haha, little band of agents provocateurs: Lou Pitt and his wife Berta, Carter Cohn, Pippa Markham, Perry Zimel, who've tried so hard to keep me out of jail. My daughter Amanda, who always makes me proud. And lastly, my long-suffering wife, Elaine, who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for coming to my rescue every day of my life. Thank you so much.", Christopher Plummer, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Django Unchained,"Thank you. Thank you so much. Mr. De Niro, Mr. Arkin, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Jones: my respect. My unlimited gratitude goes to ""Dr. King Schultz."" That is, of course, to his creator and the creator of his awe-inspiring world – Quentin Tarantino. And I thank Jamie Foxx and Leo DiCaprio, Sam Jackson and Kerry Washington. I thank Harvey Weinstein and Amy Pascal, Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin and Pilar Savone. I thank Adam Schweitzer, Lisa Kasteler. And I thank my friends Jeff Dashnaw and Bill Clark who saved my neck.We participated in a hero's journey – the hero here being Quentin. And you scaled the mountain because you're not afraid of it. You slay the dragon because you're not afraid of it. And you cross through fire because it's worth it. I borrowed my character's words. Sorry; couldn't resist. Thank you.", Christoph Waltz, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Dallas Buyers Club,"Incredible. Ellen, I love you. To my fellow nominees, I'm so proud to share this journey with you. I'm in awe and have so much respect for you all. To the Academy, thank you.In 1971, Bossier City, Louisiana, there was a teenage girl who was pregnant with her second child. She was a high school dropout and a single mom, but somehow she managed to make a better life for herself and her children. She encouraged her kids to be creative, to work hard and to do something special. That girl is my mother, and she's here tonight. And I just want to say, I love you, Mom. Thank you for teaching me to dream. To my brother, Shannon, the best big brother in the world, you're a true artist. Thank you so much for sharing this insane and amazing adventure that is Thirty Seconds to Mars, and for being my best friend. I love you. Thank you.To all the dreamers out there around the world watching this tonight in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela, I want to say, we are here. And as you struggle to, to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible, we're thinking of you tonight. And this is incredibly special as well, because there's so many people that helped me get here. And I just want to say thank you to Focus Features, to Mick Sullivan, to Jim Toth, to Jason Weinberg, to Emma Ludbrook, to Callie Addams, to the entire ""Dallas Buyers Club"" team. Matthew, I love you. Jean-Marc.And this is for the 36 million people who have lost the battle to AIDS. And to those of you out there who have ever felt injustice because of who you are or who you love, tonight I stand here in front of the world with you and for you. Thank you so much and goodnight.", Jared Leto, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Whiplash,"Wow, thank you. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of ""Whiplash."" And I am grateful every day for the most remarkable person I know: my wife, the wonderful Michelle Schumacher. I'm grateful for your love, your kindness, your wisdom, your sacrifice and your patience. Which brings me to the above-average children – even though I may try their patience more. Joe and Olivia, you are extraordinary human beings. Smart, funny, kind, loving people, and that's because you are a reflection of your mother.And if I may, call your mom, everybody. I've told this [to] like a billion people or so. Call your mom, call your dad. If you're lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call 'em. Don't text. Don't email. Call them on the phone. Tell 'em you love 'em, and thank them, and listen to them for as long as they want to talk to you. Thank you. Thank you, Mom and Dad.", J.K. Simmons, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Bridge of Spies,"I've always, I've always just adored stories. Hearing them. Seeing them. Being in them. So for me to have the chance to work with, I think, one of the greatest storytellers of our time, Steven Spielberg, has just been such an honor. And unlike some of the leaders we're being presented with these days, he leads with such love that he's surrounded by masters in every craft on this film. Every craft. Not the least, Mr. Tom Hanks. People... I'm so pleased that our film has been nominated so many times, and as a face of the film I meet many people in the streets. And it's lovely to have them, they're always saying to me, ""would it help?"" and all that stuff. And I think if you ever wondered about acting with Tom Hanks, would it help? The answer's clearly yes.I want to just say thank you to my fellow nominees. I don't know how they separate my acting from your glorious acting in these wonderful films that you're in, which everyone must see. I don't know how they separated the five of us from all the other supporting actors who are making films at the moment. It's a wonderful time to be an actor and I'm proud to be part of it. Thank you.", Mark Rylance, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role, Moonlight,"[Buttoning his jacket] My grandma would want me to button up. Wow. I want to thank my teachers, my professors. Have so many wonderful teachers. And one thing that they consistently told me – Zelda Fichandler, Ron Van Lieu, Ken Washington – is that it wasn't about you. It's not about you. It's about these characters. You are a servant, you're in service to these stories and these characters, and I'm so blessed to have had an opportunity. It was about ""Juan."" It was about ""Chiron."" It was about ""Paula."" The cast and crew was just such a wonderful experience. Thank you, Barry Jenkins. Thank you, Tarell Alvin McCraney. Adele Romanski, who forced Barry to cast me. [Laughs.] No, but it's just such a wonderful experience and I have so many people to thank who've gotten me here. My manager Carolyn Govers, who I've been with for 10 years. Just thank you so much. And the rest of the cast who did wonderful work, any one of them could be up here right now holding this trophy. It's such a gift getting to work with you and be inspired by you and the performances that you all offered up. So thank you, the Academy. Really appreciate this. And lastly, I just want to thank my wife who was in her third trimester during awards season. We just had our daughter four days ago. So, I just want to thank her for being just such a soldier through this process, and help, and really carrying me through it all. So thank you. Really appreciate it. Peace and blessings.", Mahershala Ali, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Actor in a Supporting Role," Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri","Thanks. Okay. Run that clock, Jimmy. I want to get that ski jet, or whatever that was. I'd like to thank the Academy—never thought I'd say those words. Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Christopher Plummer, Woody Harrelson: You guys rock! You inspire me, and you always have. When I was eight years old I was called into the principal's office. And my father was looking very solemn, and he said, ""We gotta go. It's Grandma."" And we got in the car and I said, ""What's wrong with Grandma?"" And he said, ""Nothin'. We're going to the movies."" My mom and dad's love of movies became my love of movies, so thank you for that, Mom and Dad. I love you.Thank you, the formidable Frances McDormand—we're at the convention, Frances. The fantastic Woody Harrelson. You guys are my heroes. The rest of this incredible cast and crew—incredible! Fox Searchlight, everyone involved in ""Three Billboards."" Everyone who's ever looked at a billboard. Martin McDonagh, I wouldn't be standing here if it wasn't for you. I want to do ten other movies with you, I love you. Rhonda, Elise, Jason, Liz Mahoney, Liz Himmelstein, Terry Knickerbocker, all my good friends. And my beloved Leslie Bibb, you light my fire, baby. I love you. This, uh... This is for my old buddy Phil Hoffman. For my old buddy Phil Hoffman.", Sam Rockwell, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, On the Waterfront,And thank you all., Gene Milford, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Around the World in 80 Days,"I would like to thank Mike Todd, Kevin McClory, and all the boys that made this possible. I thank you."," Gene Ruggiero, Paul Weatherwax", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Bridge on the River Kwai,"In accepting this award for Peter Taylor, who is in London and cannot be here, I join with him in thanking the members of the Academy. And to Mr. Sam Spiegel, the producer of the picture ""The Bridge on the River Kwai."" Thank you kindly.", Peter Taylor, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Gigi,"Thank you very much, everybody.", Adrienne Fazan, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Ben-Hur,"My humble thanks to everybody.JOHN D. DUNNING:Thank you for this very, very wonderful honor."," Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Apartment,"To those who made this possible I am very, very grateful. Thank you.", Daniel Mandell, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, West Side Story,"Thank you very much, members of the Academy, the Mirisch Company, and especially Bob Wise and Jerry Robbins for letting me do it in the first place and for your unstinting support and inspiration. I'd also like to thank the many others who contributed to the editing of this picture. I feel that very truly they share in this great honor this evening. Thank you all.", Thomas Stanford, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Lawrence of Arabia,"The task of putting together a motion picture the size of ""Lawrence of Arabia"" must be a monumental one. Well, Anne Coates sure put it together to the tune of ten nominations, two awards so far, and the night is young. I know how much she wishes she could be here to thank you in person. Thank you.", Anne Coates, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, How the West Was Won,"The words ""thank you"" can hardly express my feelings at this moment. But I do want to express my gratitude to all the young men and the woman that helped me very much on this picture. And to stand here and accept this from such a fine, fine actor is a great privilege and a great honor. Thank you.", Harold F. Kress, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Mary Poppins,"All I can say is many, many thanks to all of you.", Cotton Warburton, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Sound of Music,"There's a secret to winning an Oscar for film editing and that is: When in doubt, cut to Julie Andrews. You can't lose. Thank you.", William Reynolds, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Grand Prix,"We would like to thank you, the members of the Academy, the very talented technical people at MGM, and the greatest film editing staff ever assembled. Thank you."," Fredric Steinkamp, Henry Berman, Stewart Linder, Frank Santillo", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, In the Heat of the Night,To repeat the words of a very dear friend of mine last year when he picked up his Oscar: I only hope that we can use all of our talents and creativity towards peace and love. Thank you., Hal Ashby, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Bullitt,"Thank you all very much. And my special thanks to our director Peter Yates and all the other talented people that made ""Bullitt.""", Frank P. Keller, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

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Film Editing, Patton,"I do really thank you very, very much for this little beauty. And I want to thank the other nominees for their great editing in their pictures. Thank you.", Hugh S. Fowler, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The French Connection,"In the interest of brevity, thank you to the Academy, Phil D'Antoni, Bill Friedkin and the New York City subway system.", Jerry Greenberg, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Cabaret,"I only wish tonight that my mouth was... or perhaps as talented as my hands so I could thank you all very much. I see Mr. Minnelli there, who is a mentor of mine. Mr. Joel Grey. Bob Fosse I met earlier tonight. I thank you all, especially the members of the Academy for voting me this really great honor. I appreciate it. Thank you very much.", David Bretherton, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Sting,"To win one of these when you're a film editor, it helps enormously to have terrific film to work with. In the case of ""The Sting"" we had an inventive script by David Ward, we had a superlative cast, and we had George Roy Hill who directed it brilliantly. So it's to them I owe my thanks for the terrific material, and to you, members of the Academy, who appreciated it and voted this Oscar. Thank you very much.", William Reynolds, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Towering Inferno,," Harold F. Kress, Carl Kress", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Jaws,"At first, I want to say that giving me this I consider a great tribute to our wonderful, fabulous, talented director, Steven Spielberg. I would also like to say that being here at this time, after all these years, I really have a long list of thank yous which I won't bother you with, but I hope everybody on that list, primarily my two sons—I say thank you.", Verna Fields, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Rocky,"It's a wonderful moment for me, and I'm so happy to be able to share this moment with Scott and with everybody out there. I'd especially like to thank everyone for all their contributions on ""Rocky."" Special thanks to John and Sylvester and to my friends and family.SCOTT CONRAD:Everything Dick said is quite true and I'd just like to say that it's really the dream of a lifetime come true. And thank you very, very much."," Richard Halsey, Scott Conrad", 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Star Wars,"This is a great honor, especially in light of the excellence of the competition this year. On a personal note, I'd like to thank Brian De Palma for believing in me for so many years. And I'd like to express my admiration for my colleagues, Marcia and Richard, who are not only great editors, they are great people. We had a wonderful, hard-working staff: Todd Boekelheide, Jay Miracle, Mike Kitchens and Pam Malouf. We had an inspired sound editor in Ben Burtt; one of the most knowledgeable producers in the business in Gary Kurtz. And last, but most significantly, we had a director who, apart from his many other obvious talents, is himself a fine editor, George Lucas. Thank you, George. Thank you."," Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Deer Hunter,"Many years ago when I was a student in Austria, I used to indulge in a recurring fantasy that one day I would stand on a stage like this and receive this wonderful, famous statuette. Tonight I would like to thank the American Academy, the members, for turning this fantasy into reality. Thank you very much.", Peter Zinner, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Film Editing, All That Jazz,"I'd like to thank Bob Fosse and Giuseppe Rotunno for making the film so beautiful and so complex that I'm here tonight. I'd like to thank all the people who worked so hard with me in the editing room, particularly David Ray, Wende Phifer, Emily Paine and Joan Cameron. And my wife and my daughter and all my family and friends, for putting up with a year of obsessive behavior. Thank you.", Alan Heim, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Raging Bull,"Thank you very much. I'm very proud to have this. I want to thank, first of all, Marty Scorsese; he edited this film with me every minute of the time. I want to thank him particularly for his brilliant direction, and Robert De Niro for his incredible performance which gave me gold to work with, pure gold. Of course all the members of my staff and the dubbing crew, particularly my first assistant, Sonya Polonsky, who worked so incredibly hard on the film. Frank Warner, for his wonderful sound effects editing job. And lastly, Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, for their tremendous support during the making of the film. Thank you very, very much. I'm very proud to have this. Thank you.", Thelma Schoonmaker, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Raiders of the Lost Ark,"I wish to thank the Academy members for giving me one of the great, greatest experiences of my life. And what a marvelous opportunity it was to work on the same film together with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. I'm especially grateful to Steven for making me part of his team and giving me such superb film to work with, and to George Lucas for his very special help and warm friendly support. My thanks to Frank Marshall, our producer, and our executive producer Howard Kazanjian, and to my terrific English and Hollywood assistants, and of course to my patient family. Finally, I'm extremely happy that the editing contribution on ""Raiders"" has played an important part in your enjoyment of the movie. Thank you for this wonderful honor.", Michael Kahn, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Gandhi,"Thank you, members of the Academy. Thank you to my colleagues Chris Ridsdale and Alan Patillo. And thank you, Richard, for making it possible to be standing here tonight clutching this lovely little souvenir. Thank you very, very much. Thank you.", John Bloom, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Right Stuff,"We wish to extend our thanks to the members of the Academy. This is truly a beautiful, wonderful moment for each one of us. We acknowledge the tremendous, magnificent effort that went into the making of this film. We are privileged to have been a part of it and the experience will long live in our hearts. We must thank our marvelous, beautiful, we-love-you-Phil Kaufman director, for his leadership and dedication and for the vision that he gave to us. We thank The Ladd Company, Alan Ladd, Jr., especially Gareth Wigan for his gentlemanly guidance, concern, care, all through the project. And before I give the microphone to my colleagues, I would like to say that we do thank our assistant editors and apprentice editors for their marvelous, dedicated support all through the project, who kept their sense of humor and carried us through to the end.LISA FRUCHTMAN:""The Right Stuff"" required a monumental effort on the part of a lot of people, not all of whom we can thank tonight, but I'd like to just add to those already mentioned our producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler, who were the first to see the possibilities for a terrific movie in Tom Wolfe's book. And again, our director Phil Kaufman, who transformed that book into a fantastic script and then into a fantastic movie from which we were able to work with terrific footage and whose vision carried us throughout the editing. For myself, I'd like to just thank my husband for his unwavering support during a difficult year and a half, and my colleagues Francis Coppola, Walter Murch and Bill Reynolds, without whose support and inspiration I wouldn't be here tonight. Thank you.STEPHEN A. ROTTER:If I can just thank my wife Janet, my daughter Zoe, my good friend Dede Allen, and Phil and Rose. Thank you very much.DOUGLAS STEWART:I just want to say thank you very much and God bless you all.TOM ROLF:I just want to say I'm deeply grateful. And if I could ever do anything for anyone here...let me know."," Glenn Farr, Lisa Fruchtman, Stephen A. Rotter, Douglas Stewart, Tom Rolf", 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Killing Fields,"I would like to thank the Academy very much for this tremendous award which I would love to share with all my fellow colleagues in London who worked extremely hard to make the best of a wonderful film. I would like also to thank David Puttnam and Iain Smith for giving me the opportunity to cut the picture, and to Warner Bros. and Goldcrest for so courageously funding it. And most of all to Roland Joffé, making his debut as a veteran director. Thank you very much.", Jim Clark, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Witness,, Thom Noble, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Platoon,"Thank you very much, Academy. It's a great honor. I want to thank Oliver Stone. Thank you, Oliver. You gave me very wonderful material to cut; I am very lucky. And I want to thank my crew. I share this with you, Tom, David, Julie, Scott, Toto in the Philippines. And all those friends that have supported me through my career, my good friend Dede Allen, Malcolm Clarke, Doug Cheek, my family. Thank you all very much.", Claire Simpson, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Last Emperor,"I have to be short. I'm an editor, I have to be short. It's already forty-five seconds. I have to thank all of you at the Academy. And Bernardo Bertolucci, to be a great director. Jeremy Thomas, to find money. And as Godard says: Now I'm going home to cry. Thank you very much. Thank you.", Gabriella Cristiani, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Who Framed Roger Rabbit,"Well, this is really incredible. I'd like to thank a terrific team of incredibly talented collaborators who made an enormous contribution to this. I'd especially like to thank Bob Zemeckis for his brilliant direction. It was his vision, his patience and his huge talent that made ""Roger"" happen. And he made this happen [holding up the Oscar]. Thank you very much. Thank you, Bob.", Arthur Schmidt, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Born on the Fourth of July,"Whew, great moment. Thank you, Academy. Editing ""Born on the Fourth of July"" was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Thank you, Oliver Stone, for giving us this chance—and you did take a chance. Thank you for letting us help you to realize your vision. Thank you also to our crew, led by Pietro Scalia and Julie Monroe. Thank you, Alex, Brad, my family, my wife Hilary, and thank you, Joe.JOE HUTSHING:Thank you. I'd like to thank Oliver Stone, the Academy, my friends and family, and Brad Herrin*. Thank you."," David Brenner, Joe Hutshing", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

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Film Editing, JFK,"It's rare that a man has the courage to consistently seek out the higher truth. John F. Kennedy was such a man. Oliver Stone is such a man. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this project. Thank you, Alex Ho, Jim Garrison, Zack Sklar, Julie Monroe, Bill Brown, Hank Corwin, Bob Richardson, Wylie Stateman, Mike Minkler, John Williams. And my personal thanks to my parents, David Brenner, David Nelson, Lauren. And thank you, Pietro.PIETRO SCALIA:Thank you, Joe. Members of the Academy, I am deeply honored. Making a movie with Oliver Stone is like going to battle, and ""JFK"" was a battle that we all won. Thank you, Oliver. I am very proud to have been a part of fulfilling your vision and that through the language of cinema we have opened an historical debate. My deep thanks to everybody Joe mentioned. And to our assistants Paul Benz and Devon Miller, thank you very much. And thank you to my wife Theresa. And my friends and family in Switzerland and Italy who are sharing this moment with me: C'e l'ho fatta."," Joe Hutshing, Pietro Scalia", 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Unforgiven,"Thank you. Thirty-two years ago when I started in the mail room at Warner Bros. I never dreamed I'd be standing here tonight. I thank you for this honor. I share this honor, this award, with the cast and crew of ""Unforgiven,"" David Valdes, Michael Cipriano, my assistant. The entire Malpaso family. Warner Bros. Especially to my wife Judy, my children. My heart is pounding; it's something. I thank you. Clint, thank you for eighteen years of friendship and support. May God bless each and every one of you. Thank you very much.", Joel Cox, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Schindler's List,"I want to thank the Academy for honoring ""Schindler's List"" with this wonderful award. It's been an extraordinary year. The process was painful, but the result was glorious. ""Schindler's List"" has become an international event that has enriched all our lives. I want to thank you, Steven, for the most fulfilling time of my life, and I'm so grateful to you for sharing with me this remarkable gift. Thanks, Chickie, for your constant encouragement, and producers Gerry and Branko for your help. And to my terrific editing team, Al and Pat, Michael and Peter, for your strength and loyalty. And Adam and Allison, I love you. Good night. Thank you, everybody. Thank you.", Michael Kahn, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Forrest Gump,"Well the taxi driver said it when he said ""wow."" ""Forrest"" would have known what to say. He probably just would've said: ""Well, okay."" And let it go at that. But I have a few more little things to say. When you're on the receiving end of the work of so many gifted collaborators you get to come up here and get something like this. And I have to thank them all for making this and ""Gump"" happen. Especially Bob Zemeckis, who stretches himself and the medium of film every time he goes out and makes a film. And in so doing he stretches all of us who have the challenge and the fun and the excitement and the pleasure of working with his amazing talent. Thank you, Bob. And thank you all very much.", Arthur Schmidt, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Apollo 13,"I'd like to thank Universal Pictures, the Academy. I'd like to thank my wife, my daughters, Chick, Jenny and Katie. I'd like to thank Brian Grazer. I'd like to thank Ron Howard for every frame of film he gave us. Thanks a lot, Ron.MIKE HILL:Real quick. Thanks to my wife LeAnne and my daughter Jesse back home in Omaha. And our great assistant staff -- our editorial staff is fantastic. And of course the best director that any editor could have, Ron Howard. Thanks, Ron."," Mike Hill, Dan Hanley", 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The English Patient,"No matter how true it may be that film is a collaborative medium, ""English Patient"" took that to a new level with a team of filmmakers that were assembled from eight countries and five continents. But instigating all of that and then harnessing that energy was Saul Zaentz and Anthony Minghella and Michael Ondaatje, to whom I'm eternally grateful for the ability to work on this film. I'll also want to thank my crew: Danny Farrell and Rosemary Conte, Edie Bleiman, Pat Jackson for some associate editing. I want to thank my wife, the patient English, Aggie, and my son, the half-English patient, Walter, and my daughters Beatrice, Carrie* and Connie. Thank you very much.", Walter Murch, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Titanic,"Thank you, Academy, very much. It means a great deal to all three of us. Thank you, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, our wonderful producers Rae Sanchini, James Cameron, Jon Landau. My lovely wife Laura.RICHARD A. HARRIS:To my friends in Santa Ynez. Thanks to our associate editor Roger Barton, our associate producer [and] my lovely wife Pamela Easley, and our co-editor Jim Cameron.JAMES CAMERON:Thanks. For my daughter Josephine, who's five years old watching at home. Honey, this is the thing I described to you. It's called an Oscar, and it's really cool to get."," Conrad Buff, James Cameron, Richard A. Harris", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Saving Private Ryan,"Wow, thank you very much. I feel so proud to have played a role in the making of this historical motion picture. I'm so grateful to you, Steven, for giving me the opportunity to excel and grow as a person on this humbling World War II movie. Thank you. I'm also grateful to my family. Chickie, my wife, and Julie, Ken, and Adam and Allison Zunder, for their love and support during this war effort. And special good wishes to my brother and sister, Lee* and Mickey, on the east coast. I'm very honored. Thank you very much.", Michael Kahn, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Matrix,"Thank you very much. It's really wild being up here. Thank you, Larry and Andy Wachowski, for your vision, creativity, intelligence, daily inspiration, and most of all, your friendship. You accomplished the seemingly impossible -- a movie with action, suspense, and an intelligent, provocative message. Take the blue pill and stay where you are, or take the red pill and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. We had a great team, quite a few of whom have been honored here tonight. They made my work great. I'd like to thank Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and everybody at Warner Bros. for the creative freedom and support. Joel Silver and Barrie Osborne, for fighting some good fights on our behalf. My entire assistant editing team led by Peter Skarratt, you all know who you are. Thanks to my wife Bonnie, my son Robert. I love you. There is no spoon.", Zach Staenberg, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Traffic,"Wow. I'd like to thank my family, the Academy, USA Films, our producers Ed Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz and Laura Bickford. My crew: Doug Crise, Keith Sauter, Norman Walker and Denise Marquez. I'd like to thank Stephen Gaghan for writing such a beautiful and emotional script, and the entire cast and crew whose outstanding achievement speaks for itself. And Steven Soderbergh, it is a thrill to work with you and it's a privilege to know you. Thank you very much. Thank you.", Stephen Mirrione, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Black Hawk Down,"This is unbelievable. Thank you, members of the Academy, for honoring ""Black Hawk Down"" and my fellow editors and nominees tonight. This is one of the rare moments where we as editors get to share a corner of the limelight with the stars and editors -- and directors, I'm sorry -- and it feels great. Editors are like alchemists; we play with magic and we are privileged to witness small miracles of creation when we combine the talents and contributions from everyone involved in the process of making movies. I wouldn't be standing up here if it weren't for the generosity and trust of Ridley Scott. I would like to share this award with my crew and everyone that has contributed to the success of ""Black Hawk Down."" Special thanks to the Moroccan people of Rabat and Sale for their hard work and hospitality. Maya, Julian and Teresa, you bless my life, I love you. And thank you very much. Viva Italia!", Pietro Scalia, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Chicago,"Whoa. Hi. A small corner of northern England just went boom. I'd like to thank Rob Marshall, for your vision. Thank you. Bill Condon, for a fabulous script. Harvey, Meryl, Julie, Jen. Everybody at Miramax. And my gang, my own personal gang of New York in New York--that's another little corner that just exploded. And my family, my wife Beth. My boys James and Max are up there on the second tier. Where are you? Yeah, hi! Have a great night. Thanks a lot. Bye.", Martin Walsh, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"This is certainly a great honor. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you, Peter and Fran, for giving me the opportunity to be involved with such a fantastic production. Thanks to New Line for putting up the cash to get it going at the start of the trilogy. Thank you to my lovely wife Ann and my two boys Damon and Brad. They have been really supportive over the last six years on this job. And thank you to all my great editing team. They are always the people that get left behind and they actually are really a fantastic team. Especially Annie Collins and Jen Horvath, Peter Skarratt, Jenny Vial, Jo Priest, Mark Hawthorne, Brett and Ian and Michelle and Dave and Heather. They're all a fantastic team. Thank you very much.", Jamie Selkirk, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Aviator,"Thank you so much. This is really as much yours as it is mine, Marty, not only because you helped me edit the movie, but because you think like an editor when you shoot. And you gave us an incredibly dazzling ride on this film and gave us a fantastic group of actors. I truly loved editing your footage and theirs.There are so many people to thank. I won't thank them, but I think they know who they are: the mixers, the wonderful visual effects people. But particularly my assistants Scott Brock, Tom Foligno and Erin Crackel; they really got it up there on the screen. But it's really you, Marty. It's you. Thank you.", Thelma Schoonmaker, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Crash,"First of all, I'd like to wish my father in North Carolina a happy 83rd birthday. Secondly, Paul Haggis, a force of nature; thank you, Paul. I would not be here without Paul. I would not be here without Cathy Schulman. And I want to thank both of you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks to Bob Yari, Lions Gate, for seeing a powerful film. Thanks to my assistant Sean Hubbert—nine, Jesus. Thanks to... I have to name some friends of mine who've supported me over the years is Donna, Bruce, Bob, Raq*, Leslie—I can't remember any of them—my girlfriend Looloo* who has gotten me through the last three weeks, and I've been a bull, believe me. And last but not least, my editing partner—don't start the music, I can see you—my editing partner, my film partner, my movie buddy, my son who makes my life wonderful every day, Wyatt. And I'd like to dedicate my award to the memory of a friend, Dan Petrie, Sr., who passed away last year. Thank you very much. Thank you.", Hughes Winborne, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Departed,"Thank you. Thank you so much. This is the third film you've given the Oscar to that was made by Martin Scorsese, and believe me I know I wouldn't be standing here if it wasn't for him. You can understand what it was like to be given a film directed the way he directed this movie, with a wonderful script by Bill Monahan, the fantastic panoply of actors who were just so magnificent. Working with Marty is quite something. It's tumultuous, passionate, funny and it's like being in the best film school in the world. I'm so grateful to you and to my two pillars in the editing room, Scott Brock and Joel Hirsch, and Rob Legato and Ron Ames for putting their arms around us and doing the visual effects and supporting us throughout. And to you, members of the Academy, I feel very honored. Thank you so much.", Thelma Schoonmaker, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Bourne Ultimatum,"Forty-eight years ago, my father was privileged enough to receive an Oscar and I'm deeply, deeply honored that you've put me in his company tonight. To the brilliant Paul Greengrass, to Frank Marshall, thank you, thank you, thank you. To everybody in post-production, led by my good friend and colleague Mark Fitzgerald. Each and every one of you share in this award with me. To Universal Pictures, to the Academy, my deepest, deepest thanks. To the amazing Matt Damon, thank you. And to my family, especially Anne, Anno, Ava and Fiona, my kids, I love you. Thank you so, so much.", Christopher Rouse, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Slumdog Millionaire,"Thank you so much for this. Thank you, everyone who voted for me. This is incredible. I just want to say I had a fantastic time working on this film. It was, um, I really didn't want it to end. I had a wonderful time in India, and so I'd like to thank my crew in India firstly. That was Vivek, Udayan, Anuradha. They're all fantastic. And also in England, Tina and Tom, who worked really hard in the editing with us, to get the film finished. And also my family, my sisters Sally, Ally*, Lizzy*, my parents, my wife Clio who sort of put up with all the hours I was working, disappearing. But especially to Danny, who's over there, Danny and Christian and Simon and Anthony for just producing such great material, you know, fantastic stuff to work with. I thank you and, yeah, you really inspired me. I'm really proud. Thank you.", Chris Dickens, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Hurt Locker,"Wow, this is definitely the night to be here: a tribute to horror films, and Roger Corman. It's unbelievable. And my wife.CHRIS INNIS:Thanks to my co-editor, Bob Murawski, my amazing husband. And to Sam Raimi, who gave us both our first cutting jobs. To Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, all our amazing crew, our assistants, Sean Valla, Rupert Lloyd.BOB MURAWSKI:My mom, who's here in the audience, and Chris's sister.CHRIS INNIS:Everybody. We love you guys. And thanks for...BOB MURAWSKI:And thank you to the Academy for giving this award to a movie that was made without compromise. We didn't have any preview screenings or focus groups or studio notes. Everybody made the movie we wanted to make and it turned out great, so I'm glad everybody liked it.BOTH:Thank you.", Bob Murawski and Chris Innis, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Social Network,"Hug it up.ANGUS WALL:First things first [they hug]. We want to thank everybody that Aaron thanked, first and foremost. And a special thank you to David, who... it's indescribable working with you and thank you for starting my career twenty-odd years ago. Also, big thank you to our wives who allow us to have incredibly passionate love affairs with our families and our work.KIRK BAXTER:To my daughter Bronte, find something you truly love doing and great things can happen. The hard part is you got to meet someone like Fincher. Cheers.ANGUS WALL:And thanks very much to the Academy.", Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Film Editing, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,"We weren't expecting this.ANGUS WALL:No.KIRK BAXTER:I'd like to thank the Academy, and...ANGUS WALL:We're missing some very important people up here with us, primarily David, who's not here tonight, but Ceán and Steven Zaillian and Scott Rudin.KIRK BAXTER:[Pointing to Rooney Mara] And there's the Roons. Miss the black tonight.ANGUS WALL:All the cast, and…God, this is unbelievable.KIRK BAXTER:Let's get out of here.ANGUS WALL:Yeah, okay.KIRK BAXTER:Thank you.ANGUS WALL:We're editors so, thank you.", Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Argo,"Thank you, guys. Thank you all so much. Thank you, members of the Academy, for honoring ""Argo"" with this award. I really, really appreciate it. I want to thank my great crew: Brett, Joe and Paula. I want to thank Warner Bros. And I want to thank our great producers, George Clooney and Grant Heslov. And Chris Terrio, for writing an editor's dream for a screenplay. And Ben, I share this with you. You're my brother, I love you. And thank you for this. My wife Allison and my great children, Nathan and Erin, thank you so much. You made this all possible. Thanks, everybody. Thank you. Good night.", William Goldenberg, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Gravity,"Thank you very much; a great honor. I'd like to thank our amazing team headed by Tania Goding, Debs Richardson, Steve Pang, Steve Mates, Alastair Grimshaw, Alex Fenn, and Ruth Antoine. I'd like to thank my lovely wife, Mrs. Sanger, over there. And all I can say is – oh, and also the unsung hero in all of this, our executive producer Nikki Penny. There is no greater accolade than to be recognized by those who inspire you, and by that I mean you, sir [referring to Mr. Cuarón], my fellow nominees and the Academy. Thank you very much indeed.ALFONSO CUARÓN:[Music begins to play] And, bye.", Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Whiplash,"Wow. I want to thank the Academy for honoring ""Whiplash"" with this award. I couldn't have done this without the contributions of the entire cast and crew of ""Whiplash,"" Blumhouse, Bold Films, Right of Way Films, our amazing team at Sony Pictures Classics, Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, and our team at WME. Also, my assistant editors John To and Eugene Lok, I couldn't have done it without you guys. Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, I need to thank you for delivering gold to the cutting room every day. And most of all, I need to thank the person who never once threw a chair at my head but always pushed to make it better, the writer and director, Damien Chazelle. Damien, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this journey with me. I... I will forever be indebted to you; your art changed my life. And to Lah Cross and Jim Cross, my mother and father, and my beautiful wife Holly, and my children Nova and Peri, you made my life. Thank you so much.", Tom Cross, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Mad Max: Fury Road,"Wow. Charlize! [Waves to her in the audience.] Us Mad Maxers are doing okay tonight. Thank you so much to the Academy. You know, ""Mad Max"" was the best-reviewed film of 2015. Audiences loved it, and to be honored tonight is just more than we could ever have hoped for. But, it took enormous creative courage and guts to make this film, so I just want to say thanks to George Miller, Doug Mitchell and the whole crew that endured six months in that Namibian desert to bring back the most amazing footage. But honestly, it's in the edit room that the final, that the film is finally forged. It's the final rewrite. So I just want to salute my beloved picture department who are in Sydney, and all who work in post, who work with their hands, heads and most importantly, their hearts. Thank you.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Margaret Sixel would like to thank: George Miller, Budo & Tige Miller, Doug Mitchell, PJ Voeten, Warner Brothers, Courtney Valenti, Chris DeFaria, Darren Higman, Massey Rafani, Tom Holkenborg, Bob Badami, Andrew Jackson, Holly Radcliffe, Matt Town, Mark Perry, Andrew Corsi, Semih Ozkoseoglu, Kento Watanabe, Eliot Knapman, Nicole Thorn, Brendan Jenkins, Jasper Susi, Mandy Eyley, Jasmine De Carlo, Jason Ballantine, Eric Whipp, Petrina Edge, Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, Mark Mangini, Scott Hecker, David White, Wayne Pashley, Harry & Joan Sixel. In memoriam: my brother Mark Sixel.", Margaret Sixel, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Hacksaw Ridge,"Wow. Unbelievable. An editor needs good material, and the story of Desmond Doss and his courage and selflessness was as good as you get. So that was a great start for me. I want to thank my team in Australia: Carly Turner, Kathy Freeman, I hope you're watching. Bill Mechanic, for supporting me and introducing me to Mel. Mel, I had a fabulous time working on this film with you, and you're a great director, and I hope there's plenty more where this came from. My wife, my wife Karen over there; I couldn't do this without you, my love. Up there's my – Max and Lily, where are you? Yep. And Lucia and Amelia back in New Zealand, I hope you're watching. Thank you very much. I appreciate this so much.", John Gilbert, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Film Editing, Dunkirk,"I just want to say this is the most awesome thing that can happen to a guy like me. I really want to just start by thanking Christopher Nolan, who—they moved me from over there to sit with him [pointing to Nolan in the audience]. Because Chris is an editor himself. I mean, he doesn't handle the actual equipment, and I'm very, very happy for that. His fabulous wife Emma, always supportive, great producer, incredible. I mean, ""Dunkirk"" was truly the most amazing film, and I'm very fortunate to have worked on it. I'd also like to thank my beautiful wife, sitting over there, Kimberly. My daughter up in the nosebleed section, wherever. I'm wrapping up, I'm wrapping up! Melanie Ramsayer, John Lee, my editorial assistants, Warner Bros., the Academy—can't talk any quicker. I'm an editor, I should be able to this very quickly. Matthew McConaughey, awesome. Thank you.", Lee Smith, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, La Strada,Thank you. This award belong to Federico Fellini; he's in audience.," Italy; Dino De Laurentiis and Carlo Ponti, Producers", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Nights of Cabiria,"For Mr. Dino De Laurentiis, for the director Federico Fellini, for myself, thank you. Thank you very much.", Italy, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, My Uncle,"Well, I want to say a few words with my very bad English. I find that the people who speak the worst English want to talk more than the others. But for my first visit in Hollywood I feel I'm doing fine. And I want to tell you something who may for myself is very important. Hollywood, it's a town at the beginning of comedy, slapstick, pantomime. I'm, I will remember all the names from Mack Sennett to Chaplin to everyone. I'm still making pantomime in my little corner myself. Tonight, I know that if in Hollywood they have not done so many funny pictures, I would not be here tonight. So for all those great comedians tonight, I'm not the uncle. I'm the nephew. And I respect very much Hollywood.", France, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Black Orpheus,"Je suis très ému. J'en remercie l'Académie pour cette distinction, cet honneur. Au nom de tous les camarades qui ont travaillé dans ce film, je dis merci et pour cette formidable réception à Hollywood.", France, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Virgin Spring,"I'm proud to accept on behalf of Svensk Filmindustri and all those responsible for ""The Virgin Spring"": Ingmar Bergman, the director; Ulla Isaksson, the screenwriter; Dr. Carl Anders Dymling, the producer. Tack så mycket.", Sweden, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Through a Glass Darkly,"I'm sorry that Ingmar is not here, I mean Mr. Bergman. But he's just started to write this new, new picture so then he never leave the country. Thank you very much from him.", Sweden, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Sundays and Cybele,"Well, I must say I'm very proud, especially on behalf of my crew; my actors Hardy Krüger, Nicole Courcel, little Patricia Gozzi; and my producers, Mr. Romain Pinès and and his partners. And well, what else could I say? Thank you very, very much; and I say merci beaucoup. Oh yes, one more thing. Maybe the next title of my film will be ""Monday and Oscar"" after ""Sundays and Cybele."" Thank you.", France, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Federico Fellini's 8-1/2,"I am particularly happy to receive this fabulous award because it comes to me on the eve of my next picture, and I don't think that a director about to start his new job could wish for anything more stimulating and auspicious as this. I want you all to accept my deepest and most humble thanks. Arrivederci e buona fortuna.", Italy, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film," Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow","On behalf of Carlo Ponti, Vittorio De Sica, Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren, thank you very much.", Italy, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Shop on Main Street,"I am very, very happy and deeply moved. I should like to thanks all member of Academy, all voters of Academy, and all friends who have helped our film such a lot here in States. Uncle Oscar is the highest appreciation not only for us personally, but for all our cinematography. Thank you, and I am sorry for my English.", Czechoslovakia, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, A Man and a Woman,"Thank you. Thank you very much. I'm sorry, I don't speak English. But ""Un homme et une femme"" est un film d'amour; il a eu beaucoup de succès dans votre pays. Je voudrais maintenant qu'il y a pleine de metteurs-en-scène qui fassent des films pour que s'écoute les guerres du monde. Merci. Thank you very much.", France, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Closely Watched Trains,I am very happy that Americans like Czech film. Thank you., Czechoslovakia, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, War and Peace,[Makes a statement in Russian.] Thank you very much. I love you., Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Z,"Our thanks to all technician, all artist, all friends who make this Oscar possible. Thank you.JACQUES PERRIN:We want thanks also especially our partners Mr. Schlumberger, Mr. Lagda* and Mr. d'Argila, and also the award because the movie is censored in very many country but with this award you help us. Thank you.", Algeria, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Investigation of a Citizen above Suspicion,Elio Petri can't be with us tonight; he's preparing a new film. But I'm sure he would want me to say how grateful and thrilled he is to receive this. Thank you., Italy, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Garden of the Finzi Continis,"Several years ago I stood here in front of you to accept the award for ""The Sky Above--the Mud Below."" It was that very Oscar which marked the beginning of the global acceptance of that film which was produced against the advice of many. ""The Garden of Finzi Continis"" was made by Vittorio De Sica, Gianni Hecht Lucari and myself against similar advice. We were warned that a film without any sex and without any violence, dealing in a subtle manner with a tragic chapter of mankind is a doomed venture. Tonight, again, the Academy has given hope and inspiration to independent film producers everywhere to go ahead with their projects as long as they sincerely believe in them. On behalf of all connected with ""The Garden of Finzi Continis,"" and also on behalf of those independent film producers out there, I humbly thank you.GIANNI HECHT LUCARI:Thank you.", Italy, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,"As my English is so-so, the speech will be very short. First, thanks to Luis Buñuel did[?] accepted to make the picture. And then I would like to thanks, to thank to Twentieth Century-Fox, who helped me to make the picture known, especially here in the United States. Thanks to you all and to the Academy.", France, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Day for Night,"Merci beaucoup. I need Gene Kelly. I am very happy because... because why? Because ""Day for Night"" is a film about show people. You are, all of you, movie people. Because [of] that I think this prize is yours. But if you agree with me I will keep it for you, alright? Thank you.", France, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Amarcord,"I want to tell you something very confidentially but please do not tell anybody. Federico Fellini and I are very, very happy. And I hope that with ""Amarcord"" you all will be very happy, too. Thank you so much.", Italy, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Dersu Uzala,"Ladies and gentlemen, in the event that Mr. Kurosawa was honored by the Academy tonight, he has asked me in his behalf to read a statement for him, a statement that he has written. And this is what he says: ""May I take this opportunity to say a word to filmmakers throughout the world. In no other time in cinematic history has there been as much need as there is today for young power in the production of motion pictures. I will continue making films until my very last day. So young filmmakers throughout the world, please follow me and let us join hands and make good films together."" Signed, Akira Kurosawa.YOICHI MATSUE:I am very touched. These Oscars are very beautiful and a wonderful present for all our staffs and the artists who have been working in good collaboration for two years. Thank you very much.GEORGI DANELYA:I don't speak English but thank you very much. Spasibo.", Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Black and White in Color,"I feel a little bit like Harry Truman when he was holding up the newspaper saying that Dewey had won the election. Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, I was privileged twice before to receive this award for ""The Garden of the Finzi-Continis"" and for ""Sky Above, Mud Below."" Ironically, all three films have in common that they were made against well-meant advice and that they were made without any commercial concessions or considerations whatsoever. I believe it is a tribute to the Academy that it has chosen ""Black and White in Color,"" a film entirely made in remote West Africa, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, a man who had never directed a feature film before, and played by a cast of excellent actors, albeit unknown. I would like to say that it is this kind of recognition and of encouragement which keeps our industry fresh and alive and ever creative. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.", Ivory Coast, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Madame Rosa,"I want to thank you all for this. I want to thank all the people who worked on the film. And above all, I want to thank ""Madame Rosa"" herself, Simone Signoret.RAYMOND DANON:I thank everybody, and especially the director, Moshé Mizrahi, who did a really good job.", France, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Get Out Your Handkerchiefs,"Oh, excuse me, I am without voice. I am just able, I am only able to say one thing, is thank you. Thank you for the Academy and thank you for all the American friends of our film, our picture, excuse me. Thank you very much.GEORGES DANCIGERS:Thank you for the honor. We are very deeply touched. And of course there is nothing to cry, but let me get out my handkerchief.PAUL CLAUDON:I must say we came here to win. We expected, more or less, [unintelligible] could lose. And we won thanks to you, to your kindness and to your taste, too. Thank you. Merci. Merci beaucoup.", France, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Tin Drum,"The hero of ""The Tin Drum,"" you know, is named ""Oskar,"" and for all the time we were making the film we wondered what kind an omen this could be. So, this what it's meant. It's a little boy actor, he has in common with this one [referring to the statuette] of being small but only in size.You know, it's the first award ever given to a film of my country. There's been lots of reasons for that we know, but I take it as a tribute also for my fellow directors over there and for all those whose tradition we want to pick up and follow and who worked and lived here. I mean Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder, Lubitsch, Murnau, Pabst. You know them all; you welcomed them. Thank you.", Federal Republic of Germany, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears,"Ladies and gentlemen, it's my great honor to receive so important award. On behalf of our film director Vladimir Menshov, actress Vera Alentova, and actor Alexei Batalov, ""Gosha,"" I would like to express many thanks to Academy Motion Pictures Arts and Science. Thank you very much.", Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Mephisto,"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for this marvelous things. And thank for Mr. Klaus Maria Brandauer, Austrian actor. Klaus, come with me I am so alone here. [Klaus Maria Brandauer joins him on stage.] And many thanks to the marvelous cinematographer, Hungarian cinematographer, Mr. Koltai. And for the screenplay, Mr. Dobai. And Miss Csákány, cutter editor. And Mr. Marx, producer, and Mr. Manfred Durniok, producer, and Mr. Óvári. And my family. And Miss Karin Brandauer and Miss Vera Gyurey Szabó. Thank you very much.", Hungary, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film," Volver a Empezar (""To Begin Again"")","All my life, since I was a kid, I have dreamed of this moment. Well, the dreams come true sometimes, and that's the thing. I want to express my congratulations and my gratitude to my partner and my friend José Esteban Alenda, and my friends Enrique Herreros and Milton Goldstein, and my late friend Alfonso Sánchez, and also 20th Century Fox, and the Academy. And now allow me to say in my own language: Estamos todos los que hemos hecho esta película muy contentos, muy agradecidos a ustedes y tambien todos los que hacemos cine en mi país, en España. Thank you very, very much, all of you.", Spain, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Fanny & Alexander,"Ladies and gentlemen. Thanks, the members of the Academy, for having very good taste. I think so. Secondly, I have in my pocket a book with 265 names which I am going to read to you, all the people I want to thank. But I will spare you that. Tonight, as says Sven Nykvist, my thoughts go to Ingmar in Munich but also really to the 250 or 500 people who have contributed to the success, the effort, by making ""Fanny & Alexander"" work as the crowning achievement of Ingmar Bergman's career. Thank you. Mrs. Bergman...MRS. INGMAR BERGMAN:I just am going to hurry to Ingmar and tell him about the warm and wonderful reception you have given his film. Thank you very much.", Sweden, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Dangerous Moves,"The members of the Academy, eight years ago you have honored me with my third Oscar. Tonight you are honoring me with my fourth. However, it is not I whom you're honoring. It is you, distinguished members of the Academy, who with this Oscar have again encouraged independent producers everywhere to do the kind of films they believe in, knowing that far away in Hollywood there is an Academy whose only criteria is a good and meaningful film which may be remembered for a long time. Thank you so very much for your support, for your recognition, and above all for your continuous encouragement.", Switzerland, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Official Story,"As I stand here accepting this honor I cannot forget that on another March 24th ten years ago, like this day, we suffer[ed] the last military coup in my country. We will never forget this nightmare but we are starting now to begin with our new dreams. Thank you.", Argentina, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, The Assault,"It's a great honor to be standing here and a great pleasure as well. I thank the members of the Academy for bestowing this on the picture ""The Assault."" I thank all my friends who worked with me on both sides of the camera, because without their help and their talent I wouldn't be standing here. And I thank my friends Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus from Cannon who made this all possible and gave me all freedom. And I thank my friend Luit Latzig* as well.And this Oscar, this Foreign Language Oscar, has a request. Imagine that foreign language pictures in this country are screened with subtitles, and Oscar's request is: Please, don't let subtitles scare you off as much as they seem to do from time to time. Because Oscar thinks that it is worthwhile and interesting to see also from time to time what people think and how people act in foreign languages. I thank you very, very much. [To the Oscar:] Did I translate it right?", The Netherlands, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Babette's Feast,"[Laughs] It's too much, yes. Quickly, short and in English, okay. Yes, I want to say thank you to my producer Just Betzer and Claes Kastholm Hansen from The Danish Film Institute who give me the opportunity to make ""Babette's Feast."" And of course all the nice people in Denmark to help make the film with me. I think it was very difficult to choose the film, this film, because all the film is so different. But okay, today is my chance. It's the first time a Danish movie can take an Oscar home. Yes, the first time. And therefore I say with Isak Dinesen, alias Karen Blixen, like her ""General Loewenhielm"": In this evening I have learned that in the beautiful world of our[s], everything are possible. We shall only await it with confidence and receive it in gratitude.I am very grateful for this honor. And I want to thank you, the Academy members, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.", Denmark, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Pelle the Conqueror,"Oh, it's so, so exciting, so—I'm very nervous. I made a film about very poor immigrants coming to Denmark and here I'm standing in my tuxedo and this shiny thing [lifting the Oscar]. Thank you very much. And thank you to everybody who has been involved in this picture. Thank you.", Denmark, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Cinema Paradiso,"Where to? But we will be very, very fast. Evidently March 26 is my lucky days. Fifteen years ago I was here to receive an Oscar for Fellini's ""Amarcord."" And I came in this hall with a beautiful young lady, Zeudi, who I married later and exactly March 26th. So today I'm doubly happy because of the Oscar and because tonight on the anniversary date, my wife is here in the auditorium. Thank you. Thanks. Thanks a lot of you. Thanks to Mr. Tornatore. And, excuse me, thanks to myself who produced the picture.", Italy, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Journey of Hope,"Oh, I really, I can't believe it myself. I would like to express my deep thanks to all the members of the Academy. And my special thanks go, first of all, to the family down in Turkey, Anatolia, who lost their son in October '88 crossing the mountains into Switzerland. Then I would like to thank all the Turkish crew and actors Emin Sivas, Nur Sürer, Necmettin Çobanoglu, who did a great job on this film. And also the Italian crew members and the Swiss crew and actors. And my producers Alfi Sinniger and Peter Fueter from Condor and Catpics. Thanks a lot.", Switzerland, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Mediterraneo,"So, I'm sorry I don't speak English. Thank you for this great honor. Thank you for my producer Gianni Minervini, and Penta, Vittorio Cecchi Gori. Thanks for all the people who make the movie. And an invitation: Please make—no. Do as like the soldier of ""Mediterraneo,"" please stop the wars. Life is better. Thank you. Thank you very much.", Italy, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Indochine,"Well, you made my day. This is something. This is Hollywood. Eric produced ""Indochine"" and I directed it. I've been a moviegoer since the age of ten, so tonight I want to thank first my friends of Sony Classics -- Marcie, Tom and Michael -- and especially the heroes of my youth, I mean Richard Widmark, Gregory Peck, Dorothy Malone, Linda Darnell, Stewart Granger, and so many, because they made me dream that maybe someday I would be a moviemaker.", France, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Belle Epoque,"Andrés Gómez, my friend and my producer. I want to thank you all in the name of all the friends who made ""Belle Epoque."" Some of them are here, some in Spain, some in France, and some in Portugal. I want also to thank the family of Sony Pictures Classics. And I would like to believe in God in order to thank Him, but I just believe in Billy Wilder, so... thank you, Mr. Wilder.", Spain, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Burnt by the Sun,"I'm sorry I didn't speak English. Never speak English on the stage. I want to thank all my friends who work with me: my script writer Roustam Ibraguimbekov, great composer Edouard Artemiev, my co-producer Vladimir Sedov, Nicole Cann, and all my friends who worked with me. And you know, Marcello Mastroianni said in Fellini's film, great film, ""8 ½:"" ""I want to say the truth which I don't know, but which I try to find."" Me too. I want to try, I want to say the truth which I don't know. And maybe I want to say the truth, cruel truth. But I'm absolutely sure that the cruel truth without love is a lie. And my daughter, she's my actress. And the first time in my life I didn't have problem with actress. Thank you.", Russia, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Antonia's Line,"Some people have called ""Antonia's Line"" a fairy tale. Perhaps it is, and that it should win an Oscar is a fairy tale come true for all of us involved in its making. I should like to thank the members of the Academy for this tremendous honor. I'd also like to thank my producer Hans de Weers for his patience and perseverance. My script editor and translator, Anthony Davis, for his lifelong friendship. My first assistant and friend, Maria Uitdehaag, for her invaluable help and support. And of course my mother, without whom I wouldn't have all this fun.My thanks also to my Belgian and English co-producers, Nino Lombardo and Judy Counihan. And I can't begin to express my gratitude to the marvelous cast of ""Antonia's Line,"" in particular Willeke van Ammelrooy for her fine ""Antonia."" And of course many, many, many thanks to the Dutch, Belgian and English crew members, and specifically the director of photography Willy Stassen. Lastly, I want to express my thanks to the American distributor of ""Antonia's Line,"" First Look Pictures. Ellen Little decided last year at Cannes that this obscure Dutch film was a film that people in the States really should see. And here it is. Thank you all very much.", The Netherlands, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Kolya,"Dear Oscar, I was not able to sleep because of you last night and I was all night long, I was wondering where you are going to end up tonight. And you are going to Prague. You don't know where it is; it's in Europe. And this is your new family. This is my papa, who wrote the script. This is producer Eric Abraham, and this is ""Kolya."" And we promise you that our next films will not make ashamed you, and maybe one day we will make a brother for you. Thanks to everyone at home and here. Thank you.", Czech Republic, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Foreign Language Film, Character,"[Gives presenter Sharon Stone a hug.] Okay, Sharon, it's just, you know, another crazy Dutch director, you know. The film is ""Character."" It opens next Friday. I'm not going to advertise it. This ought to tell you that it probably has, you know, like damn stunning subtitles. Three guys who over a period of the last two years really build my ""Character"" -- yes, you are signaling to me to be fast, I'll be fast -- build my ""Character"" were my great and wonderful, handsome producer Laurens Geels, my young, talented actor Fedja van Huêt, and the legendary Jan Decleir -- he's really Belgium's ""Titanic."" I will salute everybody. My crew and my cast, who is watching this at home. [Unintelligible], Sony Pictures Classics, the Academy. And as a personal note, my dear friend Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh, I just know you are smiling down on me now, man. Look what I got! Yes!", The Netherlands, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Actress, Gone with the Wind,"Ladies and gentlemen, please forgive me if my words are inadequate in thanking you for your very great kindness. If I were to mention all those who have shown me such wonderful generosity through ""Gone with the Wind"" I should have to entertain you with an oration as long as ""Gone with the Wind"" itself. So if I may, I should like to devote my thanks on this occasion to that composite figure of energy, courage, and very great kindness, in whom all points of ""Gone with the Wind"" meet -- Mr. David Selznick.", Vivien Leigh, 1939 (12th) Academy Awards

Actress, Suspicion,"I want to thank the ladies and gentlemen that voted me this award. And I want to say thank you, David Selznick. And if Alfred Hitchcock were here tonight I'd like to say to him, thank you, Hitch, with all my heart.", Joan Fontaine, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Actress, Mrs. Miniver,"Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished visitors from the armed forces, Governor Warren, honored guests, Mr. Chairman – Mr. President Chairman: Thank you. That is really all there is to say; but, as this is after all the opportunity of a lifetime, I hope you won't mind if I try to expand that word just, just a little. This is, this is going to be a great evening to remember. We've had some very exciting messages and some very exciting speeches. It should make us all very proud to belong to this great and fascinating industry. Praise from our government and our armed forces and from abroad from our allies for work we have done should make us determined to carry on. We have somehow brought very wide horizons into this room tonight. Anything that I have to say now, which is practically unprepared... [camera cuts]As for the nominations, I've always felt that to be nominated simply means that you've had the great good luck to be entrusted with one of the best assignments of the current year, and that's a cause for rejoicing in itself. And there isn't a single good craftsman in this industry who if given such an opportunity can't be counted on to measure up to it. Why do we all long to win the award? It's no question of superiority because we're comparing different excellences and they're varied in their nature and they can't be fairly compared. There's no rivalry in this room tonight. There's no competition. As the Dodo said to Alice in Wonderland: ""Everybody has won and everybody shall have a prize."" The nominations are really the prizes. The award...I, I can hardly believe that it's really for me tonight. It's always seemed to me something very personal, a gesture from the men and women of this industry who choose to show not only recognition of, of work... [camera cuts]Ladies and gentlemen, I came to this country as a stranger five years ago. I've been very happy and very proud to be a member of this community and of this industry all that time. And from everybody I met or worked with truly I have received such ready kindness that for quite a long while I couldn't believe that it was true, but tonight you have made me feel that you have really set the door of your friendship wide open and that welcome is officially on the mat, and that is why I'm so happy. [camera cuts]...very humbly, very gratefully I say thank you and I step across your threshold. There... [camera cuts]...if I may say so, the girl who's always on the sidelines, my quite specially wonderful little mother. And after her, Sidney Franklin the great, the inimitable Willy Wyler... [camera cuts]", Greer Garson, 1942 (15th) Academy Awards

Actress, To Each His Own,"Since I value highly the profession which has instructed me, rewarded me, and permitted me my share of the world's work, it will understand and forgive me, I know, for the very great pride I feel in receiving this symbol of its approbation, one of the Awards of Merit, for my part in this past year, what has been done. But even in this wonderful moment my common sense reminds me quite clearly that most of the work that went into earning this award was not done by Olivia de Havilland at all, but by a big team of other people who, if justice were really to prevail, would be standing up here beside me now. When I think of the writer who created ""Jody Norris,"" and how much of her sprang from the heart and mind of the director. When I remember the businessmen who found and managed the money which produced her and distributed her. And how she grew under the talents and skills of the technicians: the cameraman, the makeup man, the hairdresser, the costumer. And then I think how much the musicians did for her. Then I feel humble too, as well as proud, to accept this award which I do in the name of my team as well as my own. Thank you.", Olivia de Havilland, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Farmer's Daughter,"[Taps three times on the microphone.] That's my heart. You know, up until now, presentations of the Academy Awards has been a purely spectator sport for me. However, tonight I, uh, dressed for the stage just in case.But in all honesty, I suppose I couldn't expect to be more elated than I was when I heard I was nominated, because I had seen and I knew the beautiful jobs done by the other four nominees: Rosalind's vitality and her great technical skill in bringing that classic character to life; Joan's expert craftsmanship in ""Possessed""; and the magic and delicacy that Dorothy McGuire brings to any role, and particularly in this one; and the superb artistry of Susan Hayward who succeeded in turning a very difficult characterization into an authentic character and a personal triumph. Yes, yes, I think my great thrill was when ""Katie"" was voted into that class. Course, we all know there wouldn't have been any ""Katie"" if it hadn't have been beautifully written and directed and photographed and... and magnificently produced by Mr. Dore Schary. For my part, I am thankful to have been in a picture that made so many people think fondly and possessively of their country, and of our industry that can give them those thoughts.And as for you [looking at Oscar], at long last! Good night and God bless you.", Loretta Young, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Heiress,"Your award for ""To Each His Own"" I took as an incentive to venture forward. Thank you for this very generous assurance that I have not entirely failed to do so.", Olivia de Havilland, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Actress, Born Yesterday,"I'm very honored to be asked to accept this award for Judy Holliday for her radiant performance in ""Born Yesterday."" I don't know exactly what she wants me to say but I think it's safe to say that she's very happy and very grateful. Thank you.", Judy Holliday, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Actress, A Streetcar Named Desire,"It's an honor and a thrill to accept this for you, Vivien. I hope you're listening in New York. We're all very excited about it. God bless you and congratulations. I know she would want to thank you if she were here herself.", Vivien Leigh, 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Actress," Come Back, Little Sheba","Thank you. Thank you, everybody. I'm a very happy and a very lucky girl. My luck has many, many names. I won't attempt to list them all. All you have to do is look at the screen credits and you'll know what I mean. I never could have done it alone. You know I couldn't. It's been a long, long climb. I guess this is the peak, but the view has been wonderful all along the way. I want to thank my old friends for their faith, my new friends for their hope, and everyone for their charity. Thank you.", Shirley Booth, 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Actress, Roman Holiday,"It's too much. I want to say thank you to everybody who in these past months and years have helped, guided and given me so much. I'm truly, truly grateful and terribly happy.", Audrey Hepburn, 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Country Girl,The thrill of this moment keeps me from saying what I really feel. I can only say thank you with all my heart to all who made this possible for me. Thank you., Grace Kelly, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Rose Tattoo,"This, of course, is Miss Marisa Pavan. And I know –MARISA PAVAN:I'm so happy.JERRY LEWIS:I know you are. I know you are.MARISA PAVAN:Oh Anna, I wish you could be here. She would be so happy, (unintelligible), so moved. I've prepared a speech – I don't know, I can't remember a word.JERRY LEWIS:Dean had the same trouble.MARISA PAVAN:I just want to thank you all and I want to give you a kiss from Anna. [She blows a kiss to the audience].", Anna Magnani, 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Actress, Anastasia,"Well, it's a privilege to have been asked to be here in case Ingrid won this award, and now that she has, it's a privilege to try to thank her, to thank you for her. But alas, I have no way of knowing the exact depth and degree of her emotion when she finally hears the news that she's received it. So, dear Ingrid, if you can hear me now or if you see this televised film, I want you to know that each of the other nominees and all of the people with whom you worked on ""Anastasia,"" and dear Hitch, and Leo McCarey, and every one of us here tonight and in New York send you our congratulations, our love, our admiration, and every affectionate thought. Thank you for Ingrid.", Ingrid Bergman, 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Three Faces of Eve,I can only say I've been daydreaming about this since I was nine years old. I thank you very much. And thanks most of all to Nunnally for having more faith in me than I think anybody could have. Thank you., Joanne Woodward, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Actress, I Want to Live!,"Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen of the Academy, for making me so very, very happy tonight. And my special thanks to Mr. Walter Wanger who made this possible. I thank you.", Susan Hayward, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Actress, Room at the Top,"I can't say anything. Oh, I thank you. I thank you so much. I wanted to be very dignified and all that, well I can't. You can't imagine what it is for me, being French. You can't imagine. And I want to thank Jimmy Woolf, and Jack Clayton, and Laurence Harvey because, it looks a little corny to say that, but you know that without them I wouldn't have never been here tonight. Thank you so, so much.", Simone Signoret, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Actress, Butterfield 8,"I don't really know how to express my gratitude for this and for everything. I guess all I can do is say thank you, thank you with all my heart.", Elizabeth Taylor, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Actress, Two Women,"Oh, it's such an exciting moment. I'm honored to accept this for Miss Sophia Loren and I wish so very much she could be with us tonight so that all of us here and our great television audience could share this exciting moment with this wildly beautiful and talented girl. Congratulations, Sophia, wherever you are. And we do so earnestly wish you good health and happiness along with this wonderful award.", Sophia Loren, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Miracle Worker,"Miss Bancroft said, here's my little speech, dear Joan. Quote: ""There are three reasons why I deserve this award: Arthur Penn, Bill Gibson, Fred Coe."" Unquote. Thank you.", Anne Bancroft, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Actress, Hud,"Pat has a most wonderful excuse for not being with you tonight. You know she is expecting her first—fourth—child in London. But I know she's very happy, very proud, very grateful. She thank you all, all her thanks. And a very special one from Martin Ritt and for Paul Newman. Thank you all for her.", Patricia Neal, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Actress, Mary Poppins,"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, this is lovely. I know you Americans are famous for your hospitality but this is really ridiculous. I have so many thank yous. I only know where to start and that's with Mr. Walt Disney, and naturally he has the largest thank you of all. I wouldn't know where to stop. I would somehow like to try and convey my really deep gratitude and, and well, gratefulness – well I just said that, hadn't I? – for being made to feel so really welcome in this country. Thank you very much indeed.", Julie Andrews, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Actress, Darling,"I don't think I can say anything except to thank everyone concerned, and especially my darling John Schlesinger, for this wonderful honor. Thank you.", Julie Christie, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Actress, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,"Miss Taylor regrets very much that she can't be here tonight. I'm sure she must be very, very proud; not half as nervous as me, I'm sure. But she thanks you very, very much. Thank you.", Elizabeth Taylor, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Actress, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,"I know that I as her friend have a great, great thrill and I'm sure Katharine thanks you very much. And I think it's a very, very hard choice you had to make. Anyway, I'm sure she'll be very happy. Thank you very much.", Katharine Hepburn, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Actress, The Lion in Winter,"When I asked Miss Hepburn what she thought when she had broken the records for winning the, breaking the records for nominations, she said, ""I suppose if I have lived as long as I have, anything can happen."" And I'm absolutely thrilled that it has happened. Thank you very much.", Katharine Hepburn, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Actress, Funny Girl,"[To the Oscar:] Hello, gorgeous.And I'm very honored to be in such magnificent company as Katharine Hepburn. And gee whiz, it's kind of a wild feeling. Sitting there tonight I was thinking that the first script of ""Funny Girl"" was written when I was only eleven years old, and thank God it took so long to get it right, you know. So I would like to thank my co-producer Ray Stark for waiting till I grew up. And Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, for giving me such a great score to sing. And Isobel Lennart, for writing such a terrific character. And all the Hollywood people who made our show into a movie: Herb Ross, and my dear Harry Stradling who I haven't let go since, and my dear friend and director, William Wyler. Wow. It's like, somebody once said to me, asked me, if I was happy. And I said, ""Are you kidding? I'd be miserable if I was happy."" And I'd like to thank all the members of the Academy for making me really miserable. Thank you.", Barbra Streisand, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Actress, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,"Well, I'm standing here and I'm thinking that with a marvelous husband like Robert Stephens and a distinguished director like Robert Fryer and the courage of a man like Richard Zanuck; well, put those all together and you just can't miss. And they didn't. And we in America present this award to you, Maggie, with as much thanks as it is a tribute to your magnificent performance. And thank you, everyone, from Maggie Smith.", Maggie Smith, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Actress, Women in Love,"I know if Glenda Jackson were here tonight she'd be terribly, terribly thrilled. She's 100 percent a professional and this is a great night for professionals. I know she'd like to thank you most sincerely for this great honor. Thank you.", Glenda Jackson, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Actress, Klute,"Thank you. Thank you very much, members of the Academy. And thank all of you who applauded. There's a great deal to say and I'm not going to say it tonight. I would just like to really thank you very much.", Jane Fonda, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Actress, Cabaret,"Thank you. Thank you very much. Making the film of ""Cabaret"" was one of the happiest times of my whole life and I would like to thank everybody connected with it but most especially the artistic staff: Mr. Fosse, and Fred Ebb and John Kander. And thank you for giving me this award. You've made me very happy.", Liza Minnelli, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Actress, A Touch of Class,"I'm very, very honored that Glenda has asked me to accept this award for her. You have honored a very great lady as well as a very great actress. And I know she'd be aware of our time problems here tonight and I know she'd be short and succinct in whatever thanks she has. I'm pretty sure she'd thank her director; she'd probably thank her producer; and she'd undoubtedly thank her writers. And as two-and-a-half of those fellows, I'd like to say, Glenda, you're welcome, and you are very welcome indeed. And I must congratulate you, my fellow Academy Award members, in selecting this really magnificent woman, this great lady, for this very great honor. Thank you very much.", Glenda Jackson, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Actress, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,"Thank you. Ellen is in a play tonight in New York; she can't be here. She asked me to thank everyone concerned with the voting, the Academy, who voted for her. Also the entire cast and crew of ""Alice."" And also especially John Calley and Robert Getchell. And she also asked me to thank myself. Thank you.", Ellen Burstyn, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Actress, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,"Well, it looks like you all hated me so much that you've given me this award for it, and I'm loving every minute of it. And all I can say is I've loved being hated by you. I'd like to thank Fred Roos for remembering me, Milos Forman for choosing me, Michael Douglas and Saul Zaentz for taking a chance and giving me a chance, and Jack Nicholson and a cast of actors whose professionalism, humor and capacity for getting into their roles made being in a mental institution like being in a mental institution. And if you'll excuse me [using sign language]: for my mother and my father, I want to say thank you for teaching me to have a dream. You are seeing my dream come true. Thank you.", Louise Fletcher, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Network,"It is heavy. Well, I didn't expect this to happen quite yet but I do thank you very much and I'm very grateful. I would like especially to thank Sidney Lumet, Paddy Chayefsky, Howard Gottfried, Danny Melnick, and the great generosity of a rare group of actors, company of actors, in particular William Holden, Robert Duvall and Peter Finch. And may I just add, an especial thank you to the friends in the back room: Susan Germaine and Lee Harman. Thank you.", Faye Dunaway, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Annie Hall,"Mercy. Well then, this is terrific. It's simply terrific. Naturally I'm very honored to have been nominated with actresses like Jane Fonda and Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft and Marsha Mason; this is something. Anyway, ""Annie Hall"" was a wonderful experience for me and I just would like to say thanks to Woody, and thank you. Thank you very much.", Diane Keaton, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Coming Home,"[Speaking simultaniously in sign language:] I'm so happy. I wanted to win very much because I'm so proud of ""Coming Home,"" and I want many people to see the movie. I'm signing part of what I'm saying tonight because, while we were making the movie, we all became more aware of the problems of the handicapped. Over 14 million people are deaf. They are the invisible handicapped and can't share this evening, so this is my way of acknowledging them. [End sign language.]I'm so proud and grateful. It's been almost eight years. This film, ""Coming Home,"" was born in Santa Monica where we live, in the cramped offices of the Indochina Peace Campaign, as a lot of us whose lives have been bound up with the war sat on the floor. And some of them were veterans. I thank, I thank all of them. One of them was my husband, Tom Hayden; one of them was Bruce Gilbert, who has become my partner and is the associate producer of ""Coming Home.""I want to thank Waldo Salt, the first – how do you...? Heavy. The first industry heavy who stuck his neck out and believed in the project. In fact he believed so much in it that he worked for two years for nothing. And he lead us to Jerry Hellman, our producer, who fought for us. And I want to thank you, Jerry, very much. And I want to thank Haskell Wexler who photographed it so sensitively and Bob Jones who came through in the pinch. And I want to thank Hal Ashby; you're not here, Hal, but I want to thank you for your taste and for your courage, for your ability with the scissors. And I want to thank Penny Milford and Bobby Carradine and Bruce Dern and my pal Jon Voight, and Mike Medavoy and Eric Pleskow and Arthur Krim and Marcia Nasatir for getting us the money to make it.And finally I want to thank my children, Troy and Vanessa, for being understanding and forgiving me my absences. And again my husband, who helped me believe that besides being entertaining movies can inspire and teach and even be healing. Thank you, all of you. Thank the Academy very much.", Jane Fonda, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Norma Rae,"Oh, I'm gonna be the one to cry tonight, I'll tell you right now. They said this couldn't be done.""Norma Rae"" was a real gift to me. It was given to me by Laddie and Jay and Gareth of the old Fox. It was given to me by Alex Rose and Tamara Asseyev, who fought very hard to get it made. It was given to me by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank, Jr. And it truly was a gift, every single word. It was given to me by John Alonzo, who followed me around with a camera and never hoped to shine himself, just gave it all to me. It was given to me by the actors, especially Beau Bridges and Ron Leibman, whose real craft and talent and love and support is why I'm here.And mostly it was given to me because of Marty Ritt. Marty Ritt is ""Norma Rae."" He has fought all his life to put on films that are courageous, that say things, that are part of him that he feels should be said, that have the box-office potential of seventy-five cents, sometimes less. And I thank him for that. He's taught me a lot. And the best gift that Marty gave me was that he let me feel all the time that I was doing it myself, and I know that I didn't.And on a personal note, I'd like to thank my mother and my sister for holding me together and just plain old holding me. And my kids, Peter and Eli, for being my constant inspiration, and no matter how many awards I win, if it weren't them I wouldn't be worth a damn. Thank you very much.", Sally Field, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Coal Miner's Daughter,"Oh my goodness. I want to thank all of you so much. I'm...this is the greatest. I...for the first time in my life I'm speechless. I started to work on ""Coal Miner's Daughter"" with a bunch of strangers and I finished working on ""Coal Miner's Daughter"" with a bunch of friends. And I want to thank Loretta Lynn, and my wonderful director Michael Apted, and Tommy Lee Jones—my Doolittle—and Beverly D'Angelo, and Bob Larson, and Sean Daniel, and Bernie Schwartz, and Michael Chinich, and Tom Rickman, and Joe Tompkins, and Pam Wise. And the lady who gave me all that hair, Lorraine Roberson. And my wonderful husband Jack. And all the cast and crew that worked on ""Coal Miner's Daughter."" I share this with you and I love you. And Mama and Daddy, I love you, too.", Sissy Spacek, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, On Golden Pond,, Katharine Hepburn, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Sophie's Choice,"Oh, boy! No matter how much you try to imagine what this is like, it's just so incredibly thrilling, right down to your toes. I have a lot of people to thank and I'm going to be one of those people that tries to mention a lot of names because I know just two seconds ago my mother and father went completely berserk and I'd like to give some other mothers and fathers that opportunity.I'd like to thank William Styron for creating this beautiful character and Alan Pakula for bringing it to the stage and allowing me to play it. I would like to thank Marty Starger and ITC for finding the financing for it. Nestor Almendros, the great cinematographer. Albert Wolsky, wonderful costumer. And the crew: Tommy Priestly, the Gerardos, the De Blau brothers, Tommy Prate, Chris Newman, Denny Maitland, Wally Props, Lillian, Alba, Dixie*, Roy Helland. I'd like to thank my Polish coach Elena Bakow*. My German coaches Anne Cattaneo and David Friedman*. And the thirty-seven members of the American and European casts, whom I won't mention all of their names but for two. I feel like I owe them this because everything that I had I got from looking in their eyes and for the great love they gave me for five months. I thank Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol. And I thank you all very much.", Meryl Streep, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Terms of Endearment,"I'm gonna cry because this show has been as long as my career. I have wondered for twenty-six years what this would feel like. Thank you so much for terminating the suspense. Oh my, I am nervous.I'm not going to thank everybody I've ever met in my entire life -- although, with the way my mind has been going lately probably everybody I've ever met in my entire life and in the other life I might have had had something to do with this. You know, if ""Terms of Endearment"" had happened to me five years ago, I think I would have called it a thrilling, commercial, artistic accident. But I don't believe that anymore. I don't believe there's any such thing as accident. I think that we all manifest what we want and what we need. I don't think there's any difference really between what you feel you have to do in your heart and success. They're inseparable.Jim Brooks deeply wanted to make a film about the defects and imperfections and foibles of people in a humorous and loving way. And he had such passion. It was unbelievable to watch. He's being very modest with himself tonight. It was unbelievable. His sense of truth was so accurate that he overwhelmed his own insecurities, and Paramount's. I guess we all did the same thing.I have wanted to work with the comic chemistry of Jack Nicholson since his chicken salad sandwich scene in ""Easy Pieces."" And to have him in bed was such middle-aged joy. I wanted to work with the turbulent brilliance of Debra Winger. She literally inhabited the character so thoroughly that I thought for four months I had two daughters.But in the end just let me say one thing. Films and life are like clay waiting for us to mold it. And when you trust your own insides, and that becomes achievement, it's a kind of a principle that seems to me is at work with everyone. God bless that principle. God bless that potential that we all have for making anything possible if we think we deserve it. I deserve this. Thank you.", Shirley MacLaine, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Places in the Heart,"Oh, Benton, what you did for me; you changed my life, truly. This means so much more to me this time. I don't know why. I think the first time I hardly felt it because it was all so new. I owe a lot to the cast, to my players, to Lindsay and John and Danny and Ed and Amy and my little friends Gennie and Yankton. I owe a lot to my family for holding me together and loving me and having patience with this obsession of me. But I want to say thank you to you. I haven't had an orthodox career and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it. And I can't deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me! Thank you.", Sally Field, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Trip to Bountiful,"Thank you all. I wanted to say while Murray is here, thank you for the Mirror Repertory Company of which we're both members of the company.Well, thank Horton Foote for all this. I'm so glad that the members of the Academy responded to ""Carrie Watts"" the way I did, evidently. That's because the way he wrote it. And I want to thank you for this for all of us in the company: John Heard, and Carlin, and Richard Bradford, and Rebecca. And it was all through the beautiful eye of Fred Murphy and the masterful direction, and his film debut as a director, Peter Masterson. But mainly it's Horton's fault for all this. So I thank you all.", Geraldine Page, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Children of a Lesser God,"I just want to thank a lot of people. I, to tell you the truth, I didn't prepare for this speech. But I definitely want to thank the Academy and its members. And I want to thank all those special people in the film. And I can name them: Randa Haines, Patrick Palmer, the entire cast and crew, and particularly William Hurt for his great support and love in this film. And I want to thank my mother and father, Eric, Marc, Gloria, Zachary and Liz. They are here tonight with me. And I just want to thank all of you. I love you.", Marlee Matlin, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Moonstruck,"Now I want to really, I want to really say something. [Laughs.] When I was little my mother said, ""I want you to be something."" And I guess this represents twenty-three or twenty-four years of my work, and I've never won anything before from my peers. I'm really, really happy. I'd like to thank everyone I worked on with the movie [sic]. They were really fabulous. It was really a great experience for me. My makeup man, who had a lot to work with; my hairdresser; my assistant; my children, who've been so wonderful. The lady who taught me how to speak in this Brooklyn accent.And I would like to thank the women that I was nominated along with, because I feel really, really good because they were so great. And I would also like to thank Mary Louise Streep, who I feel so unbelievable that I did my first movie with her and now I was nominated with her, and I feel really thankful. And I don't think that this means that I am somebody, but I guess I'm on my way. Thank you.", Cher, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Accused,"This is such a big deal and my life is so simple. There are very few things: there's love and work and family. And this movie is so special to us because it was all three of those things. And I'd like to thank all of my families, the tribes that I come from. The wonderful crew on ""The Accused,"" Jonathan Kaplan, Kelly McGillis, Tom Topor. Paramount, the Academy, my schools—thank my schools. And my family. All my brothers and sisters and mothers and fathers out there. And most importantly my mother Brandy, who taught me that all of my finger paintings were Picassos, and that I didn't have to be afraid. And mostly that cruelty might be very human, and it might be very cultural, but it's not acceptable. Which is what this movie's about. Thank you so much.", Jodie Foster, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Driving Miss Daisy,"I never expected in a million years that I would ever be in this position. It's a miracle. And I thank my lucky stars and Richard and Lili Zanuck who had the faith to give me this wonderful chance. And also, most especially, to that forgotten man, my director Bruce Beresford. The cast that was with me which made a wonderful, happy family. It was a pleasure to go to work with them all each day. And to Sam Cohn, who takes such good care of me. Thank you, the Academy, and all of you. I am on cloud nine!", Jessica Tandy, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Misery,"I'd like to thank the Academy. I've been waiting a long time to say that. I would like to congratulate all the nominees this evening, especially those in this category. Their work continues to humble and inspire me.I would like to thank everyone associated with ""Misery"": Columbia Pictures, Castle Rock, Andy Scheinman, Rob Reiner for giving me a chance. I'd like to thank William Goldman for bringing the wonderful, crazy ""Annie Wilkes"" to the screen and Stephen King for thinking of her in the first place. I would like to thank Jimmy Caan and apologize publicly for the ankles. And I would like to say that I really am your number one fan, Jimmy. I would like to thank the cast and the crew of ""Misery."" They're incredible. They were a pleasure to work with. And I would like to thank my friends watching from New York at the Sea Palace on 9th Avenue. And I would like to thank my family, my friends, my mom at home, and my dad who I hope is watching somewhere. I would like to say thank you. Thank you very much.", Kathy Bates, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Silence of the Lambs,"This has been such an incredible year. And I'd like to dedicate this award to all of the women who came before me who never had the chances that I've had, and the survivors and the pioneers and the outcasts; and my blood, my tradition. And I'd like to thank all of the people in this industry who have respected my choices and who have not been afraid of the power and the dignity that that entitled me to.And I'd like to thank Ted Tally, and Thomas Harris, Jesse Kornbluth, everybody at Orion—the way it used to be, and the way it will always be in my heart. John Douglas and everybody at Quantico. The incredible cast and crew of ""Silence of the Lambs"" that Jonathan put together. And of course, the reason that I'm here, Anthony Hopkins. Quid pro quo, Doctor. And my guru, Jonathan Demme, not just for his talent but for his goodness; I promise you.And I'd like to thank my team of people, the only people I talk to every single day. My agent and friend, Joe Funicello, thank you. And Matt Saver, Pat Kingsley. I'd like to thank my family and my family of friends—the trusted ones, the circle. And most of all I'd like to thank my mother Brandy, my friend, the person who has loved me so much and so well that she taught me in inimitable ""Little Man Tate"" fashion to fly away. Thank you. And thank the Academy for embracing such an incredibly strong and beautiful feminist hero that I am so proud of. Thank you very much. Mike and Carol, you won the bet. Right on!", Jodie Foster, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Howards End,"Ladies and gentlemen, I really don't know how to thank the Academy, not only for this [referring to the Oscar], but also for this view. Because it's overwhelming to see so many faces who've entertained and influenced me and thrilled me all my life, and it just takes my breath away. And if I could thank you all I would, but I have more pressing debts: to E. M. Forster, for creating ""Margaret Schlegel;"" to James Ivory, for asking me to play her; to Ismail Merchant, for paying me to play her, which feels very unnecessary at this moment. Actually, I think I might have to give back the money. And to Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, for her flawless adaptation. To a superlative cast and crew. To Sony Pictures Classics, for their dedication and commitment. And especially to Sir Anthony Hopkins, for being, like this, the (k)night of my life. And finally I would like, if I may, to dedicate this Oscar to the heroism and the courage of women, and to hope that it inspires the creation of more true screen heroines to represent them. Thank you so much.", Emma Thompson, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Piano,"I'm so overwhelmed. To be with that group of actresses just slays me. When I was six years old I started pretending to play the piano on the window sills of my bedroom in the house where I grew up. And then after a while my parents realized that I wasn't going to stop, so they got me a cardboard keyboard to play to see if that might, you know, if I would get tired of that. But I wasn't. I didn't. And so then they got me a piano. So for the next ten years they let me have piano lessons. So I need to thank Eileen Parish, my first piano teacher, and I need to thank my parents for letting me have these lessons.And Jane Campion, I love you, I love you. Thank you so much for giving me a character and an experience that was so difficult to say good-bye to, except that I don't have to say good-bye to it because it's everybody's now. And that is such a gift. And Michael Nyman, who really gave me a veritable instruction manual for a way into ""Ada McGrath"" by giving the music, giving me the music that he gave me and the entire movie to experience. And Jan Chapman, our producer, for being so luminous and for giving ""The Piano"" and all of us a place to flourish. Harvey and Bob Weinstein, you also break my heart with your uncensored passion and support for this movie. And just thank you all so much for letting this movie in. And thanks.", Holly Hunter, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Blue Sky,"I want to thank the Academy so much. This is such a wonderful honor, especially for a little film that seemed to have no future. And it's just such a great honor. I want to thank Orion Films, past and present, especially Marc Platt for letting us do this very peculiar little film in the first place. And my dear friend Lynn Arost, the producer, who really stuck by the film even when it was sitting on a shelf in a bank vault in New York City. To the writers of course, who created a marvelous character. To the players, a wonderful group of actors that I was fortunate to work with, especially Mr. Tommy Lee Jones who really made the performance that I gave possible. This is really a tribute to Tony Richardson. He loved actors. He loved everything about it. He loved the acting, and he was the perfect person for me to work with. He just kept nudging me over the edge, and with a character like this it's exactly what I needed. And last of all, to my three children, who make all of this possible with their love and patience. So thank you very, very much.", Jessica Lange, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Dead Man Walking,"Oh, my. Thank you, members of the Academy, for including me in the fine presence of these other great actors and for giving me this opportunity to thank people that are so dear to my heart for making this happen. First of all, Sister Helen Prejean, who is here tonight, for trusting us with your life and bringing your light and your love into all of our lives. Sam Cohn, my dear friend Elaine Goldsmith, Arlene Donovan, you should be so happy because this would not have happened without you. Big thanks to Martha Luttrell and Nancy Seltzer for their support.To the crew who worked so hard and so well for so little to keep me safe and make me laugh and do their job, I thank you. The crew, the rest of the ensemble, especially Celia, Ray Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Roberta Maxwell, Lois Smith. All those mothers and fathers without whose strong performances the film would not have been as balanced and had as much dignity as it did, I thank you for that. Big thanks to Sean Penn for your intelligence and your courage and your humor, and your hair-do. It was a great dance. Thank you so much.To my kids, Eva, Jack Henry, and Miles. Thanks for being such good sports, and who were in the movie and did a great job. And finally, to my partner in crime and in all things of the heart, the writer, the producer, the director, the spirit, Tim Robbins. You kept us on track, you fought so hard. Thank God for your stubbornness. Thank God for everything about you. We would not have anything without you. This is yours as much as mine. Thank God we live together. May all of us find in our hearts and in our homes and in our world a way to nonviolently end violence and heal. Thank you.", Susan Sarandon, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Fargo,"It is impossible to maintain one's composure in this situation. What am I doing here? Especially considering the extraordinary group of women with whom I was nominated. We five women were fortunate to have the choice, not just the opportunity but the choice, to play such rich, complex female characters. And I congratulate producers like Working Title and Polygram for allowing directors to make autonomous casting decisions based on qualifications and not just market value. And I encourage writers and directors to keep these really interesting female roles coming, and while you're at it you can throw in a few for the men as well.My family, friends and colleagues here tonight and all around the world, they know exactly who they are, you know who you are. And I hope you already know how much your support and your care means to me, but I'm gonna name three. The co-writer/director and producer of ""Fargo,"" Mr. Ethan Coen, who helped make an actor of me. His brother, Mr. Joel Coen, who made a woman of me. And our moon and our sun, Mr. Pedro McDormand Coen, who has made a real mother of me. Thank you for acknowledging our work.", Frances McDormand, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, As Good as It Gets,"The first time I saw ""Mrs. Brown"" -- saw it three times. The first time I saw it, I leaned over to my beloved and said, ""She's [Judi Dench] going to win an Academy Award."" And in my mind tonight she has. And so has Julie Christie, and so has Helena Bonham Carter, and so has Kate Winslet. And for that matter so has Billy Connolly, and so has Ben Affleck, and so has Joan Allen. And I am honored to work in a year when there were so many magnificent performances.I am here for one reason and that's Jim Brooks. One single reason, and that's the only reason really. That's the only reason. I thank -- I am tired of thanking you -- I thank God for giving me a little piece of you. Jack, I worship you, you know it. Greg, I hope you hold in your heart how beautiful your performance in this movie was. I would like to thank our producers Bridget Johnson, Kristi Zea, Larry Mark. Everyone at Sony. The team of experts it took to make me available for this movie. My acting teachers Lurene Tuttle, wherever you are, Gordon Hunt, Larry Moss, Gary Austin, for giving me a way to learn about myself and the world, and a way to express myself. I hate to think who I would be without that. My parents, who are sobbing at this point. My friends, who are at home jumping up and down. And you [Hank Azaria], the very, just the very best man I know. Thank you so much. This is a magnificent honor. Thank you very much.", Helen Hunt, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Shakespeare in Love,"I would like to thank the Academy from the bottom of my heart. I would like to thank Emily Watson, and Fernanda Montenegro, and my friend Cate Blanchett, and the greatest one who ever was, Meryl Streep. I don't feel very deserving of this in your presence.But I would like to thank Harvey Weinstein and everybody at Miramax Films for their undying support of me. I would like to -- I wouldn't be in this auditorium, let alone up here, if it wasn't for two incredibly talented men. Our director John Madden, thank you so much for all that you gave me. You are so inspiring. And to my soulful partner, Joseph Fiennes, who I share this with. I wouldn't be here without him. I would like to thank the rest of our miraculous cast and crew. Our producers Donna Gigliotti and David Parfitt -- I didn't forget you this time! Especially Jim Magill and Sophie Shand and my friend Ben Affleck. I would like to thank my wonderful agent Rick Kurtzman who is a beautiful man and a wonderful agent and in his case that is not an oxymoron. I would like to thank Harold Brown, Stuart Gelwarg*, and Stephen Huvane.I would not have been able to play this role had I not understood love of a tremendous magnitude, and for that I thank my family. My mother Blythe Danner, who I love more than anything, and my brother Jake Paltrow, who is just the dearest person in the whole world. My earthly guardian angel, Mary Wigmore*. And especially to my father Bruce Paltrow, who has surmounted insurmountable obstacles this year. I love you more than anything in the world. And to my grandpa Buster, who almost made it here tonight, but couldn't quite get here. Grandpa, I want you to know that you have created a beautiful family who loves you and loves each other more than anything, and we thank you for that.I would like to dedicate this to two young men who lost their lives very early. Harrison Kravis and my cousin Keith Paltrow. We miss you very much. And I thank you. Thank you so much, everybody!", Gwyneth Paltrow, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Boys Don't Cry,"Thank you, thank you so much. We have come a long way. To think that this movie wouldn't have been made three-and-a-half years ago, and we made it now for under two million dollars. And now this. It's quite remarkable. I want to thank the Academy for their support and recognition of me and my work in a movie that is so important, and I am so proud to be a part of it.This movie would have never been made -- I had, just on the off chance that I got up here, I brought this piece of paper because I knew I couldn't forget anyone, because everyone put their heart and soul into this movie and God knows no one got paid. So first, Kimberly Peirce, for her fierce tenacity and vision. Andy Bienen, our co-writer. Killer Films, you guys always make important movies and I thank you for that. John Hart, Jeff Sharp, for being there for me every single minute. Jim Denault, our cinematographer, who was absolutely brilliant. Kerry Barden, Jennifer McNamara, for fighting for me, the casting directors. Chloë Sevigny, the rest of the cast, who portrayed their characters so honestly and brilliantly. Lee Percy, our editor.I want to thank Michael Stremel, Lindsay Law and Bill Mechanic and everyone at Fox Searchlight for putting their wing around this small, little movie and giving us wings. Larry Moss, my acting coach, who, without him, I could have never given this performance. Thank you, Larry. My mom, who's up there somewhere [in the balcony]. It looks like living out of our car was worth it. Holly Hein, for keeping my head on straight. My publicist Troy Nankin, who is a beautiful, beautiful human being. Kami Putnam, I have to thank you for fighting for me. I'm almost done, I promise. The Independent Film Channel, for helping us finish our movie. And Hylda Queally and David Wirtschafter, for their support.And last, but certainly not least, I want to thank Brandon Teena for being such an inspiration to us all. His legacy lives on through our movie to remind us to always be ourselves, to follow our hearts, to not conform. I pray for the day when we not only accept our differences, but we actually celebrate our diversity. Thank you very much.", Hilary Swank, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Erin Brockovich,"Oh, thank you, thank you ever so much. I'm so happy. Thank you. I have a television, so I'm going to spend some time here to tell you some things. And sir [speaking to music conductor Bill Conti], you're doing a great job, but you're so quick with that stick. So why don't you sit, 'cause I may never be here again.I would like to start with telling you all how amazing the experience of feeling the sisterhood of being included in a group with Joan Allen and Juliette Binoche and Laura Linney and Ellen Burstyn for these last weeks has been. It's just felt like such a triumph to me to be in that list. My name starts with ""R"" so I'm always last, but I still love the list. But I can't believe this, this is so [looking at the Oscar]... this is quite pretty.I want to acknowledge so many people that made ""Erin Brockovich,"" ""Erin Brockovich"" -- but let me make my dress pretty [adjusts the train of her dress]. Universal, everybody at Universal, Kevin Misher and Stacey Snider and Stacey Sher -- and I can't believe I'm remembering everybody's name. Jersey Films, Danny DeVito, and everybody over there. Everyone I've ever met in my life. This movie was sinfully fun to make, and Albert Finney is my friend and my pleasure to act with. And Aaron Eckhart and Scotty and Gemmenne and Brittany and Ashley, all the wonderful actors that played my children. And Marg Helgenberger -- and turn that clock off, it's making me nervous. Greg Jacobs, everybody on our crew that was so great. And, well, just a few other people... But really, the main person -- well, Richard LaGravenese and Susannah Grant who wrote such a nice script.Steven Soderbergh -- hi, there you are -- you truly just made me want to be the best actor that I suppose I never knew I could be, or aspire to. And I made every attempt -- Stick-man, I see you. So I thank you for really making me feel so... [laughs!] I love it up here! Yeah, anyway, I start working for him again in two days, so I can get to you later. But Benjamin Bratt, my sister Lisa, my brother-in-law Tony. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, who's been my agent since God was a boy. Jeff Berg. My mom! And just Frances* and Marcus and Mike and everybody who's watching at home. Kelly, Emma, everybody. I love the world! I'm so happy! Thank you!", Julia Roberts, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Monster's Ball,"Oh my God. Oh my God. I'm sorry. This moment is so much bigger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. It's for the women that stand beside me, Jada Pinkett, Angela Bassett, Vivica Fox. And it's for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened. Thank you. I'm so honored. I'm so honored. And I thank the Academy for choosing me to be the vessel for which His blessing might flow.I want to thank my manager, Vincent Cirrincione. He's been with me for twelve long years and you fought every fight, and you loved me when I've been up but more importantly you've loved me when I've been down. You have been a manager, a friend and the only father I've ever known. Really. And I love you very much. I want to thank my mom who has given me the strength to fight every single day to be who I want to be and to give me the courage to dream, that this dream might be happening and possible for me. I love you, Mom, so much. Thank you, my husband, who is just a joy of my life. And India, thank you for giving me peace because only with the peace that you've brought me have I been allowed to go to places that I never even knew I could go. Thank you. I love you and India with all my heart.I want to thank Lions Gate. Thank you, Mike Paseornek, Tom Ortenberg, for making sure everybody knew about this little tiny movie. Thank you for believing in me. Our director Marc Forster, you're a genius. You're a genius. This moviemaking experience was magical for me because of you. You believed in me, you trusted me and you gently guided me to very scary places. I thank you. I want to thank Ivana Chubbuck, I could have never figured out who the heck this lady was without you. I love you. Thank you. I want to thank Lee Daniels, our producer. Thank you for giving me this chance, for believing that I could do it. And now tonight I have this. Thank you.I want to thank my agents. CAA, Josh Lieberman especially. I have to thank my agents. Kevin Huvane, thank you. Thank you for never kicking me out and sending me somewhere else. Thank you. Um... I, I, I, who else? I have so many people that I know I need to thank. My lawyers! Neil Meyer, thank you. Okay, wait a minute. I got to take... seventy-four years here! I got to take this time! I got to thank my lawyer Neil Meyer for making this deal. Doug Stone. I need to thank lastly and not leastly, I have to thank Spike Lee for putting me in my very first film and believing in me. Oprah Winfrey, for being the best role model any girl can have. Joel Silver, thank you. And thank you to Warren Beatty. Thank you so much for being my mentors and believing in me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!", Halle Berry, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Hours,"Thank you so much. Yes, now I have to think. David Hare, I need your words. I have such appreciation and gratitude for this. Russell Crowe said don't cry if you get up there, and now I'm crying. Sorry.Stephen Daldry, you took a huge chance on me. I am so grateful. David Hare, you gave me magnificent words to say. Scott Rudin, you fought so hard for this film, to get it made. Paramount and Miramax, you made it. And Kevin Huvane, Rick Nicita, Marc Epstein stood by me for so many years. And I am just absolutely thrilled to be standing up here tonight.I do have to say it was, why do you come to the Academy Awards when the world is in such turmoil? Because art is important. And because you believe in what you do and you want to honor that. And it is a tradition that needs to be upheld. At the same time you say there is a lot of problems in the world. And since 9/11 there's been a lot of pain, in terms of families losing people, and now with the war, families losing people. And God bless them. And I am standing here in front of my mother and my daughter and my whole life I've wanted to make my mother proud. And now I want to make my daughter proud. So thank you.", Nicole Kidman, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Monster,"This has been such an incredible year. I can't believe this. I don't have a lot of time. I have to thank my incredible director Patty Jenkins. Thank you, thank you, thank you. All of our producers, Brad, Clark, Meagan, Mark, Donald, Sammy Lee, everybody at Media 8, Bob and everybody at Newmarket, thank you so much for working so hard on this film. My incredible, incredible leading lady Christina Ricci, who I couldn't have done this film without. You are truly the unsung hero of this film. I have to thank our entire crew, Toni G for transforming me so incredibly, every single person who worked on this film. I couldn't have done it without you guys. My incredible manager J.J. Harris, who has represented me for so long now. And you've always believed in me. I can't thank you enough. My friend Steve Warren, my lawyer, thank you so much. Yes, I know. He's my friend. Heidi Schaeffer and Amanda Silverman from PMK. My guardian angel Beth Kono. My producing partner Meagan Riley-Grant. And if I'm forgetting anybody, please, don't kill me. And I know everybody in New Zealand has been thanked so I'm going to thank everybody in South Africa, my home country. They're all watching tonight and I'm bringing this home next week. And I have to thank my incredible partner in crime. You're one hell of a partner to have. Thank you so much for standing by me. And my mom. You've sacrificed so much for me to be able to live here and make my dreams come true and there are no words to describe how much I love you. And I'm not gonna cry. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!", Charlize Theron, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Million Dollar Baby,"I don't know what I did in this life to deserve all this. I'm just a girl from a trailer park who had a dream. I never thought this would ever happen, let alone be nominated. And a working actor, for that matter. And now, this. I thank the Academy. I am eternally grateful for this great honor. I would also like to acknowledge my fellow nominees. Annette, Imelda, Kate and Catalina, your work inspires me beyond words.I am going to start by thanking my husband because I'd like to think I learn from past mistakes. Chad, you're my everything. Thank you for your support. It means the world. I would never be standing here if it weren't for each and every one of the brilliant people I had surrounding me, supporting me and believing in me. Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, thank you for sending me this most marvelous script. You will never know how grateful I am. Paul Haggis, for writing this beautiful script. Our other producers extraordinaire: Al Ruddy, Clint, Rob Lorenz. Phyllis Huffman, our casting director. My trainers, Grant Roberts and Héctor Roca, you pushed me further than I ever thought I could push myself, up to that last pound, actually to that last ounce. I thank you. My sparring partners who were so patient. And everyone at Gleason's. Well, the ever-amazing Morgan Freeman. Tom Stern, our cinematographer, you are brilliant. Joel Cox, our editor, you're amazing. You know? I'm going to thank my mom for believing in me from the beginning; my dad for his support. My agents: Josh Lieberman, Tony Lipp, Kelly Tiffan, John Campisi. Jason Weinberg, my manager. [Music begins to play.] Uh uh, you can't do that, because I haven't gotten to Clint yet. I saved him for the end. Karl Austen, Jeff Bernstein, my lawyers.And then... Clint. Clint Eastwood, thank you for allowing me to go on this journey with you. Thank you for believing in me. You're my ""Mo Cuishle."" Thank you.Alan Horn and Warner Bros., as well, thank you. [Music starts up again.] And you know what? Wait! Troy Nankin! Troy Nankin, my best friend and publicist! Thank you!", Hilary Swank, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Walk the Line,"Oh my goodness. I never thought I'd be here in my whole life, growing up in Tennessee. I want to say that Johnny Cash and June Carter had a wonderful tradition of honoring other artists and musicians and singers, and I really feel that tradition tonight. It is very important and I really feel it, so I want to thank the Academy for this incredible honor.I want to say thank you to so many people who helped me create this role. Everyone at Fox; Cathy Konrad, James Keach for producing the film. A very special thank you to Jim Mangold who directed the film and also wrote this character who is a real woman who has dignity and honor and fear and courage. And she's a real woman and I really appreciate that. It was an incredible gift that you gave me, so thank you. And T Bone Burnett for helping me realize my lifelong dream of being a country music singer; thank you, T Bone. And I want to say thank you to Joaquin Phoenix who just put his heart and soul into this performance. His commitment and passion for this character and for this performance was just remarkable and I feel so lucky to have gone on this journey with you.I am so blessed to have my family here tonight. My mother and my father are here. And I just want to say thank you so much for everything, for being so proud of me. It didn't matter if I was making my bed or making a movie, they never hesitated to say how proud they were of me and that means so very much to a child. So thank you, Mom and Dad. I want to say thank you to my wonderful husband and my two children—who should be going to bed—and thank you for loving me so much and supporting me. And I want to say that my grandmother was one of the biggest inspirations in my life. She taught me how to be a real woman, to have strength and self respect, and to never give those things away. And those are a lot of qualities I saw in June Carter. And people used to ask June how she was doing, and she used to say: ""I'm just trying to matter."" And I know what she means. You know, I'm just trying to matter and live a good life and make work that means something to somebody. And you have all made me feel that I might have accomplished that tonight. So thank you so much for this honor.", Reese Witherspoon, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Queen,"I've got my purse in one hand, my earring in the other. Thank you, Academy. Thank you so much. Huge honor. You know my sister told me that all kids love to get gold stars and this is the biggest and the best gold star that I have ever had in my life. I want to share my gold star with my fellow nominees, those brilliant, brilliant actresses who gave such amazing performances this year. I also share my gold star with the filmmakers: with Stephen Frears, with Peter Morgan, with Andy Harries, and all the producers and all the filmmakers and the cast. Thank you.Now, you know for fifty years and more Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty and her hairstyle. She's had her feet planted firmly on the ground, her hat on her head, her handbag on her arm and she's weathered many, many storms. And I salute her courage and her consistency and I thank her, because if it wasn't for her, I most, most certainly would not be here. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Queen. Thank you. Thank you very much.", Helen Mirren, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, La Vie en Rose,"Oh, thank you so much. Olivier, what you did to me, Maestro Olivier Dahan. You rocked my life. You've truly rocked my life. Thank you so much to Picturehouse for your passion. Members of the Academy, thank you so, so much! And wow, well I'm speechless now. I, I, well – Thank you life, thank you love, and it is true, there is some angels in this city. Thank you so, so much.", Marion Cotillard, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Reader,"Okay, that fainting thing, Penélope. I'd be lying if I haven't made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this [holding up her statuette] would've been a shampoo bottle. Well, it's not a shampoo bottle now! I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here and I'd like to thank some of the people along the way who had faith in me. My friends and my family, especially my mum and dad, who are in this room somewhere. Dad, whistle or something, 'cause then I'll know where you are. [Loud whistle.] Yeah! I love you!I also want to thank Hylda Queally, Dallas Smith and the late, much loved, much missed Robert Garlock. And from Peter Jackson and Emma Thompson to my very own Sam and Stephen Daldry. I'm very lucky to have been given ""Hanna Schmitz"" by Bernhard Schlink and David Hare. And Stephen, working with you is an experience I will never forget. There was no division between the cast and the crew on this film, and that's what made it so special. So, to have been surrounded by a remarkable group of people who provided an unbroken chain of support, from David Kross to Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Lena Olin, from hair and makeup to cinematography, from the art department to the ADs, and from New York to Berlin. And I'm so lucky to have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children who let me do what I love and who love me just the way that I am.Anthony [Minghella] and Sydney [Pollack], this is for you. This is for both of you. And I want to acknowledge my fellow nominees, these goddesses. I think we all can't believe we're in a category with Meryl Streep at all. I'm sorry, Meryl, but you have to just suck that up! And just to the Academy, thank you so much. My God! Thank you!", Kate Winslet, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Blind Side,"Did I really earn this or did I just wear you all down? I would like to thank the Academy for allowing me in the last month to have the most incredible ride, with rooms full of artists that I see tonight and that I've worked with before and I hope to work with in the future, who inspire me and blaze trails for us. Four of them, that I've fallen deeply in love with, I share this night with and I share this award with. Gabby, I love you so much. You are exquisite. You are beyond words to me. Carey, your grace and your elegance and your beauty and your talent makes me sick. Helen, I feel like we are family, through(?) family, and I don't have the words to express just what I think of you. And Meryl, you know what I think of you, and you are such a good kisser.I have so many people to thank for my good fortune in this lifetime, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I know. To the family that allowed me to play them, the Tuohy family. I know they're in here and you'll probably hear her in a minute... Maybe not. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to the family that made this film, that gave me the opportunity to do something different: John Lee Hancock, Gil Netter, Alcon, Warner Bros., the actors. Everyone who's shown me kindness when it wasn't fashionable, I thank you. To everyone who was mean to me when it wasn't... like George Clooney threw me in a pool years ago. I'm still holding a grudge.But there's so many people to thank; not enough time. So I would like to thank what this film was about for me, which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from. Those moms and parents never get thanked. I, in particular, failed to thank one. So... if I can take this moment to thank Helga B. for not letting me ride in cars with boys till I was eighteen, 'cause she was right; I would've done what she said I was gonna do. For making me practice every day when I got home, piano, ballet, whatever it is I wanted to be. She said to be an artist you had to practice every day. And for reminding her daughters that there's no race, no religion, no class system, no color, nothing, no sexual orientation, that makes us better than anyone else. We are all deserving of love. So, to that trailblazer who allowed me to have that, and this [referring to the Oscar], and this, I thank you so much for this opportunity that I share with these extraordinary women, and my lover Meryl Streep. Thank you.", Sandra Bullock, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Black Swan,"Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you so much to the Academy. This is insane and I truly, sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees. I'm so in awe of you. I am so grateful to get to do the job that I do. I love it so much. I want to thank my parents, who are right there, first and foremost for giving me my life and for giving me the opportunity to work from such an early age, and showing me every day how to be a good human being by example.And I want to thank my team who works with me every day. Aleen Keshishian, my manager for eighteen years. And my agents, Kevin Huvane and everyone at CAA. Bryna and Tamar at I/D. My friends, who are everything to me no matter what's going on in my career. And everyone who's ever hired me: Luc Besson, who gave me my first job when I was eleven years old; Mike Nichols, who has been my hero and my champion for the past decade; and now Darren Aronofsky. You are a fearless leader, a visionary. I am blessed to have just gotten to get to work with you every day for the period of time we did.So many people helped me prepare for this role. Mary Helen Bowers spent a year with me, training me. Michelle Rodriguez, and Kurt Froman, and Olga Kostritzky, Marina Stavitskaya, and my beautiful love, Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the film and has now given me my most important role of my life. And also there are people on films that no one ever talks about that are your heart and soul every day. Margie and Geordie, who did my hair and makeup; Nicci, who dressed me; and Kate and Laura Mulleavy, who designed the beautiful ballet costumes. Joe Reidy, our incredible AD, first AD. And our camera operators, J.C. and Steve, you gave me so much soul behind the camera every day and you gave me all of your energy. Most importantly, my family, my friends, and my love. Thank you so much.", Natalie Portman, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, The Iron Lady,"Oh my god. Oh, c'mon! Oh! Alright. Thank you so much. Thank you, thank you. I -- when they called my name I had this feeling I could hear half of America going, ""Oh no! Oh, c'mon why? Her? Again?"" You know? But, whatever. [Laughs]First I'm going to thank Don, because when you thank your husband at the end of the speech they play him out with the music, and I want him to know that everything I value most in our lives you've given me. And now secondly, my other partner. Thirty-seven years ago, my first play in New York City, I met the great hairstylist and makeup artist Roy Helland. And we worked together pretty continuously since the day we clapped eyes on each other. His first film with me was ""Sophie's Choice,"" and all the way up to tonight when he won for his beautiful work in ""The Iron Lady"" thirty years later. Every single movie in between. And I just want to thank Roy, but also I want to thank -- because I really understand I'll never be up here again. I really want to thank all my colleagues, all my friends. I look out here and, you know, I see my life before my eyes: my old friends, my new friends. And really, this is such a great honor, but the thing that counts the most with me is the friendships and the love and the sheer joy we have shared making movies together. My friends, thank you, all of you, departed and here, for this, you know, inexplicably wonderful career. Thank you so much. Thank you.", Meryl Streep, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Silver Linings Playbook,"Thank you. You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell and that's really embarrassing, but thank you. This is nuts.Thank you to the Academy and thank you to the women this year. You were so magnificent and so inspiring, and not just those of you in my category. And it has been so amazing getting to know you. And you've been so nice and you've made this experience unforgettable. And thank you to the best producing team: Bruce, Donna, Jon. And to my team at CAA and I/D PR. And Bradley, and our entire cast – Chris, Jacki, Bob – and our crew. And my family. Happy birthday, Emmanuelle. Thank you so much. Thanks.", Jennifer Lawrence, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Blue Jasmine,"Sit down; you're too old to be standing. Thank you, Mr. Day-Lewis. From you it exacerbates this honor to it and it blows it right out of the ballpark. Thank you so much to the Academy. As random and as subjective as this award is, it means a great deal in a year of extraordinary – yet again – extraordinary performances by women. Amy Adams, everything you do, but your performance in ""American Hustle"" blew my mind. And Meryl, what can I say? Sandra, I could watch that performance to the end of time, and I sort of felt like I had. Julia, #suckit. You know what I mean? And Judi Dench, I mean what a career. She's not here tonight because at the age of 79 her film was so successful that she's in India doing a sequel. I mean what a career that is, if I could hope.And me, I'm here accepting an award in an extraordinary screenplay by Woody Allen. Thank you so much, Woody, for casting me. I truly appreciate it. I'm so very proud that ""Blue Jasmine"" stayed in the cinemas for as long as it did. And thank you to Sony Classics, to Michael and Tom, for their extraordinary support, for so bravely and intelligently distributing the film. And to the audiences who went to see it, and perhaps those of us in the industry who are still foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women at the center are niche experiences. They are not. Audiences want to see them and, in fact, they earn money. So... The world is round, people!Thank you to my mum, to my sister, to my brother, to my three glorious sons; I would not be standing here without you. To my husband Andrew, you are a legend. Thank you to my agent Hylda Queally; you're behind the pillar somewhere up there. You are a goddess. To my agent in Australia, Robyn Gardiner, I love you so very much. To my publicist Lisa Kasteler. To the sublime Sally Hawkins and to the extraordinary cast of ""Blue Jasmine,"" I don't know how to do this without other actors and this I share with you. To the hair and makeup people who sweated me up and tried to make me look attractive, thank you for the attempt. To Carla Meyer, for getting Sally and I together and for incredible support. To Helen Robin. To everyone involved in ""Blue Jasmine,"" I thank you so much.And finally, I would like to thank every single member of the Sydney Theatre Company, one of the great theater companies in the world. For me working on ""Blue Jasmine,"" it was a real synthesis of my work in the theater and on film. And not only working with you for the last six years has been the most enormous privilege of my career, but it's made me a better actress. There is so much talent in Australia, and Michael Wilkinson and CM and I are just tonight's tip of the iceberg. Thank you so much. Thank you.", Cate Blanchett, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Still Alice,"Thank you so much. I read an article that said that winning an Oscar could lead to living five years longer. If that's true, I'd really like to thank the Academy because my husband is younger than me. There's no such thing as best actress, as is evidenced by the performances of my fellow nominees. I've been honored to be among you every step of the way. I am grateful for this and grateful for the opportunity to stand up here and thank people that I love. My manager Evelyn O'Neill, Kevin Huvane, Steven Huvane, Josh Lieberman. My family: my grandparents, my brother Peter, my sister Valerie, my mother and father who told me that I could be whatever I wanted to be if I got an education. Although I didn't think they meant being an actress. And I thank my dad for showing me the world.I want to thank everybody who made this movie: Sony Classics, Killer Films, James Brown, Lex Lutzus, Lisa Genova, Kristen Stewart, Alec Baldwin. I'm so happy, I'm thrilled, actually, that we were able to hopefully shine a light on Alzheimer's disease. So many people with this disease feel isolated and marginalized, and one of the wonderful things about movies is it makes us feel seen and not alone. And people with Alzheimer's deserve to be seen, so that we can find a cure. And finally, to our filmmakers, Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer, who had hoped to be here tonight but they can't because of Richard's health. When Richard was diagnosed with ALS, Wash asked him what he wanted to do. Did he want to travel? Did he want to see the world? And he said that he wanted to make movies, and that's what he did. And finally, for my husband Bart and our children, Cal and Liv, thank you for my life, thank you for giving me a home. Thank you very much for this.", Julianne Moore, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, Room,"Thank you. Thank you first to the Academy. I want to start big because the thing that I love about moviemaking is how many people it takes to make it. So I want to start first with the Telluride Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, who gave us a chance, who gave us a platform first. I'd like to thank A24 for taking this movie into their hands and sharing it with the world. I'd like to thank our director Lenny Abrahamson, who is absolutely incredible. Emma Donoghue, who created this world. Jacob Tremblay, my partner through this in every way possible. My real partner, Alex Greenwald; I love you the whole thing. To my parents, my agent, my manager, Chris Fioto, Anne Woodward, Lindsay Galin, the rest of my team, my friends, my family. Thank you to everyone who participated in ""Room."" Thank you to all of you who saw it. Thank you to the fans. Thank you to the moviegoers. Thank you for going to the theater and seeing our films. I appreciate it. Thank you.", Brie Larson, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role, La La Land,"Thank you so much to the Academy. To the women in this category – Natalie, Isabelle, Meryl, Ruth – you were all so extraordinary, and I look up to you and I admire you more than I can put into words. It has been the greatest honor just to stand alongside you; that is the greatest honor of all. To my mom and my dad and my brother Spencer and my soul sister Chrissy* and my whole family, I love you so much. Thank you for everything. And to Doug Wald, who stood by me all these years, and to Holly and Michelle and Craig and P.J. and Greta and Bob Cooper, thank you so much. And I realize that a moment like this is a huge confluence of luck and opportunity and so I want to thank Damien Chazelle for the opportunity to be part of a project that was so special and once in a lifetime. I'm so grateful to have been involved in this film. And thank you for your faith and your patience and such a wonderful experience. And Ryan Gosling, thank you for making me laugh and for always raising the bar and for being the greatest partner on this crazy adventure. To our whole crew, everyone that put their heart and souls into this film, I'm gonna find you all individually and I'm gonna thank you, along with my friends who I love so much, I am gonna hug the hell out of you when the feeling reenters my body. I still have a lot of growing and learning and work to do, and this guy is a really beautiful symbol to continue on that journey and I am so grateful for that. So thank you so much. Thank you.", Emma Stone, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Leading Role," Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri","Okay. So I'm hyperventilating a little bit. If I fall over pick me up because I've got some things to say. So I think this is what Chloe Kim must have felt like after doing back-to-back 1080s in the Olympic halfpipe. Did you see that? Okay, that's what it feels like.I want to thank Martin McDonagh; look what you did. We are a bunch of hooligans and anarchists but we do clean up nice. I want to thank every single person in this building. And my sister Dorothy. I love you, Dot. And I especially want to thank my clan, Joel and Pedro ""McCoen."" These two stalwart individuals were well-raised by their feminist mothers. They value themselves, each other, and those around them. I know you are proud of me and that fills me with everlasting joy.And now, I want to get some perspective. If I may be so honored to have all the female nominees in every category stand with me in this room tonight. The actors—Meryl, if you do it everybody else will, c'mon. The filmmakers. The producers. The directors. The writers. The cinematographer. The composers. The songwriters. The designers. C'mon! Okay. Look around, everybody. Look around, ladies and gentlemen, because we all have stories to tell and projects we need financed. Don't talk to us about it at the parties tonight. Invite us into your office in a couple days—or you can come to ours, whichever suits you best—and we'll tell you all about them. I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen: inclusion rider.", Frances McDormand, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Gone with the Wind,"Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science[s], fellow members of the motion picture industry and honored guests. This is one of the happiest moments of my life, and I want to thank each one of you who had a part in selecting me for one of the awards for your kindness. It has made me feel very, very humble and I shall always hold it as a beacon for anything I may be able to do in the future. I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry. My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel. And may I say thank you and God bless you.", Hattie McDaniel, 1939 (12th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Great Lie,"Ladies and gentlemen, twenty-two years ago this coming June I first faced a motion picture camera – I hasten to add I was very young. I'm going to let you write the rest of the script and just say thank you very, very much.", Mary Astor, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Mrs. Miniver,Thank you. I wish Major Wyler were here tonight so I could thank him first for his splendid direction. And I'd like to thank Mr. Mayer and Mr. Franklin for giving me the part. And I'd like to thank the people who gave me this because they're the people I work with and therefore it's doubly thrilling to get it from them. Thank you., Teresa Wright, 1942 (15th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, For Whom the Bell Tolls,"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to share this great honor with, which is bestowed on me tonight, with my colleagues of the Royal Theatre of Athens whom, whether they are now dead or alive, fate has ordained me to represent here. I am deeply moved and I wish to thank Paramount, who offered me the chance to play ""Pilar,"" Mr. Buddy DeSylva, my director Sam Wood, and all those who, who are responsible for this happy moment. I would like to thank also the voters and the committee of the Academy Award for giving me, besides this honor, the opportunity to send through the air my, my deep love and admiration to the heroic boys, to the heroic soldiers of your great nation, the American boys who are fighting with their allies all over the world for liberty, justice and human dignity. Thank you again.", Katina Paxinou, 1943 (16th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Razor's Edge,"I want to thank all the Academy members for this very great honor. And I'd like to present my appreciation to Mr. Zanuck for the opportunity to play ""Sophie."" And above all, my deepest thanks to Mr. Eddie Goulding, without whose fine direction and understanding ""Sophie"" never would have been. I'm deeply grateful. Thank you again.", Anne Baxter, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Gentleman's Agreement,"Thank you, Mr. Crisp. Ladies and gentlemen, I have thought before tonight that I had already received the greatest award that an actress can have, which is to play a part in a picture in which one so wholeheartedly believes as ""Gentleman's Agreement."" Thank you, everybody, for making this happen. I am very proud to be a member of an industry which can promote so much understanding in a world which seems to need it so much.", Celeste Holm, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, All the King's Men,"I'm aware of those who have contributed to this moment, and thankful for them, but I would like to say to every waiting actor: Hold on! Look what can happen. Thank you very much.", Mercedes McCambridge, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Harvey,"How wonderful of you. Thank you all very much, and Mr. Brackett and all of the Academy. I've heard of these wonderful occasions for years and this is the first time I've been here. I must thank that 6 foot 4½ inch ""Harvey"" [pointing up to a tall nothing standing beside her]. ""Harvey"" has brought happiness for the past seven years all the way from Boston and New York, and here, which is the gateway to the world through Universal International. And they gave us a wonderful director, a wonderful staff, a wonderful cast, and you. Thank you.", Josephine Hull, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, A Streetcar Named Desire,"I wish I were Kim Hunter tonight. I've been asked to pick up her award for her. I know if she were here tonight she would say: How wonderful, how grateful, and thank you very much. Where is her award? [She is given the Oscar.] I will tell her of your applause.", Kim Hunter, 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Bad and the Beautiful,Thank you very much., Gloria Grahame, 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, From Here to Eternity,"Thank you. Oh it was a long walk, I didn't think I was going to make it. Well I'm very proud and I'm very grateful, especially to Columbia Pictures. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience, ""From Here to Eternity,"" but I think even more wonderful is from ""Eternity"" to here. Thank you.", Donna Reed, 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, On the Waterfront,"[Kisses the Oscar.] I may have the baby right here. But I would love to thank Elia Kazan, and Sam Spiegel, Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Boris Kaufman, all the longshoremen. Thank you.", Eva Marie Saint, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, East of Eden,"I'm so happy. Thank you. There's so many, many people responsible for my being up here tonight. I'd like to thank them all but I must thank Elia Kazan. Thank you, Gadg. Thank you.", Jo Van Fleet, 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Written on the Wind,"Thank you all so much. I'd like to, I don't know how much time we have, but I'd like to accept this award in the name of my late little brother Bill. And I'd like to thank especially the Academy because I'm sure that this year, the four other girls, such stiff competition, it was a real... I really appreciate it. And I know I haven't got time to thank such loyal friends as Edna Benoit, and my producer Mr. Zugsmith. And Universal and all it's board of directors have been, had such confidence in me, like Mr. Muhl. And I want to thank the Screen Extras Guild and the Screen Actors Guild because we've had a lot of ups and downs together, and you understand all the crews I've worked with. Thank you so much and God love you all.", Dorothy Malone, 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Sayonara,"Thank you. I really don't know what to say. I wish somebody were to help me right now, 'cause I didn't expect so I had nothing in my mind. But right now I thank you for everyone who help me, and you, and you, and all American people. Thank you.", Miyoshi Umeki, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Separate Tables,"It's a great honor to be able to accept this great award for Wendy Hiller, a great actress. Thank you.", Wendy Hiller, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Diary of Anne Frank,"You know, it takes a lot of people to put this in your hand. First, someone has to write a dimensional role in a very fine motion picture. And next, somebody has to get you the part. Then you have to have a great director. And then you have to be nominated and voted. So I would like to thank the memory of that wonderful little girl, Miss Anne Frank, who wrote with such depth and perception about human beings. I'd like to thank my wonderful friend and creative agent, Mr. Herb Brenner. And Mr. George Stevens. And last but not least, I thank you, the Academy.", Shelley Winters, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Elmer Gantry,"Thank you very much. I can only think that I wouldn't be standing here tonight accepting this Oscar if it weren't for another Oscar – Hammerstein – and Mr. Richard Rodgers. And also for the belief of Mr. Burt Lancaster, Mr. Richard Brooks, and Mr. Bernie Smith having me and allowing me to play the part of ""Lulu Bains"" in ""Elmer Gantry."" This is the proudest moment of my career because of them. Thank you all.", Shirley Jones, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, West Side Story,I can't believe it! Good Lord. I leave you with that., Rita Moreno, 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Miracle Worker,Thank you., Patty Duke, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The V.I.P.s,"May I, on behalf of a most distinguished, most deserving, and most funny friend, say thank you very much indeed.", Margaret Rutherford, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Zorba the Greek,"Do you know, really I am so surprised that I can't, I don't know what... I have to say, I think that I will say that, thank you to this marvelous people of [unintelligible] Academy Awards. And thank you, thank you so much my dear, dear Michael Cacoyannis. Because it was your fault, it was not mine. I will never forget it. Never.", Lila Kedrova, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, A Patch of Blue,"Thank you very much, members of the Academy, for giving this to me the second time in my life. I wish to thank very much my director, Mr. Guy Green, who truly understood the role I played better than I did. And I would like to especially thank Mr. Pandro Berman for not only making such a sensitive, beautiful picture about a subject of integration such as ""A Patch of Blue"" is, but for making the picture a box-office success, which is very important for subjects like these. And I'd like to thank my agent again, Herb Brenner. Thank you.", Shelley Winters, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,Sandy thanks you very much. I thank Sandy. It was nice to be up here., Sandy Dennis, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Bonnie and Clyde,"Boy, it's heavy! I have to thank David Merrick who let me out of my Broadway play ""The Seven Descents of Myrtle"" so I could be here this evening, and little did he know what it would really mean to me. I also first want to express my great gratitude to Arthur Penn, my own particular genius, for really showing me acting was something very special. And, of course, to Warren Beatty. And thank you all. This is a great moment.", Estelle Parsons, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Rosemary's Baby,"I can't tell you how encouragin' a thing like this is. The first film that I was ever in was in 1915 and here we are and it's 1969. Actually, I don't know why it took me so long; though I don't think, you know, that I'm backward. Anyway. Thank you, Bill. Thank you, Bob. Thank you, Roman. And thank you, Mia. And thank all of you who voted for me. And all of you who didn't, please excuse me.", Ruth Gordon, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Cactus Flower,"Thank you. It's a pleasure to accept this award for her. She couldn't be here because she's in London filming. But I know she would want to thank all her co-stars, Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, her director Gene Saks, and Mike Frankovich. And I think it's wonderful for her. Thank you.", Goldie Hawn, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Airport,"Well, on behalf of dear Helen, who is First Lady of the theater and certainly first tonight in most of our hearts, I know that she would want me to thank George Seaton who directed her in the film, and her beloved friend and that great and wonderful producer, Mr. Ross Hunter, who produced the film. Thank you very much.", Helen Hayes, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Last Picture Show,"Oh, thank you. I'm having an amazing life and it isn't over yet. Remember when Ben Johnson said in ""The Last Picture Show,"" ""I fought all my life against..."" whatever he said. And I feel I've fought all my life against clichés, and look at me, I'm a hopeless cliché.I can't thank anybody. I feel that we all have, are part of each other. That we've all contributed. And we work together and we're all the same people. And I love you all for all the experiences I've had. Except that I want to say to Cornelia Williams Hurlbut, my first piano teacher, and Rose Lorenz, my dancing teacher in Des Moines, and my father Buck Leachman who paid the bills – wait – and finally my mother, whose imagination and funny sense of humor and almost Walter Mitty life herself led to all of this. I'm deeply honored. Thank you.", Cloris Leachman, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Butterflies Are Free,"I would like to thank the very first man who ever recommended me for this part, Howard Otway, and a darling crew, and of course you. Thank you.", Eileen Heckart, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Paper Moon,"All I really want to thank is my director Peter Bogdanovich and my father. Thank you.CHARLES O'NEAL:[Inaudible...] her grandfather thanks you, her father thanks you and I know Tatum thanks you.", Tatum O'Neal, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Murder on the Orient Express,"Thank you very much indeed. It's always very nice to get an Oscar. But in the past he has shown that he is very forgetful and also has the wrong timing. Because last year when ""Day and Night"" won for the best picture I couldn't believe it that Valentina Cortese was not nominated, because she gave the most beautiful performance. [Finds Cortese in the audience:] There you are! She gave the most beautiful performance that all we actresses recognized because, after all, we have all forgotten our lines and always open the wrong doors, and it was wonderful to see her do it so beautifully. Therefore I am... It's so ironic that this year she's nominated when the picture won last year. I don't quite understand that, but here I am and I'm her rival and I don't like it at all. Please forgive me, Valentina. I didn't mean to. Thank you.", Ingrid Bergman, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Shampoo,"Thank you. I really must have won it otherwise why would I wear an old wedding dress? I think we [referring to the Oscar] had a fight twenty years ago, but he's changed. I know I haven't. But I would like to thank the artistic community for sustaining me in my wins and losses and sitting on the curb, whatever it was. I don't think there's an award for what Warren Beatty had to do to get ""Shampoo"" on, but I respect him and love him, and Robert Towne. And my director Hal Ashby, who encourages an actor to fly without a net because you know that he's there to catch you. Thank you.", Lee Grant, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Network,"It's very heavy. And I'm the dark horse. And thank you so much, all of you. It's a great, great thrill for me and very unexpected. Though I should have known that when I had someone like Paddy Chayefsky writing and saying things that we all feel but can't express, and when we have someone like Sidney Lumet who makes one want to act forever, and a producer like Howard Gottfried, then how can I miss? But I know that my mother would be delighted. She had great potential for an actress but didn't think she should do it, so she pushed me and was delighted. And Michael Chekhov, the great actor and teacher who I studied with, who gave me a love and respect for the theater, which is the whole point of why we're all here. It's a great profession and we have to keep thinking it all the time. And we all do. And we all love it. And I'm so grateful for that and for a wonderful lady, age ninety-three, who lives here in Los Angeles, who's watching tonight. One of our first women directors, who directed Paul Robeson in ""Othello"" in London: Ellen van Volkenburg Browne. Bright as ever. Thank you. And last but not least, my husband, who's put up with me for twenty-eight years. Thank you so, so much.", Beatrice Straight, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Julia,"My dear colleagues, I thank you very, very much for this tribute to my work. I think that Jane Fonda and I have done the best work of our lives and I think this was in part due to our director, Fred Zinnemann. And I also think it's in part because we believed and we believe in what we were expressing. Two, out of millions, who gave their lives and were prepared to sacrifice everything in the fight against fascist and racist Nazi Germany. And I salute you and I pay tribute to you and I think you should be very proud that in the last few weeks you've stood firm and you have refused to be intimidated by the threats of a small bunch of Zionist hoodlums whose behavior is an insult to the stature of Jews all over the world and to their great and heroic record of struggle against fascism and oppression. And I salute that record, and I salute all of you for having stood firm and dealt a final blow against that period when Nixon and McCarthy launched a worldwide witch hunt against those who tried to express in their lives and their work the truth that they believed in. I salute you, and I thank you, and I pledge to you that I will continue to fight against anti-Semitism and fascism. Thank you.", Vanessa Redgrave, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, California Suite,"I just, I just really can't believe it. I'm very, very honored and very grateful. I would like to thank Neil Simon. I would like to thank Herbie Ross. And I would very much like Michael Caine to be here, because believe you me, he was the most supporting actor ever in the world, and it really should go right down the middle. Thank you very much indeed.", Maggie Smith, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Kramer vs. Kramer,"Holy mackerel. I'd like to thank Dustin Hoffman and Robert Benton to whom I owe this. Stanley Jaffe, for giving me the chance to play ""Joanna."" And Jane Alexander and Justin [she blows a kiss], for the love and support during this very, very delightful experience. Thank you very much.", Meryl Streep, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Melvin and Howard,"Well I'm gonna to have to figure out something new to dream about, that's for sure. Nobody ever accused me of being a fast talker but I'm gonna try tonight because this supporting actress was supported by a great many people, a few whom I would like to quickly thank.I'd like to thank my family in Arkansas for always believing against all odds that something like this was gonna happen. And then I'd like to thank two teachers, Sandy Meisner and Kenneth Gillam*, for the profound influence that they had upon my work. And then if anybody ever had a patron saint it was me. In 1977, when he insisted on casting me as his leading lady in a film called ""Goin' South,"" everybody told him he was crazy. But thank goodness for me that he was and is Jack Nicholson. Thank you very much.There's a couple more. Thank you, Melvin Dummar, for the inspiration. Bo Goldman, for the simple splendor of your words. And Jonathan Demme, thank you for your vision and your talent and for the plain, old-fashioned fun it was to work with you. Thank you, Don Phillips and Art Linson, our producers. Jason Robards, Paul Le Mat, Pamela Reed and the rest of the wonderful cast and crew of ""Melvin and Howard."" And last of all, I must thank you, Malcolm, for making life so nice that I feel like tap dancing. Thanks a lot.", Mary Steenburgen, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Reds,"Thank you. Thank you. I'm thrilled, happy, delighted... sober. I am very happy to win. I was happy to be with my co-nominees. The pleasure of their company was lovely. And it is an evening for thanking. I'm sorry, I'll try to make it brief. Warren, thank you. Diane, the cast, the always great crew of every show you're on. I want to thank Troy, New York, and my children, my family, my friends, and everybody I ever met in my entire life. And my inspiration, Joel McCrea. Thank you.", Maureen Stapleton, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Tootsie,"Ooh, it says right there [holding up the winner's envelope]. This is a great honor for me. I thank you all very much. I feel real lucky to have been a part of ""Tootsie,"" to have worked with actors like Charlie Durning and Dabney Coleman and Teri Garr, and to have had Sydney Pollack as my director and Dustin Hoffman as my leading lady. Oh, this is so exciting. I want to thank you all very, very much. This means so much to me. Thank you.", Jessica Lange, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Year of Living Dangerously,"This is extraordinary. There was an Indonesian phrase in the film which translates into English as ""water from the moon."" And it means that which is unattainable, the impossible, that which one can never have or know. Making ""The Year of Living Dangerously"" for me was ""water from the moon.""I want to thank the members of the Academy so much for honoring me with this recognition and this encouragement at the beginning of my work in film, when I still have so much to learn about such a complex and a powerful medium. And I want to dedicate this to my parents and to Peter Weir, with much love. And to everyone I love who is out there watching tonight, here is the sign [kisses her thumb then holds it up]. Thank you.", Linda Hunt, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, A Passage to India,"I think you must know how infinitely honored I feel to have the privilege of accepting this Oscar for my dear friend Peggy Ashcroft. I know it would have been her dearest wish to be here with you all on this incredibly happy, joyous occasion for her, but I also know you understand the circumstances which prevented it.I personally would just like to say that I think it is so marvelous that after an illustrious career in the theater for so many years, Peggy should at last be visible to all those millions of moviegoers who are, have and will continue to enjoy her consummate artistry, her delicacy and beauty. That we should be able to share that all over the world with her in the movies is an enormous coup for all of us. Thank you.", Peggy Ashcroft, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Prizzi's Honor,"I'd like to thank the members of the Academy for honoring my fellow nominees and myself. This means a lot to me since it comes from a role in which I was directed by my father, and I know it means a lot to him. I'd also like to thank the entire cast and crew of ""Prizzi's Honor;"" I don't want to mention any names, you know who you are. And to my friends, for their love and support, and to my guardian angels, particularly Bruce Weintraub and my late teacher Miss Peggy Feury. Thank you.", Anjelica Huston, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Hannah and Her Sisters,"Gee, this isn't like I imagined what it would be in the bathtub. I first of all want to say how very proud I am to be nominated with four women whose work is so wonderful. And I'm still making a movie with Woody, my fourth movie with him, so I'm still working with the same people I worked with in ""Hannah."" The same crew, the same cameraman, the same designers. The same great cinematographer, Carlo Di Palma. The same producer, Bobby Greenhut. The same drivers. We're all there. And I think on behalf of all of us, and also on behalf of the actors, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, Barbara Hershey and beautiful Mia Farrow, thank you. My mom, my brothers, my family, and my dearest friend Sam Cohn. Thank you very much.", Dianne Wiest, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Moonstruck,"Well, I'm very honored. I want to thank the members of the Academy. I want to say, yet again, thank you to Norman, to Patrick Palmer, and to John Patrick Shanley. To my family, my husband who has been my companion through this, through my career, through my life. To my friends and colleagues in New York and at the Whole Theatre, thank you very much. Okay, Michael, let's go!", Olympia Dukakis, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Accidental Tourist,"Thank you. Wow, I sort of can't believe I have to go first. I'm very thrilled. I think first of all I should thank Anne Tyler for writing such a wonderful book. And after that pretty much everything else, I think, goes to my dear friends Larry Kasdan and Bill Hurt. And let's see, I'd also like to thank Ruth Myers, our wonderful costume designer. David Eidenberg and Susan Geller. My wonderful acting coach, Roy London. And my other wonderful acting coach and darling husband, Jeff Goldblum. Thank you to all the members of the Academy.", Geena Davis, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, My Left Foot,"I don't believe this. I'd like to make a private thank you to Bina and Des and Eamon Burke*. And I'd like to thank every single member of the crew who worked on ""My Left Foot"" who created an atmosphere of fun and love and hard work. I'd like to thank Christy Brown, just for being alive. I'd like to thank Mrs. Brown, his mother. Anybody who gives birth twenty-two times deserves one of these, I think. I'd like to thank Jim Sheridan and Shane Connaughton for the best script I've ever been involved in. I'd like to thank Noel Pearson for producing the film. And Jim Sheridan, for just being the most incredible director. And the members of the Academy, for giving me this which I will take very proudly with me back to Ireland. Thank you.", Brenda Fricker, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Ghost,"Thanks. Ever since I was a little kid I wanted this. You don't know. [Laughs] My brother's sittin' there, he says, ""Thank God we don't have to listen to any more. You can do it now."" My mom's home, everybody's watching.I have to thank the people at Paramount. I have to thank Jerry Zucker for taking the time he took before he decided to use me, because it meant he was sure that it was for me. I have to thank Patrick Swayze, who's a stand-up guy, and went to them and said, ""I want to do it with her."" I want to thank Demi.I want to thank everybody who makes movies. I come from New York. As a little kid I lived in the projects, and you're the people I watched. You're the people wanted—made me want to be an actor. I'm so proud to be here. I'm proud to be an actor and I'm gonna keep on acting. And thank you so much.", Whoopi Goldberg, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Fisher King,"Thank you. I went to New York to study acting the summer that I was twenty-one. And like thousands of actors before me and thousands of actors after me, I went through the usual scores of moonlighting jobs, the usual scores of rejection, and the usual legions of prophets of doom who are always there and always at the ready to give you the up-to-minute odds against your ever making anything of yourself in this business. And at this moment, all of those sort of doleful memories have suddenly transformed themselves into nothing more than the sort of charming and amusing anecdotes for my memoirs! I cannot, cannot thank you enough.There are a few people I'd like to thank with all my heart, very quickly. The great Terry Gilliam. Richard LaGravenese, our screenwriter. An extraordinary cast; it was an honor to work with them. Roger Pratt, our cinematographer. Steve Randall, Lynda Obst, Debra Hill, Howard Feuer, Marsha McManus. My family and my close friends, for their patience and their respect and their support. And finally I would like to thank Albert Innaurato and the late Joseph Papp who gave me my first shot on the New York stage and my first break in the big time. And especially the late, great Joe Papp, who once in a rehearsal for that play nudged me out of the shadow and into the light and told me to stay there in no uncertain terms. I have. I do. I will. Thanks, Joe. Thank you.", Mercedes Ruehl, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, My Cousin Vinny,"Thank you so much. This is such a great honor to receive this in this year when we recognize and celebrate and honor women. Of course I owe many, many thanks to the cast and crew of ""My Cousin Vinny,"" especially Mr. Joe Pesci for his endless support and great talent. And to the whole circle and the team, Suzan and Gina and Scott and Evelyn and Kate McGregor-Stewart and Francesco Pugliese. And my very brave family. Thank you very much.", Marisa Tomei, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Piano,"I'd like to thank the Academy for the honor of letting me be here today. I'd like to thank Jane, Jan and Holly for making this all possible. I'd like thank Eddie Campbell, Pat Quirke, and Beanie* for taking such good care of me during the making of the film.", Anna Paquin, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Bullets over Broadway,"Oh gosh, just let me put on my glasses. This is as surprising and marvelous as it was the first time. Although this time I need glasses! It's a difference.I'm so privileged to be in the company of these gifted women, including Jennifer Tilly, my colleague, who's so wonderful. I'm in debt to my loyal friend and remarkable artist, Woody Allen. He gave me such a gift with this role. And with this gift came acting with John Cusack, being lit by the great cinematographer Carlo Di Palma, costumed by Jeffrey Kurland, working with Santo Loquasto, a great cast, a great crew. My thanks also to Tracey Jacobs, Bobby Greenhut, Jean Doumanian, and Harvey and Bob Weinstein. I have to thank my family: Martha, Harris Yulin, Kathleen Tolan, my brothers Greg and Donny, Clarice, the Steve Tesiches, Arlene Donovan, and my sweet daughters and their sweet patience, Emily and Lily, without whom nothing is anything. And Sam Cohn is their godfather. If the world was a perfect place every kid would have a godfather like Sam.", Dianne Wiest, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Mighty Aphrodite,"Oh my God! Thank you very much to all the members of the Academy. Thank you very much to Woody Allen for writing this beautiful character and for seeing fit to cast me in it and doing such a beautiful film. I want to thank my agents, Michelle Stern, Frank Frattaroli, and Steve Himber at William Morris, and also a very special thanks to Larry Taube. My manager Jean Fox, who I love very dearly. All of my friends who, you know who you are, and I love you very much, and my parents and my family. And when you give me this award you honor my father Paul Sorvino, who has taught me everything I know about acting. I love you very much, Dad. I always looked at great performances and was so moved by how much other people's hearts made me feel as a child. And I wanted to be an actor who could move other people and make other people see something about the human spirit, and you've made me feel that I've made a small step towards that. So thank you very much, everybody. Thank you.", Mira Sorvino, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The English Patient,"I'm so surprised. It's true I didn't prepare anything, I thought Lauren [Bacall] was going to get it. And I think she deserves it. Where are you? I think we all tried our best on this film, and Anthony was there to help us. I'm so amazed. This is a dream. It must be a French dream, I think. Bye.", Juliette Binoche, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, L.A. Confidential,"Oh my God! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Wait a minute, we did only get thirty seconds, and to give a thousand thank you's. I just want to thank everybody I have ever met in my entire life. Curtis Hanson, Curtis Hanson, Curtis Hanson. The cast and crew from the movie. I could not have done this without them. Annett Wolf, my great friend Georgia, my sister Ashley, my husband Alec, my baby girl Ireland. If anyone has a dream out there, just know that I am living proof that they do come true. Thank you so much to the Academy. I am so grateful for this. And Daddy, this is for you.", Kim Basinger, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Shakespeare in Love,"I feel for eight minutes on the screen I should only get a little bit of him. I do thank the Academy very much indeed. I do think also that the best bit about the Academy Awards is being nominated. You live in a kind of haze for several weeks, and the terrible thing is that somebody's got to win. My heart goes out to all the other four who didn't. And also, my admiration.I do have to thank John Madden and Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, as I actually wrote to John Madden after ""Mrs. Brown"" and said, I will do anything in your next film. If you want somebody to slouch in a doorway, you can count on me. And I mean it, and I hope he bears me in mind next time. I do thank you all very much indeed. I am very moved by it. Thank you.", Judi Dench, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role," Girl, Interrupted","God, I'm surprised nobody has ever fainted up here. I'm, I'm in shock and I'm so in love with my brother right now. He just held me and said he loved me and I know he's so happy for me. And thank you for that. And thank you to Columbia. Winona, you're amazing and thank you for supporting all of us through this. And all the girls in this film are amazing, and Whoopi, everybody, and my family for loving me. Janeen Schreyer and your sister Michelle -- Michelle, we love you. Geyer Kosinski. My mom, who is the most brave, beautiful woman I've ever known. And my dad, you're a great actor but you're a better father. And Jamie, this is, you're just, I have nothing without you. You are the strongest, most amazing man I've ever known and I love you. And thank you so much.", Angelina Jolie, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Pollock,"Thank you. What a thrill. Members of the Academy, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to even view the tape and consider our film. Ed Harris, thank you for inviting me to share your passion. You are a brave director and an even braver actor and I love you. Dad, who's here tonight, thank you for teaching me how to soldier through tough situations, and Mom, for teaching me how to do it gracefully. To Fred Berner, Peter Brant and Joe Allen, thank you for rearing this film and for ushering it into the world. Sony Pictures Classics and especially Michael Barker. To my family and my agents and Maryellen Mulcahy, without whom I would never be here. My lawyer. My husband Thaddaeus Scheel. All the people who help you in this crazy business, I want to thank you. And for the inception of the film, James Trezza and Barbara Turner. Thank you.", Marcia Gay Harden, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, A Beautiful Mind,"Hello. Okay, I brought paper because I didn't want to forget.Thank you to the members of the Academy for this honor. By some beautiful twist of fate I've landed in this vocation that demands that I feel and helps me to learn. I know film has moved or taught me more than a beautiful mind. Thank you to all of our magnificent cast and crew for their invaluable collaboration and most especially to Ron Howard and to Russell Crowe. Thanks to all the artists who have inspired me and the list is too long.Thanks to my dearest ones who give me love and support, Risa Shapiro, Carrie Ross*, my family and friends. I believe in love, that there is nothing more important. Alicia Nash is a true champion of love, and so thank you to her for her example. My son Kai is for me the greatest messenger, and so thank you to him for all of our days. Thank you very much.", Jennifer Connelly, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

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Actress in a Supporting Role, Cold Mountain,"I am overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed. Thank you. I would like to thank the Academy for inviting me here tonight alongside so many talented people: Holly, Patricia, Marcia and Shohreh. I am honored, honored to be here with you.I'm standing here because of so many people, and I would like to thank them now if I could. Charles Frazier, thank you for your masterpiece and the gift of ""Ruby."" I have to thank the producers, cast and crew of ""Cold Mountain."" I'll never forget it, never, because of you. Especially Jude and Nicole. Such a privilege to go to work every day with you. Such a privilege, my friends, thank you. Anthony Minghella, you are brilliant and I care so much for you. Thank you for all that you taught me, for making me be better and for your friendship. My friends at Miramax, for making this film, especially Harvey and Meryl Poster. Quite a gamble. Thank you for doing it.My fellows at CAA, Brandt and Bryan and Kevin, and Jenny Rawlings who takes such good care of me. Actors Clearinghouse for the good start. Sims Ellison. Vincent D'Onofrio, for teaching me how to work. Tom Cruise, for showing me that, very early on, kindness and success are not mutually exclusive. And finally and most importantly in my life, my glorious family, my immigrant mom and dad. Thank you for never saying ""don't try."" My brother, who I love so much, and his new wife, who clapped the loudest and laughed the loudest. I love you so much. Nanci Ryder, who's always there. And my beloved John Carrabino. Thank you for sharing this journey with me, every day of it. Without you there would be none of this. Thank you for dreaming so much bigger than I would ever dare to dream and for making me believe. I love you. This is for you. Thank you.", Renée Zellweger, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Aviator,"Thank you very much. Thank you to the Academy who know Katharine Hepburn so well and is so intimately acquainted with her work. This is an indescribable surprise and honor. Thank you.I know you think it's cheesy, sweetheart, but I have to thank you, my husband. And Hylda Queally and Robyn Gardiner, my uber-agents. And the wonderful Lisa Kasteler. Everyone involved in ""The Aviator."" When you play someone as terrifyingly well-known as Katharine Hepburn, it's a collaborative effort; you need as much help as you can get. And thank you, of course, to Miss Hepburn. The longevity of her career, I think, is inspiring to everyone. But most importantly, and on behalf of everyone I know in ""The Aviator,"" thank you to Martin Scorsese. I hope my son will marry your daughter. Thank you.", Cate Blanchett, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Constant Gardener,"Thank you so much to the Academy for this tremendous, tremendous honor. I share it with others: Ralph Fiennes, my luminous acting partner; Fernando Meirelles, our director, who is brimming over with such humanity; and our dignified, sensitive producer, Simon Channing Williams; and of course, John le Carré, who wrote this unflinching, angry story. And he really paid tribute to the people who are willing to risk their own lives to fight injustice, and they're greater men and women than I. But thank you, thank you so much. Thank you.", Rachel Weisz, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Dreamgirls,"Oh my God. I have to just take this moment in. I cannot believe this. Look what God can do. If my grandmother--I didn't think I was going to win but, wow, if my grandmother was here to see me now. She was my biggest inspiration for everything because she was a singer, and she had the passion for it but she never had the chance, and that was the thing that pushed me forward to continue. But I'm so grateful to have my mother here celebrating with me. My boyfriend, my sisters and my brothers back home, and then I've got two of them here, thank you all for being here and supporting me. Also I'd like to thank Bill Condon, our director, who's a genius. Wow. Oh my God. Unbelievable cast. I'd like to thank the Academy. Definitely have to thank God, I guess, again. I can't believe this. Wow, I don't know what to say but I thank you all for helping me keep the faith even when I didn't believe. Thank you and God bless you all. [Music begins] Jennifer Holliday, too!", Jennifer Hudson, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Michael Clayton,"Oh, no. [To the statuette:] Happy birthday, man. I have an American agent who is the spitting image of this, really truly the same shape head and, it has to be said, the buttocks. And I'm giving this to him because there's no way I would be in America at all, ever on a plane, if it wasn't for him. So, Brian Swardstrom, I'm giving this to you.And Tony Gilroy walks on water, it's entirely official as far as I'm concerned. And Jen Fox and Steve Samuels, our incredible producers, and Sydney Pollack. And George Clooney, you know, the seriousness and the dedication to your art. Seeing you climb into that rubber bat suit from ""Batman & Robin,"" the one with the nipples, every morning under your costume, on the set, off the set, hanging upside-down at lunch. You rock, man.Thank you, thank you, thank you!", Tilda Swinton, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Vicky Cristina Barcelona,"This is not going to be forty-five seconds, I can say that right now. Has anybody ever fainted here? Because I might be the first one.Thank you so much to the Academy. I want to share this with my fellow nominees and with the amazing ensemble of actors that I had the privilege to work with in this movie. Thank you, Woody, for trusting me with this beautiful character. Thank you for having written over all these years some of the greatest characters for women. And I cannot talk about great female characters without thanking my friend Pedro Almodóvar for having made me part of so many of his adventures. Thank you, Bigas Luna, Fernando Trueba, for giving me my first two movies. Thank you, Harvey Weinstein. I want to dedicate this to my parents and to my brother and sister, to my friend Robert Garlock, who is not with us anymore, and to everyone who has helped me from the beginning, and you know who you are, and I thank you from my heart.I grew up in a place called Alcobendas, where this was not a very realistic dream. And I, always the night of the Academy Awards I stay up to watch the show. And I always felt that this was, that this ceremony was a moment of unity for the world, because art, in any form, is and has been and will always be our universal language and we should do everything we can, everything we can to protect its survival. So I thank you so much and I have to say something in Spanish, because everyone: [A] todos los que desde España ahora estén compartiendo este momento conmigo y sientan que esto también es de ellos, se los dedico. Y a todos los actores de mi país. Muchisimas gracias. Thank you so much.", Penélope Cruz, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,"First, I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics. I want to thank Miss Hattie McDaniel for enduring all that she had to so that I would not have to. Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, because you touched it the whole world saw it. Ricky Anderson, our attorney of Anderson & Smith, thank you for your hard work. My entire BET family, my ""Precious"" family, thank you so much. To my amazing husband Sidney, thank you for showing me that sometimes you have to forgo doing what's popular in order to do what's right. And baby, you were so right. God bless us all.", Mo'Nique, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Fighter,"Oh my! Oh my god! Oh wow! Really, really, really, really, really, truly wow. I know there's a lot of people that said a lotta real, real nice things to me for several months now, but I'm just shakin' in my boots here. Okay, alright. Thank you, David O. Russell. I want to thank the actors: Mark Wahlberg; Christian Bale – he might've run out for a second; Amy, my sweet sister Adams; Jack; our lovely daughters. Okay... yeah, I am kind of speechless. Golly sakes, there's people up there, too [waving to the balcony sections]. When I watched Kate two years ago it looked so fuckin' easy – oops!Alice Ward, your beautiful family that opened your hearts. I saw Mick here earlier. Dick, shout out for Nana? Alright, Dick's not in the room. Thank you so much, opening your hearts to all of us to make this film. I thanked David, I'll thank him again. My family, my beautiful son who's traveling right now in South America and can't join me. It's okay; I'm okay, Jack. My mom and my dad, and my brother, and my friends, and my family. And I wanna thank the very most of all, the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences, their board of governors and all their members, whom many of you are here today. This has been an extraordinary journey in getting to know what the Academy is about, and first and foremost, thank you, Academy. Because it's about sellin' motion pictures and respecting the work! Thank you so much!", Melissa Leo, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Help,"Oh, thank you. Thank you, Academy, for putting me with the hottest guy in the room. I have to thank my families. My family in Alabama. The state of Alabama. My L.A. family, watching at Steven's* [unintelligible]. My ""Help"" family. Tate…Tate, Brunson, Kathryn, Allison Janney, thank you for being in my life. I share this with everybody. Thank you, Steven Spielberg, for changing my life. Thank you, Stacey Snider, for changing my life. Please wrap up….I'm wrapping up. I'm sorry, I'm freakin' out. Thank you, world. Oh god, and thank you to WME and Viewpoint L.A. I'm sorry guys. I love you. Thank you. I'm sorry.", Octavia Spencer, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Les Misérables,"It came true. Thank you so much to the Academy for this and for nominating me with Helen Hunt, Jacki Weaver, Amy Adams and Sally Field. I look up to you all so much and it's just been such an honor. Thank you.There are so many people whose generosity and support is the reason that I'm standing here right now. I must thank Hugh Jackman. Hugh, you're the best. The cast, the crew, especially Simon Hayes and the sound wizards. Congratulations on tonight, you guys. The creative team behind ""Les Misérables"": Cameron Mackintosh, Tom Hooper; from Working Title: Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Debra Hayward; and from Universal: Ron Meyer, Donna Langley and Adam Fogelson. Thank you, guys, for your faith and thank you for this opportunity.I have to thank my team, led by the lionhearted Suzan Bymel. Josh Lieberman, Mick Sullivan, Maha Dakhil… Please say I just said everyone. Josh Lieberman again, just to be safe. Stephen Huvane, Jason Sloane and special contributions by Frank Selvaggi and Kerry Wagner. I want to thank my friends, especially the ones who are cheering from Crosby Street tonight. My family, who I'm so blessed to be a part of. My husband. By far and away, the greatest moment of my life is the one when you walked into it. I love you so much.And thank you for this. Here's hoping that someday in the not too distant future the misfortunes of ""Fantine"" will only be found in stories and nevermore in real life. Thank you.", Anne Hathaway, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, 12 Years a Slave,"Yes! Thank you to the Academy for this incredible recognition. It doesn't escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is thanks to so much pain in someone else's. And so I want to salute the spirit of ""Patsey"" for her guidance. And for Solomon, thank you for telling her story and your own.Steve McQueen, you charge everything you fashion with a breath of your own spirit. Thank you so much for putting me in this position; it has been the joy of my life. I'm certain that the dead are standing about you and watching and they are grateful and so am I. Chiwetel, thank you for your fearlessness and how deeply you went into telling Solomon's story. Michael Fassbender, thank you so much; you were my rock. Alfre and Sarah, it was a thrill to work with you. Joe Walker, the invisible performer in the editing room, thank you. Sean Bobbitt, Kalaadevi, Adruitha, Patty Norris, thank you, thank you, thank you. I could not be here without your work.I want to thank my family for your training, and the Yale School of Drama as well for your training. My friends, the Wilsons, this one's for you. My brother Junior, sitting by my side, thank you so much. You are my best friend. And Ben, my other best friend, my chosen family. When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you're from your dreams are valid. Thank you.", Lupita Nyong'o, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Boyhood,"Okay, Jesus. Thank you to the Academy, to my beautiful, powerful nominees. To IFC, Jonathan Sehring, John Sloss, Cathleen Sutherland, Molly Madden, David DeCamillo, our whole cast and our crew. My ""Boyhood"" family, who I love and admire: our brilliant director, Richard Linklater; the impeccable Ethan Hawke; my lovelies, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater.Thomas and Paul, thank you for giving me my beautiful children. Enzo and Harlow, you're the deepest people that I know. My friends who all work so hard to make this world a better place. To my parents, Rosanna, Richmond, Alexis and David. To my favorite painter in the world, Eric White, for the inspiration of living with a genius. To my heroes, volunteers and experts who have helped me bring ecological sanitation to the developing world with GiveLove.org. To every woman who gave birth. To every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else's equal rights. It's our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United States of America.", Patricia Arquette, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, The Danish Girl,"Wow. Thank you so much, the Academy, for this incredible recognition. I share this with our fabulous crew and cast. And I want to thank, I want to thank Gail and Anne and Nina and Working Title and Focus and Tom. Where are you? My director. Thank you so much for your support and belief in me. And Eddie, there you are. Thank you for being the best acting partner; I couldn't have done it without you. You raised my game. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my dream team, which is Theresa, Angharad, Charles, Laura. I want to thank my friends, alla ni där hemma. And my mom and dad, thank you for giving me the belief that anything can happen, even though I would never have believed this. Thank you.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Alicia Vikander would like to thank: Everyone in the incredibly passionate and hardworking crew. From the runners to the H.O.D.s - it wouldn't have been possible without you! Thank you Carmel Jackson, the entire make-up, hair and costume department. Thank you Nina Gold for believing in me. Thank you Tom, Eddie, Matthias, Amber, Rebecca, Gail and Anne, Danny, Lucinda, David, Leslie Fabian, Penny, Working Title, and Focus. My incredible team: Laura, Angharad, Charles, Theresa, Emma, Laura and my friends and family. Love you all!!", Alicia Vikander, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role, Fences,"Thank you to the Academy. You know, there's one place that all the people with the greatest potential are gathered. One place. And that's the graveyard. People ask me all the time, ""What kind of stories do you want to tell, Viola?"" And I say, exhume those bodies. Exhume those stories. The stories of the people who dreamed big and never saw those dreams to fruition. People who fell in love and lost. I became an artist, and thank god I did, because we are the only profession that celebrates what it means to live a life. So here's to August Wilson, who exhumed and exalted the ordinary people.And to Bron Pictures, Paramount, MACRO, Todd Black, Molly Allen, Scott Rudin for being the cheerleaders for a movie that is about people, and words, and life, and forgiveness and grace. And to Mykelti Williamson, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Hornsby, Jovan Adepo, Saniyya Sidney, for being the most wonderful artists I've ever worked with. And, ""O captain, my captain,"" Denzel Washington. Thank you for puttin' two entities in the driving seat: August and God. And they served you well.And to Dan and Mae Alice Davis, who were the, and are the center of my universe. The people who taught me, good or bad, how to fail, how to love, how to hold an award, how to lose. My parents. I'm so thankful that God chose you to bring me into this world. To my sisters. My sister Deloris, who's here, who played Jaji and Jaja with me. We were rich white women in the tea party games. Thank you for the imagination. And to my husband and my daughter, my heart, you and Genesis. You teach me every day how to live, how to love. I'm so glad that you are the foundation of my life. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you.", Viola Davis, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Actress in a Supporting Role," I, Tonya","I did it all by myself. Okay, nothing further from the truth. Thank you to the Academy. My fellow nominees, you represent everything that is good and right and human about this profession. You are all extraordinary. Steven Rogers, look what you did. Look what you did. You're a brilliant writer; thank you for the gift of ""LaVona."" I did not see this coming; you did. You give new meaning to the word ""friend.""To my ""I, Tonya"" family: the magnificent Margot Robbie, the fearless Craig Gillespie, a cast and crew and bird that elevated my work. To Tom and Bryan, Neon, 30 West. My team Janney: Leslie Siebert, Chris Henze, Ilana Reiss, Karen Samfilippo. We've been together a long time; thank you for all of your work. Joanne Woodward, I want to thank you for your encouragement and generosity that gave me the confidence to think I could pursue a career in acting. To my mother and father, Jay, my family, my family of friends, the staff at GADA—you know who you are—I love you. And this is for Hal; you're always in my heart. Thank you very much.", Allison Janney, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Les Girls,"My thanks to everyone, but a special thanks to Mr. George Cukor.", Orry-Kelly, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Gigi,A big British hello from Cecil Beaton. Thank you., Cecil Beaton, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Camelot,I really didn't expect this at all so I don't quite know what to say. So might I just say a simple thank you., John Truscott, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Romeo and Juliet,, Danilo Donati, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Anne of the Thousand Days,"Miss Furse is in England working on the film production of ""Scrooge"" and I've been asked to accept this award for Maggie and to extend her sincere thanks to all. Thank you.", Margaret Furse, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Cromwell,I have to thank to the people of Columbia for give me the opportunity of this great honor and great joy. Thank you., Nino Novarese, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Nicholas and Alexandra,"Ladies and gentlemen – I can hardly lift it it's so heavy. Thank you so very, very much. It's a great honor on behalf of Antonio Castillo and myself and our huge wardrobe department that we had on the film. And I suppose all one can say is that if it wasn't for the Russian Revolution I wouldn't be here."," Yvonne Blake, Antonio Castillo", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Travels with My Aunt,"Anthony Powell is presently working in London and I accept it with his gratitude. And I must say as the director, he was an enormous help, so I'm very grateful to him myself. Thank you.", Anthony Powell, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Sting,"Just imagine dressing the two handsomest men in the world and then getting this. I simply couldn't be more happy or more grateful, and thank you all so much.", Edith Head, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Great Gatsby,"I would like to thank the members of the Academy, Paramount, Mr. Hank Moonjean, Mr. David Merrick, and a very special man, my director Jack Clayton. I love you, Jack, and I'm very, very proud to have been a part of your film. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.", Theoni V. Aldredge, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Barry Lyndon,"It's a great honor to be a Swedish costume designer and having received this award. I'm very happy you liked the costumes of ""Barry Lyndon"" that you thought I should receive it. It was a long way to come from Scandinavia but it was worth it. Thank you very much."," Ulla-Britt Soderlund, Milena Canonero", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Fellini's Casanova,, Danilo Donati, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Star Wars,"As you see, the costumes from ""Star Wars"" are really not so much costumes as a bit of plumbing and general automobile engineering. Anyway, my thanks to George and Gary, and particularly to the wardrobe department, especially Ron Beck. And to all of you for giving me this very happy tribute. Thank you very much.", John Mollo, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Death on the Nile,"I'm overwhelmed by the honor. Thank you very much indeed. I'd like to share this enormous honor with the terrific people who, without who no costume designer can work. The people who made the costumes, who worked all night, most of the time, making costumes overnight: Germinal Rangel of London, Barbara Matera of New York, and Philip Menk* of London. Thank you very much indeed. Thank you.", Anthony Powell, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, All That Jazz,"I would like to pay tribute to my very, very talented colleagues. To a wonderful staff headed by Max Solomon. To our associate producers, Kenneth Utt and Wolfgang Glattes. To our incredible Dan Melnick. And to Bob Fosse, whose vision this was and who demands and pulls the very best out of you. Thank you very much.", Albert Wolsky, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Tess,"Thank you for this greatest of all honors. I, too, would like to thank Roman Polanski for making it possible to be here tonight and for being such a wonderfully sympathetic director to work with. I'd also like to thank Claude Berri and Timothy Burrill, my producers, for being so totally supportive the whole time; thank you very much. I must also share this award with two people: Joanna Johnston, my assistant, and John Bright in London who made all the costumes because quite frankly they made just as much contribution to the look of this film as I did. Thank you very much.", Anthony Powell, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Chariots of Fire,"Well, I'm very happy to be here. Thank you very much and I want to thank Hugh Hudson, David Puttnam, Marshall Bell. And I also like to pay homage to my other colleagues: Shirley Russell, Tom Rand, Anna Hill Johnstone, Bob Mackie, because I think they are all marvelous. But I've got it.", Milena Canonero, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Gandhi,"It's too good to believe. Thank you, Academy. And thank you, Sir Richard Attenborough, for focusing world attention on India."," John Mollo, Bhanu Athaiya", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Fanny & Alexander,, Marik Vos, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Amadeus,"Ladies and gentleman, this is the biggest and the happiest day of my film career. I am very happy and proud and for me is it [sic] unbelievable because it is my first American movie. I thank the Academy of Motion Picture for the honor. And now, because the filmmaking is teamwork, I would like to send my thanks to all my collaborators in Czechoslovakia and Italy, mainly to my girl assistant, Zuzana Machova. But the biggest thanks are to Milos Forman because he made the great film, and if the film is great all other people on this movie they have their own chance. Thank you, Milos. Thank you.", Theodor Pistek, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Ran,"I have never dreamed I could receive this golden award. This figure doesn't need my costume. I thank you, especially to Mr. Kurosawa and crew worked together. Also to my husband. I thank you very, very much.", Emi Wada, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, A Room with a View,"Jenny and I are really pleased to have won this award on behalf of Merchant Ivory and Cinecom. We would like to thank Ismail Merchant for giving us the job, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala for a wonderful script, and James Ivory for inspired casting.JENNY BEAVAN:And we'd also like to thank Carol Hemming for the hair design and Chrissie Beveridge for the makeup for completing our picture. And our wonderful wardrobe team of William Pierce, Sally Turner, and also Christopher Prins and everyone at Cosprop. Thank you.JOHN BRIGHT:Thank you very much."," Jenny Beavan, John Bright", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Last Emperor,"Is this number six? My mother used to say that a little bit of encouragement goes a long way, so I'd like to thank the Academy sincerely for this huge piece of encouragement. I share it and I want to thank many people, two hundred and fifty people in five different countries worldwide, who supported me and created the costumes for this movie. In particular, in London I'd like to thank my assistants Frank Gardiner and Gilly Hebden and Joyce Herlihy. In Rome, the marvelous Ugo Pericoli who did the military uniforms, Mario Cotone and Thomas Casterline. And finally I would like to thank Jeremy Thomas for his fearless commitment and energy in getting this project off the ground. And finally to Bernardo Bertolucci for his friendship and his courage and his vision. Thank you.", James Acheson, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Dangerous Liaisons,"Thank you, Academy. I'd like to firstly thank my assistant, Frank Gardiner, and the wonderful team of people that actually cut and sewed these costumes. I'd also like to thank the wonderful group of actresses that withstood the rigors of eighteenth century corsetry with such patience and good humor. I'd like to thank Norma Heyman and Hank Moonjean and Stephen Frears, the director. And I'd also like to thank Christopher Hampton who wrote the play and who wrote this wonderful screenplay that inspired us all. Thank you very much.", James Acheson, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Henry V,"Well, this is a great thrill to receive this. And I do sincerely thank the Academy for giving me such a great honor. I would also like to thank Kenneth Branagh and everyone on the ""Henry V"" team who made it all possible. Thank you.", Phyllis Dalton, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Cyrano de Bergerac,"I am moved. Thank you. Merci, Jean-Paul Rappeneau. Merci, les producteurs. Merci, Ezio. Merci.", Franca Squarciapino, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Bugsy,"Thank you very much. My deep—I would be greatly remiss if I did not mention the wonderful contribution of my staff, headed by George Little and Carlane Passman; by my assistant Cynthia Hamilton; by Marianne Fields; Dominic Gherardi; Romano, who headed a brilliant group of craftsmen and workers who made all the costumes; and by a wonderful hair and makeup department. My great thanks to my actors; to my director Barry Levinson; to our producers Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson again, and Warren Beatty, who created elegant and impeccable taste and climate for us. And my deepest, deepest gratitude to a loving and supporting family and friends. Thank you very much.", Albert Wolsky, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Bram Stoker's Dracula,"Thank you so much, members [of the] Academy and Columbia Pictures. And still, I'm sorry, I have a note, I need a note to give the speech. From my heart, thank you to Francis Ford Coppola for this great challenge, for his remarkable courage in taking the risk to trust in my work. Thank you to all my fellow collaborators and to countless friends who have helped, supported me a lot. And finally, thank you to Oscar, designed by Cedric Gibbons, the most beautiful[ly] designed man in this planet. Thank you very much.", Eiko Ishioka, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Age of Innocence,"Thanks. I am very proud of [unintelligible]. Thanks to Martin Scorsese and to the producer Barbara De Fina. Thanks to Tirelli Costumi and to Barbara Matera. Thanks, everybody that help me in my work. Thanks, my assistant. Thanks.", Gabriella Pescucci, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Costume Design," The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert","Well, what a surprise. We'd like to thank firstly the costume designers who nominated us in the first place, because that was definitely one of the best compliments we've ever had. And thank you to the Academy for voting for us. This is much heavier than it looks I tell ya. And uh...LIZZY GARDINER:Shut up, my turn. I'd like to thank Stephan Elliott, and I wish he was here and he should be. I'd like to thank Al Clark and Michael Hamlyn. The whole cast and crew of ""Priscilla."" They are wonderful and we wish to God they were here. To Polygram Pictures, Gramercy, Michael Kuhn, and the Academy, thank you so much. I think we need to go and cry with some dignity now. Thank you.TIM CHAPPEL:I need a drink."," Lizzy Gardiner, Tim Chappel", 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Restoration,"I want to thank the Academy and Miramax. And particularly I want to thank the wonderful team of people that cut and sew and print and dye the costumes that you see tonight. They're the real heroes of this. I want to really dedicate this to my wife, my beloved wife, and my darling daughter Grace. Many thanks.", James Acheson, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The English Patient,"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Michael Ondaatje, and Saul, and Anthony. I'd like to use my thirty seconds to say that my crew was from Italy, Tunisia and the United States, but we're all costumers. And costumers know one language and work beyond maps and boundaries. Thank you.", Ann Roth, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Titanic,"Thank you very much to the Academy. I am deeply honored to accept this award on the behalf of David LeVey, Beth Koenigsberg, Lahly Poore, Matt Reitsma, Dale Wibben, Dominic Gherardi, Jean Gold, and the rest of my remarkable costume crew. Their dedication, talent, friendship and guidance helped fulfill my dream to bring the spirit of Titanic and her passengers to life. Thank you, Jim Cameron, for the first-class passage. Thanks, Jon Landau and Rae Sanchini, for such fine navigation. For my parents, my husband, and finally my two daughters Tess and Hana, whose beauty is my greatest inspiration, thank you.", Deborah L. Scott, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Shakespeare in Love,"I'd like to congratulate Whoopi for having the guts to wear that ""Velvet Goldmine"" costume. Two nominations, one speech. I want to thank everybody I worked with on both films. There are too many names, it would be too boring. But really, this mostly is my brilliant, fantastic team that worked with me on everything. Thank you, everybody. Thank you.", Sandy Powell, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Topsy-Turvy,Thank you. I'd like to thank Mike Leigh and Simon Channing-Williams and all the people who worked with me to make such beautiful costumes. And I'd like to thank all of you for giving our little film such a brilliant start. Thank you., Lindy Hemming, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Gladiator,"Thank you, Academy. Thank you, DreamWorks. Thank you, Walter Parkes, Branko Lustig, Terry Needham. A huge thank you to Ridley Scott for his vision and his incredible inspiration. But this doesn't belong to me alone. It belongs to a huge costume crew who worked so hard in Malta and Morocco and in the U.K. It belongs to the armour makers. It belongs to the costume makers. To the jewelry, footwear creators and the costume breakers. I couldn't have done it without these people: without Vanessa Jones, without my husband Tony Dixon, without Jake Scott. And I couldn't have done it without Rosemary Burrows, Annie Hadley and Sammy Howarth. Thank you.", Janty Yates, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Moulin Rouge,"I'm fumbling. We would like to thank the Academy. This award represents thousands of man-hours of delicate but nonetheless backbreaking work of over a hundred of our colleagues and countrymen. We thank them all. Thanks to Angus, who's beside me now, and was beside me when we did everything. And to the extraordinary Baz Luhrmann who has got us up here, who cares as much about the embroidery detail on a can-can skirt as he does about lens size or dialogue. It was your vision, this is your Oscar, Baz.ANGUS STRATHIE:We would also like to thank the best wardrobe supervisor I think anybody could hope for in Eliza Godman. The beautiful pictures of Don McAlpine, thank you. To the marvelous hair and makeup of Aldo, Maurizio and Lesley and their teams. Nevertheless, we'd like to also thank the continual love and support of our family, friends and loved ones. For me the rewards of this film happened well before tonight. I'll be eternally grateful for the joy given by this girl [referring to Catherine Martin] and our Baz Luhrmann. Thank you."," Catherine Martin, Angus Strathie", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Chicago,"""Chicago"" began for me when I walked into a room of mirrors and watched Rob Marshall and three choreographers dance the entire show. It was a powerful inspiration and continued to be as the collaboration expanded. Sets, camera, stage lighting, an amazing cast who sang and danced, dancers, and my collaborators--Dale, Karen, Christine--all led by Bill Condon's script and Rob's clarity and heart. Thanks to you all, and to Miramax and Marty Richards who let it all happen. Thank you.", Colleen Atwood, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,"Well, Mr. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, you are amazing people. And Barrie Osborne. My amazing wardrobe crew, an unbelievable group of people who have stuck with us through thick and thin, five long years of filmmaking. And Richard and Weta, my husband Hamish, my assistant Sophia, Liz, Sian, Bob, Caro, Emma, all these amazing people.RICHARD TAYLOR:From a group of people back in Wellington, New Zealand, the Weta Workshop: Peter, Fran, Barrie, everyone at New Line, the amazing cast and crew that supported us through the last seven years, I thank you so much. Special thanks to Gary Mackay, who helped me put the team together, and the amazing armorers, weapons makers back at the Weta Workshop. Complementing me, Ngila and her amazing team. And Tania, my partner, the young girl who, at the age of thirteen, I bought two live rats as my first present to her. You're still with me. What a great treat. Onwards and upwards. I love you.", Ngila Dickson and Richard Taylor, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Aviator,"There are so many people to thank, but, most importantly, I'd like to thank my colleagues and partners in crime: Debbie Scott, Annie Hadley, John Cowell, Lisa Padovani and David Davenport. Also, a big, big thank you to Marty for being the inspiration for us all. Thank you.", Sandy Powell, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Memoirs of a Geisha,"Thank you all very much. Oh, so many people to thank for making this film. It was an effort that circled the globe and came together here in Los Angeles. Thanks to Sony Pictures, who were brave enough to make a movie about a woman. Fantastic. Thank you very much to Rob Marshall, my fantastic director, whose vision I only share. To my amazing daughters, who are with me here tonight. To my team of people who really kept it together for me: Cheryl, Christine and Colleen. And to the most beautiful cast anybody could ever dream of dressing. And most of all, to the people of Japan, who gave me so much knowledge and grace. Thank you.", Colleen Atwood, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Marie Antoinette,"Well, I'm very happy to be here but it's also very frightening to be here. So in one way I wanted to get this doll [pats the Oscar], and another, I was frightened. But thank you very, very much.I want to thank Francis, first of all, for introducing me to Sofia when we were doing ""Cotton Club."" And she was this [motions to her height as a girl], and now she's my director. I think she did a wonderful movie; her movie is like a poem and she inspired me. I haven't prepared this speech so I have to hurry up because Marshall, my husband, said I have to get out of here quickly. So I want to thank everybody who had anything to do with this movie. Without them I wouldn't be here, and it's a communal effort, therefore thank everybody very, very much. I want to dedicate this award first of all to Momma, then Hugh Hudson, and Stanley Kubrick, my great master. Without them, I wouldn't be here. Thank you.", Milena Canonero, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Elizabeth: The Golden Age,Wow. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to Working Title and Universal. To Shekhar and to Cate. And a huge thank you to my brilliant team and to my family. Thank you., Alexandra Byrne, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Duchess,"This is unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. Before I forget, I must thank Rachel Portman for that music in ""The Duchess""--that wasn't the music--but the music is fantastic in that film. I've got to thank Paramount Vantage and Pathé for promoting the work in this film. I think they did a great job showcasing the film. My crew. I'd like to thank some individuals, please: Gordon Harmer, Anna Kot, Luan Placks, Ann Maskrey, Anthony Brookman, Sarah Touaibi. I'd also like to thank my agent Michelle Arnold, who is a lovely lady and she got me the interview with these people. And Gaby Tana, Saul Dibb and Michael Kuhn stuck their neck out to get me this job. I apparently was the risk. And I think it's paid off, now, so I'm glad about that. And most importantly I'd like to thank the cast because, you know, working with such a great cast, everyone was with me. Um, so quickly: Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell, Charlotte Rampling, Ralph Fiennes; and Keira Knightley, you are one classy lady. Thank you so much.", Michael O'Connor, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Young Victoria,"Wow. Well, I already have two of these, so I'm feeling greedy. I'd like to dedicate this one to the costume designers that don't do movies about dead monarchs or glittery musicals. The designers that do the contemporary films and the low-budget ones that actually don't get as recognized, and they should do and they work as hard. So this is for you, but I'm gonna take it home tonight. Thank you.", Sandy Powell, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Alice in Wonderland,"Thank you to the Academy and especially to my fellow nominees who are just so much fun to sit with at the, tonight and have been so supportive. It's great to be part of such a great group of people. The story ""Alice in Wonderland"" was described by its publisher in 1865 as a story valued for its rare imagination, priceless humor, and power to transport the reader into a world of pure fantasy; a gift to us all. The heart of any movie lies with the director and I've been incredibly lucky on this and many films to work with the singular Tim Burton. Tim's imagination along with the amazing cast – Johnny's incandescent ""Hatter,"" Mia's ""Alice"" for all girls all times, Helena's the fearless, big-headed queen, and our crystalline snowflake princess Anne Hathaway – made my job a delight. We had the support of a production team headed by Richard Zanuck and Katterli Frauenfelder, supported by Joe Roth, Suzanne and Jen Todd, and Disney, but I couldn't have done it without my team: Christine Cantella and my entire group. Thank you all very much.", Colleen Atwood, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Artist,"Wow, this is thrilling. I want to thank Michel Hazanavicius for making a beautiful film and having me along for the ride. Thomas Langmann, for believing in the film and getting the resources together to make it. And Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company, for getting it out to the world. I want to thank my wonderful crew. And, you know, I was just a kid from Niagara Falls who dreamed, ate, and slept movies and so I want to thank the Academy for this honor and for making a lifelong dream come true. Thank you.", Mark Bridges, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Anna Karenina,"Thank you to the Academy. This is absolutely overwhelming. And I'd like to accept it on behalf of the great team that worked with me on ""Anna Karenina""; a wonderful director, Joe Wright; fantastic producers at Working Title. And my children, for bearing with me. They're completely oblivious to this; they're fast asleep in England. Thank you very much.", Jacqueline Durran, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Great Gatsby,"I do have a few words tucked into my bra. It's a very Australian thing to do. It's where you put your tissues. I'll be very short. It's not a long list. Of course, I'd like to thank the Academy but mainly I'd like to thank my incredible team. I have a group of ladies who are sewing for me right now in Sydney on a show we're making of Baz's first film, a musical. They're my golden girls. They've been working with me for 25 years. They bring me such incredible luck. They'll all be watching the TV right now and they know who they are. There are two people I have to thank very, very specially: Kerry Thompson and Silvana Azzi Heras. And, of course, my incomparable husband Baz Luhrmann. He makes it all possible. He dreams the dream.", Catherine Martin, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, The Grand Budapest Hotel,"Thank you, all of you. Thank you very much, members of the Academy. And thank you, Wes. This is – this is you. This I should share with you. You've been a great inspiration. You are like a conductor. You are like a composer. You are like – you are our director and you inspire us, all of us, that have been nominated here. If it wasn't for you, this movie, you know, I couldn't have done it this way. And thank you very much, Wes. Thank you for ""Life Aquatic."" Thank you for ""Darjeeling Limited."" Thank you for this one. And thank you, all of you. Thank you.", Milena Canonero, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Mad Max: Fury Road,"What another lovely day. Very quickly, if Iain Smith, our amazing executive producer from Scotland, hadn't sent me a text saying, ""whatcha doing at the moment?"" and then got me on a plane out to meet George Miller and Doug Mitchell, I wouldn't obviously be standing here. It was a year of our lives in the Namibian desert. We had the most amazing crew. I hope that some, I'd heard they were on ticker tape, I thought they'd, that the names were going on the screen. But honestly, if anybody wants to know more about any of them just get in touch with me through my wonderful agents Wayne Fitterman from William Morris and Sue Latimer from ARG. But it was an incredible experience. But I just want to say one quite serious thing and I've been thinking about this a lot. But actually it could be horribly prophetic, ""Mad Max,"" if we're not kinder to each other and if we don't stop polluting our atmosphere. So you know, it could happen.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Jenny Beavan would like to thank: George Miller, Iain Smith, Sarah Young, Mel (Helen) Dykes, Paul Jeacock, Stephen Miles, Annelize Ras, Jane Law, Anabel Temple, Marc Trunk, Alex Carey, Mark Foster, Tyrone, Kristen, Sylvia, Salinde, Enrico, Shantel, Adelaide, Petrus, Bennedictus, Melissa, Max, Andrea Hood, Amanda Enders, Rick, Inge, Joanne, Terence, Nina, Clinton, Thomas, Charl, Ingrid, Leonie, Emeritha, Alicia, Zayne, Ari, Christo, Norman, Gisella, Erenstine, Emma, Jeanine, Naomi, Memory Motinga, Katherine, Bertha, Eddy, Seglende, Frieda, Gustafine, Gisela, Ida, Maria, Christina, Retha, Max, Timo, Brian, Adolf, Carlos.", Jenny Beavan, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,"Thank you. I'm truly floored. Sting told me I was gonna win tonight, and I didn't believe him at all. I was like, what? Obviously I didn't prepare anything. Thank you to Warner Bros. for their tremendous, really supportive team. Steve Papazian. My amazing director, lovely David Yates. It's just like a special treat to work with him. And my amazing team and the rest of the people who I've forgotten about tonight. Thank you all very much. My kids, who are here with me. Thanks so much.", Colleen Atwood, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Costume Design, Phantom Thread,"Oh, first I want to thank Paul Thomas Anderson for writing this amazing script and having me design it. Thank you, Paul. To our wonderful actors, Daniel, Lesley, Vicky, the whole company of actors who were such great collaborators on this film. My brilliant, brilliant crew in London who worked tirelessly to make beautiful dresses and get them on camera, thank you. And of course, the Academy. Thank you very much.", Mark Bridges, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Bridge on the River Kwai,"I accept this award for Jack Hildyard, who is in London at the time. He wishes to thank each and every one that contributed to this award for him. Thank you.", Jack Hildyard, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Bonnie and Clyde,Thanks everybody that helped me do it. That's all I can say., Burnett Guffey, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Romeo and Juliet,Grazie. Grazie a tutti., Pasqualino De Santis, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,"I'd like to thank Katharine; she wanted me to have it. And all of you, too.", Conrad Hall, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Ryan's Daughter,It is no surprise to me at all that Freddie Young has won this Oscar. He has won three before and this will be his fourth. And I think he is quite an extraordinary man and I hope he lives long enough to have another five at least. Thank you., Freddie Young, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Fiddler on the Roof,"I wish Ossie was here tonight; he's working on a picture with Robert Bolt in England. All I can say is that it was seven months together, and I must say that it is true he shot the whole picture through a lady's silk stocking. God bless you, Ossie. You really are a very talented man, and I'm sure he would like to thank the Academy for this great honor. Thank you very much.", Oswald Morris, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Cabaret,"One of the great pleasures of working in ""Cabaret"" was working with the wonderful cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth. He regrets tonight very much he cannot be here to accept this award but expresses his gratitude for this great honor. Thank you.", Geoffrey Unsworth, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Cries and Whispers,"Thank you. Thank you very, very much. I feel very, very proud and I'm quite sure that this fine award will give the possibility for me to make much better work than I've done before. Thank you very much.", Sven Nykvist, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Towering Inferno,"Wow. Joe couldn't be here tonight so I'll accept both of these. Irwin, if you're out there, God bless you for having us on this wonderful picture. John Guillermin, the director, thank you. Both Joe and I want to thank two crews who really worked terribly hard on a lot of very difficult effects. And another cameraman that should be up here, Bill Abbott, who did the special effects, we certainly want to thank him. Thank you all very much."," Fred Koenekamp, Joseph Biroc", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Barry Lyndon,"I'd like to thank everybody, especially the members of the Academy for even thinking about bestowing this honor upon me. I'd like to thank my unit for putting up with me, and Warner Bros., and least but not last, Stanley Kubrick. Thank you very much.", John Alcott, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Bound for Glory,"Thank you for this honor. I want to thank all the fellow workers on ""Bound for Glory."" As all of you know better than anyone, filmmaking is a cooperative thing, and we had a good crew, good people and a good film. Thank you.", Haskell Wexler, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Close Encounters of the Third Kind,"I would like to thank you first to this country, the American people who gave me a second life. I would like to thank my old masters in the Hungarian film school: Illés György, Bojkovszky Béla, and Janós Badal. Also I would like to thank you, all of you.", Vilmos Zsigmond, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Days of Heaven,"I would like to first say something in Spanish: Un saludo a todas las personas de habla española en Estados Unidos y en América. I would like to thank all the people that helped to get these images, all the camera operators and very specially Haskell Wexler who came at the end of the movie when I had to leave on a previous commitment. I want to thank the producers, Harold and Bert Schneider. And very, of course, the director Terrence Malick. These images belong entirely to him. This Oscar, it should be for him. Thank you.", Nestor Almendros, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Apocalypse Now,"Francis, thank you. Thank you for the trust that you give me. Thank you for the freedom that you give me to express completely myself in ""Apocalypse Now."" Thank you.", Vittorio Storaro, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Tess,"I know that my father would be so proud to receive this award. On his behalf all I can do is thank you.GHISLAIN CLOQUET:I would like to express my gratitude to the Academy members and thanks, Claude Berri, Columbia Picture and all the crew. We shall miss Geoff Unsworth tonight. I would say also, I want say homage. I'm grateful to Roman Polanski. A cinematographia is rather like a horse; he need a jockey to win. And Roman Polanski was a wonderful rider for all of us. Thank you."," Geoffrey Unsworth, Ghislain Cloquet", 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Reds,"""Reds"" was one of the most international picture that I work with. The crew was formed by people came from United States, from England, from Finland, from Spain, from Italy. And I think it was one of the best crew that I work with. Warren, thank you to call me to be part of this group. Thank you very much.", Vittorio Storaro, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Gandhi,"I'm very happy to share this great honor with my good friend Ronnie Taylor and to also share it with our superb camera crews, grips and electricians, Indian and British, who, working in harmony, shot this unique film. And I especially thank my wife Anne* for her love and her support. Thank you."," Billy Williams, Ronnie Taylor", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Fanny & Alexander,"The time has come to thank, and I want to thank a man who I have had the fortune to work with for about twenty-five years on twenty-two pictures -- Ingmar Bergman. And I also want to thank the crew and the actors who have made my job so easy. And I want to make a special thank [you] to the American cinematographers who has been so nice to me and in accepting me and my work. Thank you very much indeed.", Sven Nykvist, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Killing Fields,, Chris Menges, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Out of Africa,"A while ago I was sitting in a theater watching one of my movies next to a friend of mine who is a film director. And after about an hour he touched me on the arm and said, ""That's beautiful, you're very clever."" So I explained that it was a second-unit shot. So perhaps I think it's best if I point out that the, all of the flying material was shot by Peter Allwork and the animal photography was Simon Trevor. I'm truly honored and very flattered, and thank you very much.", David Watkin, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Mission,"Thank you very much for the honor and for honoring ""The Mission."" I'd like to thank David Puttnam and Fernando Ghia and Warner Bros. I'm very proud to have worked with a very fine crew and a cast who gave so much to the film. But most of all thank you to Roland Joffé and his vision and his inspiration. Thank you.", Chris Menges, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Last Emperor,"Oh my God. I really would like to thanks all the Academy members for this wonderful recognition. Because for me this is not only recognition for one single achievement in cinematography, for one movie, this is really recognition for a life experience. Because ""Last Emperor"" really represent for me the result of twenty years of collaboration with Bernardo Bertolucci. A long, difficult, hard journey that was so made beautiful by a traveling guide, by a friend like Bernardo. And I really do think that into ""Last Emperor"" there is not only one movie, but there is all our self. Thank you very much. [Holding up the Oscar] Bernardo.", Vittorio Storaro, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Mississippi Burning,"Ladies and gentlemen of the Academy, thank you very much indeed. It's a great honor to be here. It's a great thrill. Thank you very much.", Peter Biziou, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Glory,"Well, glory be to Freddie Fields and Ed Zwick. And I'm only going to pick out one guy to thank, and that's my wonderful operator Gordon Hayman. And I know if Gordon was here with me this evening he'd want to thank all you lovely people over here at the Academy for always making us so welcome whenever we come over here. God bless you. We love you all. And we're available from September. Thank you.", Freddie Francis, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Dances With Wolves,"It's a bit like facing three thousand buffalo. I think ""Dances"" would have been a fabulous, fine movie even if it had been shot on Super 8. And Kevin and Jim, all I can say is thanks, thanks for having me aboard. And thanks for not shooting it in Super 8. I had a fabulous crew that were very supportive and I love them all and thank them all. My wife Annie, the blonde bombshell from Down Under, thanks. My daughter Ingrid, hi, thanks for your love, your patience. I'm a very proud little Aussie up here tonight to accept this, and I thank you all. I thank the Academy. And I thank America. Thanks.", Dean Semler, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, JFK,, Robert Richardson, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, A River Runs through It,"Well, this is the first thing I ever caught in a river. I would like to thank Mr. Robert Redford. He took a little Frenchman to film this very American story and gave me the chance to have my tiny, tiny, little, little moment and share of the great American culture. And I would like to thank all the cast and crew of ""River"" for not only a wonderful work, but also for the most marvelous welcome in this country. Thank you to all of you. Thank you very much.", Philippe Rousselot, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Schindler's List,"Being able to visually tell the story of ""Schindler's List"" has been the most important event of my professional life. I would like to thank Steven for that. I would like to thank my father -- that's for him [referring to the Oscar]. I would like to thank the fine international crew, acting crew. I would like to thank the fine international crew. I'd like to thank the actors. I'd like to thank my gaffer and best friend, Mauro Fiore. Stevie, Ray, Allan Starski, great producers Branko Lustig and Gerry Molen, all my friends that support us. Thank you.", Janusz Kaminski, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Legends of the Fall,"Thank you very much. Don Burgess, Roger Deakins, Owen Roizman and Piotr Sobocinski were the other cinematographers.This is truly an honor to be here this evening and I must share this with a wonderful cast, a fantastic crew. Director Ed Zwick, production designer Lilly Kilvert, all who have contributed so much to this picture. Thank you very much.", John Toll, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Braveheart,"Thank you very much. Thank you, Mel Gibson, for giving me an opportunity to be a part of ""Braveheart"" and making it a great experience. And I'd like to share this award with a wonderful cast, a great crew. Production designer Tom Sanders, assistant director David Tomblin, three second unit directors of photography, John Clothier, Eddie Collins and Ray Stella. And on behalf of all of us, thank you very much.", John Toll, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The English Patient,"Thank you very much. Thank you to the -- my congratulations to the other nominees and to the Academy. This is for Louise, Derin and Brianna, and Clem and Linden from Mona Vale. Contrary to what you see a cameraman or a cinematographer doesn't stand alone. There's a big international crew back there that helped us make the film. And my side of it was headed by Tommaso Mele and Mo Flam. Second unit, Remi Adefarasin, who shot all the second unit. He shot all the beautiful camels. To Michael Ondaatje, thanks very much for the book. To Anthony Minghella, thanks very much for asking me to contribute to the film. And to one of the nicest producers, my congratulations for the Thalberg Award, and one of the world's gentlemen, Mr. Saul Zaentz. Thank you very much.", John Seale, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Titanic,"Thank you so much. We're running so late this is becoming sort of a ""Depends"" moment for me. I want to remind everybody that it was only a year ago exactly to this day that we wrapped principal photography on ""Titanic."" And what a year it's been. It's gone from being a ship of fools to a ship of dreams. And that's Jim, Jim all the way. He stuck to his guns. Thank you, Jim. I want to thank my crew that kicked some serious stern, and I love them for it. And my wife Patricia, you save me in every way a person could be saved. Thank you. I love you.", Russell Carpenter, 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Saving Private Ryan,"Thank you very much. Behind the hand-held camera there are people, and that's Mitch Dubin, Seamus and Chris Haarhoff. And I want to thank you very much. I want to thank the producers; of course the actors; Steven, the great collaborator; my sugar bear Holly.", Janusz Kaminski, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Cinematography, American Beauty,"Oh my God. Feels like family night with the ""Burnhams"" and the ""Fittses."" I'm looking at somebody that I got to say thanks to immediately [referring to Tom Cruise] because he happened to mention my name to a guy named Sam Mendes. And guess what? This happened.I can't tell you what a great experience it has been working with this team from DreamWorks. The producers, Dan, and you've seen your moments, Bruce. From a script that I didn't know how we were going to get a movie that anybody liked because they were such unusual characters, until Sam pointed out to me, don't you ever have any unusual thoughts yourself, Conrad, about sixteen-year-old girls that accompany your daughter home? And I thought, oh well... So, I guess we're all part of a wonderful, wonderful, dysfunctional family called the human race, and the ""Fittses"" and the ""Burnhams"" and everybody else partakes of it. But my best family is here tonight. They're my children, my grandchildren, and whose love has supported me all these years.I know I am going to forget something and I don't know what it is. The team that I had working with me, Aaron Pazanti, Clyde Bryan and Suzanne Trucks and my son Conrad -- Conrad W. -- who shot some additional scenes for us, and David Golia. What a great time it was working. Sam, you're the best. When you showed up looking exactly like Orson Welles I thought to myself, oh my God. And now I know he's like Orson Welles. Anyway, thank you to the Academy. It's a big honor.", Conrad L. Hall, 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Cinematography," Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon","I'm going to speak very fast. I would like to thank Ang Lee for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime chance. I must thank all my friends including Chui Po Chu, She Zai, Liu Erdong, Bill Kong, Phillip Lee, James Schamus, Wang Hui Ling, Fong Ping, Cui Shuming, Charles Wang, Tony Ai, Billy Ng, Michael Barker, Tom Bernard and his team. Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Cheng Pei Pei, Chang Chen, David Lee, Leo Lo, Manex, Deluxe Toronto -- Leslie D'Brass and Christopher Severn. David Gersh and Melanie Ramsayer. My parents, my sisters, my mentor Chan Yun Dat for giving me spiritual guidance for over fifteen years. My entire camera and lighting crew in Hong Kong and China including Kenny Lam, Lee Tak Shing, Louis Jong, Jimmy Fok, Choi Sung Fai, Kai-tan Wei, Lam Chun Wan. I must thank the Academy [for] giving me this award tonight. It's a great honor to me, to the people of Hong Kong and Chinese people all over the world. Thank you very much. Xie xie.", Peter Pau, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,"Right... [pulls out written notes.] It's the concierge's card from L'Ermitage.I'd like to thank the Academy and New Line. I'd like to thank Mark Ordesky and Carla Fry. Peter Jackson, who is a sensational person to work with. Fran Walsh and Barrie Osborne, for giving me the opportunity to work on an amazing project. I had the privilege of working with a really sensational cast and terrific crews, predominantly New Zealand. I want to send my love to my partner Bronwen and my sons Jack and Sam who are probably still at school in Sydney. I just want to say Australia and New Zealand are terrific places to grow up, and great to work in and great to live in. And last of all, I want to dedicate this to the late Brian Bansgrove, who was the chief lighting technician on ""Lord of the Rings,"" on the trilogy. And Brian, this is for you. Thank you.", Andrew Lesnie, 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Road to Perdition,"A couple of months ago this industry lost one of its legends. Many of you lost a great friend and collaborator. And I lost my father. It's been said that God gives each and every one of us the gift of life and what we do with that life is our gift back to Him. I can't think of a better gift than my father. Dad, wherever you are, you will be gone but you'll never be forgotten. Thank you.", Conrad L. Hall, 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,"I have an Australian accent. I'd like to thank the Academy and a wonderful cast and crew. If I could mention my entire camera crew by name I'd be here all night, but they did an absolutely wonderfully supporting job for me and for Peter and for the whole production. Also, I'd like to thank Pat Murray my gaffer, and Chris Centrella my key grip. Ann Murtha and Larry Mirisch. And to Duncan Henderson, who steered the ship some of the time. He was a great, great person to work with. And most of all to Peter Weir, who provided extraordinary inspiration to all of us to give of our best. And to my family, Sandy and my boys. Thank you very much.", Russell Boyd, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Aviator,"Well, I get two there. I'd like to say thank you very much. This evening for me is dedicated to my mother who has spent the last forty-five days in the hospital. And I'd like to say thank you to all the nurses and the doctors that have taken care of her, as well as her friends. I love you, Mom. Thank you.", Robert Richardson, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Memoirs of a Geisha,"Oh, God, what an amazing feeling. Terrifying but amazing. Mom, I know you're up there somewhere, I think. Rob Marshall, I know you're here, too. I want to thank you for, like was said earlier, this was your vision and we feel like we were a part of it, and I hope we made you proud. And to Sony Pictures for being brave enough to make this movie, and our great producers. My beautiful wife, who is over there, who is my inspiration and my muse. To our beautiful boy at home, Axel, who was born during the making of this movie. And it will be a beautiful part of my life forever. Thank you.", Dion Beebe, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Pan's Labyrinth,"Thank you, thank you so much to the Academy. This is a great honor. I want to congratulate my fellow nominees. It's a great honor to be among you.This award is a recognition for the collective effort to support the vision of the genius of Guillermo Del Toro. ""Pan's Labyrinth"" is the result of this narrative that adds up to, in finding the look of the movie and the narrative to continue into this incredible story that unfolds. The creative freedom that was needed to tell the story and to preserve the integrity of the story and the point of view is what was more important for us in this movie.To my children, to my wife for giving me wings. Thank you very much.", Guillermo Navarro, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, There Will Be Blood,"John Toll won this a number of years ago, said that the production designer on his movie, that 50 percent of it belonged to him. Well, 80 percent belongs to Jack Fisk and his production crew. And David Crank. And Dylan Tichenor. But it really, we all know it really, really belongs to Paul; that this is his imagination and his energy and his extraordinary vision, and it sort of enabled us to create the world of ""There Will Be Blood."" Thank you, Paul. But we're really all standing on the shoulders, we know this, of Daniel Day-Lewis – who isn't here right now, but... Thank you all so much. Thank you. And Helen, thank you so much.", Robert Elswit, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Slumdog Millionaire,"I found that very inspiring, Natalie and Ben. If I could use as few words on a set on a film like ""Slumdog"" and get away with it, I wish I could. I wish I could. It's fantastic.I could thank thousands of people. I can't do it. I have to, of course, thank the Academy. I'm very honored with this beautiful thing. Everybody who has worked with me on this film--all over this room, especially over in this little corner here, in the blue corner. And all the people that worked on all the films I've done for the last twenty years, they're with me tonight. I'll try and thank you every day from now on. That's my new policy. I'll try and thank people more on set.I want to thank, of course, the Academy for opening this door. And there's something that goes hand in hand with that, that's my wife. Because she keeps the door open when I come back. She doesn't slam it. And I want to thank her, 'cause she's amazing. Sanne, you're a lovely lady. She's a mother of two boys, August and Clements*, who are probably watching tonight. Now, get to bed! You're not meant to be up on the other side of the ocean. I want to thank my ma and pa, of course, my brother John and my sister Annie. Danny, it starts with you, but there are thousands of people with you and under you. They're all with me tonight. I wanna just thank you so much. Goodbye.", Anthony Dod Mantle, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Avatar,"First of all, I want to thank the Academy for this unbelievable honor. It's a pleasure to be here. I want to thank the visionary Jim Cameron for an amazing vision of the film. My parents, Lorenzo and Romilda, who came to this country with four suitcases and a dream. I want to thank everybody in Chicago, Omaha. I want to thank my crew, everybody in New Zealand. Un gran saluto all'Italia. Viva l'Italia! Un grande abbraccio! I think I forgot a bunch of other people. Jon Landau, Colin Wilson, my crew, everybody. Thank you very much. Incredible honor. Thank you.", Mauro Fiore, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Inception,"Good god, what've you done? Thank you so much. This is a phenomenal honor for me. Thank you to the Academy for this great honor and for the respect that you've shown for all cinematographers. Ahh, I've got to take a breath here for a minute; breathe it in for a second. Where's that thing that shows you how much time you have; oh there it goes! Okay, anyway, none of what I did would have been possible without the incredible vision of my master, Christopher Nolan. His work [applause]... you're taking up my time! [laughs] His work has inspired me for twelve years and continues to. He's a brilliant filmmaker as we all know. Much thanks to Emma Nolan, to Warner Bros., to my fantastic union crew. And to my family: Anna, Nick, Claire, Mia, and to my mom and dad. Thanks so much!", Wally Pfister, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Hugo,"I can't believe somebody put cinematography up first, 'cause that can only go up from this point. I want to thank you all. Marty, you're a genius, as usual. And Graham, sticking in there all the way. I'd love to thank Ian, Chris, Gregor. Kanchan, Maya, BB, they're all my family. And to all the past, future and present filmmakers, this is for you.", Robert Richardson, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Life of Pi,"Gee, wow. This movie was quite a beast to make. We did it, and the thing what I had was so much, was so many great... just that everyone just was really, totally there and supportive. I mean, I was really into, you know, Ang and the beautiful world that we... It was like one challenge. When you're a cinematographer and there's like one thing that just kind of... when you just have your eyes and you just kind of go up and up and up and up and up, and you just kind of reach this thing. Then you get really excited. There's exciting scenes for me that I love, like the candles and the things that we did that was nuts. Ah, Jesus... but it was really great. And I'd like to thank everyone that made this thing totally possible. The Academy, Fox... and oh my God I can't even speak. I know, wrap up now, the whole thing. Yeah, but I'd like to thank my wife, my daughter's up there. And... everyone, thank you so much.", Claudio Miranda, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Gravity,"I want to thank the Academy for this amazing award. I would like to share this with the cast and crew – I know everybody says that, but I truly want to share it with the cast and crew. Especially with my friend and my teacher, Mr. Alfonso Cuarón. To your passion and your creativity and your drive, incredible. And with Tim Webber and the team of Framestore nerds that made this trip possible. I want to share it as well with David Heyman and Warner Bros. for making the movie. And with Sandy Bullock. Sandita, you're absolutely amazing. To my wife Laurencita. Alejandra and Dani, my daughters. My parents. My family. My friends. My teachers – not all of them, but some of them. And thank you so much. Goodnight.", Emmanuel Lubezki, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance),"Wow. This is extraordinary. Thank you so much. I want to thank the Academy for this fantastic honor and I would like to share it with the cast and crew of the movie and all the nominees. I want to especially share this with my friend Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, an extraordinary director – to your curiosity, your passion and your friendship. I want to share this also with my wife Lauren, and with Ale and Dani, with my parents and my family. And thank you so much.", Emmanuel Lubezki, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, The Revenant,"Academy, thank you so much. This is incredible. I want to share it with the cast and crew, especially with my compadre, Mr. Iñárritu. To your passion, Alejandro. And I want to share this also with Leo and Tom, for their great performance. All the producers, New Regency and Fox for all the freedom and the support. My wife Lauren, Ale, Dani, I love you so much. Daniela, happy birthday. To my parents, my friends. And to all the cinematographers that were nominated with me, I admire you so much. I love your work. Alejandro, thank you so much.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Emmanuel Lubezki would like to thank: Cast, Crew, Lauren Strogoff, Ale Lubezki, Dani Lubezki !!! Happy Birthday!!! Muni, Raquel, Alejandro, Pola, Family, Friends, Teachers, Alejandro Iñárritu, Leo, Tom, John Connor, Ray Garcia, Scott Sakamoto, Arthur To, Steve Scott, Perry Burrell, Mary Parent, Steve Golin, Jim Skotchdopole, Brad Weston, Arnon & Yariv Milchan, Stephen Mirrione, Jack Fisk, Jacqueline West, Elissa Loparco, Siân Grigg, Rich and Ivy VFX, New Regency, Fox, Paul Hook, Ann Murphy, Steve Jacob, Jenna Giacomelli, Strogoffs, CUEC, MEXICO!!!, ASC, The Beatles!, Happy Birthday Dani!!!", Emmanuel Lubezki, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, La La Land,"Wow. Wow. Thank you so much, the Academy. This is such an amazing honor. This film was made with so much love and passion and struggles. And it was all thanks to you, Damien. You're a poetic genius. And I'm so happy I met you, and I really love you, man. Emma, Ryan, I think you're incredible; thanks for all the collaboration. Lionsgate, producers and the entire crew. I'm really proud especially of Ari, Jorge, Tony, Brad, Bogdan, this camera crew, and light crew, grip crew that, you know, made this work. And then Cecilia, and Betty and Lucy, älskar er. Ni är mitt allt. And to my mom, thank you. And to my father, I know you're watching over us. Thank you so much.", Linus Sandgren, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Cinematography, Blade Runner 2049,"Thank you. Thank you. I guess I better say something or else they'll give me a jet ski, and I don't see myself on a jet ski, somehow. I want to share this with my wife of 27 years: James, [he does a high-five sign, which she does back from the audience] whatever. I want to share it with Andrew and Broderick and Denis Villeneuve. You know, I really love my job. I've been doing it a long time, as you can see. But you know, one of the reasons I really love it is the people I work with, both in front of the camera and behind the camera. Some of my crew on ""Blade Runner"" I've been working with for over thirty years, and others I met for the first time in Budapest. And this is for every one of them, every one of them. In fact, I gotta say it's for us. Because it was a team. It was really a team effort. Thank you. Thank you very much.", Roger A. Deakins, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Living Desert,[No speech.]," Walt Disney, Producer", 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Vanishing Prairie,"On behalf of all the people who play such an important part in bringing these to the screen, I thank you very much."," Walt Disney, Producer", 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Silent World,Thank you very much.," Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Producer", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Albert Schweitzer,"Thank you so much. Thank you. I'm terribly happy and terribly proud, and I think Dr. Schweitzer will be when he hears of it. I know he doesn't have a television set there in the jungle and he's not watching. And I want to thank you also in the name of Mrs. Anderson, without whose help I'm sure I couldn't have made the picture."," Jerome Hill, Producer", 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), White Wilderness,[He comes up on stage carrying an Oscar.] Tonight I have two pockets for Walt. Thank you again.," Ben Sharpsteen, Producer", 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Serengeti Shall Not Die,"I thank the American film Academy for the great honor to award me this famous Oscar prize, and to the people who have focused public interest in our work in this country, particularly Mr. Wolkiser. I thank you not in my name, I am only co-producer of this film, but in the name of my late friend and son, Michael, who has been killed just when finishing our research work in Africa on this film. He should stand this evening on my place. Thank you."," Bernhard Grzimek, Producer", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Horse with the Flying Tail,And a very special thanks to Walt Disney and my sincere appreciation to the United States Equestrian Team. Thank you.," Larry Lansburgh, Producer", 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Le Ciel et la Boue (Sky Above and Mud Beneath),Allow me by accepting this Oscar to pay tribute to the three technicians who have died and to the eight technicians who have been severely injured during the production of the film which you have just honored. Thank you very much all of you.," Arthur Cohn and Rene Lafuite, Producers", 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Black Fox,"My heartfelt thanks to you members of the Academy. Also, thanks from my associates in the production of ""Black Fox"": Mr. Jack Le Vien, Mr. Don Devlin, Mr. Skip Steloff, and above all, our star, Miss Marlene Dietrich."," Louis Clyde Stoumen, Producer", 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World,"On behalf of Charlotte Zwerin and everyone else who made this picture, I'm so pleased I'm speechless. Most important, it's yet another honor for our star, Robert Frost."," Robert Hughes, Producer", 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Jacques-Yves Cousteau's World without Sun,"On behalf of Captain Cousteau and Columbia Pictures, it is indeed an honor to receive this award. I thank you very much."," Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Producer", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Eleanor Roosevelt Story,"Thank you very much. I'd like to just do an inadequate thank you to the twenty-seven countries of the world that supplied some of the material for the film. To Mimi Arsham, our film editor, who spent many a lonely night. To Ezra Laderman, who wrote a sensitive and beautiful score. But most of all, to one of America's outstanding poets and playwrights, who wrote an original screenplay that became the heartbeat and the discipline for ""The Eleanor Roosevelt Story,"" Archibald MacLeish. Thank you very, very much."," Sidney Glazier, Producer", 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The War Game,"For Peter Watkins, I would like to express his thanks to the Academy and its members for their appreciation of his efforts. Thank you."," Peter Watkins, Producer", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Anderson Platoon,"I will thank you very much, the Academy. And I think that if my picture have any qualities, it's mostly due to the human quality of the thirty-three men of the platoon. And above all, because of the human quality of its leader, the Lieutenant Joe B. Anderson. So I'm very proud to share this honor with them."," Pierre Schoendoerffer, Producer", 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Journey into Self,," Bill McGaw, Producer", 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Arthur Rubinstein - The Love of Life,"Thank you. Because of this film I think I met the most wonderful man on earth – music, love, and everything he has. [To Mrs. Rubinstein:] Thank you, madame, for him.MRS. ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN:Thank you. Well, I must say that I am terribly moved. I'm happy that we convinced my husband to do that picture because he really wasn't, he was shy about it. He didn't want to do it. I'm very moved because people selected, and the Academy selected it. And that everybody voted, I mean the friends voted, those who liked it. And then I'm also very moved by being in this hall where my husband usually plays. And that he should receive this award, I mean here the producer, it's very moving too. And I'm sorry he's not here."," Bernard Chevry, Producer", 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Woodstock,"On behalf of Michael Wadleigh and all of the many, many people who contributed their energies and talents to the making of this film, thank you for the great honor."," Bob Maurice, Producer", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Hellstrom Chronicle,"Thank you very much. It may not have seemed like it but this film had a lot of people involved in it, and I'd like to thank David Wolper, and Mel Stuart, and David Seltzer and Lalo Schifrin for making it complete. And I'd like to thank all of you for this. Thank you."," Walon Green, Producer", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Marjoe,"Hi. There are a lot of people to thank and they know, they all know who they are, but we would like to single out three people for free airtime: Fred Underhill, our associate producer; Larry Silk, king of editors; and especially Max Palevsky, our executive producer.HOWARD SMITH:Who was really – well, Max was really more an executive friend. He really had faith in us and came through whenever we really needed it.SARAH KERNOCHAN:So thank you, Max. And also thanks to all the friends of the production who told us to keep this speech good and short."," Howard Smith and Sarah Kernochan, Producers", 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Great American Cowboy,"To all my friends to whom I've already recited this speech, try to remember it because I can't. To the Academy, thank you very much. To all of those who gave so much to make this film a possibility, thank you. The three very special people: to my mom, who taught me to believe in God, an uncompromising principle; and to my dad, who taught me to believe in myself; and to my best friend, my wife, who taught me to live by what they taught me. Thank you very much."," Kieth Merrill, Producer", 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Hearts and Minds,"Thank you so much. It's ironic, of course, to get a prize for a war movie while the suffering in Vietnam continues. But I feel very lucky that we have it and even luckier in our colleagues in filming, Dick Pearce, Tom Cohen and Brennon Jones, and in editing, Lynzee Klingman and Susan Martin, who deserve the award equally with Bert and me. Mostly, though, I have been blessed, and not just lucky, with the support and inspiration of my wife Johanna and with the patience of our sons who I hope will grow up in a country and atmosphere somewhat different from the one we had to portray in ""Hearts and Minds."" And who I hope will go to bed now. Thank you.BERT SCHNEIDER:First of all, I would like to say a special thank you to my late brother Stanley whose support and love and encouragement allowed us to make this film and all of the films that BBS made. It is ironic that we are here at a time just before Vietnam is about to be liberated. I will now read a short wire that I have been asked to read by the Vietnamese people. It is sent by Ambassador Dinh Ba Thi, who is the chief of the Provisional Revolutionary Government's delegation to Paris, the Paris political talks. It says: ""Please transmit to all our friends in America our recognition of all that they have done on behalf of peace and for the application of the Paris Accords on Vietnam. These actions serve the legitimate interest of the American people and the Vietnamese people. Greetings of friendship to all the American people."" Thank you very much."," Peter Davis and Bert Schneider, Producers", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Man Who Skied down Everest,"This is an American award for a Canadian film about a Japanese adventurer who skied down a Nepalese mountain. And the mountain, happened to be called Everest, is the highest mountain in the world. And in the words of the great, late P. T. Barnum: The whole story is incredible but true. Thank you all very much.JAMES HAGER:I just want to thank my mother, the man, and the mountain. Thank you very much.DALE HARTLEBEN:I'd like to thank Bruce Nyznik who did a wonderful job on the sound. And also a special thanks to Specialty Films. Thank you."," F. R. Crawley, James Hager and Dale Hartleben, Producers", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature)," Harlan County, U.S.A.","I, too, can't think of a greater honor than to be given this award by Lillian Hellman. Many people worked on this film donating their time and energy, and without it, it could never have been made. But I accept this award on the behalf of the miners of Harlan County who took us into their homes, trusted us, and shared their love with us. And it is their commitment and loyalty which is honored here tonight. Thank you very much."," Barbara Kopple, Producer", 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Who Are the Debolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?,"Thank you very much. I'm sorry that John Korty can't be here tonight; I know he wanted to be. But I want to thank him, and of course all the DeBolts, and the incredible film crew from San Francisco that really did make this possible. Thank you.WARREN L. LOCKHART:You really do believe in miracles when you see this. I want to thank John Korty also, who's off right now doing ""Oliver's Story"" in Boston and couldn't be here. He was our director, and we couldn't have made the film. It was his idea to do this, and brought it to us. To Charles Schulz and ""Snoopy,"" for allowing me to do it, and all of my staff at that office. Especially to Sanrio Films, the people in Japan who believed enough in this to finance it and to help us do it, especially to Mr. Tsuji and Terry Ogisu. To the DeBolt family, who showed us the courage of that brave family you saw in the film and taught us who's handicapped and who isn't. Thanks a million. Thank you."," John Korty, Dan McCann and Warren L. Lockhart, Producers", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Scared Straight!,"Wow. I thank all the members of the Academy who voted for ""Scared Straight."" As a matter of fact, I'm so happy I thank all of you who didn't vote for it. The lifers of Rahway Prison in New Jersey, who are watching this telecast, deserve really all the credit. There wouldn't have been a film without the fine work that they are doing in an attempt, and I might add an effective attempt, to divert juveniles from pursuing a life of crime. I share this [holds up the Oscar] with those men.Also, to a brilliant film editor, Bob Niemack; a brilliant cinematographer, Bill Moffitt; a wonderful host, Peter Falk. And my staff, of course, at Golden West Broadcasting, the most creative and I might say courageous group of television management people, who would take this film with language that had never before been on television and put it on first in Los Angeles and then nationally: Mr. Gene Autry, John T. Reynolds, Luis Nogales, Tony Cassara and Greg Nathanson. And to the signal companies for sponsoring it without commercial interruption. This is the proudest moment of my life. I share this with all the people I mentioned, but I'll keep it. Thank you."," Arnold Shapiro, Producer", 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Best Boy,"So what's a nice Jewish boy from Queens doing in a place like this? This is a great personal honor for me and it's particularly wonderful because it's associated with a film of which I feel so very proud. ""Best Boy"" took three-and-a-half years to make but it was very much a labor of love. And it tells the story of my fifty-two-year-old cousin Philly, who's mentally retarded, and his parents who are near eighty and about how he finally comes to separate from them as their lives end and his life has to go on. The film has been seen mainly on the East Coast, and with documentaries it's not always easy to get people to come and see the film. And if this award will help more people to come and see it then it will really be doing its job.I want to thank the Association for the Help of Retarded Children in New York City for their support of the film and for the wonderful work they did with Philly. I want to thank the entire crew, but in particular Tom McDonough, director of photography, who gave his sensitivity and intelligence and understanding and made the film much more than it would have otherwise been. I want to thank my cousins Frances and Norman, my aunt and uncle who are no longer alive, my aunt Pearl, my uncle Max. And most of all I want to thank my cousin Philly who gave me the opportunity to do the most important thing I've ever done in my life and who has continually reminded me how very delicate and beautiful any single human life can be. Thank you."," Ira Wohl, Producer", 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China,"First of all, to encounter the miracle of modern China through the musical vitality—musical genius and youthful vitality of Isaac Stern is an experience equaled only by receiving this award. There are a few people I must thank, and too few in the time we have. First and foremost, the executive producer Walter Scheuer, who had the vision not only to initiate the project but the courage to finance it, and that took a lot of courage because it was a long and complex project. Allan Miller, Tom Haneke and the editorial crew who so beautifully completed the film. The location crew who, challenged by what they saw in China, worked with me unceasingly from dawn until midnight throughout the length of the production. But most of all I would like to thank the Chinese people who greeted us so warmly and allowed us to film what for them was unusual in such an open and frank way.In the face of so much senseless violence in the world I hope that this vote is a vote not only for the film, but for a process: the fellowship—communication through the fellowship of music which imparts harmony into the human heart rather than violence. And I hope that this and I believe it can contribute in some way towards our living together peacefully both as neighbors and as nations. Thank you."," Murray Lerner, Producer", 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Genocide,"Well, I'd like to thank the members of the Academy. The Board of Trustees at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Dean, Rabbi Marvin Hier, for giving me the opportunity of making this film. To Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles, for their wonderful narration. Mr. Simon Wiesenthal, for his marvelous help and advice during the production. Elmer Bernstein, for a wonderful score. Martin Gilbert. There are so many people, including my wife Isolde who did research with me on the film. Peter Shillingford, Roy Watts, Bob Jenkis... I just can't remember any more but there were so many people. I thank you very much. Thank you.RABBI MARVIN HIER:I just want to add my special thanks to the Board of Trustees of the Simon Wiesenthal Center of Yeshiva University of Los Angeles for making this film possible, and for Simon Wiesenthal who stood alone all these years so that the world would not forget. This film is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. They have no graves, but their memory will live to the end of time. Thank you."," Arnold Schwartzman and Rabbi Marvin Hier, Producers", 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Just Another Missing Kid,"I'd like to thank a group of my colleagues and friends: Ian Parker, Brian Vallee, John Griffin, Dick France, Don McElligott and Gordon McClellan -- a group of talented professionals who made ""Just Another Missing Kid."" I'm grateful to Glenn Sarty and Bill Morgan and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation who gave me the opportunity and the money to make this film. I appreciate and am eternally grateful to my wife Virginia Storring for her advice and support. And finally I'd like to thank America's wisest private detective, Jim Conway, up in Storrs, Connecticut, as well as two dedicated policemen in Maine, Charles Stevens* and Kent Taylor*, who did everything to make sure that Eric Wilson didn't remain just another missing kid. Thank you very much."," John Zaritsky, Producer", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin',"Oh, yes. Thank you. It was harder to get up here than to make the film. What a feeling indeed. It's a very special moment and made more special by the fact that there are so many children here who were in the film to share it with me.I'd like to thank the members of the Academy, the superb co-producer Judy Kinberg, executive producers Edgar Scherick, Scott Rudin, Sue Pollock. And I have to thank Lucy Johnson who thought of the idea, NBC, brilliant film editors Tom Haneke and Charlotte Grossman, cameraman Francis Kenny, Don Lenzer, and most of all, an extraordinary man, Jacques d'Amboise. A man who really did take his passion and make it happen in his belief that the arts could transform people's lives and has obviously generated such positive energy and joy to thousands of people in New York City through the National Dance Institute. Thank you very, very much."," Emile Ardolino, Producer", 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Times of Harvey Milk,"What a thrill. Richard and I would like to thank our wonderful crew, particularly Deborah Hoffmann, Mark Isham, Harvey Fierstein, Greg Bex, Tim O'Shea, and Frances Reid. Personally I would like to thank my partner in life, John Wright, for all his support during the six years it took to get this film made. And finally, a simple thank you to Harvey Milk for reminding us that it's possible to live life with a sense of social responsibility and a sense of humor.RICHARD SCHMIECHEN:I would like to thank the, all the many, many people who supported the film: the volunteers, donors, institutional support, our distributor at TC Films. And I would like to also thank Harvey Milk for his courage, for his pride in being gay, and for his hope that one day we will all live together in a world of mutual respect. Thank you."," Robert Epstein and Richard Schmiechen, Producers", 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Broken Rainbow,"Thank you. This is a great, great honor. And thank you for hearing the voices of our Native American people.VICTORIA MUDD:On behalf of native people all over the world who are at this moment fighting for their land and their lives, I thank you very much for your support.KATHERINE SMITH:Thank you for helping my people."," Maria Florio and Victoria Mudd, Producers", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got,"Thank you very much, members of the Academy, for this great honor. And thank you, Artie, for trusting me with your life story and for so many years of just such incredible inspiring music. There are a lot of people I'd like to thank. My associate producer Don Haig, without whom I never could have made the film. I'm especially pleased that it's a Canadian film about a great American artist that has been honored this way. Thank you, everybody who helped me, the Canada Council, the Interior Arts Council, Nick Laidlaw, Telefilm Canada, just everybody who worked on it. Thank you very, very much."," Brigitte Berman, Producer", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Down and Out in America,"I have a lot of people to thank but time is running short so I'll thank Michael Fuchs, Cis Wilson, Bridget Potter, Gene Abinader*, and all our friends at HBO. My first partner Saul Brandman, my friends Richie Zantanini* and Albert Vietri, and my mother Rachel who a lot of you know. Thank you very much.MILTON JUSTICE:We'd also like to thank our crew and our staff: Pru Greenblatt, Tom Hurwitz, Milton Ginsberg, Carol Cuddy, Tommy Manoff and our director Lee Grant, whose passion and persistence and anger made this film possible.LEE GRANT:This is for the people who are still down and out in America."," Joseph Feury and Milton Justice, Producers", 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table,"Wow! In documentaries you thank your funders because they make it possible: I want to thank the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the National Endowment for the Arts, CPB, WGBH and WNET/American Masters for putting this on. My list of credits, because the film took ten years, is too long and so I will spare you or they're gonna get me off this stage. However, I made a film about a family of friends in New York in the twenties. It was a good family. They worked together. They supported each other. They hired each other. And they all became famous. This award is to my own family of friends in New York. Thank you very much."," Aviva Slesin, Producer", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Hotel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie,"I want to thank the Academy. And there's a lot of people I have to thank because it's a very long film. There are whole countries to thank. The ones I belong to, the ones I love: France and America. And I want to thank the...It took a very long time to do the film, therefore I want to thank the people who had all the patience, and let me go over budget, and raised funds and helped get it out of the cutting room: John Friedman, Peter Kovler, Hamilton Fish. And thank you, Ernst, and thank you, Sam. Je voudrais aussi remercier le montage de Billancourt: Catherine Zins, Albert Jurgenson and Sophie Brunet. Thank you."," Marcel Ophuls, Producer", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt,"What a thrill. My co-producers Jeffrey Friedman, Bill Couturié and I would like to thank our very dedicated crew, our brave storytellers who appeared in the film, Bobby McFerrin for his beautiful score, Cleve Jones and everyone who made the NAMES Project AIDS quilt. Elizabeth Taylor, for her support and for her heroic efforts in fighting AIDS. And to all those fighting AIDS, especially the gay and lesbian community, thank you for leading the nation with courage and dignity and urgency. May our government soon follow.BILL COUTURIÉ:Sometimes those of us that make documentaries can feel that Hollywood doesn't have a heart. Our film's proof that it did. Sandy Gallin, Howard Rosenman, Carol Baum, all the people at Sandollar, Home Box Office, CAA, and especially Cis Wilson—this is for you. And Kathy, for telling me, ""You gotta make a film on the quilt."" Honey, you were right. Thank you.JEFFREY FRIEDMAN:Thank you!"," Robert Epstein and Bill Couturié, Producers", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), American Dream,"Dear friends of the Academy, I take great pride to accept the Academy's recognition of our work together. I want you to know that only in America, in a free democracy like America, would it have been possible to make a film like ""American Dream."" And I feel today more than ever the free world owes America, the United States of America, deep respect and everlasting gratitude. Barbara ...BARBARA KOPPLE:Thanks. Yes, I'd like to honor all the other documentarians because their work was so remarkable. I'd like to thank my parents, my son Nicholas, and Eugene Carroll for all their support and love. The editors of the film: Larry Silk, Tom Haneke, Cathy Caplan. The cameramen: Kevin Keating, Hart Perry, Peter Gilbert. And I'd like to dedicate this film to the people of the Midwest and the families and the meat packers in Austin, Minnesota, whose American dream is so precious and so vital, and they went out on strike for their slice of the American dream and were permanently replaced. And lastly for James Michael Carroll, whose life was so violently interrupted. He will be deeply missed."," Barbara Kopple and Arthur Cohn, Producers", 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), In the Shadow of the Stars,"Ours is a documentary about the lives of singers, but we can't carry a tune. In fact, I think I'm about speechless. I want to thank the Academy. I want to thank our distributor First Run Features. I want to thank all the people who worked with us on this film for the years that it took to make, especially our principal cinematographer Michael Chin and our sound recordist Sara Chin.I want to thank the wonderful community of San Francisco that is so supportive of independent filmmakers. The Film Arts Foundation, with its twenty-two hundred members; Robert Hawk, Gail Silva, and Julie Mackaman, the leaders. I want to thank Monaco Lab, who are so kind to us. Saul Zaentz and his company, who were wonderfully kind to us. I want to thank the San Francisco Opera Company. Pat Mitchell, who opened the door for us, believed in us from the very beginning when we didn't have anything. Lotfi Mansouri, who now guides the Opera Company. But mostly I want to thank the men and women of the San Francisco Opera Chorus who opened their lives to us and made this film possible. And I'm going to dedicate this Oscar to all the people in the chorus everywhere, and...ALLIE LIGHT:Addio, Chas. To you too, in memory."," Allie Light and Irving Saraf, Producers", 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Panama Deception,"Thank you. First I'd like to acknowledge a most remarkable man: the writer, the editor, one of the producers, the co-founder and co-director of the Empowerment Project which supports many filmmakers every year, David Kasper.DAVID KASPER:Thank you.BARBARA TRENT:As well as the other two producers without whose perseverance the film would never have been completed, Nico Panigutti and Joanne Doroshow. We'd like to take a moment and dedicate this film to all the people who have worked so hard for justice and truth and peace around the world. And particularly the four people who have died who were working in association with this film, and the hundreds and possibly thousands of Panamanians who died in this invasion, whose stories might never otherwise be told because of the deceptive practices and tactics of our government with the complicity—I don't like it either, but it's the way it is—with the complicity of the major media.We would like to also dedicate the film to the courageous Panamanian journalists and human rights activists who have defied the Panamanian ban against the screening of this film, at personal risk, to show it in the last few weeks in Panama, which, by the way, reversed the censorship ban which was nationwide. And to the millions of Americans who may or may not get to see this film now that public TV has also refused a broadcast.In closing, I'd just like to say we have a tremendous amount of potential in the world and those of us here have a tremendous amount of potential to impact the world. Let's use it. Let's challenge this new administration to reverse the legacy that we have left through our policies in the world and become the Americans that we're capable of. Thank you very, very much."," Barbara Trent and David Kasper, Producers", 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), I Am a Promise: The Children of Stanton Elementary School,"Oh, boy. I want to thank Michael Fuchs and Home Box Office for their support of this documentary. Many thanks to our friend and executive producer Sheila Nevins for her encouragement. I'd like to thank the school's principal, Deanna Burney, for her belief that all inner-city children can live up to their promise. I want to thank the Academy for this recognition and hope that this award will help focus America's attention on the twelve million children living in poverty in this country. And finally, I'd like to accept this award in loving memory of my mother Anna Pallisifer Raymond* who gave me so much love and support over the years. Thank you."," Susan Raymond, Alan Raymond", 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision,"I'd like to thank the Academy for this wonderful honor, and its members and their hard work particularly in recognizing a film which is about the power of art to heal, and particularly the difference one young woman can make. I'd like to particularly thank the subject of this film, Maya Lin, for her extraordinary gift to this country in designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It's an idea that would not have happened had it not been for the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans. And I'd like to thank the veterans for their service to this country and particularly two vets, Jan Scruggs and Robert Doubek, who had tenacity against great political opposition to build that beautiful memorial. I need to thank some great crew members, a wonderful team, great cinematographers Don Lenzer and Eddie Marritz, composer Charles Bernstein, William T. Cartwright, and my daughters Jessica and Brittany Sanders, and uhm... Time's up, I think. Yep, time's up. NEA great!"," Freida Lee Mock, Terry Sanders", 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Anne Frank Remembered,"Anne Frank loved the movies. In October 1942, she even wrote that she wanted to come to Hollywood. Of course that was a dream that she could never realize. But in bringing her story to Hollywood I must thank Michael Atwell* at the BBC, Doug Zwick*, Nancy Kemp and Bruce Ryder at Disney, and all the people at Sony Pictures Classics. And most especially Steven Spielberg, without whose eleventh hour intervention I would never have been able to make this film. But most of all it's this woman, the hero of the story of Anne Frank, the woman quite literally without which there would never have been a diary for us to celebrate for fifty years. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Miep Gies who found the diary on the floor. In the city of celluloid heroes, Miep is a true hero.", Jon Blair, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), When We Were Kings,"Wow. It's a miracle for us. I want to thank my wife Shelley who I love and adore, my children, everybody back in Room 318 at the Beverly Hills Hotel who I couldn't get in here. My mother and father, my sister Janet, Brian, my in-laws, Anna, everyone at DAS Communications, my friends, everyone at Gramercy, Alain Levy, Michael Kuhn, Russell Schwartz, Claudia Gray, Howard Bingham, Muhammad Ali, Lonnie Ali. This is a film about an incredible man and it was directed by a man with a great heart, Leon Gast.LEON GAST:Thank you very much. Thank you, David. Thank you for being with me for all, every second of the twenty-three years. I want to thank my wife Geri, my best friend. George Foreman, for being who he was back then and who he is now. Robert Warinflash, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Stewart Levine. And the Man. The man who realized a long while ago that he could make a difference and he devoted his life to making a difference. And as President Bill Clinton said, it's about time that we as Americans start paying him back for everything he's done. Muhammad Ali."," Leon Gast, David Sonenberg", 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Long Way Home,"I'd like to thank the Academy, the Board of Trustees of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the patrons and benefactors of Moriah Films, our resident film division. This is for the survivors of the Holocaust who walked away from the ashes, rebuilt their lives, and helped create the state of Israel. God bless them.RICHARD TRANK:Thank you, Morgan Freeman. Thank you, Mark Jonathan Harris. Thank you, Martin Landau, Ed Asner, Nina Siemaszko, Helen Slater, Miriam Margolyes. My wonderful Pam, Josh and Emily. Thank you."," Rabbi Marvin Hier, Richard Trank", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Last Days,"Thank you. On behalf of the producer of the film, June Beallor, who I share this honor with, and the other producer of the film, Ken Lipper, and everybody involved with the making of ""The Last Days,"" we want to thank the five amazing Shoah survivors who shared their truly inspirational lives with us. We also want to thank Evelyn Lipper, Anne Marie Stein, and of course October Films and Good Machine for getting this film seen around the world. And last but not least, certainly but not least, our executive producer Steven Spielberg, for his strength of character and his vision in establishing the Shoah Foundation, videotaping more than 50,000 survivor testimonies all over the world and ensuring through those testimonies and through this film that survivors will have a voice for generations to come. Thank you."," James Moll, Ken Lipper", 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), One Day in September,"Dear friends at the Academy, first of all I would like to say that this Oscar goes to the terrific team which made ""One Day in September,"" headed by Kevin Macdonald, John Battsek, Justine Wright, Lillian Birnbaum, and above all, last not least, Michael Douglas. I want you to know that in contrast to all the films you are honoring tonight, this film, which took two years and four months in the making, was only completed in October. Consequently the film ""One Day in September"" hasn't been released anywhere in the world. And as a result, with this Oscar, you members of the Academy have given a terrific sign to members of all the world, if the filmmakers, that the Academy in its judgment is not basing itself at all and is not influenced by box office success but it is harping(?) and insisting only on the outstanding quality of a film which can be remembered for a long time. Thank you so much for this."," Arthur Cohn, Kevin Macdonald", 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport,"This is in honor of the Kindertransport survivors who have inspired us with their honesty and their eloquence and their humanity, and for their parents who loved them so much they had the courage to send them away. The film is in memory of my mother who is one of the 10,000 children, and my grandparents whom she never saw again. We'd like to thank everybody at Warner Bros. for their extraordinarily good faith, particularly Barry Meyer, Gerry Levin and Bruce Rosenblum, as well as Dan Fellman. And I'd like to thank my family, my friends, my colleagues, and my partner Bruce Helford.MARK JONATHAN HARRIS:And I'd like to thank our wonderful team, particularly Kate Amend, Don Lenzer, Lee Holdridge, Gary Rydstrom, Dame Judi Dench, and my lovely wife. It's been a great privilege as a documentarian to share the pain and triumph of the people in our film. They've enriched all our lives. Thank you."," Mark Jonathan Harris, Deborah Oppenheimer", 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Murder on a Sunday Morning,"Merci. Je vous aime. We just saw on the clip one of the greatest men in America. And he said in 1963, the year I was born, ""I have a dream that my four children will one day live in one nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."" Thirty-eight years later we film, with Denis Poncet, a story about a teenager who had been stopped, arrested and sent to jail because he was just a black kid walking in the street near a crime scene. And if we are doing documentaries, that [is] because we do believe that as storyteller[s] we can help dreams come true.DENIS PONCET:Just one thing because I know that time is up. This film was supposed to stay in Europe and thanks to somebody called Christine Le Goff it came to the United States. It is thanks to wonderful people at HBO like Sheila Nevins and Nancy Abraham [that] this was possible for you to see, I hope, one day and very close, soon on HBO. Thank you very, very much."," Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, Denis Poncet", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Bowling for Columbine,"Thank you very much. On behalf of our producers Kathleen Glynn and Michael Donovan from Canada, I'd like to thank the Academy for this.I've invited my fellow documentary nominees on the stage with us, and we would like to--they are here in solidarity with me because we like nonfiction. We like nonfiction and we live in fictitious times. We live in the time where we have fictitious election results that elects a fictitious president. We live in a time where we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons, whether it's the fictition of duct tape or the fictitious of orange alerts. We are against this war, Mr. Bush! Shame on you, Mr. Bush! Shame on you! And any time you've got the Pope and the Dixie Chicks against you, your time is up! Thank you very much."," Michael Moore, Michael Donovan", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Fog of War,"This thing is heavy. I'd like to thank the Academy for finally recognizing my films. Thank you so very, very, very much! I thought it would never happen! I'd like to thank my very good friends at Sony Pictures Classics: Michael Barker, Tom Bernard. No one would get to see this movie without them. My two producers: Michael Williams, Julie Ahlberg. Couldn't have made the movie without them either. My long suffering editors: Charlie Silver, Brad Fuller, and Karen Schmeer and Doug Abel. Thank you also very, very much. And believe it or not, Robert McNamara, with whom, if he hadn't done it there would have been no film. Forty years ago this country went down a rabbit hole in Vietnam and millions died. I fear we're going down a rabbit hole once again. And if people can stop and think and reflect on some of the ideas and issues in this movie, perhaps I've done some damn good here! Thank you very, very much.", Errol Morris and Michael Williams, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Born into Brothels,"Tom Hanks was right; this thing is heavy.ZANA BRISKI:A little gold man, just what we always wanted. We thank you so much. This is an incredible, incredible honor. We thank the kids; they're watching in Calcutta. We thank you so much. We love you very much.ROSS KAUFFMAN:We'd like to thank HBO, the best place on the planet for documentaries. THINKFilm, doing an incredible job with this film. The Sundance Institute. Diane Weyermann, we love you.ZANA BRISKI:Geralyn White Dreyfous, our executive producer, and Pamela Boll, our co-executive producer, thank you so much.ROSS KAUFFMAN:And I'd like to thank Zana Briski, this amazing woman right next to me. She's incredible.", Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), March of the Penguins,"[Makes whistling noises.] It means ""thank you"" in penguins. I'd like to dedicate this statuette to all the children in the world who saw that movie. In 2041, they will decide to renew or not the treaty that protects Antarctica. I will, maybe the ""March of the Penguins"" will inspire them. Sorry for my English.YVES DARONDEAU:Looking out on these tuxedos tonight, it's like seeing the movie again. Thank you for this homage. Thank you very much. Goodbye. Thank you. Thank you. We are so happy. Thank you.", Luc Jacquet and Yves Darondeau, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), An Inconvenient Truth,"Wow. I made this movie for my children, and my father taught me to make great movies. My beautiful wife [points to her in the audience].All of us who made this film, Laurie, Lawrence, Scott and Lesley, we did so because we were moved to act by this man [gestures to Al Gore]. Jeff Skoll funded it, John Lesher released it so beautifully, but all of us were inspired by his fight for thirty years to tell this truth to all of us. Thank you, Al. We are so inspired. We share this with you.AL GORE:Thank you. I want to thank Tipper and my family, thank the Academy and everyone on this amazing team. My fellow Americans, people all over the world, we need to solve the climate crisis. It's not a political issue, it's a moral issue. We have everything we need to get started with the possible exception of the will to act. That's a renewable resource. Let's renew it.", Davis Guggenheim, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Taxi to the Dark Side,"Wow. Thank you very much, Academy. Here's to all doc filmmakers. And, truth is, I think my dear wife Anne was kind of hoping I'd make a romantic comedy, but honestly, after Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, extraordinary rendition, that simply wasn't possible. This is dedicated to two people who are no longer with us: Dilawar, the young Afghan taxi driver; and my father, a Navy interrogator who urged me to make this film because of his fury about what was being done to the rule of law. Let's hope we can turn this country around, move away from the dark side and back to the light. Thank you very much.", Alex Gibney and Eva Orner, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Man on Wire,"It doesn't feel right to be up here on my own, so, Philippe, you've got about twenty seconds to get up here. As you do, thank you to everyone who was in the film. Thank you to everyone who worked on the film. Thank you to my dear wife Anne Mette and my lovely daughters Anna May and Ida. This is for you, girls. Nothing's impossible.SIMON CHINN:Time is short but I want to thank my beautiful wife Lara, my two boys Haroun* and Jonah. May they continue to have big dreams, but may they please not do what this man does.PHILIPPE PETIT:The shortest speech in Oscar history: Yes! But I always the break the rule, I break my own rules very quickly, and of course this film would have not been made without my Kathy. And also, Werner, I always carry the coin you gave me. And you were right, we won. So now it's time to thank the Academy for believing in magic.", James Marsh and Simon Chinn, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), The Cove,"Hello, everybody. I just want to say it was an honor to work on this film, and to try to make an entertaining film that also tries to enlighten everybody. I have to thank Jim Clark, who financed the film and was also kind of the guiding wisdom behind the film. Paula DuPré Pesmen, my producing partner. And my hero, Ric O'Barry, who is not only a hero to this species, but to all species. And the man who came up with the idea, Louie Psihoyos.LOUIE PSIHOYOS:Thank you...[Music plays winners off.]", Louie Psihoyos and Fisher Stevens, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Inside Job,"Forgive me, I must start by pointing out that three years after a horrific financial crisis caused by massive fraud not a single financial executive has gone to jail, and that's wrong. Thank you. But this is, this is also, this is about the movies, in fact that's what this is, so thank you all for this profound honor. You've made us very, very happy. Thank you all. Let the record show I'm not wearing jeans.AUDREY MARRS:Having only made two films I still feel that Charles and I are newcomers to this community, but from the beginning we've been made to feel incredibly welcome and supported for which I'm immensely grateful. Thank you so much to the Academy, and to Sony Classics' Michael and Tom, and much love and gratitude to my family. Thank you so much.", Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Undefeated,"This is ridiculous. Wow, okay. We want to thank the Academy for this honor. A year ago today we were sitting in our editing room, depressed, thinking nobody was ever gonna see this movie, and a friend said, ""Don't worry, next year you'll be at the Oscars."" And we said, ""You're an idiot."" So we'd like to take this opportunity to apologize to him and say you're a lot smarter than we thought. We want to share this award with our fellow producers, Ed Cunningham, Glen Zipper, and Seth Gordon. If they didn't believe in us, we would not be standing here today. Thank you so much.TJ MARTIN:We'd also like to acknowledge our fellow nominees. They have inspired us in so many ways. They should be up here with us. Actually, that'd be fucking wonderful -- excuse my language. But you inspire us every day...DAN LINDSAY:Documentary!TJ MARTIN:We also are extremely indebted to our friends and family. Without them and their support over the years there's no way that we'd be able to do this.RICH MIDDLEMAS:Harvey Weinstein, The Weinstein Company, Nigel Sinclair, Spitfire.DAN LINDSAY:Ralph Zipper and Zipper Bros Films. Chris Miller, Thom Powers, Sean Combs, our executive producer…[sound to mic is cut off.]"," TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay and Rich Middlemas", 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Searching for Sugar Man,"Oh boy! Thank you so much. Thanks to the Academy. Very, very kind. Thanks to one of the greatest singers ever, Rodriguez. Stephen ""Sugar"" Segerman, Craig Bartholomew, Camilla Skagerström, SVT, SFI. All my friends and family. And Sony Classics, the best distributor on this planet. Thank you.SIMON CHINN:I also want to thank Sony Classics, Tom and Michael. I want to thank John Battsek, Andrew Ruhemann and the team at Passion Pictures, Josh Braun at Submarine. And my dear wife Lara, without whom I wouldn't be able to do any of this. Rodriguez isn't here tonight because he didn't want to take any of the credit himself, and that [music begins to play] just about says everything about that man and his story that you'd want to know. Thank you.", Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), 20 Feet from Stardom,"Thank you. I first want to thank, along with my producer Cait, our other producer, Gil Friesen. This was his idea and it was his baby. And when I first met with him I remember he said, ""I want to win an Oscar."" I remember thinking, you're crazy. That will never happen. Gil passed away just weeks before we premiered the film at Sundance, and tonight I know he's celebrating with us along with his wife Janet and his son Theo. I just want to thank my backup singers: my wife Jennette, my kids, Sadie and Cameron. I want to thank our amazing distributors, RADiUS and the Weinstein Company. And lastly, these incredible singers, like Miss Darlene Love.DARLENE LOVE:Lord God, I praise you and I am so happy to be here representing the ladies of ""20 Feet from Stardom."" [Sings:] ""I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. 'Cause His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."" Alton, I love you."," Morgan Neville, Gil Friesen and Caitrin Rogers", 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), CitizenFour,"Thank you so much to the Academy. I'd like to first thank the documentary community. It's an incredible joy to work among people who support each other so deeply, risk so much and do such incredible work. We don't stand here alone. The work we do, and that needs to be seen by the public, is possible through the brave organizations that support us. We'd like to thank RADiUS, Participant, HBO, BRITDOC and the many, many, many organizations who had our back making this film. The disclosures that Edward Snowden reveals don't only expose a threat to our privacy but to our democracy itself. When the most important decisions being made affecting all of us are made in secret we lose our ability to check the powers that control. Thank you to Edward Snowden for his courage and for the many other whistleblowers. And I share this with Glenn Greenwald and other journalists who are exposing truth. Thank you."," Laura Poitras, Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky", 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Amy,"Thank you, this is amazing. Thank you to everyone in the Academy, everyone who voted for us, for all the love you've shown to the film. To the contributors, everyone who trusted us to actually make this film. Really, this film's all about Amy. This is all about showing the world who she really was, not her tabloid persona. The beautiful girl. The amazing soul. Funny. Intelligent. Witty. Someone special. Someone who needed looking after. We just wanted to make a film to show the world who she really was.JAMES GAY-REES:Thank you to A24, the whole team in the U.S., the gang at On the Corner, our friends at Cinetic, everybody at Universal, David Joseph, Adam Barker. Chris King, our editor, this is for you, my friend. And lastly this is for the fans, Amy's fans, who loved her through thick and thin. That's all she ever really needed. Thank you very much.ASIF KAPADIA:And our families and our wives and our children. Thank you.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Asif Kapadia & James Gay-Rees would like to thank: Rabia Kapadia, Ahmed Kapadia, Victoria, Akira, Kimaya, Firoza, Rehana, Aziza, Shuna, Harwood Family, Bertrand Faivre, Tim Miller, Tony Grisoni, Joost Hunninger, Les Mills, Alistair Webb, Michael McCoy, Carlos Goodman, Pam Smith, Mel Smith, Bromfield Gay-Rees, Sally Howard, Sophie Weitzman, Ava, Nesta, Pat Gauntlett, Jolyon Symonds, Lucian Grainge, George Pank, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, David Joseph, Adam Barker, Nick Shymansky, Chris King, Alison Thompson, John Sloss, David Fenkel, Daniel Katz, Nicolette Aizenberg, Amy Grey, Peggy Siegal, Ashley Mariner & Lisa Taback.", Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), O.J.: Made in America,"Thirty, huh? Okay. First of all, this is incredible. I want to thank Caroline Waterlow for going on this journey with me. Yes, give it up. I want to thank the Academy for acknowledging this untraditional film. I want to thank ESPN for allowing us the canvas and the time to tell this story; this is the only way it could be told. But I want to acknowledge that I wouldn't be standing here tonight if not for two people who aren't here with us: Ron Goldman, Nicole Brown, this is for them and their families. It is also for others, the victims of police violence, police brutality, racially-motivated violence and criminal injustice. This is their story as well as Ron and Nicole's. I am honored to accept this award on all of their behalfs. Thank you.", Ezra Edelman and Caroline Waterlow, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Feature), Icarus,"Thank you. Thank you to the Academy. Thanks to Ted Sarandos, Lisa Nishimura and Adam Del Deo, our incredible partners at Netflix. UTA, Rena Ronson, and our fellow producers, Jim Swartz and David Fialkow. And our amazing creative team, Jon Bertain, Mark Monroe, Jake Swantko, Adam Peters. And my parents, who are here, I love you guys. We dedicate this award to Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, our fearless whistleblower who now lives in grave danger. We hope ""Icarus"" is a wake-up call. Yes, about Russia; but more than that, about the importance of telling the truth, now more than ever.DAN COGAN:To my wife Liz Garbus, you taught me everything I know about how to support a great filmmaker, because you are one. Amelia and Theo, I love you. And Geralyn Dreyfous and all the members of Impact Partners, thank you all for making films like ""Icarus"" possible. Thank you.", Bryan Fogel and Dan Cogan, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Churchill's Island,"I shall have great pleasure in accepting the award on behalf of Mr. Stuart Legg, the producer, and I may say a particular pleasure because he works with me.", National Film Board of Canada, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Neighbours,Thank you.," Norman McLaren, Producer", 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

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Documentary (Short Subject), Thursday's Children,On behalf of Morse Films and World Wide Pictures I am happy and proud to receive this award. Thank you., World Wide Pictures and Morse Films, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The True Story of the Civil War,[No speech.]," Louis Clyde Stoumen, Producer", 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Ama Girls,[No speech.]," Ben Sharpsteen, Producer", 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Glass,"Gee, I guess this is the closest I'll ever get to one. I would like to say on behalf of Mr. Haanstra how happy I'm sure he is, and thank you all. Good night."," Bert Haanstra, Producer", 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Giuseppina,"A big thank you from James Hill. [unintelligible] ""Giuseppina"" to the Academy for this high honor."," James Hill, Producer", 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Project Hope,"Members of the Academy, I'm overwhelmed and I'm very grateful and I appreciate this honor. Thank you very much."," Frank P. Bibas, Producer", 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Dylan Thomas,"I'd just like to say I think there's one man, I'd like, would be very proud to be here tonight, a man who loved the movies very dearly, as I know him—I knew him personally, and that's Dylan Thomas himself. Anyway, I can't speak for Dylan but I personally am more proud than I can say. Thank you all very, very much."," Jack Howells, Producer", 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Chagall,"On behalf of Schiffrin and all the others, thank you very much for the honor."," Simon Schiffrin, Producer", 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Nine from Little Rock,"This great honor in great part belongs to George Stevens, Jr. and Carl Rowan of the United States Information Agency, who, by believing that motion pictures can be made with respect, have brought respect to the country that has produced them. Thank you very much."," Charles Guggenheim, Producer", 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), To Be Alive!,"I thank the members of the Academy for the very great honor they've conferred upon us this evening. And I thank them in behalf of Alexander Hammid, my co-director; of Gene Forrell, who did the musical score; and of the whole group of people, the earnest filmmakers, who worked so hard to make this moment possible for us. I also want to say a special word of thanks to Mr. Herbert Johnson of Johnson's Wax, who commissioned the film and who gave us complete creative freedom during its production. I only hope that other filmmakers in our kind of work have as great an opportunity as we. Thank you very much."," Francis Thompson, Producer", 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), A Year toward Tomorrow,"""A Year toward Tomorrow"" was made for VISTA, which many people know as the domestic Peace Corps. And I'd like to thank those VISTAs whose achievements in working with the poor were the basis for the film and the basis for this honor. Thank you."," Edmond A. Levy, Producer", 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Redwoods,"On behalf of King Screen Productions, Mark Harris the co-producer, and Dick Chew the photographer, we would like to extend our very sincere thanks to the Academy for this honor. Thank you very much."," Mark Harris and Trevor Greenwood, Producers", 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Why Man Creates,Thank you. Thank you very much.," Saul Bass, Producer", 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Czechoslovakia 1968,"I think we should tell you that this film is about freedom, and perhaps we should share this with the motion picture industry of Czechoslovakia which filmed much of what is in our film and made it available to us.DENIS SANDERS:I think we're feeling very, very successful tonight and I think we should, I'm sure we share that sense of well-being with our brilliant editor Marvin Walowitz and our remarkable composer Chuck Bernstein.ROBERT M. FRESCO:Thank you."," Denis Sanders and Robert M. Fresco, Producers", 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Interviews with My Lai Veterans,Thank you.," Joseph Strick, Producer", 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Sentinels of Silence,"Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Academy, we were rather shell shocked last time, and it's my turn to speak this time and I'm still shell shocked. Thank you very much."," Manuel Arango and Robert Amram, Producers", 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), This Tiny World,," Charles Huguenot van der Linden and Martina Huguenot van der Linden, Producers", 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Princeton: A Search for Answers,I'd always wondered why people had difficulty when they got up here in this position. Now I know. Thank you very much.JULIAN KRAININ:This is the best seat in the house. Thank you very much.," Julian Krainin and DeWitt L. Sage, Jr., Producers", 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Don't,"Thank you very much. This is deeply appreciated. I think also, because if the film says anything it says let's save a little bit of nature for children and ancestors to come. Thank you."," Robin Lehman, Producer", 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The End of the Game,"Wow. They have told me that the talent of a producer lies in the talents the producer selects to work with. And I think I showed the producer's talent when I picked Robin Lehman to work with.ROBIN LEHMAN:I'm a fool if I open my mouth after that one. Anyway, it's a little difficult to have an idea, you know, come up with an idea to make a film. It's even more difficult to make that film. The worst problem of all is to find out what's wrong with the film. And this lady helps me find out what's wrong with the film. I owe her thanks. I would like to thank the Academy and all of those who worked so hard to make this all happen and to make this all glitter. Thank you very much."," Claire Wilbur and Robin Lehman, Producers", 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Number Our Days,"I can't think of a greater honor than to receive this from Miss Hellman. Thank you. This film was a collaboration filled with love between Barbara Myerhoff and myself, and I think that feeling spilled over into our wonderful editor Lewis Teague, our cameraman Neil Reichline. I'd like to thank Public Television for allowing me to break all the rules and spend a little more money than I should have. I'd like to thank the man I love for not allowing me to break us up. And mostly the magic came from Dr. Myerhoff and from the incredible old people who let us into their lives. They gave me an image of my Jewish heritage and, hopefully, of the exuberance of old age. Thank you. Thank you very much."," Lynne Littman, Producer", 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Gravity Is My Enemy,"All of us that worked on this film and all the generous people who supported our effort would like to pay tribute to Mark Hicks for his profound effect on all of our lives. We would like to thank the Academy for recognizing his incredible talent, and I would personally like to thank my close friends Joseph Kwong and Stacy Shulman, and my cameraman John Sharaf. Thank you.JAN STUSSY:It's a miracle that our film got made at all, and winning this is another kind of miracle. But the real miracle was Mark Hicks, the young artist that you saw in our film that painted his pictures by holding the brushes in his teeth. He taught us how to live the life of a hero. A lot of people helped us: Dean Speroni, the Dean's Council, the UCLA Art Council, Ray Wagner, so many others I can't mention them all tonight. The thing about a quadriplegic is that they teach you to live in a way that's different than you normally do. It's not our award, it's Mark's award. Wherever you are tonight, Mark, this is for you. He's left his wheelchair and is running free somewhere in God's heaven tonight. Thank you."," John Joseph and Jan Stussy, Producers", 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Flight of the Gossamer Condor,"I'd like to thank the members of the Academy for this great honor. During the past two years it often seemed like finishing this film was an impossible dream, as was man-powered flight, but MacCready made it and so did we. I'd like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who gave us their support during this time, and especially to Mr. Robert Churchill, Simon Campbell-Jones in London, and Boyd Estus, our cinematographer. We couldn't have done it without you.BEN SHEDD:I want to thank Harry and Florence Phillips, Robert and Beverly Shedd, all the creative people who worked on the production; we share this honor with you. Special thanks to my fellow filmmakers George McQuilken, Oscar Williams and Eleanor Bingham. Special thanks to my friends; got me through this thing. And to my special assistant, my daughter Nara, whose time I took to make this film. To Dr. Paul MacCready, who invented and built the Gossamer Condor and proved that man really can fly. Thank you, members of the Academy."," Jacqueline Phillips Shedd and Ben Shedd, Producers", 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist,"Thank you. All my life I've wanted one of these. And thanks, too, to everybody that helped with the film, especially Paul Robeson, Jr."," Saul J. Turell, Producer", 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Karl Hess: Toward Liberty,"Well, I'd like to thank the Academy not only for this honor but also for their support of young filmmakers through their Student Film Awards. I'd also like to thank Boston University and the School of Public Communications where we made this film as graduate students. And to John Hoover, Loren Miller, Charlie Lew, and Kevin Burns and Jim Kent*, Don Wilkins in the Berklee School of Music, my wife Kathleen*, my parents, and to Karl and Therese Hess, thank you.ROLAND HALLÉ:It feels very good to be honored by such a prestigious organization as the Academy of Motion Picture. All our gratitude goes to the membership. Karl Hess is not here tonight but he deserves a good chunk of the Oscar that we won. He was such a good performer. His ideas on how [to] take control of one's life I think can map our route toward liberty, and liberty is all this country's about. And I'm proud, you know, to have bring ""Karl Hess"" with my partner. And I would like to say just one more word to my folks in Quebec City: Je vous invite à partager avec moi la joie de reçevoir ce grand honneur ce soir. Thank you very much."," Roland Hallé and Peter W. Ladue, Producers", 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Close Harmony,"When the limousine pulled up in front of the theater my son said, ""You mean I have to get out in front of all those people."" I feel exactly the same way.I would like to thank the Academy for this honor. I also would like to thank the children of Brooklyn Friends School, the senior citizens of the Council Center for Senior Citizens in Brooklyn, and a dynamic music teacher who brought these two groups together, Arlene Symons. My crew: Ken Van Sickle, Kit Whitmore, Steve Gerbson, Tom Houghton, Maggi Travis; wonderful, wonderful people who devoted themselves to the film. And Joan Morris, who did a tremendous job editing the film; in China now, the American film industry needs her back. And I would like to thank Ruth Corkstein* and Lee Barry* for their support. I would like to thank the National Council of Jewish Women, Brooklyn Section, who made this film possible. My wife Jane, for suggesting the idea. And my cheering section in the balcony: David, Benjamin and Zachary. Thank you very much."," Nigel Noble, Producer", 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), If You Love This Planet,"Well, you really know how to show a foreign agent a good time. For their tremendous effort in promoting ""If You Love This Planet"" I'd like to thank the U.S. Department of Justice. I'd like to thank the Academy, the National Film Board of Canada, especially the Women's Studio under the direction of Kathleen Shannon. Also Jackie Newell, the late Karl du Plessis, and everyone who worked on this film. Our American distributor, Mitch Block of Direct Cinema. My family and friends in Vancouver and Montreal. And above all, I'd like to thank Dr. Helen Caldicott, the focus and the inspiration of this film, a mother and a physician who's dedicated her life to the peace of the world. Thank you.EDWARD LE LORRAIN:Thank you to the Academy. Oscar for peace [holding up his award]."," Edward Le Lorrain and Terri Nash, Producers", 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Flamenco at 5:15,"Many fine artists contributed to this film but we would like to thank particularly Paul Cowan, Hans Oomes, Paul Demers, and the wonderful dancers from the National Ballet School of Canada. But most importantly I would like to thank the two great teachers of ""Flamenco at 5:15,"" Susana and Antonio Robledo. It is their dignity, their discipline, and their commitment to life which were the inspiration for this film. Thank you.ADAM SYMANSKY:This film was produced by the National Film Board of Canada. We're funded by the Canadian public, and so on behalf of our twenty-five million investors, I'd like to thank the Academy very much. I'm very proud. Thank you.[Music plays.]CYNTHIA SCOTT:[Unintelligible...] is his birthday tomorrow. Happy birthday, Dylan.ADAM SYMANSKY:Leslie*, Ann*, Jennifer and Beth. Thanks, good night. Go to sleep."," Cynthia Scott and Adam Symansky, Producers", 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Stone Carvers,"We, of course, would like to thank the Academy for this award. We want to thank the terrific crew and very sensitive crew that worked with us on the film. We want to thank the great organizations that stood behind us with their financial support, always an important element: The National Endowment for the Arts, The D.C. Community Humanities Council, and The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Also want to personally thank my good friends and my family.MARJORIE HUNT:I'd like to thank Alan* and my family, especially my mother who has believed in the film from the very beginning. The Office of Folklife Programs at the Smithsonian who so supported the film. And most of all the stone carvers: Roger Morigi, Vincent Palumbo, Constantine Seferlis, and Frank Zic. This is for you.PAUL WAGNER:Thank you."," Marjorie Hunt and Paul Wagner, Producers", 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements,"Thank you very much. This is a great honor for us. I want to thank the many people who helped make this film possible, and in particular Skylight Pictures, The American Friends Service Committee, and especially Joe Volk. Most of all I want to thank Charlie Clements whose acts of conscience and courage and his willingness to speak out have been an inspiration to us all. As...I also want to introduce Deborah Shaffer, who was my partner on the film and the director.DEBORAH SHAFFER:We would like to dedicate this award to the memory of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was murdered six years ago today in El Salvador, and to all of those who are keeping his spirit and his dreams alive by working to prevent another Vietnam War in Central America. Thank you."," David Goodman, Producer", 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

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Documentary (Short Subject), Young at Heart,"We just tried to make a little film that said it's not only okay to grow old but that it can be wonderful to grow old. We thank Tom Campau, our cameraman; Jeff Jones, our wonderful soundman; and Larry Marshall, our cinematographer. And thanks, Mom, for being there.SUE MARX:A special thanks to the stars of our little movie: My daddy, who is right over there, who just celebrated his eighty-seventh birthday last week, and his new bride, eighty-five. Reva and Lou, our stars. You've been an inspiration to us both on and off the screen. To my husband, my best friend, Hank, thank you for being there for me all these years. To the Academy, who said yes and who loved our film as much as we loved bringing it to you. Well, from Hollywood: Hooray for Michigan!PAMELA CONN:We did something right. Thank you."," Sue Marx and Pamela Conn, Producers", 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), You Don't Have to Die,"We'd like to thank the Gaes family whom the film was about. Our crew: Greg Andracke, Eoin McCann, Nancy Frazen, John Canemaker, our animator. At HBO, Sheila Nevins, Cis Wilson, everyone there who helped. Beth Howland, Jennifer Warren, who had the idea in the first place. And of course, our family.MALCOLM CLARKE:He speaks a lot faster than me. I'm gonna go a little slower. I just want to thank the Academy for continuing to recognize the significance, the uniqueness of documentary film. It's very good to know that the documentary tradition is alive and well and appreciated by the members of this Academy. Thank you very much."," William Guttentag and Malcolm Clarke, Producers", 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Johnstown Flood,"Thank you. I'm a very lucky man. Thank God Noah didn't make films. I want to thank and to honor the people of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who endured probably America's greatest disaster. And for those who saved me from one: my cameraman Erich Roland; Cathy Shields, my editor. To Michael Bacon, who wrote the music. To Donna Devereaux and to Gwen Williams. And especially to my wife and to the greatest associate producer who ever held a producer's hand, my daughter Grace. Thanks to the Academy for supporting everything."," Charles Guggenheim, Producer", 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Days of Waiting,"I didn't trip. I'd like to thank the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation for funding me. I'd like to thank Cheryl Yoshioka and Bacon Sakatani for working on the film. I'd like to thank my friends and family, particularly my mother and father for their support. And I'd like to dedicate this to Estelle Ishigo who devoted her life to fighting racism. Thank you."," Steven Okazaki, Producer", 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject)," Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons and Our Environment","I want to share this wonderful honor tonight with INFACT, the national organization that is campaigning to get General Electric and all other companies out of the deadly nuclear weapons industry. INFACT supporters all over the world helped us tell the real story about the company that falsely claims it brings good things to life. I was very fortunate to work with a talented production crew including cinematographer Fawn Yacker and editor Joan Lefkowitz. Finally, I am very grateful to my friends and family, particularly to Kim Klausner, my life partner, who always had faith in me, and to our son Noah who reminds me on a daily basis of why it's so important not to give up and to keep working for peace and justice. Thank you very much, and boycott GE!"," Debra Chasnoff, Producer", 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Educating Peter,"Pretty heavy [referring to the Oscar] when you have to carry two. Thank you, Academy. And I'm dedicating this to my partner, Tom Goodwin—business partner—who died this past year, and his wife Dorothy Jackson. At Home Box Office, I want to thank for her vision and faith, Sheila Nevins; and thank you, Michael Fuchs, Carole Rosen, Milton Ginsberg and Carrie Anne Tollis*. Thanks and love to Peter's family, Martha Stallings and the third grade class at Gilbert Linkous, Doug Bickel*, and Gary Griffin, Bob Silverthorne, Dan Rogers*. And from State of the Art, Laura Nieboer, Debbie Mertin*, Roberta Hank and Susan Gonzales. My family and siblings, my husband Grady, my daughters Charlotte and Emily. And I'd like to say for the advocates of full inclusion for people with disabilities in our society, let us please move forward. Thank you very much."," Thomas C. Goodwin and Gerardine Wurzburg, Producers", 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Defending Our Lives,"Thank you. This award honors the women and children who have suffered and those who have lost their lives because of domestic violence.RENNER WUNDERLICH:Thanks so much to our co-producer Stacey Kabat and to our colleagues who worked so hard on ""Defending Our Lives."" And special thanks to the brave women whose names, voices, and faces made this film come to life. Thank you so much.STACEY KABAT:Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States. Please, we need all your help to stop this."," Margaret Lazarus, Renner Wunderlich", 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), A Time for Justice,"To my wonderful editor Cathy Shields. To Michael Bacon, for his wonderful music. To my beautiful, wonderful daughter Grace, for her production. But perhaps most of all we would agree, to the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama, and Morris Dees who leads that. Sara Bullard and Richard Cohen, who take their life into their hands each year to fight bigotry and hatred in this country. And to those people who fought the battle for voting in this country, who died and suffered, but we remember by this [holding up the Oscar]. Thank you.", Charles Guggenheim, 1994 (67th) Academy Awards

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Documentary (Short Subject), Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien,"What a thrill. You know you've entered new territory when you realize that your outfit cost more than your film. You think I'm joking, but... This was a labor of love involving much of both from some very wonderful people. Sandy Close from Pacific News Service, Shana Hagan, Sandra Tsing Loh, my family, the funders, the good people at ""Reel Life,"" and my dear husband Mark Salzman. But my deepest thanks must go to Mark O'Brien. He is a gifted writer who has lived for the past forty-one years paralyzed in an iron lung. Mark hates to be called brave or courageous because he's never wanted to be seen as a hero, but, more importantly, as a human being. Well, Mark, it was not your bravery but your humanity that earned this award. Cheers.", Jessica Yu, 1996 (69th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), A Story of Healing,"Carol and I would like to thank the Academy for recognizing the selfless efforts of the doctors and nurses of Interplast. They've changed the lives of thousands of children all over the world. We'd like to thank everyone who made this film possible. Chuck, and Mark, and Susan, and our crew. Rock, and Rich, and Bob, and our editor David. And I'd like to send my love to my love Mike for teaching me perspective, and to my son Brian for teaching me persistence. Thank you.CAROL PASTERNAK:Thank you! Thank you!"," Donna Dewey, Carol Pasternak", 1997 (70th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Personals: Improvisations on Romance in the Golden Years,"Thank you. Who would have thought a girl from Japan can make a movie about Jewish senior citizens and actually receive this award. Thank you. I'm extremely grateful to Seth Glassman and my wonderful, wonderful seniors in my movie. And extra special, special thanks to Sheila Nevins of HBO, and my editor Milton Ginsberg, who's here up there somewhere, and my cinematographer, my co-filmmaker, my husband, Greg Pak. And I would also like to thank the Academy for recognizing the short documentary films. And I hope that you will continue to do so. And finally, my mother, for letting me come to the United States so I can follow my dream to become a filmmaker. Thank you.", Keiko Ibi, 1998 (71st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), King Gimp,"We have followed Dan Keplinger for thirteen years. An amazing spirit in a body that society may not have included, but tonight he is included, and he's honored as an artist, and we thank the Academy for giving him this honor. And we thank Sheila Nevins at HBO for transforming the world of documentaries and for nurturing us and giving us wings, and in exchange we give her ""King Gimp."" We thank the University of Maryland where we work. We thank Nancy Walzog at HBO. My friends and family, I'm here because of you tonight.WILLIAM A. WHITEFORD:Linda, supermom, who made Dan's independence possible. And Dan's spirit that touches us all in his writing and his art, who inspired Michael Bacon's music and the sensitive editing of Geof Bartz. Our Baltimore crew. Love to Sussy*, baby wow!"," Susan Hannah Hadary, William A. Whiteford", 1999 (72nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Big Mama,"Wow, talk about beginner's luck. Thank you very much, members of the Academy. This is my first film, but I certainly didn't work with beginners. I thank the entire team of documentary people at HBO: Jeff Bewkes, Chris Albrecht, and most especially, thank you, Sheila Nevins. Also Geof Bartz, Julie Anderson. There are a few people who were with me from the very beginning three years ago: Mitchell Block, Lisa Leeman, and my cinematographer Tamara Goldsworthy. I'm here because of my family and friends. Thank you, I wish I could name you all. Lastly, I want to dedicate this award to my film's subjects, Walter Dees and his grandmother Viola, who died, unfortunately, in December at ninety-one. I'm sure she would want though to share this award with the grandmothers like her who are struggling to raise a generation of children whose own parents abandoned them. Thanks very much, and thank you to all those grandparents out there. Thank you.", Tracy Seretean, 2000 (73rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Thoth,"We thank the Academy for their wonderful tribute and for supporting this category still. We thank security for letting Thoth play on the red carpet. I am so grateful to everyone who helped me make this film and to HBO which is our new home. And a big kiss for their support to James and Phoebe Lapine, Jack and Adelaide Kernochan and Romeo Gigli. I made this film to call attention to a man who, in a world where people are waging so much war, this man takes to the street and wages love nearly every day of his life. And so I hope that he will think of this as all that love coming right back at him. Thank you."," Sarah Kernochan, Lynn Appelle", 2001 (74th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Twin Towers,"We did it Joe. On September 11th, Detective Joseph Vigiano and his brother John made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. You all have honored them with this trophy. Thank you, Maury Povich, for everything. Thank you, Peter Jankowski, for your vision. Thank you, Alan Berger, for your guidance. And to my wife Lisa and son Dylan, thank you for your love and support.BILL GUTTENTAG:I'd like to also thank some of the others who helped make this film. Dick Wolf, Lisa and Charles Engel, Dan Sturman, Kate Adler, Phil Marshall, Michael Schweitzer. No matter where you're from, we're all New Yorkers. Thank you very much."," Bill Guttentag, Robert David Port", 2002 (75th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Chernobyl Heart,"Thank you. This is an amazing honor. I feel you're also honoring the people of Chernobyl who are suffering the effects of radiation still, eighteen years later after the world's worst accident at the reactor. I could not have made this film without Adi Roche. She's up there. She heads the Chernobyl Children's Project and they are saving lives every day. Adi is a true hero. Sheila Nevins from HBO has been a wonderful mentor and she's an amazing woman and I wouldn't be standing here without her. It's not easy to stand here. Dr. William Novick also saves the lives of children in Belarus and all over the world with the International Children's Heart Foundation. Angie Kenny is also here. She's my friend and worked on the film and I want to thank her. I want to thank John Custodio, Rogelio Velasco. I want to thank my mother--who's here with me tonight, she's smiling back there--for everything. My father, who's home in Pearl River, for being there for me. All my brothers and sisters--I have a big family, I won't name them all--but they're all here and I love them all and I thank them for their support. Thank you very much.", Maryann DeLeo, 2003 (76th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Mighty Times: The Children's March,"We did it. I don't know about many of you, but I've been sitting in a bathtub since I was eight years old practicing this Oscar speech. And it never quite stayed the same.First off, I want to thank the Academy of Motion Pictures for this award we both got. Bob and I live together and we work together. If you're watching this on TV, don't try that at home. He directs, I produce. I want to first start off by thanking HBO, for their knowledge of documentaries for fifteen, twenty years has really brought it to the forefront now. I want to thank Chris Albrecht, Dolores Morris, Sheila Nevins. And together with this last film, we had a new partner to work with HBO with: Southern Poverty Law Center.", Robert Hudson and Bobby Houston, 2004 (77th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin,"Attention must be paid, indeed. I'd like to dedicate this award to Norman Corwin. Norman, I hope you're watching tonight and I hope your words last forever. I'd like to thank Sheila Nevins. I'd like to thank my wife Susie. And I'd like to thank my producing partner here, Corinne Marrinan.CORINNE MARRINAN:Thank you, Eric. We'd also like to thank our families, mothers, fathers, Amy. Mark Herzog and HBO, thank you very much. And I'd like to thank the Academy for seating me next to George Clooney at the Nominees Luncheon.", Corinne Marrinan and Eric Simonson, 2005 (78th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Blood of Yingzhou District,"Thank you, everyone. A treacherous profession, documentary film. One part of our hearts with remote villages in Anhui, China, the other part burning to get here, Beverly Hills. Complicated. Quite complicated.Our thanks to Jing Jun and Li Xiguang, Joan Ganz Cooney, our Chinese-American supporters, the Starr Foundation, Sheila Nevins of HBO, Qu Ke, Chung Ma, the whole China crew. And most importantly, Zhang Ying, who let us film her work.RUBY YANG:[In Mandarin:] Special thanks to all the AIDS heroes and friends and supporters of our project. Thank you.", Ruby Yang and Thomas Lennon, 2006 (79th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Freeheld,"Thank you. It was Lieutenant Laurel Hester's dying wish that her fight against discrimination would make a difference for all the same-sex couples across the country that face discrimination every day, discrimination that I don't face as a married woman. I want to thank Sheila Nevins and HBO for making this film have a broadcast and a home on Cinemax later this year. To my husband Matthew Syrett, who took care of our children and held down a full-time job so that we could make this film. And to our incredible team in New York, thank you so much.VANESSA ROTH:And to all our supporters and our families who believed even a thirty-eight minute movie could change minds and lives, and our children who remind us about what's really important. And to Stacie, who's here tonight, who's really auto mechanic by day but hero in life who always did what was right. And she's here tonight. So thank you so much. Thank you.CYNTHIA WADE:Thank you, Stacie. Thank you.", Cynthia Wade and Vanessa Roth, 2007 (80th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Smile Pinki,"Wow! Oh, to be in a room with all this talent, lucky me. And to tell stories for a living, lucky me. And to have a family and friends who love me and my movies totally, unconditionally. Documentary, like all filmmaking, is a complete team sport, and I'd like to thank my editor Purcell Carson, cinematographers Nick Doob and Jon Shenk, field producer Nandini Rajwade, and from HBO Sheila Nevins and Lisa Heller. The same magic that happens in our film happens every day for children with clefts all around the world because of a terrific organization called The Smile Train. But most importantly for documentary filmmakers it's our subjects: the incredible Dr. Subodh and his team, Ghutaru Chauhan, and our heroine Pinki Kumari. Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me tell your inspiring story. What a gift. Thank you all so much.", Megan Mylan, 2008 (81st) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Music by Prudence,"Oh my god. This is amazing. Two years ago when I got on an airplane and went to Zimbabwe, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I'd end up here. This is so exciting—ELINOR BURKETT:Don't you like that the man never lets the woman talk. Isn't that just the classic thing? You know, in a world in which most of us are told and tell ourselves that we can't, Liyana, the band behind this film, teaches us that we're wrong. Against all odds, they did, so we can. So the bottom line is, to me, my role models and my heroes: Marvelous, and Energy, Tapiwa, Goodwell, the whole rest of the band, and especially Prudence.ROGER ROSS WILLIAMS:And Prudence, who is here, who is back there tonight. Prudence is here tonight. This is for Prudence.", Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett, 2009 (82nd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Strangers No More,"Wow, what a great year for docs. Thank you most of all to the exceptional immigrant and refugee children from forty-eight countries at Tel Aviv's remarkable Bialik-Rogozin School. You've shown us that through education, understanding and tolerance, peace really is possible.KIRK SIMON:Love and gratitude to our visionary executive producer, Lin Arison; HBO's finest, Sheila Nevins; our co-producer and editor, Nancy Baker; cinematographer Buddy Squires; the courageous principal, Karen Tal; the children who opened their hearts to us; and the precious Oliver and Allegra Simon. Thank you.", Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon, 2010 (83rd) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Saving Face,"Well, it's more important that the Pakistani on the stage speak instead of me, but I just quickly want to simply thank HBO, Sheila Nevins, Lisa Heller, for making this film possible, my wife Erin, and our editor Davis. But please, please, Sharmeen, speak.SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY:Daniel and I want to dedicate this award to all the heroes working on the ground in Pakistan, including Dr. Mohammad Jawad, who's here with us today, the plastic surgeon working on rehabilitating all these women. Rukhsana and Zakia, who are our main subjects of the film, whose resilience and bravery in the face of such adversity is admirable. And to all the women in Pakistan who are working for change, don't give up on your dreams. This is for you.", Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, 2011 (84th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Inocente,"Thank you so much for this. We just want to thank, quickly, our amazing producer, Albie Hecht, who went the distance with us. And Susan and Yael and Ryan, and Jeff Consiglio, our incredible editor who's with us on all our, like, artistic exploits.SEAN FINE:And most of all, we want to thank this young lady who was homeless just a year ago. And now she's standing in front of all of you. And she's an artist and all of you are artists, and we feel like we need to start supporting the arts. They're dying in our communities. And all of us artists, we need to stand up and help girls like her be seen and heard. It's so important. Thank you.", Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, 2012 (85th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life,"Thank you. When I met Alice Sommer I was struck by two things: her extraordinary capacity for joy and her amazing capacity for forgiveness. For those of you who don't know it, the amazing Alice Sommer died one week ago today. She was 110. She died quietly. And so this [holding up his Oscar] really is, and that [referring to the other Oscar], they're both for Alice. She was a woman who taught everyone on my crew to be a little bit more optimistic and a little bit more happy about all the things that were happening in our lives. And, see the film. She'll help you live, I think, a much happier life. Thank you so much. Thank you, Nick.NICHOLAS REED:Thank you to the crew, Chris Branch, Phil Goldfine, Frederic, Tim, Kieran, [unintelligible] and Carl.", Malcolm Clarke and Nicholas Reed, 2013 (86th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1,"You make this look easy. Oh my god. We want to thank the dedicated people at the crisis line and everywhere who care for veterans as if their own lives depended on it. This immense, incredible honor really goes to the veterans and their families who are brave enough to ask for help. We want to thank the Academy, the visionary Sheila Nevins, who backed us all the way. HBO, Jackie Glover, Geof Bartz, our incredible crew, Don, Jake, Mom, Dad and Dana Perry.DANA PERRY:Okay, I'd also like to thank the Academy. I had to write this down so I don't forget my children's names. My family: my husband Hart Perry, my children [music begins] Nicholas, Michael Perry. And I want to dedicate this to my son Evan Perry. We lost him to suicide. We should talk about suicide out loud. This is for him. Thank you.", Ellen Goosenberg Kent and Dana Perry, 2014 (87th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,"Thank god I have two of them now [laughs]. This is what happens when determined women get together. From Saba, the woman in my film who remarkably survived an honor killing and shared her story, to Sheila Nevins and Lisa Heller from HBO, to Tina Brown, who supported me from day one. To the men who champion women, like Geof Bartz in my film, who's edited the film, to Asad Faruqi, to my friend Ziad, who brought this film to the government. To all the brave men out there, like my father and my husband, who push women to go to school and work and who want a more just society for women. Last week – this week the Pakistani Prime Minister has said that he will change the law on honor killing after watching this film. That is the power of film.=============================Thank you scroll (as it appeared on the live broadcast):Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy would like to thank: HBO, Sheila Nevins, Tina Brown, Lisa Heller, Geof Bartz & Alex. To my soul mate who inspires me. My mother Saba. Siblings: Mahjabeen, Mehreen, Sana, Hadeel, Humza. SOC Films: Asad, Haya, Wasif, Nadir, Husain, Maheen, Zehra, Aatir, Shahzad, Ali, Raheel, Saad, Anas, Sualeha. Waadi Animations, CAP. Essentials: Selina, Zubair, Bina, Sania. Mentors: Bill Abrams, Ann Derry, Kevin Sutcliffe, Ed Robbins. Friends: Ziad, Salim, Maheen, Sabeen, STK, Mariam, Laura, Jenn, Julia, Sasha, Shelly, Constance, Swaleha. And Pakistan & Canada!", Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, 2015 (88th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), The White Helmets,"[unintelligible] Okay, well, thank you to the Academy for this huge honor to all of our teams. Of course to Netflix, our work family, for supporting us with this film. But most of all, thank you to the White Helmets.ORLANDO VON EINSIEDEL:Sadly, Raed Saleh, the head of the White Helmets, is not able to join us tonight. We have a very short statement from him that we'd like to share with you: We're so grateful that this film has highlighted our work to the world. Our organization is guided by a verse from the Koran: ""To save one life is to save all of humanity."" We have saved more than 82,000 Syrian lives. I invite anyone here who hears me to work on the side of life, to stop the bloodshed in Syria and around the world.It's very easy for these guys to feel they're forgotten. This war's been going on for six years. If everyone could just stand up and remind them that we all care that this war end as quickly as possible. Thank you.", Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara, 2016 (89th) Academy Awards

Documentary (Short Subject), Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405,"My kids are hosting an Oscar party, which I think probably just got a lot louder. This is amazing for so many reasons. The source of this film is the source of everything that's gone well for me for the last forty years; it's my wife, BJ Dockweiler. To Ting Poo, Casey Price, Paul Maroon, Masaki Yokochi, Ben Marias, thank you for giving the film what I couldn't. To Mindy, who's somewhere up there [looking toward the balcony section]. Mindy, I'm really proud of this, but I always knew that the only reason people would care about it is because we all care about you. Thank you.", Frank Stiefel, 2017 (90th) Academy Awards

Directing, How Green Was My Valley,"I would like to say that first of all this is getting to be a habit of accepting awards that justly belong to Commander Ford. Commander Ford is missed greatly at 20th Century-Fox. But 20th Century-Fox is indeed proud of Commander Ford who is tonight on a ship somewhere in the Far East. And I'm sure that were he here he would congratulate all of the other nominees, and I am certain that he would feel that, again, he was very lucky. Thank you.", John Ford, 1941 (14th) Academy Awards

Directing, Mrs. Miniver,"Thanks so much, everybody. It makes me very happy to accept the award for Willy. I wish he could be here. He's wanted an Oscar for a long time and I know it would thrill him an awful lot to be here. Probably as much as that fight over [unintelligible] did. Thank you so much.", William Wyler, 1942 (15th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Best Years of Our Lives,I'm deeply grateful and very happy that the picture was liked so much. Thank you., William Wyler, 1946 (19th) Academy Awards

Directing, Gentleman's Agreement,"Thank you all very much. I guess being a comparative newcomer to the industry I'm more grateful for the help I needed and received. My debt to Laura Hobson and Darryl and Moss Hart are obvious, but Oscar here ought to be covered with the names of the men and women who every day on every shot helped me make this picture. And I want to especially mention Artie Miller and Harmon Jones and let them know, here and now, how grateful I am for their help. And thank you all, of course.", Elia Kazan, 1947 (20th) Academy Awards

Directing, A Letter to Three Wives,"Thank you, brother Lupino. Miss Lupino's name, incidently, on the membership list of the Screen Directors Guild is Irving Lupino. That way we can keep the same informal tone to our meetings and there's the building cost to be considered.Ladies and gentlemen, this is something for which nobody in all honesty can be prepared. I am not prepared. This is a great honor and I am deeply appreciative. Thank you.", Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1949 (22nd) Academy Awards

Directing, All about Eve,[No speech.], Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1950 (23rd) Academy Awards

Directing, A Place in the Sun,"Excluding Mr. Hornbeck, and Miss Head, and Mr. Brown, and Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Waxman, and Mr. Mellor, I'd like to say thank you to all of those other talented people that brought us here tonight. Thank you.", George Stevens, 1951 (24th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Quiet Man,"I keep remembering ""Stagecoach,"" ""Long Voyage Home,"" ""She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"" and many other pictures that Mr. Ford directed me in. Naturally, as a ham, I'd remember the things that I was in, but I also remember ""How Green Was My Valley,"" and ""The Informer,"" ""The Grapes of Wrath,"" and other pictures. It makes me very grateful that he asked me to be his proxy and accept this award – not to receive the money, but the award for it. I'll take it to his home on Odin Street, a place he's lived in for thirty-five years, and proudly place this on his mantle with five other previous Academy Awards.", John Ford, 1952 (25th) Academy Awards

Directing, From Here to Eternity,"I would like to thank the Pacific Command of the United States Army, all the way from General O'Daniel down to Warrant Officer Bill Mullen, for the wonderful help they gave us in this picture. In addition I would like to thank Mr. Harry Cohn and all my friends at Columbia Studio, especially Dan Taradash and Buddy Adler, for the wonderful association. Thank you very much.", Fred Zinnemann, 1953 (26th) Academy Awards

Directing, On the Waterfront,"A director doesn't make a picture a whole lot of people do, and I thank each one of them. Thank you. Thank you, Marlon.", Elia Kazan, 1954 (27th) Academy Awards

Directing, Marty,Thank you. Thank you very much. Appreciate it., Delbert Mann, 1955 (28th) Academy Awards

Directing, Giant,"As the director chosen to come up here from this fine group of nominees, let me say for them and for myself, the director's chair is a wonderful place to see film from.", George Stevens, 1956 (29th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Bridge on the River Kwai,"When we were sweating away in the jungles of Ceylon I never dreamt that bridge of ours would carry me here to Hollywood for the first time, let alone for this moment on this stage. I'm very, very deeply honored, and thank you very much.", David Lean, 1957 (30th) Academy Awards

Directing, Gigi,"Ever since ""Gigi"" was written years ago by Colette it's been produced through the years in many mediums, many versions and many languages, and it has a history of bringing wonderful things to the lives of people connected with these productions. I know personally of a great many of them and I'm sure there're a great many more. And it's brought wonderful things to us connected to this movie. And to me tonight it's brought the proudest moment of my life, and I want to give my deepest gratitude to you and to ""Gigi"" for this great honor.", Vincente Minnelli, 1958 (31st) Academy Awards

Directing, Ben-Hur,"My deepest appreciation to Sam Zimbalist and Joe Vogel for their confidence, and to my fellow members of the Academy for this [raising the Oscar]. Thank you.", William Wyler, 1959 (32nd) Academy Awards

Directing, The Apartment,"Thank you so much, you lovely discerning people. Thank you.", Billy Wilder, 1960 (33rd) Academy Awards

Directing, West Side Story,"Thank you very, very much for this honor. I appreciate it deeply and I want to thank heartily all the scores of wonderful people – artists, technicians, writers, musicians – all who did such a tremendous job in helping us put ""West Side Story"" up on the screen. Thank you.JEROME ROBBINS:I'd like to thank the producers of the movie and also the producers of the original play: Hal Prince and the late Bobby Griffith. Thank you."," Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins", 1961 (34th) Academy Awards

Directing, Lawrence of Arabia,This limey is deeply touched and greatly honored. Thank you., David Lean, 1962 (35th) Academy Awards

Directing, Tom Jones,"I'm so happy to take this back for Tony. It was a very richly deserved award, I think, and we're very grateful indeed to you for giving it to him. Thank you very much indeed.", Tony Richardson, 1963 (36th) Academy Awards

Directing, My Fair Lady,"I'm very grateful and very happy and very lucky. I had wonderful material to work with. I daren't name all the people that helped. I want to thank Mr. Jack Warner, who gave every support, every encouragement. Wonderful artists to work with. I must make a deep bow to Mr. Rex Harrison and to adorable Audrey Hepburn. I thank everybody and I thank you.", George Cukor, 1964 (37th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Sound of Music,"Oh, it gives me the greatest pleasure in the world to accept this for Robert Wise. I know he's heartbroken not to be here this evening. Unfortunately, he's busy filming in Hong Kong, but on his behalf thank you very, very much indeed.", Robert Wise, 1965 (38th) Academy Awards

Directing, A Man for All Seasons,"Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of all the people who worked on ""Man for All Seasons,"" especially Robert Bolt, John Box and Bill Graf, I would like to thank you for this great honor. I must also thank the Columbia executives, and especially Mike Frankovich, for the courage, enthusiasm and faith they had in this project. Thank you.", Fred Zinnemann, 1966 (39th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Graduate,"Until this moment my greatest pleasure in ""The Graduate"" was making it, because it's a picture made by a group. And we cared for each other and we cared for what we were doing. So this award quite literally belongs to them at least as much as it does to me. I'm grateful to them and to the Academy and to the movies themselves. And I'd also like to wish my mother a happy birthday. Thank you.", Mike Nichols, 1967 (40th) Academy Awards

Directing, Oliver!,"Not having made a musical before you can imagine what I owe to other people. There's Onna White and of course Lionel Bart and Johnny Green, but so many others that have helped me throughout it. But I would like to just make a special mention for our producer, John Woolf. And on behalf of all of them, I would just like to say how very proud and honored I am that you've given me your Oscar tonight. Thank you.", Carol Reed, 1968 (41st) Academy Awards

Directing, Midnight Cowboy,"John wishes he could have been here tonight. He's right in the middle of shooting his next motion picture, ""Bloody Sunday."" And I think he's on the phone in the back.For him I'd like to say this: He'd like to thank James Leo Herlihy for his novel, and all his American friends who made him feel so at home and worked so hard for something he cared so very much for. Thank you.", John Schlesinger, 1969 (42nd) Academy Awards

Directing, Patton,"I'm sure if Franklin Schaffner were here tonight he would say that it's an honor to accept this award. I know he would thank you for it. But since he isn't… [Ryan O'Neal delivers the Oscar to the podium.] Thank you, Ryan. But since he isn't here, let me say that you couldn't have given it to a better fella. He deserves it. I know, I was there. Thank you.", Franklin J. Schaffner, 1970 (43rd) Academy Awards

Directing, The French Connection,"This is a tremendous honor and I'm very proud to accept it. I'm proud, too, of the people that helped me to make ""The French Connection"": the people of Twentieth Century-Fox; the entire cast and crew, especially Roy Scheider and Gene Hackman for their fine performances; Jerry Greenberg, for his cutting; Owen Roizman, for his photography. But most of all, I would like to thank the man who made it all possible, not only made it possible for the picture to be made but for me to direct it. I owe it all to him. His name is Phil D'Antoni. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.", William Friedkin, 1971 (44th) Academy Awards

Directing, Cabaret,"Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. I must say I feel a little like Clint Eastwood, that you're letting me stand up here because Coppola or Mankiewicz hasn't shown up yet. But being characteristically a pessimist and cynic, this and some of the other nice things that have happened to me the last couple days may turn me into some sort of hopeful optimist and ruin my whole life.There's so many people to thank. You've heard a lot of the names, but it's important for me to say them, and I'm sure I'm gonna miss some of the ones and regret it tomorrow. Of course Liza, and Joel, Michael York, Marisa Berenson, Marty Baum, Manny Wolf, Kander and Ebb. A terrific guy by the name of Doug Green. A dear friend of mine by the name of Gwen Verdon. And I'd also like to mention Cy Feuer, the producer, with whom I had a lot of disputes. But on a night like this you start having affection for everybody. Thank you.", Bob Fosse, 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Sting,"Thank you all very much. I'd like to thank the members of the Academy. I also have a bit of advice for my fellow directors, and that's next time out get a script by David Ward; get a cameraman like the great Bob Surtees; get Marion Dougherty to do your casting for you that might include a Bob Shaw; and pull in a couple of ringers like Newman and Redford. And it helps, believe me. Thank you very much.", George Roy Hill, 1973 (46th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Godfather Part II,"I almost won this a couple of years ago for the first half of the same picture. That's not why we did ""The Godfather Part II,"" however. It was Charlie Bluhdorn's idea. And when I heard it I said, at first, my God, to do a sequel to ""The Godfather"" is a sure-fire way to fail and blow everything I was lucky enough to get up to that point. And then I went home and I thought about it, and I realized that because it maybe was such an easy way to fail, which was probably the best reason to try to tackle what seems so impossible. And it's, I'm really happy I did. I just want to thank Gordie Willis who was the photographer, who did a beautiful job. And Barry Malkin, Richie Marks and Peter Zinner, who cut the picture, who all contributed. And Walter Murch, who did the sound. Thank you so much. And thanks for giving my dad an Oscar. Thank you.", Francis Ford Coppola, 1974 (47th) Academy Awards

Directing, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest,"First, I thank the Academy for the company of the nominees they did put me in. I'm very proud of that. When I want to think what possible reasons I am here now I can find two. The first is that this year the Academy members recognized the fact that last year I spent more time in mental institution than the others. And the second might be that, well, that America still is big, beautiful, hospitable and open country. And I thank you so, Michael, Jack, Louise, Ken Kesey, and especially I am to thank all those whose names I don't have time to mention now. Thank you.", Milos Forman, 1975 (48th) Academy Awards

Directing, Rocky,"Oh my goodness. I guess what ""Rocky""did was give a lot of people hope, and there was never a better feeling than doing that. And I had a lot of people who gave me things. Sylvester Stallone gave me his guts and his heart and his best shot. Thank you. Thank you. Gene Kirkwood, the executive producer, gave me a telephone call and said, I got a script here and it's called ""Rocky"" and I think you'd like it. Thank you, Gene. Bill Conti, the musical director of this show, gave me the inspiration with his beautiful music. Jim Crabe, my cameraman, gave me his eyes. My cast gave me their talent: Talia, and Burt, and Burgess, Carl Weathers, Joe Spinell, and Jimmy Gambina who gave us the knowledge of his fighting. In Philadelphia I had men giving me their energy: Lloyd Kaufman, Ralf Bode, Mike Scott, Joe Letizia, Garrett Brown and Ralf Hotchkiss. And at United Artists I had some men give me their confidence: Mike Medavoy, and Eric Pleskow, and Bob Chartoff and Irwin Winkler. Thank you. My agent, my agent Marvin Moss gave me, besides some very good recipes, his counsel. Holly Hein gave me her wisdom. Melissa Avildsen and Anthony Avildsen, my son, and Rufus Avildsen, my son who helped me pick the locations in Philadelphia, gave me their love. And thank you all very much.", John G. Avildsen, 1976 (49th) Academy Awards

Directing, Annie Hall,, Woody Allen, 1977 (50th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Deer Hunter,"At a moment like this it's difficult to leaven pride with humility. But I am proud to be here and proud of our work, proud to be part of this tradition. I'm proud of my dear and very special associates: Joann Carelli, Barry Spikings, Chris Walken, John Savage, Meryl Streep, the late John Cazale, and most especially I embrace Robert De Niro for his dedication and for his great dignity of heart. Thank you very much.", Michael Cimino, 1978 (51st) Academy Awards

Directing, Kramer vs. Kramer,"Thank you all very much. I would like to thank Avery Corman who wrote a lovely book. I would like to thank Stanley Jaffe, the producer; Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, JoBeth Williams. I would like to thank Jerry Greenberg, the editor; Néstor Almendros, the cinematographer. I would like to thank all the people at Columbia, past and present. I would like to thank Sam Cohn, Arlene Donovan, my wife Sally and my son John. Thank you all.", Robert Benton, 1979 (52nd) Academy Awards

Directing, Ordinary People,"Thank you. I was thinking—no, I wasn't thinking, I was just kind of blank. But you know how it is when somebody says to you, if you, about a year before, they say: You know, if anybody'd told you a year ago that you would have been ""dot, dot, dot."" Well, I just didn't think I was gonna see this. But I'm no less grateful. And I would like to express my debt for the directors that I worked with in the past, for what I've learned from them, consciously or unconsciously. And I would also like to say that, it may not be too fashionable but the fact is that I really do appreciate the support of Paramount Pictures, Charlie Bluhdorn, Barry Diller. They let us make the film the way we wanted to and I'm very grateful for that.There are a lot of people that I can thank, and I don't want to go on too long, but I couldn't go too much further without expressing what for me is the greatest gratitude. And that keys around the word trust. I really am grateful for the trust that I received from a terrific cast: Mary, Donald, Tim, Judd, Liz. I love them, and I appreciate their love, too. So thank you all.", Robert Redford, 1980 (53rd) Academy Awards

Directing, Reds,"Thank you. Miss Keaton, I know that public expressions like this can be embarrassing sometimes and that my chances of speaking with you privately later are at the moment excellent. I do want to tell you that you make every director that you work with look good, and I think that what they're trying to tell me here tonight, thank God, is that I'm no exception. Mr. Nicholson, I know that you're enjoying my being up here almost as much as I am in being here.I know I do one thing well, I get good people: Elaine May, Peter Feibleman, Jeremy Pikser, Robert Towne, Simon Relph, Zelda Barron, Richie Cirincione, Steve Sondheim, Dave Grusin, David MacLeod, so many, many more among whom are the people that you've nominated here tonight and happily saved me from having to remember to name fourteen more names. I do want to name Mr. Barry Diller who runs Paramount, Mr. Dick Zimbert who's been very kind to me, Mr. Frank Mancuso, and Mr. Charles Bluhdorn who runs Gulf + Western and God knows what else. And I want to say to you gentlemen that no matter how much we might have liked to have strangled each other from time to time, I think that your decision, taken in the great capitalistic tower of Gulf + Western, to finance a three-and-a-half hour romance which attempts to reveal for the first time just something of the beginnings of American socialism and American communism, reflects credit not only upon you, I think it reflects credit upon Hollywood and the movie business wherever that is. And I think that it reflects more particular credit on the freedom of expression that we have in our American society and the lack of censorship that we have from the government or the people who put up the money. Thanks.", Warren Beatty, 1981 (54th) Academy Awards

Directing, Gandhi,"Ladies and gentlemen, fellow members of the Academy, without Jo Child and Jake Eberts and the National Film Development Corporation of India, the film would not have been made. Without Marty Baum, I would never have been able to maintain my courage. I am totally bowled over by this and I think an enormous contribution to my holding it must go to Frank Price and Columbia Pictures for their courage in agreeing to distribute it. There are many people I would like to thank, and some you have already honored. But, I would simply say to Sidney Lumet and Sydney Pollack and Wolfgang Petersen and Steven Spielberg, I am honored to be in their company. Thank you very much.", Richard Attenborough, 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Directing, Terms of Endearment,"I feel like I've been beaten up. It's strange. This was in the truest sense of the word, enormously collaborative film. Andrzej Bartkowiak's talent is on every frame. Richard Marks was a dream in the cutting room. A friend of mine named Dave Davis worked with me from beginning to end. Polly Platt made an extraordinary contribution. Kristi Zea's costumes meant a lot because to the picture -- I think the picture depended so much on detail. And I'm overwhelmed. I'm very grateful. Holly, you're great. Okay, thank you very much.", James L. Brooks, 1983 (56th) Academy Awards

Directing, Amadeus,"I must express my admiration for my colleagues who are nominated tonight. The result of their work is making this moment for me so much more thrilling. I want to thank Peter Shaffer for writing the play and the screenplay, Robby Lantz for introducing me to the play, and Saul Zaentz for producing the film. I want to thank the whole company of actors and the whole company behind the camera, namely Twyla Tharp, Neville Marriner, Miroslav Ondrícek, and Wolfgang Mozart.I have to greet my colleagues and students at the Columbia University Film Department. And finally, I am very proud because this is an American movie on which a lot of Czechoslovakian artists and technicians collaborated. To get this kind of recognition from the members of Academy for this kind of collaboration, I think, is very encouraging for more than artistic or box-office reasons. Thank you very much.", Milos Forman, 1984 (57th) Academy Awards

Directing, Out of Africa,"Thank you very much. Frank Price made this film possible. He had the courage when it mattered the most and was easy to say no. I knew it was impossible to get a screenplay from this material so I didn't try; Kurt Luedtke didn't know it was impossible and so he did it. David Rayfiel kept us honest. Meryl, Bob, Klaus and Malick brought those characters to life and made an incredible world. All of us being helped all the time by Terry Clegg who kept us going. I had a team of editors who locked themselves in a room with me seven days a week, twelve hours a day and behaved as though nothing else in the world existed. John Barry made it all sing. Karen Blixen lived that life and turned it into art and taught a generation a new way to write prose. My wife Claire gave me more encouragement than I have any right to have, put up with more, was more tolerant. I'm indebted to all of them. I can't leave this podium without saying, I could not have made this film without Meryl Streep. She is astounding personally, professionally, in all ways, and I can't thank her enough. Thank you.", Sydney Pollack, 1985 (58th) Academy Awards

Directing, Platoon,"Thank you. Thank you for this ""Cinderella"" ending. But I think that through this award you're really acknowledging the Vietnam veteran. And I think what you're saying is that for the first time, you really understand what happened over there. And I think what you're saying is that it should never, ever in our lifetimes happen again. And if it does, then those American boys died over there for nothing, because America learned nothing from the Vietnam War.My special thanks go to my cast and crew. To Tom and Charlie and Willem. To Bob Richardson, Claire Simpson, Bruno Rubeo, the rest of you. My producers: Arnold Kopelson, Derek Gibson, Alex Ho. To Captain Dale Dye, who gave his heart and soul for the movie. To Marion Billings, Andrea Jaffe, Paula Wagner, Mike Mitchell and Bob Marshall. And to Mr. John Daly, who gave me a shot when nobody else would. And to my wife Elizabeth, whose deep abiding love got me through the despair. Thank you.", Oliver Stone, 1986 (59th) Academy Awards

Directing, The Last Emperor,"Thank you. It was a very long way from down there. As an Italian, as a European, the Academy Awards has always seemed to me like a distant ceremony. Something fascinating, very remote. Something I really didn't belong to. Then one day ""The Last Emperor"" got nine nomination and everything change immediately. I became immediately a kind of Oscar victim. I started to learn the rule of the game and to take, to check the odds, started the colitis, and the beta blockers, the Inderal, all these things. I mean, I became a kind of Oscar victim.I want to do a Chinese kowtow to the Academy because this is one of the strongest emotion of my life and I can't hide it. I want to thank the Chinese who allowed me to shoot in their beautiful country. And the Chinese emperor, John Lone, the Chinese empress, Joan Chen. And all the wonderful people who gave me their creativity in front, behind and around the camera. I can't name all of them; they're wonderful. And I was just thinking that if New York is the big apple, to me Hollywood tonight is the big nipple. Thank you very much.", Bernardo Bertolucci, 1987 (60th) Academy Awards

Directing, Rain Man,"Thank you. This is really about two actors: Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. If they don't deliver, and the performances that they gave, I wouldn't be up here this evening. I have to tell you, I'm so—I'm so shook up. I'm so taken by the response to ""Rain Man"" and that we've had such a positive effect on the audiences that have seen the movie. I'm really appreciative. I thank all you people from the Academy. We have a wonderful staff that did a lot of work on autism. We tried to be as faithful as we could and in the same time try to be entertaining. I have to thank Michael Ovitz who worked to keep this movie alive when we were, a lot of times when it may not have ever happened. And I have to thank my wife Diana who, when I walked into the bedroom, when I said, ""I can do 'Rain Man,'"" and she was seven months pregnant. I said, ""What do you want to do?"" And she said, ""Let's go on the road and do the movie and have the baby wherever we're traveling to."" We had a little baby boy and I thank her for that. And I thank you for this [holding up the Oscar].", Barry Levinson, 1988 (61st) Academy Awards

Directing, Born on the Fourth of July,"My deepest thanks for your acknowledgment that Vietnam is not over, although some people say it is. But that Vietnam is a state of mind that continues all over the world for as long as men in his [sic] quest for power interfere in the affairs of other men. So many thanks to give tonight. I want to give it to Ron Kovic for his largeness of heart. And to Tom Cruise, for making Ron's dream come true. And to a great supporting cast in that true, thankless meaning of the word. To a crew that never failed: to Bob Richardson, and Bruno Rubeo, David Brenner, John Williams, Alex Ho, Clayton Townsend, Joe Reidy. To the people of Dallas, Texas. To the warm people of the Philippines. To Tom Pollock and Universal Pictures. To Wylie and Mike Minkler. To Paula Wagner, my guardian angel. And to Elizabeth, my naijo no ko. Thank you for this night.", Oliver Stone, 1989 (62nd) Academy Awards

Directing, Dances With Wolves,"I didn't trust myself [looking at his notes]. I don't even when I make the movies, I have to write everything down.Everyone knows that you really don't make pictures by yourself and I accept this tonight on behalf of, of my friends, people that influenced my life, influenced this movie: Jim Wilson and Michael Blake. I'd like a special thanks to go out to Guy East and Jake Eberts and the people at Majestic. The same people who came down to Mexico and watched my little slide show and tried to figure out through all my boyish enthusiasm that I was deadly serious about making this movie. I'd like to thank Bill Bernstein and Mike Medavoy who made two movies with me and allowed me to direct this third. To Michael Ovitz for his careful reconstruction that helped me finish ""Dances"" without having to compromise my dream. And finally, I'd like to share this award with my wife Cindy and my three children, my brother, and my parents who I'm so happy that we're alive to share this together. Thank you very much.", Kevin Costner, 1990 (63rd) Academy Awards

Directing, The Silence of the Lambs,"In the context of my movie-loving life this is very unanticipated. The only way I can really understand this is to recognize that I had the great good fortune to have a chance to work with Ted Tally's great adaptation of Thomas Harris' extraordinarily moral and amazing book, and to have the good fortune to work with the likes of Tak Fujimoto and Kristi Zea, Craig McKay and Tommy Fleischman and Chris Newman and Howard Shore and Howard Feuer and Billy Miller and, and everybody. And also to be able to work with such an ensemble cast of actors: with Jodie and Tony of course, and also Ted Levine for his exceptionally courageous performance as ""Jame Gumb,"" and Scott Glenn and Anthony Heald and Brooke Smith and Diane Baker, and all the other wonderful actors.I also—this won't take forever, sorry—I also had the extraordinary good fortune to have been embraced by Orion Pictures at a time which, unlike this amazing peak moment of my life, I was at a kind of low-valley moment when Mike Medavoy and Bill Bernstein and Arthur Krim and Eric Pleskow kind of reached out to me and encouraged me and helped create a home for my collaborators and myself. And we made some movies for them. And I'll never forget when Mike Medavoy said, ""I think there's a book you might be interested in. I'll send it over."" And it's obvious, I know everybody feels the extraordinary irony of what's happened, this terrible thing that's happened to Orion at a moment of re-emergence that included ""Silence of the Lambs"" and many other things.Anyway, two other quick things. I'm sorry, this is almost—one, just about directing. I wanted very much to salute John Singleton and Matty Rich and Jodie Foster and Ernest Dickerson and a bunch of new people in the last year that have come on with very exciting, wonderful visions and really breathed tremendously important new life into our whole cinematic landscape. And I really want to salute those people very strongly. I also want to very, very quickly—I had the good fortune of being encouraged and briefed by two great American filmmakers who are no longer with us. And I very much, I'm thrilled to be able to invoke the recent memory of two great men, two great filmmakers: Hal Ashby and Martin Ritt, who were really, really wonderful to me.And finally, I've obviously got to say, ""Hi, Mom,"" and thanks for transferring your love of movies to me. And thanks, Dad, for making me think I could actually be part of this industry. And thank you. Thank you.", Jonathan Demme, 1991 (64th) Academy Awards

Directing, Unforgiven,"Pacino's throat was dry, mine's really dry. To sit here all this time... I just, um... this is pretty good, this is alright. I've been around for thirty-nine years, and I've really enjoyed it. I've been very lucky. I heard Al [Pacino] say he was lucky, but everybody feels that way when you're able to make a living in a profession that you really enjoy. That's an opportunity I think a lot of people don't have.I've got to thank the crew, David Valdes, and Jack Green, and all the camera crew -- the trouble is with living this long is you know so many people and you can't remember their names. You get a little flustered. But in the year of the woman I'd like to salute the women of Big Whiskey. That would be Anna Thomson, and Frances Fisher, and Liisa, and Tara, and Josie, and Beverley, and all the gals who really were the catalyst to getting this story off the ground. And David Peoples' fabulous script. Warner Bros., for sticking with this film. The film critics, for discovering this film. It wasn't a highly tout[ed] film when it came out but they sort of stayed with it throughout the year. The French film critics who embraced some of my work very early in the game, the British Film Institute, the Museum of Modern Art are some of the people that were there long before I ever became fashionable. Lenny Hirshan, my agent,...I'm leaving out a whole mess of people I'm gonna regret when I sit down again. Anyway, thank you very much.", Clint Eastwood, 1992 (65th) Academy Awards

Directing, Schindler's List,"I actually, I have friends who have won this before, but -- and I swear -- I have never held one before. This is the first time I've ever had one of these in my hand. Oh, dear.Let me just start by saying that this never could have happened, this never could have gotten started without a survivor named Poldek Pfefferberg who Oskar Schindler saved from Auschwitz, from Belsen. He's the man who talked Thomas Keneally into writing the book. I owe him such a debt. All of us owe him such a debt. He has carried the story of Oskar Schindler to all of us. A man of complete obscurity who makes us wish and hope for Oskar Schindlers in all of our lives.I have to thank, I want to thank Sid Sheinberg for giving me the book. Thank you, Sid. I want to thank Steve Zaillian for a screenplay of inordinate restraint. I have great actors in this movie. Liam, thank you. Ralph, thank you. Ben Kingsley, thank you. I want to thank my wife, who's here with me tonight, for rescuing me ninety-two days in a row in Krakow, Poland, last winter when things got just too unbearable. And my mom who's here, who is my lucky charm, whom I love very, very much. And to the six million who can't be watching this among the one billion watching this telecast tonight. Thank you.", Steven Spielberg, 1993 (66th) Academy Awards

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Directing, Braveheart,"Oh, I don't write speeches but I would like to thank a few people. And I have it on a list, not a long list. Not too long anyway. I mean, I'd like to thank the Academy first of all, and Alan Ladd, Jr. and Randall Wallace who first came to me with the script. Randy wrote it, Laddy was attached as the producer. And they had no problem with giving the reins to a fiscal imbecile. You know, this takes real courage. My production company at Icon -- Bruce Davey, Steve McEveety, Dean Lopata, my right hand man. And everyone at Icon. Paramount and Fox, who both went in, they double dipped, Sherry Lansing, Jon Dolgen, Barry London, Peter Chernin, Bill Mechanic, Jim Gianopulos. It's one of the best cast and crews I've ever worked with. John Toll, who's already been honored here tonight. Tom Sanders, Charles Knode, Steve Rosenblum, David Tomblin -- thanks for dragging me through the mud sometimes. James Horner, Mic Rodgers, Simon Crane, and the clan Wallace. We mustn't forget the clan Wallace. Nigel Sinclair, Ed Limato, Jeff Berg, Alan Nierob, Paul Bloch, Rod Lurie, my wife and family for indulging me. And God, for indulging me in this tiny moment. And every director I've ever worked with, they were my film school. And now that I'm a bona fide director with a golden boy, I uh, well, like most directors I suppose what I really want to do is act. Is that right? Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is a truly wonderful evening for me. Thank you.", Mel Gibson, 1995 (68th) Academy Awards