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The nominees for the 53rd Academy Awards were announced on February 17, 1981, by Academy president Fay Kanin and actor William Devane. The Elephant Man and Raging Bull tied for the most nominations with eight each. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony on March 31.
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 53rd Academy Awards, held on March 31, 1981. Raging Bull, Ordinary People, Tess and The Empire Strikes Back were among the top winners of the night.
Award-winners and contenders from Academy Awards, USA (1981)
57 year old Paul Newman (Best Actor nominee for Absence of Malice) 50 year old Ian Holm (Best Supporting Actor nominee for Chariots of Fire) The sentimental favorites and actual winners for Best Actor and Best Actress were legendary actors, both co-starring in the same film, On Golden Pond.
Jan 22, 2014 · Ronald L. Schwary accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for Ordinary People at the 53rd Academy Awards. Presented by Lillian Gish and hosted by Johnny Carson.
Feb 5, 2014 · 54th Academy Awards (1981): Nominees and Winners – Cinema Sight by Wesley Lovell. BEST PICTURE. Atlantic City – Denis Heroux, John Kemeny. Chariots of Fire – David Puttnam. On Golden Pond – Bruce Gilbert. Raiders of the Lost Ark – Frank Marshall. Reds – Warren Beatty. DIRECTING. Atlantic City – Louis Malle. Chariots of Fire – Hugh Hudson.
The Opening of the Academy Awards in 1981. Michael Gore winning Original Score for "Fame". "Tess" winning the Oscar® for Cinematography. "Raging Bull" winning Film Editing. Mary Steenburgen winning Best Supporting Actress. Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars. Henry Fonda receiving an Honorary Oscar®.
