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78th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS (03/05/2006)
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Date: March 5, 2006 (Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA)David Strathairn at the 78th Annual Academy Awards (03/05/2006) - photo copyright © Rex Features | Overview: On March 5, 2006, David Strathairn attended the 78th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, along with George Clooney and Grant Heslov, which aired live on ABC. David was nominated for Best Actor for his critically-acclaimed performance as Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, And Good Luck. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (George Clooney), Best Original Screenplay (George Clooney and Grant Heslov), Best Cinematography (Robert Elswit), and Best Art Direction (Christa Munro). The film, however, did not receive any of its awards. The Best Actor win went to Philip Seymour Hoffman for Capote. It marked David's first Oscar nomination, as well as his first appearance at the awards show.Related Links: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (off site) |